Ep. 4: Godai's Exam Cramming Leads to Romantic Misunderstandings and Academic Failure

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A tired Godai studies intensely for his university entrance exams while other Maison Ikkoku residents, including Yotsuya, the Ichinose family, and Akemi, place bets on which institutions will reject his applications. Kyoko offers him words of encouragement, which Godai misinterprets as a sign of her romantic affection. This distraction causes him to perform poorly, resulting in rejection letters from every school he applies to, with the exception of a single institution. The episode highlights the comedic tension between his academic struggles and his romantic confusion amidst the supportive yet teasing environment of the boarding house.