Ep. 16: Godai's Bad Luck and the Tennis Match Scramble
Aired on July 9, 1986

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Godai believes he is cursed after his chopsticks break and several near-accidents occur. When Kyoko injures herself during a tennis match, Mitaka seizes the chance to approach her. Godai mistakenly assumes his misfortune caused her injury. Consequently, both of Kyoko's suitors compete to distinguish themselves in her eyes. Meanwhile, the neighbors actively attempt to interfere with the situation. The episode focuses on the escalating rivalry between the two men as they navigate these complications, driven by their desire to win Kyoko's affection amidst the chaos of perceived bad luck and neighborly meddling.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · Godai's Date Plans Disrupted by Mitaka and the Arrival of Kozue Nanao
- Ep. 13 · Godai Joins the Puppet Theatre Club While Kyoko Becomes Jealous
- Ep. 14 · Godai prepares for a date with Kyoko, but a mix-up with a bar name causes confusion.
- Ep. 15 · Godai stars in the college festival puppet show while Kyoko unexpectedly plays the princess.
- Ep. 16 · Godai's Bad Luck and the Tennis Match Scramble
- Ep. 17 · Kyoko's Rainy Day Memories of Her Late Husband and First Love
- Ep. 18 · Godai's Christmas Gift Mix-Up Reveals Kyoko's Brooch and Age Gap
- Ep. 19 · Godai and Kyoko share a New Year's evening that leads to misunderstandings and a temple visit.
- Ep. 20 · Godai Hides His Injury While Kyoko Faces a Ticking Time Bomb