Ep. 17: Kyoko's Rainy Day Memories of Her Late Husband and First Love
Aired on July 16, 1986
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Godai dislikes rain because it reminds him of bad events, while Kyoko loves it as it recalls meeting her late husband. Kozue meets Kyoko, and the two bond over this shared experience. However, the emotional weight of the weather leads Kyoko to reflect deeply on Soichiro. She finds herself missing him intensely during this time. The episode contrasts Godai's negative association with the weather against Kyoko's nostalgic and affectionate feelings. This interaction highlights the different ways characters process their pasts through the lens of the current rainy atmosphere, focusing on Kyoko's enduring connection to her deceased spouse.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 21 · Godai's Panic! The Cat Who Came to Ikkoku