Maison Ikkoku Chapter 5 By Rumiko Takahashi Translated by Gavin Steyn Note: An "omiai" is a meeting between a prospective bride and groom, arranged by someone else. Sort of like a blind date, but with marriage in mind. I couldn't think of a good word to cover it. The partners are given photos of each other, and the "vital stats". That's what the little folders are that Ichinose is showing to Kyoko). Page 1 Caption: February. I plunge into the heavy exam season. -------------------------- Kyoko: I wonder if Godai-san is doing well. -------------------------- Page 2 Kyoko: Did you forget anything? Godai: Ha ha ha. No, everything's fine. -------------------------- Kyoko: You've got your admisson card, right? Godai: No problem. I've got it right here. -------------------------- Kyoko: Today is the N exam, isn't it? Godai: Yes, it's a safety test. -------------------------- Kyoko: But isn't this the card for exam K? Godai: Waaa....! -------------------------- Kyoko: From the beginning, I've been anxious about what's ahead for him... -------------------------- Page 3 Kyoko: Kyaaa! -------------------------- Kyoko: Godai-san, what are you... -------------------------- Ichinose: Does the ronin often do this sort of thing? -------------------------- Kyoko: Ichinose-san... please quit making such terrible jokes. Ichinose: Well, it's because you've got such nice hips. -------------------------- Ichinose: With these, you'll bear lots of healthy children. Kyoko: What are you talking about? -------------------------- Ichinose: When you're done, come join me for tea and cookies. Kyoko: Hold on, Ichinose-san. -------------------------- Page 4 Kyoko: Omiai! -------------------------- Ichinose: Sure. Look at these. They're full. -------------------------- Ichinose: How's this one? He's a doctor. How about this one? He's a good man, and he'd be happy to accept you. Kyoko: Wait a sec... -------------------------- Ichinose: No good? You're picky about who I can set you up with. Hmmm... This one? Kyoko: Um.... -------------------------- Godai: I'm home. -------------------------- Page 5 Ichinose: Basically, what's the type of man you like? Kyoko: Well, I, uh... -------------------------- Kyoko: I'm not thinking about marriage. -------------------------- Ichinose: Why not? You're at a marriageable age. Isn't there anyone you love? -------------------------- Kyoko: Yes. Even when he's not here, it feels like he is. -------------------------- Page 6 Ichinose: Did you tell him yet? Kyoko: I haven't sorted out my feelings yet... -------------------------- Ichinose: Where is this man? Kyoko: He's nearby...all the time. -------------------------- Kyoko: He's given me his love. But I... -------------------------- Kyoko: I suppose I can talk about Soichiro-san... -------------------------- Ichinose: You love the ronin that much? -------------------------- Page 7 Godai: R-really? -------------------------- Kyoko: How- how did Godai get into this? Ichinose: You brought him up. -------------------------- Ichinose: I've just been listening to you talking, but that's not what made me realize. You're always caring for the ronin. Kyoko: When have I cared for him?! -------------------------- Ichinose: But just a few minutes ago, it was, "Kya! Godai-san", wasn't it. Kyoko: Don't do that. -------------------------- Godai: What? She shouted my name? That's great. -------------------------- Ichinose: But you should give up on him. He'll be nothing for your future. Godai: What is she... -------------------------- Page 8 Ichinose: You've got all these wonderful chances lying at your feet. The best he could do was get into a second rate school. On top of that, he has no special skills, he's weak-willed, and you can't rely on him. Godai: oooh... -------------------------- Kyoko: I can't deny what you've said. He's just an ordinary guy. But he's nice, and a good person. And a man is what's in his heart. -------------------------- Ichinose: I see. What you've said about the ronin... Godai: Alright!! -------------------------- Ichinose: Well, well... I understand. I'll go off now. Kyoko: Ichinose-san, wait a sec. -------------------------- Kyoko: It'd be awful if you just left. Please listen to me. Ichinose: Relax, I'll keep it a secret. -------------------------- Page 9 Ichinose: Hmm? -------------------------- Godai: Ha ha ha... Excuse me. Ichinose: You... -------------------------- Ichinose: Were you listening? -------------------------- Ichinose: Come on!!! Godai: Tatata... -------------------------- Page 10 Kyoko: Idiot!! Why are you blushing?! -------------------------- Kyoko: She completely misunderstood me... -------------------------- Kyoko: Soichiro-san, forgive me... -------------------------- Ichinose: Really, what kind of man are you!! Eavesdropping on a woman's private coversation. -------------------------- Godai: But your voice was so loud, I couldn't help listening. Ichinose: