Will you marry me?
How am I supposed to answer when you ask so suddenly?
Irie-kun still hasn't come home.
I wonder if he's holding hands with her right now.
Are they kissing or something?
My head is in a total mess.
I'm back.
You're late!
What's with that incredible look?
I heard from the director.
What do you think you're doing by attending that marriage interview?
You didn't even talk to us. Just what are you thinking?
Irie-kun!
Even Papa is furious.
He said he doesn't remember ever requesting such a thing.
It's not for Dad's sake.
Don't lie!
You intend to sacrifice yourself for the company!
You're mistaken.
Then, why?
I like her.
What?
It's a legitimate reason, right?
Onii-chan!
Welcome back. You're quite late.
I didn't think you'd come home tonight either.
You two were getting along really well after all.
That's not...
That's right. Kin-chan is funny, kind...
...and he doesn't say mean things like a certain someone.
That's good then.
Irie-kun, you idiot.
He proposed?!
Kin-chan did that?
Well done.
So, how did you answer?
I haven't given an answer. I do like Kin-chan, but...
...that's just as a good friend.
I don't know how to respond to his sudden marriage proposal.
I guess so.
But frankly, I think Kin-chan is a much better match for you than Irie.
Well, Irie does have a girlfriend too.
In regards to this, you should think about Kin-chan seriously.
Kin-chan has always had feelings for you.
Since you have a one-sided relationship with Irie, you should know how he feels.
Satomi certainly might be right.
Watch where you're going.
I'm sorry.
It's hopeless.
My head is so dazed that it's not functioning at all.
Here.
Thank you very much.
Christine-san?
Just Chris will do.
Why are you here?
I got Naoki to bring me here.
Irie-kun?
Sheesh. What are you doing?
We're going for lunch. Would you like to join us?
Eh? But...
Let's do so. What do you say, Naoki?
Sure.
Hey Kin-chan! Why are you daydreaming like that?
You've been acting strange all morning.
I'm sorry.
Kotoko?
Kinnosuke!
Here you go, a large serving of rice.
Eat up.
What's going on?
She's here to take a look at a Japanese university.
Then, why are you with her?
It just kinda happened by chance.
Kinnosuke, I ordered mackerel miso.
Thanks for waiting.
Chris, you're okay with Japanese cuisine?
Yes, I love Japanese cuisine.
Kin-chan, can you give her a fork and a knife?
Don't be silly. Mackerel miso won't taste good if it isn't eaten with chopsticks.
Will the taste change if I use a fork instead of chopsticks?
That's right. Every dish has an optimum method of eating it.
Great!
It's really important to have pride in your own work, right?
I'll use chopsticks then.
Kotoko.
Umm, about yesterday...
Chris sure is a nice girl, isn't she?
Anyway, have some mackerel miso too. It's really good.
That's right. I guess I'll have mackerel miso too then.
All right, I'll prepare you the largest one yet!
Yay!
Wait a bit.
A little bit of rice is okay.
Roger that.
Huh? He invited you to his house?
After this?
Yeah. I want to introduce her to Mom as well.
Will it be okay?
What is?
What if she finds out that we're living together?
You'll be coming home with us too, right?
Kotoko, you're loadfreeing at Naoki's house, right?
It's freeloading.
Oh, that's right. Japanese is so hard.
Load... freeloading!
This is my younger brother, Yuuki.
Nice to meet you, I'm Chris.
Hello.
Aww, you're so cute, Yuuki-kun. Getting all nervous because Chris is so beautiful.
Where's Mom?
Upstairs. I think she'll be down soon.
Sheesh.
Irie's mother is a really fun person.
I'm sure you'll get along great.
Mom, what have you been doing?
Welcome. I'm Naoki's mother.
Oba-sama!
This is Christine Robbins.
Nice to meet you.
Oh, a cake?
Well, you didn't have to be so thoughtful.
But unfortunately Naoki dislikes sweets.
He doesn't mind Japanese confectionery. But he can't handle cakes at all.
Umm... -Well...
I guess it can't be helped since you two don't know each other that well.
You got it wrong. I bought that for you.
I brought some Japanese confectionery.
I heard that Naoki-san really likes these.
Sorry for the trouble.
This sweet looks really good.
Chris, shall we eat?
Thanks for the food.
Oh dear me.
As expected from a noble. You're very ladylike.
You could say that she's throwing away her youth though.
But, Chris is actually very active, despite how she appears.
She mentioned earlier that she loves sports as well.
Yes, horseback riding and golf. I've also started tennis recently.
Really? Irie-kun and I are in the tennis club.
Irie-kun is really good!
You sure can do anything, Naoki. I'm so envious.
I'll teach you next time.
But, I'm really terrible. You'd probably get sick of me.
Yeah, he'd surely get sick of you.
Oba-sama!
Naoki is really mean.
He would scorn anyone who couldn't understand his teachings the first time around.
Anyway, this cold child...
He would throw away a love letter from a girl in front of her eyes.
He would throw presents away in front of her.
Even if she gathered the courage to confess, he would just turn her down in front of everyone.
He's a cold-hearted person who doesn't have an ounce of sympathy.
What was that about just now?
What are you saying? I'm just telling her the truth.
Your plan to get between us is plainly obvious.
Please stop behaving so selfishly.
Huh? What do you mean by selfish?
You're trying to force us together because you like Kotoko.
