CLOCK HILL TENNIS CLUB
Coach Mitaka's finally getting married tomorrow.
Yes.
What's going on?
Signing.
Signing what?
Tomorrow is Coach Mitaka's wedding,
so we decided to send him a racket with our messages on it.
Would you two like to write a note?
Sure! You go first, Manager.
Then here. Now you probably.
have a thing or two to say to Coach, don't you?
well...
Not really.
How about a gripe, like, "How dare you dump me?"
Why can't you just be happy for those who find happiness?
"I wish you a lifetime of happiness. -- Kyoko Otonashi"
Let us all raise our glasses to wish Coach Mitaka happiness!
Cheers!
I heard the reception is at the Imperia Hotel.
I would have loved to partake in French cuisine
at an exclusive hotel.
For their honeymoon, they're going on a Mediterranean cruise
from Greece to Spain.
Manager sure missed her chance.
Yeah.
I don't know what cruel fate made her choose this one.
Leave me alone.
Where is the manager, anyway?
I think she's cooking.
We'll have to make do with her homemade cooking.
If you don't want it, don't eat it.
You didn't hear it, because I didn't say it!
By the way, Godai, how far have you two gone?
W-We. uh.
I'm not asking about that.
You know, have you set the date
for the engagement ceremony or the wedding?
You've made some sort of plans, right?
N-No, nothing like that.
But I heard you got the manager's parents' blessing.
We did.
Then it's your turn to take Manager to meet your folks.
Get with the program.
You better pick up the pace before Manager changes her mind.
Yes? Come in.
I was just about to take everything upstairs.
Um..
Yes?
Would you mind coming with me to Niigata in the near future?
I want you to see my grandma
and meet my parents as my fiancée.
Sure.
Y-You will?!
Yes.
I'll call them now.
GODAI
You're getting married?! Great! Good for you, Yusaku!
So I want to take some time off and.
Then come right away. You get here tomorrow.
Wha--?!
T-Tomorrow?!
I'm sorry. You know how self-serving she is.
But we don't have to go tomorrow.
You must have plans.
I can go any time.
I have to go sooner or later anyway.
K-Kyoko!
Banzai!
We heard!
Well done!
What're you all doing?!
You were taking so long, we came down to see what's up.
That's great, Godai!
It took long enough for spring to arrive at your door.
All right then! Tonight, we have to celebrate their trip to Niigata!
Let's party!
Is this too much makeup?
No.
This dress isn't too flashy, is it?
No.
Do you think this one's better?
It's fine.
We'll be going.
Leave everything to us.
Don't you worry about a thing.
Say hello to Grandma.
Bye.
See you, Soichiro.
I hope she'll be all right. She seems pretty nervous.
Can't help it. She's older, and it's her second marriage.
Godai may be fine with that,
but who knows how his parents will take it.
Country folks tend to be more picky about things like that.
I think everything will be fine.
If he'd taken Akemi home, though...
that would have been different story.
What's the matter?
I'm kind of nervous.
Do your parents know everything about me?
You know...
Do they know how old I am?
And that this is my second time?
Don't worry. They'll love you.
Hello?
Grandma!
Godai and Kyoko? They left a while ago.
Huh? Sure.
Of course!
All right. Bye.
Who was that?
Godai's grandma.
Are you warm enough?
Yes.
Grandma said she'd be here to pick us up.
W-What are you doing?!
Grandma. You seem well
It's been a while, Manager!
Or may I call you Kyoko?
I'm so glad you've come.
Grandma.
We're almost there, Kyoko.
Yes.
This is where Yusaku grew up.
Come in and make yourself at home.
Yes.
OPEN
Welco--!
Dad, it's Yusaku!
You're home!
Why did you open up shop?
Kyoko came all the way here to see you.
Godai, it's okay.
Thank you for coming so far.
We've heard the great news.
It's very nice to meet you. I'm Kyoko Otonashi
You know..
Welcome home.
Don't "welcome home" me.
How could you be open on an important day like this?
We were planning to close for the day.
but Grandma insisted that we stay open.
Grandma?! Why?!
Why not? Kyoko's going to be joining our family.
There's no need to be so formal, right?
Right.
Yes.
I'm sorry I won't be able to treat you like a guest.
Please don't.
Pork cutlet bowl pickup!
Okay!
I'm sorry it's rather unsettling.
Please, it's all right.
We're so glad that you've come.
Thank you.
Ordering two tempura bowls!
Okay!
May I help you at the restaurant?
What?!
I can't impose on you to do that
Sure. Let her help you.
Grandma!
What?
I'd rather keep myself busy.
But.
Thank you.
No problem.
Kyoko!
Let her be.
But Yusaku.
I have something important to talk to you about.
Huh?
