Volume
10:
Main
things that happened in this volume:
-People had variation of reactions to Naoki's
decision to go to the arranged marriage meeting.
Kotoko is upset and hurt. Mama is angry but she comes
up with a plan nonetheless. Kinnosuke happy.
-On the day of the meeting, the girl whom Naoki is
meeting is the girl whom he helped in the lift. Mama
tries to make her life difficult while Kotoko and
Reiko spies on in disguise outside.
-Reiko and Kotoko come up with several scheme to make
the day unbearable for Sasuiko and Naoki. But it all
back-fired with Kotoko suffering from the schemes
instead.
-Kotoko is crying telling Mama about what happened.
Mama tells her not to give up etc. She says with her
around, Naoki and Sasuiko will defintely not be
together. Kotoko remembering the time when Naoki puts
his arms around Sasuiko to save her from Reiko's and
Kotoko's scheme just now is not so confident.
-Naoki agrees to go on another date with Sasuiko.
Kotoko hearing this is very upset.
-Sasuiko calls Naoki at home and Kotoko happens to
pick up the phone. After Naoki hangs up, Kotoko asks
him where they are going. Naoki asks her if she's
going to follow them. Kotoko is angry to hear this.
Naoki then tells her to find herself a man. Kotoko is
angry and hurt to hear this and tells Naoki to mind
his own business.
-Yuki then teases Kotoko but he stopped when he sees
that she is actually crying. Kotoko runs out of the
room. As Yuki looks on, he thinks if Kotoko will give
up this time...
-Yuki then confronts Naoki. He asks if Naoki is going
to marry Sasuiko, Naoki repluies yes if nothing goes
wrong. Yuki then asks if Naoki likes Sasuiko. Naoki
then asks Yuki what's wrong with him and Yuki asks is
it will be alright with Naoki to do this because the
one that Naoki likes is Kotoko, right. Naoki is quiet
and looks thoughtful then he says that he will
introduce Sasuiko to Yuki one day. Yuki gets angry
but Naoki says something like Sasuiko will suit him,
definitely suit him. But as he says this, he himself
looks sad. He says it as if trying to convince
himself.
-Kotoko tells Zinko and Satomi that Naoki is dating
another girl and he may marry her.
-Kotoko and Reiko speaks about Naoki's possible
marriage to Sasuiko. Before Reiko leaves, she advices
Kotoko to give up and find another guy.
-Naoki and Sasuiko goes to a concert on their second
date. But as Naoki and her are walking and talking,
he thought that if it's Kotoko, Kotoko would have
fallen asleep. He is amused by this thought. Sasuiko
asks Naoki about the fact that her grandfather told
her that Naoki plans to see her on regular basis. He
asks if she minds. And she says no. As they walk on,
she leans on his shoulder and tells him that she
cares about him.
-Mama waits for Naoki to return home from his date
and she is not ahppy about it. She scolds him etc
then she tells Naoki and Kotoko that Papa is coming
home this Sunday. She tells Naoki not to go out
dating with Sasuiko that day. Naoki agrees. As Naoki
leaves the room, Kotoko thinks what stage has Naoki
and Sasuiko has come up to. She thinks they've
probably kissed.
-Kotoko asks Kinnosuke if he wants to go out with her.
Kinnosuke is very happy to hear this. After Kinnosuke
leaves, Takendo asks if she is sure that she wants to
go out with Kinnosuke. She asks if he's thinking of
going out with her, he tells her he is very willing
to do so. But Kotoko dismisses what he said because
he and Ayako are on very good terms. He turns red and
laugh. Then he tells Kotoko that he heard about Naoki
and he understand her bad mood. He then tells her
that he was so sure that the one Naoki likes is
Kotoko. Zinko and Satomi quickly lead Kotoko away
before she can asks Takendo more as they don't want
her to start having hopes again.
-Naoki wakes up on Saturday and notices that Kotoko
is not at home. Yuki reveals that Kotoko is on a date.
Yuki looked shocked when he heard this and asks Yuki
with whom. Yuki tells him that he doesn't know but
Kotoko looks happy. Naoki then tells Yuki that
whoever the guy is he must be feeling sorry for
Kotoko that's why he asks her.
-Kotoko has a good time on the date with Kinnosuke.
Kinnosuke asks her out again and she agrees.
-When Kotoko returns home, she finds out no one is at
home. She decides to eat those noodles is that is
cooked by pouring hot water. As she is boiling the
water, Naoki tells her that her mood is pretty good.
She is shocked. He tells her that the family has gone
to see Papa and he was in the bathroom. He tells her
he heard that she had a date and that he thought that
she wouldn't be coming home tonight. Kotoko tells him
angrily not to speak rubbish and she accidentally
scalded her leg with the boiling water. Naoki quickly
carries her to the bathroom and pours cold water on
the wound. She tells him that he really can be a
doctor but Naoki tells her that if by doing this he
can be a doctor then everyone can be a doctor. Kotoko
thanks him. But as Naoki treats her wound she thinks
to herself that she can never forget Naoki as she
likes him very much.
