Look here.
Close your eyes.
Thank you.
Uh.
Did something happen?
I'm sure.
She's been in a foul mood lately.
Let her be. Godai will be back today.
He's not going to stay at the cabaret any more?
That's what I heard.
He's probably missing his own place by now.
When he comes back, let's hear what he's got to say.
Thank you for letting me stay for so long.
Sure. You're welcome anytime.
You can even work here forever if you like.
Bye.
Hey!
I'd stick to just one girl if I were you.
You don't have what it takes to handle two women at once.
Yes. Thanks.
I don't intend to have two women at once.
But I guess Kozue still has feelings for me.
I'm back!
Hi. Sorry I've been away for a while.
Welcome back.
Um..
Yes?
N-Nothing.
That was rather curt.
Come on in and take advantage of our limited time offer!
C'mon, Godai. Drink up! It's been a while.
Thanks.
Godai!
So what're you quarreling about this time?
Who's quarreling?
D-E-N-I-A-L?
You can always tell by the look on the manager's face.
Why would Manager and I...?
That's what we want to know.
Tell us the truth.
We're not quarreling.
A quarrel would be pointless.
if Godai has no clue.
All right! Fess up!!
I really didn't do anything.
Then why would Manager be like that?
If you don't tell us,
we're going to send you back to the cabaret.
Please!
Maybe she caught you with another woman?
She couldn't have been watching...?!
Godai, you have a phone call from Kozue.
I hope you weren't busy.
It's okay. I don't start work until evening.
Good.
About the other day.
Oh, you mean what I wanted to talk to you about?
You can forget it.
It's something I have to decide on my own, anyway.
That's not what I was referring to...
Someone proposed to me.
I'm supposed to give him an answer tonight.
Did that surprise you?
A little.
I didn't know you were seeing someone.
So have you decided on your answer?
The truth is, I was unsure.
I was thinking about saying yes.
But since you kissed me.
"I" kissed you?!
so I...
You're going turn him down?
Godai, when will you find out if you've passed your graduation exams?
At the end of next month.
I'm sorry. I'm not sure if I should turn him down.
So I've decided to ask him to wait
until you get your test results.
I'm sorry. I'm being selfish.
No, it's me.
There's something I need to tell you.
I should have told you before it got to this point
But after I graduate,
there's someone I want to propose to.
So please don't make him wait for your answer.
I understand.
I'll turn him down!
You're making me cry.
I couldn't tell, because you're always so vague.
I had no idea you wanted to propose to me.
Thank you. I'm so happy!
Oh, no! I'm going to be late!
I have to go.
Wait!
Sir, your bill!
Kozue!
I'm home.
I saw you.
Why did you kiss her?
Please answer me, Godai.
Why did you kiss Kozue?
You don't even feel like making an excuse?
Will you listen to everything I have to say?
Let's hear it.
So... What happened was.
well...
That wasn't a mutual thing.
A surprise attack, if you will
So what made you do it?
SHE kissed ME!
And you call yourself a man? You're blaming Kozue?
I'm just telling you the truth!
Oh, so your relationship is such
that she can kiss you anytime she wants.
Never mind. I don't want to hear any more.
What do you mean, "never mind"?!
Excuses, excuses. I'm sick and tired of them.
You're the one who asked.
So you're in love with Kozue.
It shouldn't matter what I think of that!
That's right!
Anyway, why should I have to explain myself?
It's not like you and I are lovers.
You're right.
I should just keep my mouth shut
because it's none of my business.
Manager, please look into my hands.
For what?
Just look.
Here. Look inside.
Close your eyes.
Your eyes?
Why?
Because...
Look!
Sure!
Close your eyes!
Sure!
Maybe I'm just stupid...?
You fell for something this dumb?
Yup
How stupid.
Sure. I'm stupid.
Close your eyes.
You thought I was going to kiss you, didn't you?
Turn around.
Turn your back to me.
Then close your eyes.
Really. You are a sucker.
All right!!
I Feel a little better now.
Since I made her take that step,
It's my turn to take the initiative. Right.
I'm going to turn him down!
I have to do something.
I need to see her tomorrow and tell her.
How could you?!
I turned him down because you proposed to me!
I'm sorry. You misunderstood!
How could you do this to me?!
Kyoko is the only one for me.
Bing bong.
You seem quite troubled.
I'd be happy to lend an ear.
M-Mind your own business!
And don't come in here unless you have a reason to.
Oh, but I do.
What?
Are you coming to the party tonight at Chachamaru?
Party?
I didn't think you heard. It's a New Year's party.
I asked the manager to tell you.
I see.
I'll be there. I'll try to leave work early.
So you and Manager made up?
You could say that.
Another hard day at work?
Thanks.
Master! Another bottle on Godai!
Master! The bottle's empty!
Here's a new one.
Another bottle here, too!
Sure!
Isn't it nice that you made up?
Godai, Manager's eyes started to sparkle when you came in.
Please.
This means you'll get to stay at Maison Ikkoku for a while.
Of course.
Never mind! Drink!
Three glasses!
Here. Bottoms up!
Or Manager can't serve you more.
Okay.
C'mon, Godai! Dance with me!
I need to use the toilet.
Dance before you go.
Young girls! Young girls!
The difference is in their skin!
Let me join you.
Sure! Let's go!
I need to use the toilet!
You'll be fine! You'll be fine!
Hello there. Come in.
Kozue?!
Kentaro told me you'd be here.
What's the matter?
I...
I couldn't.
I couldn't turn down his proposal.
Godai!
Kozue?!
Calm down.
But..! But you proposed to me, Godai!
Manager?
What's wrong?
Godai, you don't need to use the toilet?
Kozue, wait here.
Godai?
Kyoko! It's all a misunderstanding!
Listen to me!
I've had it! I don't even want to see your face!
I can explain.
Go away! Get out of Maison Ikkoku!
I'm not moving out.
Move out!
No, I won't!
What're you doing?
Kozue's crying.
Go ahead. She's crying about you, isn't she?
Please listen to me. I'll tell you everything.
I told you, I've had enough!
I've done nothing to deserve to be kicked out.
I'm not moving out. Never.
How dare you!
I should never have kissed you.
Fine. If that's how you want to play,
I have a plan of my own.
We're leaving, Soichiro.
I'm not moving out, Manager. I won't go.
She won't come back?
She won't even see me.
She must be determined.
I heard Mr. Otonashi's coming here about a new manager.
Next: Kyoko Retires! Ikkoku, A Distant Memory?
What'll we do?!