Yes?
Just a minute, please!
Yes!
Who is it?
Kyoko.
Dear, Kyoko's here to see you.
Kyoko?
Kyoko!
Are you okay, Dad?
I'm so glad you're here. I feel better already.
I think my fever is gone.
And so what's been happening?
About what?
You know, what's going on
between you and Godai at Maison Ikkoku?
Kyoko!
You're not involved with. What's his name?
It's Godai, dear.
Are you dating him?
well...
I guess you'd find out anyway.
- I don't approve! - I knew it!
I was right, after all!
And have you decided to remarry?
Yes, though he hasn't actually proposed yet.
No! Never! I won't allow it!
I'm pooped!
I've just about had it.
I know I tried to talk you into this job,
but it doesn't pay well did you know that?
Don't say that to someone who just got hired.
We can't have him quit now.
I want to get married and quit this job!
I envy you. You're getting married.
I have to keep working for a while.
How did he propose?
How?
We've been together for so long.
He just said it's about time.
So I said okay.
Where?
At a noodle shop.
That's it?! How unromantic.
I know.
I thought it would have been a little more romantic than that.
But the point is, you're getting married.
Godai? Are you interested?
Huh? Yes?
Are you thinking about getting married?
K-Kind of.
You have a girlfriend?
She came here looking for you before, right?
Oh... well...
I want to propose to her soon,
but I can't get the timing right.
And I can't think of anything romantic to say.
I suppose I shouldn't keep her waiting too long.
Maybe I'll p-p-propose tonight.
Time to get back to work.
Wash the tea cups, won't you?
He hasn't even tried to see how I feel about this.
No matter how much dad opposes, I'm going to..
But.
when is Godai going to propose to me?
Please marry me.
That's too unoriginal.
What's something a little more creative
that'll roll off my tongue?
Kyoko, let's get buried in the same grave.
What am I thinking?! Bad omens!
Please become Kyoko Godai.
That makes me blush!
Miso soup...?
Please make miso soup just for me!
...Yes!
That's it!
Hi Godai.
May I talk to you?
Sure.
Um..
Yes?
K-Kyoko?
Yes?
W-Will you make misa sup?
Relax. Relax...
What was that?
Err...nothing.
I thought he came to propose to me.
Would you like some more tea?
I want...
I want miso soup.
- Kyoko! - Yes?
I-I'd love to have. your homemade miso soup.
Yes.
I'm so glad I saved some for Soichiro's breakfast.
Would you like some rice, too?
No thanks. Just miso soup would be great.
It's delicious.
I'm glad!
I Forgot. Kyoko can be dense.
She won't get it if I ask her in a roundabout way.
I have to be direct and say, "Please marry me."
K-Kyoko, will you...
Yes?
Will you...
Let's party!
Godai? What are you doing here?
You think a bowl of miso soup
will get you through a cold night like this?
Stupid Godai.
You're such a procrastinator.
Manager!
Yes?
Your phone's been ringing.
Thank you!
What? Dad?
He sneaked out. He's still got a fever.
If he shows up at your place, you know what to do.
If he comes here, I'll take him back right away.
Okay. Bye.
Something wrong with your dad?
No.
I wonder what he's up to?
I wonder if he's coming to oppose our marriage?
Hurry up!
Who's that?
I won't let him marry her!
I'll tell him that myself!
Your father is missing? And?
He'd been in bed with a bad cold.
And.
He may be on his way to see you.
I told him yesterday.
about our relationship.
I see.
If I see him here, I'll contact you right away.
I know that if her father comes here..
it must be to oppose our marriage.
I told you! I'm not some pervert!
Then why were you standing there?
Daddy! Carry me on your back!
On my back? Sure.
Daddy, your back is so warm.
Yeah? You're warm, too, Yui
So you're not cold, are you, Daddy?
No, I'm not.
Daddy, carry me on your back!
When you're a big girl,
will you carry me on your back?
No! You're too heavy. I'll be crushed.
Then your husband will have to carry me on his back.
No! I'm not going to get married.
I see.
Kyoko.
Your father didn't show up here, after all
But if I see him, I'll definitely call you.
Something happened to your father, didn't it?
Yes.
This is for you, Yuka.
Thank you, Chief!
I have a panda bear for you, Kiyoko.
Look! Chief gave me this!
You made that? You're pretty good.
Oh, it's just a little something.
A parting gift?
Yes.
What's "parting"?
Nothing you need to know.
Oh, yeah. There's a visitor...for you.
Come on in.
Mr. Chigusa?
So what do you plan to do with my daughter?
Well?
Actually.
I was planning to come and see you
after I proposed to Kyoko.
But I want to marr-
Stop! I can't allow Kyoko to become unhappy!
I promise you I'll make her happy!
Don't make promises you can't keep!
Marriage will not make her happy!
Mr. Chigusa?!
That'll be all! I'm leaving!
Mr. Chigusa?
Her old man... Who knew he'd go this far.
I don't think Godai will ever get together with Manager.
Spring won't be knocking at Godai's door.
Dad, why are you doing this?
Kyoko..
what am I supposed to do for you
In a situation like this?
If only I knew this would happen, I should never have...
I should never have let you get married!
I'm not going to get married!
I'm not.
Kyoko!!!
What're you doing here?
Me?
Sir, you're up!
On behalf of everyone here.
Thank you for all your work!
Thank you!!
Thanks.
Chief, you're welcome back any time.
Don't say that! We have to give him a proper send-off.
Sir, why don't you let up a little?
O-Okay.
A-Are you all right?
Leave me alone!
Chief?
Chief, is it true that you're not coming back?
Don't go!
Don't give him a hard time, kids.
No!!
Don't cry, sir. It's a new beginning for Chief.
Cheer up! It's a happy occasion!
That's no concern of mine!
I don't want to see Kyoko cry ever again!
No more.
Dad...
Kyoko!
Dad...
What are you talking about? Why would I cry?
You're so silly.
I'm sorry. I'll get a cab.
It's all right. We're not very far.
I'll carry him on my back.
My father's such a troublemaker.
Did he say something rude to you?
No.
Your father is worried.
To him, you'll always be.
his little girl
His little Kyoko.
But.
to me.
you're the only woman in my life.
Please marry me.
I won't ever make you cry.
Please be mine..
for the rest of your life.
Can you make me...one promise?
Yes.
Please.
Even if it's just by one day.
Please live longer than me.
I don't think... I can... Live alone...
ever again.
Kyoko.
I promise you'll never be alone.
You better be right.
Dad...?
If you ever get sick of this guy,
you can come home any time.
Thank you, Dad.
You're going to your home in Niigata?
Do you think Godai's parents will give them their blessing?
She's an older woman, and it's her second time.
I'm sure they'll love Kyoko.
Next: How Touching! A Ring Filled with Grandma's Love!
Thank you, Grandma.