Kyoko, you're forgetting what's most important.
What is most important?
How I feel about you.
I love you.
I love you, Kyoko.
From the moment I met you...
now, and forever.
Come on, Soichiro.
Don't get depressed.
We'll have a consolation party for you.
Why are you saying that?!
G-Good morning.
It's today, isn't it,
that you'll find out the result of your exams?
Yes.
Please let me know.
O-Of course. I'm on my way.
Yes.
Are you still bothered about that thing with Akemi?
N-No, not really.
Can't believe it. I have to repeat a year.
You can still take the makeup exam. Don't worry.
It's easy for you to say.
Just when I got a job offer, too..
"Sorry! Don't Cry, Godai! There's Always Next Year!"
How's that?
We don't know that he's failed.
But we all have that feeling, you know..
well
I wonder if that was Godai?
Good. So you're graduating.
Yes. Thank you.
Any luck with your job hunt?
No, not yet.
I was hoping that maybe I'll find an opening
at a private preschool.
I see. I can recommend you to a few places.
You will?!
There aren't too many places with job openings,
so don't get your hopes up too high.
Yes.
I'll call them later,
so why don't you go to this place tomorrow?
Here's the address and phone number.
Thank you very much.
Good luck.
Yes. Good-bye.
Let's see.
Someone, help!
How did it go?
Luck was on my side.
You passed?
You passed?!
Yeah? Great! Great!
It's been a while, but here I go.
Where is she?
What're you doing? Everyone's waiting.
So I'd like to propose a toast to Godai's future!
Cheers!
Congratulations, Chief!
I'll give you the best service ever!
Your thoughts are enough.
Are you sure there was no phone call?
I don't think so.
He must have failed, Just as we thought.
I bet he's too embarrassed to come home,
or he would have been home by now.
Drink. You must be disappointed, too.
I'm home!
He's drunk.
Um..
Stop! Say no more!
You just had to drink, didn't you?
It's brave of you to come home.
There's always next year.
What are you all saying?
Kyoko!
Y-Yes?
I'm happy to say.
You didn't fail!
No.
Everyone, let's toast to Godai's miracle!
Cheers!
CONGRATULATIONS, GODAI! Good thing we made this one, too, just in case.
Now all you need is a job.
That's the problem.
You still have the preschool teacher certification exam.
We'll do a consolation party next time.
There's no need for that!
I have an interview at a preschool tomorrow.
Interview?
Shinomi Preschool's principal recommended me
to another preschool.
As for the preschool teacher certification exam..
I plan to pass it the first time!
My, you're awfully confident.
Godai, recommendations never worked out for you in the past.
The real world is not that easy.
Your worries are not over.
I'm not really.
Not really what?
You two made up, right?
This is so irritating!
You make up, you fight.
You two aren't teenagers, you know.
What? Don't give me that look.
I know I caused trouble with that love hotel incident, but.
The root of the problem
is that you two are just too wishy-washy!
Hurry up and hook up already.
It's not the first time you've been in love.
Or what? You can't forget your husband?
Akemi!
It's okay, Godai.
It's true that I can't forget Soichiro.
But I...
It doesn't mean.
The gist is, you're in love with Godai.
Stonewalling again?
That's why widows are so troublesome.
Why hold yourself back for a dead man?
I...
K-Kyoko!
She ran away again.
That's because you pick on her.
Why can't she just let out her feelings?!
Besides, watching Godai.
makes me feel sorry for him.
Kyoko!
It's true that I can't forget Soichiro.
I wonder how Godai's doing?
What are you talking about?
He's at his interview now, isn't he?
Yes.
What happened last night might be affecting his interview.
So you've been working part-time at a cabaret?
Yes. I take care of the hostesses' children.
You must be going through some tough times.
It's not so bad.
And have you graduated?
Yes, I have. And about the teacher certification.
It's not a problem if you try to get that as you work.
I'll telephone you when I make my decision.
Thank you very much.
Good-bye.
Bye.
Next person, please.