Then why were you crouching by the door? -------------------------- Ichinose: Don't you understand here anxiety for you? -------------------------- Page 11. Ichinose: She loves you, and so she wanted to keep it a secret. Otherwise you'd get too agitated to take your test? -------------------------- Godai: Is that it? -------------------------- Kyoko: It's a terrible misunderstanding! -------------------------- Caption: The next day. Voice: Good-bye! Good-bye! -------------------------- Page 12 Godai: Good-bye. -------------------------- Ichinose: Sut up, okay. When are you actually going to go? -------------------------- Ichinose: She's late coming out today, right? Godai: Yeah... -------------------------- Kyoko: Godai-san, do your best. Godai: If she won't do that for me, I'm going to fail. -------------------------- Kyoko: I can't let this misunderstanding get any bigger. -------------------------- Page 13 Ichinose: He's gone. -------------------------- Page 14 Kyoko: I'm a woman with a cold ehart. Even though today was his most important test... -------------------------- Kyoko: Godai-san, do your best. -------------------------- Kyoko: Huh. I was mistaken, Soichiro-san. I thought Godai was... -------------------------- Kyoko: Godai-san! -------------------------- Page 15 Kyoko: I'm an idiot. He's still in the middle of his test. -------------------------- Kyoko: It's no good. I'm too worried. -------------------------- Ichinose: Kanririn-san. Kyoko: Kyaa! It's a misunderstanding. -------------------------- Ichinose: What is? Kyoko: Nothing. -------------------------- Page 16 Ichinose: Well! Come in, come in! This is a place that I've known about for a while. Kyoko: Um... I...it's daytime...I don't drink... Cook: Welcome. -------------------------- Ichinose: So, where should we sit? Cook: There's a booth over there. Make yourselves comfy tgere. -------------------------- Godai: Wh-what is Kyoko-san doing here? -------------------------- Ichinose: Beer and snacks for two. Godai: What...What should I do? -------------------------- Page 17 Ichinose: Well, drink up. You've got problems. Kto: Me? Problems? Cook: Sir, are you feeling okay? -------------------------- Ichinose: I'm wondering about this morning. Kyoko: Oh that... I'm just worried about Godai-san. -------------------------- Ichinose:: Honestly? Kyoko: Of course! Godai: Isn't there another exit? Cook: Just that one. -------------------------- Ichinose: Hey, drink up. -------------------------- Kyoko: I'm the manager, damn it! Ichinose: Yes; have another drink. -------------------------- Kyoko: Doesn't a manager have to worry about her tenants? Ichinose: Is that really all it is? -------------------------- Page 18 Ichinose: Say, are you okay? -------------------------- Customer 1: Let's go. -------------------------- Cook: Come again some time. Ichinose: Right now he's in the middle of his afternoon test, isn't he? -------------------------- Customer 1: We can't go; I forgot my cigarettes. Customer 2: Me too. -------------------------- Kyoko: I'm really drunk. Ichinose: Why don't you go to the bathroom? Then we can drink some more. -------------------------- Page 19 Kyoko: Ah. -------------------------- Customer 1: Look ou! Customer 2: Are you all right? Kyoko: I'm sorry. -------------------------- Kyoko: Godai-san! Godai: Wa! -------------------------- Kyoko: What are you doing in this sort of place? -------------------------- Page 20 Godai: Well, all of the questions were difficult... so I thought O'd bag it... Kyoko: You're kidding. In the mddle. -------------------------- Ichinose: It's crazy and ridiculous, but here he is, eating away. Kyoko: I'm surprised at you! -------------------------- Kyoko: I'm coming with you to your next exam. I'm going to make sure you don't run away. Godai: Eh? -------------------------- Godai: Wait a second! Don't treat me like a child. Kyoko: If you act like a child, then you can't be left alone. -------------------------- Kyoko: That's what I've decided, okay. Godai: Yes. -------------------------- Page 21 Student 1: Godai, is this person your girlfriend? Godai: No. But she said she'd come with me. -------------------------- Kyoko: Um, Godai-san, I may sound like I'm repeating myself, but... Godai: Yes! What is it Kyoko-san? -------------------------- Kyoko: Did I really say I'd come with you? Godai: That's exactly what you said. Ichinose's a witness. -------------------------- Page 22. Kyoko: He says that I said it. But I really don't remember, Student 1: Let's go. -------------------------- Godai: Um, could you please do what you always do? Kyoko: Eh? Ah... -------------------------- Kyoko: Godai-san, do your best, okay. -------------------------- Godai: I feel really smart today. -------------------------- Kyoko: Godai-san, your bag, your bag. Godai: Waaa. -------------------------- Kyoko: Boy, I feel like a useless kid brother.