-Papa is released from the hospital. Sasuiko and her
grandfather comes to visit. Papa is sort of honoured
by the visit, Mama is not happy. Kotoko is feeling
uncomfortable.
-Sasuiko and Kotoko speaks about Naoki. Sasuiko tells
Kotoko that she likes Naoki since she first saw him
on the lift. Kotoko tells her not to worry because
Naoki also likes her and that both of them are very
suitable fro each other. Kotoko excuses herself but
as she did this she thought to herself that she is
feeling miserable.
-Sasuiko notices Kotoko and remembers meeting her
before in the office. He tells Naoki that Naoki that
day said some very mean things to Kotoko. Naoki tells
him that Kotoko is stupid etc. but Sasuiko's
grandfather tells him not to say such things about a
girl. Naoki seems quiet and thoughtful. Sasuiko's
grandfather notices this.
-That night Kotoko's father asks Kotoko to move away
with him. He tells her that if she continues doing
this, she will be hurt. Kotoko agrees reluctantly and
she cries.
-Kinnosuke asks Kotoko to marry him. Kotoko is
shocked. She tells Satomi and Zinko about this.She
tells them that she has not given him an answer and
she tells them that she only likes him as friend.
-That night, Kotoko asks her father if he will be
happy if she marries Kinnosuke. He is shocked at
first but tells her that Kinnosuke has his good
points as well but he tells her it's up to her. They
also talked about their new house. Despite Kotoko
looking alright, Sai knows that she is feeling
miserable.
-Kotoko and Kinnosuke meets Naoki and Sasuiko on
their date. Naoki is very mean to Kotoko and Sasuiko
is shocked to see this. Naoki assures her that he
will never treat her that way. But as they continue
on their date, Sasuiko looks thoughtful and sad.
-Mama despairs over Naoki but Papa tells her that
Naoki is now an adult.
-Meanwhile, Kinnosuke asks Kotoko out again and she
is skipping tennis practise to see him.
-Naoki comes back to university to the tennis
practise. He notices Kotoko is not around and asks
Sudou about her. Sudou tells him that ever since she
has been going out with Kinnosuke, she has not be
coming often. He then laughingly tells Naoki that
maybe this time Kotoko has really given up on him.
Naoki hearing this, doesn't look to happy.
-Naoki speaks to Reiko who tells him that at least he
is not going to end up with Kotoko.
-Satomi and Zinko sees Naoki and tells him that
Kinnosuke is brave etc. because he proposed to Kotoko.
Naoki froze hearing this and he looks thoughtful.
They also tells him that Kotoko is going to answer
Kinnosuke today. By the time they turned to look at
him he is is gone. But as he is walking off, he looks
upset.
-Kotoko asks Kinnosuke for more time. When he tries
to kiss her, she shouts out Naoki's name. Kotoko and
Kinnosuke realises that Kotoko cannot forget Naoki.
Kotoko apologises and runs out in the rain leaving
Kinnosuke devastated.
-As Kotoko walked home in the rain she thinks to
herself that she will probably not marry anyone else
and that even when she dies, she will still love
Naoki.
-Naoki is waiting for her in the rain. She asks him
why he is here and he tells her that he is waiting
for her. As Kotoko is puzzling over his behaviour, he
asks if she has seen him (ie Kinnosuke). He asks
about Kinnosuke's proposal and she replies that at
least someone wants her. He then asks her about her
answer. She tells him that what her answer is is none
of his business. He looks upset and answer that's
right. She tells him that she will be moving out and
he can get married and that she will be marrying
Kinnosuke. She tells him likes this he doesn't have
to worry about her bothering him. He asks her if she
likes Kinnosuke. She tells him of course because
Kinnosuke has always liked her since junior high
school. He asks if she has to like someone just
because he likes her. She asks him what's wrong with
that. She tells him it's better than her who wasted 6
years liking Naoki only to have him marry Sasuiko etc.
Naoki slaps her to calm her down but Kotoko becomes
more angry. She tells him that what she does has
nothing do with Naoki but Naoki tells her that the
one she likes it's him. He tells her that she cannot
like other people. She angrily tells him that it's
true she likes him but she cannot do anything since
Naoki doesn't like her at all. As she says this, she
is in tears and to her surprise Naoki kissed her.
Naoki tells her not to like any other people and hugs
her. She tells him it's the second time but Naoki
tells him it's the 3rd time (ie kiss). As she
sputters in confusion, he kissed her cheek and tells
her to be quiet and hugs her again. He then tells her
let's go home. Kotoko is confused as to why he wants
to go home quickly.
