We're leaving, Soichiro.
I'm not moving out, Manager. I won't go.
What?!
Manager left? No way!
She's gone.
It must be your fault.
Since she took Soichiro, she could be gone for good.
Maybe she couldn't bear to stay.
After all, the guy she thought she had wrapped around her finger
proposed to another woman.
That's not what happened!
So, what happened?
It's just that Kozue.
So do you get it now?
How long are you going to sit there?
Go get her.
But.
I said, go get her!
Yes!
You're not stepping back in here
unless you bring back the manager!
He's let his guard down now that Mitaka is out of the picture.
Are those two ever going to get together?
What's the matter, Kyoko? Why did you bring the dog?
You can't keep him in here.
Take him out to the patio.
He's going to mess up the house.
Please! Be nicer to him, will you?
He's going to be a part of your family for a while.
You moved out of that place?
You're going to quit being the manager?
I don't know.
I knew you'd be better off marrying Mitaka.
You're a widow who's not so young anymore,
with no advanced degree or skills.
I don't know if you'll ever find another man
who'd be willing to marry you.
Do you enjoy insulting your own daughter?
Let me set you up.
Don't jump the gun.
I'm only thinking about your happiness.
I'm not getting married.
Oh, you.
I'll never get married!
Calm down!
But...! But you proposed to me, Godai!
That jerk!
He dumped you because you were dilly-dallying.
I dumped HIM! He's so irresponsible and clueless.
Mitaka was very clear with his intentions.
Who do you think I'm talking about?
Who? Who are you talking about?
Are you in love with someone?
Hey! Kyoko! If there is someone..
Yes?!
Yes?
Hello.
You're from...
Maison Ikkoku.
I'm Godai, Mrs. Chigusa.
Godai?
Yes, Kyoko is here.
Just a minute, please.
Kyoko, a man named Godai is here.
Tell him to leave.
But.
Just tell him to leave.
I'm sorry.
She's not feeling well
I see.
Excuse me.
Kyoko! Please just listen!
Last night was a misunderstanding!
I never proposed to her!
She misunderstood me, and-
Hi.
Get out! How low can you get?!
K-Kyoko!
I don't even want to hear a dumb excuse like that!
W-Wait!
Kyoko? Was that the man you're in love with?
No way.
I can't be bothered with a jerk like that.
What was his name?
It's Godai! When will you ever learn?!
I better learn it now.
I guess I better give her some time.
This is totally unlike the manager.
She's abandoned her duties.
Akemi! Please get to work.
Shut up! This is important.
Master! Where's our wiener and smelt?
Just a minute, please.
She totally lacks the responsibility
of a career woman.
She could use some stress-free time off.
Meanwhile, we can party and live rent-free.
But there's a very complex reason behind her leaving.
We have to be understanding.
Welcome home.
Is Kyoko still here?
She didn't go back to Maison Ikkoku, did she?
No, she's here to stay for a while.
Good. Good.
Kyoko! I brought back something for you!
Aren't these great?
You're such a softy.
Don't you care to know why she left that apartment house?
Never mind. You stay as long as you want.
It's not a problem for me to support you.
Thanks, Dad.
You quit your job, you refuse remarry.
What do you plan to do now?
What was that man's name?
The one who came to see you this afternoon?
Who's this?! I never heard about such a man!
You know, he's from Maison Ikkoku.
You've seen him many times, Dad.
I have? What's he like?
What's his occupation? How old is he?
Is he educated? How's his personality?
Stop it. He's nothing to me. I'm going to bed.
Bed? Kyoko!
Kyoko!
So who's the man who came to see her this afternoon?
There's something going on.
Something? Like what?
Nothing, really... but something.
Maybe perhaps something.
What do you mean?
I don't approve of him!
If he shows up again, I'll chase him away.
They just love to jump to conclusions.
Marriage, marriage...
That's all I hear about.
Remarriage...
He's scum, don't you think?
I won't go back, even if he comes back a hundred times!
It's locked.
You're not stepping back in here unless you bring back Manager!
Why, you...!
Get up!
Hey! Open up!
C'mon! Open up!
Damn!
She wouldn't be back.
Kentaro, open up.
Brother Godai? What's up?
Never mind. Just open up.
What's going on?
How dare they lock me out.
No! Don't!
Brother Godai?!
Ouch!
That's why I tried to stop you.
What's going on?
Brother Godai broke the window railing.
What're you doing here?
Why didn't you just tell us you were back?
I tried!
Did you hear him?
I was sound asleep.
Me, too.
You know..
Anyway, you can come in for tonight.
