Kyoko's Ticking Timebomb! Godai's Extended Absence is the twentieth episode the Maison Ikkoku anime.
Synopsis[]
Godai has been away from Maison Ikkoku for the New Year holidays visiting his relatives in the countryside, and despite the appearances, Kyōko misses him. When Godai keeps delaying his return date to Tokyo, how will Kyōko manage with her feelings of loneliness?
Plot overview[]
To be added
Characters in order of appearance[]
- Kentarō Ichinose
- Sōichirō
- Akemi Roppongi
- Hanae Ichinose
- Kyōko Otonashi
- Yotsuya
- Yūsaku Godai
- Yukari Godai
- Shun Mitaka
- Mrs. Godai
- Midori (cameo)
- Yuko (cameo)
- Mr. Chigusa (mentioned)
- Mr. Godai
- Kozue Nanao
Quotes[]
- "I may not look the part, but I played rugby in high school" (Yūsaku Godai)
- "He's being a good son! He did't go back for summer vacation" (Kyōko Otonashi)
- "I went from school to school when my father was transfered. I can't call any one place my hometown" (Kyōko Otonashi)
- "Our enjoyment requires a pinch of young Godai's angst" (Yotsuya)
- "No. He called last night and said something about his parents" (Kozue Nanao)
- "Welcome home" (Kyōko Otonashi)
Trivia[]
- According to a wall calendar on Kyōko's room, this episode takes place on a month of January (that has 31 days) and starts on a Wednesday the 1st.
- This episode aired on August 1986, but the Tankobon manga counterpart was published around May 1983.
- That being said, January 1986 complies with these requirements.
- Kyōko owns a tennis racket with a pink sneath that has the legend "Ladys Club".
Gallery[]
Godai with a black eye
Kyōko looks worried about Godai
A wall calendar showing dates consistent with January 1986
Godai's mother looking worried
A tennis racket with a pink sneath that has the legend "Ladys Club"
Godai's father angry at his son
Godai's parents
Godai with two black eyes
Everyone looks bored because Godai is not present
Godai's mother demands him to return to Tokyo
Godai covers his eyes using sunglasses
Kyōko can't hold her laughter while watching Godai