Is the next person not here?
Hirosuke! Don't run! Be quiet.
I'm sorry. That's my son.
It's your turn to be interviewed.
Y-Yes.
Me, too! Me, too!
No. Dad has to talk about work.
Me, too! Me, too! Me, too! Me, too!
All right. I'll play with you.
Thank you so much.
No sweat We're in the same boat.
Come on. What shall we play?
You be a horse.
Horse? That's hard.
You better be a good one.
There!
More! More!
Thank you so much.
No problem.
Did you have fun, Hirosuke?
Not bad. Mom's horse feels a lot better.
Hey! Hirosuke!
I'm sorry.
Please.
When's Mommy coming back?
When?
Mommy's a stranger now.
why?!
Why?! No! Let's go get her!
Hirosuke!
I'm sorry.
Please.
It's rather embarrassing. She left us.
About that interview..
I think she's going to hire you.
The principal was singing your praises.
It must be tough, being a single father.
If I'm hired...
If I get that job, I can propose to her without hesitation.
It's true that I can't forget about Soichiro.
K-Kyoko?
How was your interview?
I see. He said that.
But I felt so bad for him.
Maison Ikkoku.
Yes, he's here.
Godai, it's the principal of Wakaba Preschool.
I'm glad to catch you at home.
I wanted to let you know as soon as possible.
I was very impressed with the way you treated that child.
Thank you.
I believe many other employers would find you very qualified.
And that's why I've decided to offer the position
to the other candidate.
You know, it must be rough being a single father.
That's true.
I-I understand. Good-bye.
We're all on the same wavelength, I guess.
I'm really not in the position to be pitying someone else,
but I feel a little relieved.
There's no need to feel rushed.
I think it's more important
that you find a job you're comfortable with.
Kyoko.
I'm sorry about last night
what I said about Soichiro.
Please.
although I'd be lying if I said it didn't bother me.
But.
I don't think I'll ever be able to erase Soichiro from me.
After all, he really existed.
I loved Soichiro more than anyone else in the world.
Soichiro was my world, and he was the only one I needed.
He filled my heart with joy.
Soichiro!
See those interesting strata on that cliff, Kyoko?
Those are...
I was so happy.
I can't give you the same kind of happiness,
but I'll do all I can to make you happy
in my own way.
That's all I can do.
I'm not seeking what I had.
You're not Soichiro's substitute.
Otonashi speaking.
Manager?
Akemi?
Come over! We're continuing last night's party
here at Chachamaru.
Can you hear?
I sure can.
Then we'll be waiting.
By the way.
Sorry about last night.
No, me too.
Don't be. Bye!
Was that Akemi?
They're continuing last night's party.
Snow.
It's turned into snow.
Soichiro!
I meant the dog.
I haven't fed him dinner yet.
It's silly of you to panic when you hear my dog's name.
You're right.
But I can't help feeling insecure
when I think of you and Soichiro.
I'm always insecure.
I don't know what to do anymore.
I'm sorry.
Please. Think only of me.
She's in a mighty good mood.
You think so, too, Mrs. Ichinose?
A little too chipper.
Maybe something happened between her and Godai.
Who knows?
So where's Godai?
He went to the hospital.
Hospital? Something wrong?
He went to see someone.
A full-time job?! You mean.
I threw out my back. I'm getting old.
I was the only man there. I beg of you... Please?
Yes! Thank you very much!
I got a job!!
Congratulations!
Sounds like he got a job!
We still have these leftover from the other night.
I'm so happy for you!
Thank you very much. Really.
Kyoko?
Yes?
w-will you...
Congratulations, Godai!
I'm sorry. I couldn't hear what you-
He's gone.
Oh, no!
Kyoko.
Will you please marry me?
Congratulations, Godai.
I wonder if Godai proposed?
Not yet.
He was rehearsing again last night.
But I heard the manager's father is dead set against it
I heard he went to the cabaret!
Next: Way to Go! Godai's Do-or-Die Proposal!!
Kyoko, please marry me.