I just thought that you and Kotoko-chan make a good couple!
And I'm telling you that's selfishness!
Don't interfere with other people's relationships!
I don't want to be hampered by you.
Hampered?
Look at yourself! You know Kotoko-chan's feelings, yet...
...you bring another girl here. There's a limit to how inconsiderate one can be!
Oba-sama, don't worry; I'm all right with it.
But!
Kotoko says so herself.
Please don't try to interfere any more.
Fine then! Do as you please.
Oba-sama!
Kin-chan?
It's me. Can you please come to Shige tomorrow?
I've improved that dish you tried before. I was wondering if you could sample it for me.
I'll call you again later.
Tomorrow...
Onii-chan...
Are you really going to marry her?
You must be happy. You said that you wanted a beautiful sister, right?
But, you really like...
I'll get Chris to help you with your English next time.
Hey Dad, would you be happy if I married Kin-chan?
Huh? What's this all about?
It's just a "what if".
He's a very carefree person, but he shows promise when it comes to culinary skills.
If he becomes part of the family, then I guess I'll be happy since I'll have a successor.
I see.
However, your feelings are most important.
But, there's nothing I can do if our feelings aren't mutual.
Kotoko, we really should leave this house.
You know it yourself, right?
It's unnatural for us to stay here any longer.
Everything is out of order.
Dad.
You must be having it hard too, right?
It'll be better for you to leave here in order to forget Naoki-kun.
You're right...
This time, I really should give up, right?
It's important for a girl to know when to give up.
Besides, this is a good chance for you to make Naoki realize what a great girl you were.
Right, Kotoko?
Hello, Kin-chan?
It's me.
About tomorrow...
Yeah, I can go.
Got it. I'll see you at the shop at 5 o'clock then.
I'll be looking forward to it. Bye.
It's fine this way.
Naoki said something like that?
What should we do?
There's nothing we can do if that's what he wants, right?
And you opposed when he wanted to become a doctor!
I thought that Onii-chan actually loved Kotoko-chan.
But...
He does.
Yuuki?
He does love Kotoko.
What do you mean? What basis do you have for saying that?
Yuuki, tell Mama if you know anything.
Wait, Yuuki!
The one who Onii-chan likes...
It's Kotoko.
She sure is a carefree person.
I got an idea!
I'm sure she'll get scared if I dangled this in front of her eyes.
Onii-chan!
The one who Onii-chan likes is Kotoko.
Looks like it's gonna rain.
So, shall we call it a day then?
Don't be a slacker! The tennis club doesn't stop because of a little rain!
Where were you looking at?!
I'm sorry.
Not at all, Matsumoto. It's my fault for standing here.
Matsumoto? What's wrong, Matsumoto?
No, it's nothing.
No, you've been acting strangely lately.
You can talk to me if you have any problems.
Irie-kun?
Oh, Irie!
It's been a while.
Why are you here today?
Nah, I just came to take a look.
Besides, shouldn't you be doing your job hunting?
Don't say that!
It's been a while, Irie-kun.
Are things going well with you and the girl from the marriage interview?
Kind of.
I don't like that girl.
It's rather boring to have a girl without any flaws to pick at.
I'd rather have Aihara-san clinging onto you.
That way, I could say that I'm the better woman.
Ah, it's Irie!
Hey, is it true that you're getting married?
Kotoko was seriously depressed.
Jinko!
Aihara-san isn't with you two?
Kotoko has gone back already.
She said that she had an appointment with Kin-chan.
Ah, the guy from the cafeteria.
She sure has lowered her standards.
But, Kin-chan was pretty bold.
He proposed to her out of the blue.
She even ditched practice to meet him.
She might actually be interested in getting married.
Will his five years of love finally blossom?
And Irie, Kotoko tried her best to love you as well...
It's raining.
I should have brought an umbrella.
It's okay. I'll walk you home later.
Here, try it.
Wow, looks great!
Thanks for the meal.
How is it?
It's good! It's even better than before!
All right!
Don't be modest and eat up!
I'm so full. It was great!
Should I cut some fruits for you?
You sure have a good sense when it comes to food.
My father was praising you too.
I still have a long way to go to catch up to your father.
I'm sure you'll catch up real soon.
Thank you.
It's best to hear it directly from you.
Hey, Kotoko...
Will you give me a reply?
Well, can I have more time...
...to think about it?
Is it Irie?
What's so good about that cold-hearted bastard?
It's not like...
Kotoko!
You're the only person in my eyes!
Kin-chan?
Wait...
I'll make you forget about that bastard!
I'll make you forget!
No, don't! Kin-chan!
No! Irie-kun!
I see...
So, it really is Irie...
Forgive me.
God damn it!
I'm such a horrible person.
I led Kin-chan on...
But, what came out of me then was "Irie-kun".
I worried over it, and then decided to give up, and yet...
I guess Irie-kun is the only one for me.
In that case, I'd stay single for the rest of my life.
And when my time finally comes, I'd be secretly carrying a picture of Irie-kun.
Irie-kun?
What's the meaning of this?!
Onii-chan? Kotoko-chan?
See, it's all right just like I said.
Yuuki, just what do you know?
I can't leave it like this! Video! I have to get a video of this!
The battery is out on that.
Why at such a crucial time?!
Next time on Itazura na Kiss:
The Greatest Kiss.
You're definitely gonna be happy, Kotoko-chan!