After you fix that.
Yes?
Why, hello.
Hello, Mrs. Chigusa.
Sorry to bother you again.
No problem.
Thanks for coming again.
Kyoko!
It's Godai!
I'm sorry. She's still cranky.
Well, I'll be back some other time.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
Good-bye. See ya, Soichiro.
You're so stubborn! It's been five days.
Why don't you at least hear him out?
Stay out of it.
Kyoko!
There's nothing to talk about,
no matter how many times he comes to get me.
I wonder how long he'll do this?
Hello. It's been a long time.
I'm sorry to show up at such short notice.
How can I help you?
well...
Kyoko tells me that she wants to quit her job as the manager.
So suddenly? Is there a reason?
Actually, she's already come home.
Home to you?
She says she doesn't wish to go back to Maison Ikkoku.
I see.
That's too bad.
I'll be back with her another day
so she may speak to you in person.
It's only been five days since the manager left,
but it's become so hard to walk through here.
Yeah. What a pain.
Why is it such a mess around here?
I can't wait until the manager comes back.
Too bad!
Working overtime?
Yeah.
Does that what's-his-name still come here?
Yes. Every day.
Something must have happened between them.
Why do you look so happy?
How dare he stalk our daughter!
Kyoko obviously doesn't like that.
I wonder? She's always home when Godai comes by.
She's actually waiting for him, you know.
Don't make silly assumptions!
There they go again. They don't know anything.
He's a jerk!
I never proposed to her!
She misunderstood me, and...
I'm not falling for that!
Shall I give him a little time tomorrow?
We've accumulated quite a bit
It's just a matter of time before it reaches the ceiling!
Humans are amazing. We can adapt to any environment.
Wherever I hang my hat is home.
Godai! Stop wasting your time and drink!
Why don't you give me a hand?
Who do you think made this mess?!
The root of this problem is you, isn't it?
Hurry up and bring back the manager.
You're so pathetic.
How can you go there five days in a row
and not make any progress?
Hello.
Mr. Landlord!
What're you doing here?
I'm a penniless man.
This is worse than I imagined.
What? A new manager?
I better hire one quickly
or this place won't be fit for human habitation.
I'll be okay.
Hold your horses. She's just a temporary runaway.
Runaway?
Did she tell you herself that she's quitting?
No, her father did.
I knew it. She wouldn't quit
Is there a reason behind this?
Sort of.
It is mighty inconvenient
that we don't know when she's coming back.
messy space can have its own charm.
What charm?
What say you hire a temporary manager?
Temporary?
It's not that easy.
I know a perfect candidate.
He's a poor man,
but his only job is part-timing at a cabaret at night.
He has nothing to do during the day.
Yeah!
I know!
No.
Please.
Not me, please.
Where is he?
It's about time he shows up.
Yes?!
Coming!
Right. I better at least hear him out.
He's so persistent. I turned him away.
How dare you-
Newspaper subscription.
Godai's late today.
So you've decided to see him?
Why would I?!
I don't care if he shows up.
Chigusa residence.
Father?
Yes, this is Kyoko.
How did you know I was here?
Yesterday, your father came to see me.
My Father?
Yes. I heard you want to quit your job as manager.
It's too bad.
What do you mean? I never said such a thing.
But you've already gone home.
That's because..
My mother suddenly fell ill!
Whose mother suddenly fell ill?
Shut up!
This is an important call! Stay out of it!
But I'm not sick at all!
Just get out of here!
Whatever!
E-Excuse me. In any case, father, I...
Kyoko, it's all right.
I'm grateful that you've lasted this long.
Anyway, I've already hired a new manager,
although he's a temporary one.
What? A new manager?
Hello? Are you there, Kyoko?
Hello?
Y-Yes.
So don't you worry a thing about Maison Ikkoku.
Thank you. Good-bye.
I lost a place to go back to...
I don't have time to go to the manager's place today.
Hey! I can see the floor!
We can party in comfort again!
Hey! Partying is not allowed in the hallway!
C'mon! It's a party for you.
For me?
Let's raise our drinks to Godai
for his new position as the manager!
Cheers!
you...!
Uncle.
...when's Manager coming back?
Why don't you go get her?
But before you do, can you fix the leak in my ceiling?
And there's no more toilet paper on the second floor.
And can't you do something about the floor
in the laundry drying area?
Isn't it convenient to have a manager around?!
It's great!
Manager, I'm coming to get you tomorrow!
Love hotel?!
We only came out! That's it!
You came out because you went in.
What the hell have you done?
After the manager finally decided to come back?
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