What's so important?
Yusaku, do you have money saved up for your wedding?
What made you bring that up?
You got it or not?!
I just got a job. I'll start saving.
So you're planning to make Kyoko wait
until you have enough?
Use this.
But it's your-
Go ahead and use it.
I'll have to live to be 10O
if I have to wait until you save up enough.
But I can't accept this much.
I'm not giving it to you!
I was saving that for my funeral.
So you better pay me back before I die.
Grandma!
I'll make sure you have a great funeral!
Can't you think of a nicer way to thank me?
Welcome!
Please.
You hired new help?
No, she's going to be Yusaku's bride.
My name is Kyoko.
What a beauty.
Pleased to meet you.
Welcome!
This way, we won't have to go around the neighborhood
to introduce you.
Grandma had a great idea.
Pork cutlet bowl and curry udon.
Ordering pork cutlet bowl and curry udon!
Gotcha!
What are you doing, Yusaku?
Nothing.
Looks like you need something to do.
Geez!
I didn't come home to do this.
Good evening!
Here you are!
We're here to see the bride.
Kyoko!
Yes?!
This is Yusaku's bride.
N-Nice to meet you.
What a beauty.
She looks like a doll
Everything's on me tonight! Don't hold back!
What's going on?!
I'm introducing the bride.
I'm so happy for you, Yu-chan.
You're a lucky man.
Thank you.
Sorry, Kyoko.
No problem.
Another delivery, Yusaku. Murano residence on Third.
Two tempura soba.
Can you treat Kyoko more kindly?
We intended to.
But you better let Grandma have her way.
You never know how much longer she'll be with us.
Not that again.
I'm so happy for you.
Coming so far to this little rural town.
That's for sure!
WE ARE CLOSED
Where's Kyoko?
She went upstairs with Grandma.
Upstairs?
We'll close up shop. Go ahead.
Okay.
This is a ring that Grandpa gave me when we were young.
It's nothing expensive, but I want you to have it.
I can't accept such a precious memento.
I just can't.
What's going on?
You get out of here!
Why?
Just get out!
I always intended to give this ring
to the woman Yusaku would choose as his bride.
Please accept this to remember me by.
Grandma, please don't say that.
I raised Yusaku.
He may be a little absent-minded and unreliable,
but I think I did my best
to raise him to be a good person.
I'm so pleased that you'll be his wife.
The pleasure is mine.
Thank you so much.
So you'll accept this ring?
Yes, with gratitude.
Yusaku! Yusaku!
First, you kick me out, and now you want me in here?
Sit.
Put this on Kyoko's finger.
What?
Where did you get this?
Just shut up and do it.
I feel so relieved now...
Grandma?
G-Grandma?
Grandma?
Hey! Grandma?!
Grandma?
- You can't be... - Grandma!
Grandma! Get a hold of yourself!
Grandma! Grandma!
Grandma!
Just kidding!
I can't die until I hold my great-grandchild.
Besides, there's no more money for my funeral.
You sour prune!
Thank you so much.
You're so thoughtful
I'm glad to help.
Yusaku, what a wonderful woman you've found.
Thanks.
We're very happy that you'll be our son's bride.
I'm very happy to be a part of your family.
Finally, this is starting to feel more like it.
What's the formality?
We're going to have a party tonight.
Sure. Yusaku brought his bride all the way here, after all
I'll put together something to eat
- Here. - Thanks.
Please.
Thanks.
They're late. What's taking them so long?
Someone's here.
Yusaku, go get the door.
Geez.
Coming! But we're closed for--
Hey! Open up!
More the merrier, right?
Let's party tonight!
We've heard that you're always looking out for Yusaku.
It must be fate.
Bottoms up!
Thank you.
Smile, Godai and Manager.
We'll drink all night gazing at the snow
to celebrate your bright future!
It's like we never left the apartment.
There's more sake here.
Where's Kyoko?
She's not here.
Anthology of Japanese Literature
Yusaku, for your 17th birthday
Grandma gave those to me.
I hardly read them.
I'm sorry I came in here without asking.
It's okay. It's sort of a dull room.
Not at all
This was your room?
Yes, until I graduated from high school.
and moved to Maison Ikkoku.
What's this?
Those were my rugby teammates.
We're all smiling, but that was after a huge loss.
But it looks like you had a great time.
You grew up watching this town, every day?
Yes.
So beautiful
Manager?
Godai, where are you?
Here they are!
W-What are you all doing?!
What are you two doing?
Let me see! Let me see, too!
Grandma!
Let's celebrate the beginning of their life together!
It's been a long two years.
We've somehow come to a closure.
Let's toast to Godai and Manager's happiness
and to the good health of Maison Ikkoku fans worldwide!
Cheers!
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