Ep. 16: Hideki discovers Shinbo eloped with Ms. Shimizu after waking with Sumomo in his bag
Aired on July 17, 2002
Hideki wakes up to find Sumomo inside his bag. He then learns that Shinbo has run away and eloped with Ms. Shimizu. Confused by this development, Hideki visits Minoru’s house and asks him to arrange a video call with Shinbo. During the call, Shinbo explains that Ms. Shimizu lost her trust in men because her husband became obsessed with a Persocom. He neglected his wife entirely, focusing only on the machine, which led to her decision to leave with Shinbo.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · Hideki investigates a haunted apartment room after hearing a horror story from Minoru's Persocom Yuzuki.
- Ep. 13 · Hideki searches for Chi in an online game after receiving a DVD player and game from Minoru.
- Ep. 14 · The group visits Minoru's Beach House during Spring Break for a day trip
- Ep. 15 · Ms. Shimizu Stays Overnight and Shinbo Reacts to the Situation
- Ep. 16 · Hideki discovers Shinbo eloped with Ms. Shimizu after waking with Sumomo in his bag
- Ep. 17 · Hideki Loses Wallet and Chi Attempts to Cook a Meal with Her Paycheck
- Ep. 18 · Minoru and Yuzuki discuss Chi's nature and search for clues about the Chobits creator
- Ep. 19 · Hideki and Chi assist Ms. Hibiya with apartment cleaning duties.
- Ep. 20 · Chi is kidnapped after noticing a book while commuting to work