-Mama and Papa are upset because Sai has just told
the Irie family that he and Kotoko are moving out.
Naoki and Kotoko comes home and Mama is shocked at
both of them are wet. Naoki asks if Sai is in and
Mama says yes but how come they are wet etc but Naoki
ignores her pulles Kotoko along with him to see her
father. Sai tells them to change clothes but Naoki
asks him to give Kotoko's hand in marriage to him.
Everyone is shocked.
-Everyone asks if he's serious and he tells them yes
and that he has understand that the one he wants to
marry is Kotoko. He tells them not now but until
Kotoko finishes school and the company's is settled
etc. He said something like no matter what he's not
going to give Kotoko to other ppl.
-Sai asks Naoki if he is sure about this as Kotoko
can't do anything and started listing the things that
Kotoko don't do very well and Naoki's reply I know to
every one listed. And then Sai tells Naoki about one
good thing about Kotoko and he smiles softly and says
I know. He then says he will give Kotoko to Naoki.
Naoki asks Kotoko if it's alright with her and she
says yes. Mama hugs her. Kotoko overwhelmed fainted.
-That night as they go to their separate rooms,
Kotoko asks Naoki if she can stay in his room until
morning as she is afraid that in the morning he would
act as if this has not happened. he then suggested
they sleep on the same bed and she tells him that's
not what she means.
-She asks him if he is sure that he really wants to
marry her, he tells her yes. He asks her why she is
so unsure and she tells him it's because she likes
him to much. He tells her he knows and she says that
she doesn't know if he likes her. He hugs her and
tells her that he likes her. Unknown to them Mama is
taking this scene on tape. ^_-
-Kotoko tells Satomi and Zinko about her engagement
with Naoki. There's a poster in school about Naoki
expressing his feeling to Kotoko. Kinnosuke sees this
and is upset.
-Naoki tells Sasuiko about him and Kotoko. Sasuiko
though sad accepts it as she has always known that
Naoki likes Kotoko. He tells her that Naoki is mean
to Kotoko as he notices her too much. She tells him
that if she is Kotoko she would have given up.
-Papa and Mama apologises to Sasuiko's grandfather.
Naoki also arrives to apologise. He tells him that
Sasuiko is okay but he has someone he likes much very
much and he also tells him that he will give up his
dream to be doctor to help Papa. Sasuiko's
grandfather asks if the one that Naoki likes is the
girl from the other time and Naoki said yes. He tells
Naoki that he has already known that Naoki likes
Kotoko, Mama is surprise to hear this as she didn't
know. He also decides to support Papa's company
despite this matter and also because of Naoki's
capabilities.
-That night Papa tells Naoki to go back to university
and be a doctor. Naoki asks who will take over and
Yuki says he will. Papa also makes Naoki promise to
not keep anything from the family again.
-Meanwhile, Kotoko goes to her father's restaurant to
apologise to Kinnosuke who tries to avoid speaking to
Kotoko by doing lot's of work. He tells Kotoko sorry
but to go back. Naoki comes and apologises to
Kinnosuke and tells him about Kotoko's and his
engagement. Kinnosuke tells him off by saying that he
always treates Kotoko badly while Kinnosuke has
always like Kotoko for the past 6 years. He says he
will not forgive Naoki. Kotoko apologises to him as
she is the one who cannot give up on Naoki. Kinnosuke
tells Naoki that he also cannot forgive Naoki because
Kotoko has always like Naoki for the past six years.
He then tells Naoki is Naoki ever makes Kotoko
unhappy he will never forgive him. Naoki says he
knows while Kotoko says thank you. When they leave,
Kinnosuke's fellow workers tells him that he's great
etc. then the found out that Kinnosuke is actually
crying.
-The family is celebrating. Mama asks if everyone is
free on the 21st of November. They asks why and she
reveals that it's Naoki's and Kotoko's wedding day to
everyone's shock.
-Despite the family's shock and Naoki's reaction the
wedding goes ahead. Mama and Sai are very proud as
Kotoko is very beautiful in her wedding gown. Kotoko
is afraid and Yuki tries to reassure her. He then
tells her that he has something to tell her. He
whispers it in her ear and she was shocked to hear it.
-The guests are commenting on how the groom is
handsome but doesn't look to happy etc. Kotoko come
out and is given away by Sai who tells Naoki to take
care of her. As the priest continues with the service,
Kotoko asks Naoki if he is angry. He said yes but
since Kotoko is so pretty in her wedding gown it's
okay. ^_- After they are pronounced husband and wife,
Kotoko asks him smugly if he has liked her from long
time ago. He is annoyed and asks her why is she
asking this and what's with the attitude. She told
him that she knows about their 2nd kiss and that Yuki
has told her. She kissed him and told him he deserves
it for not telling her. Naoki's reply is I'm really
married to you aren't I?
-Everyone has different reactions to the wedding.
Sudou, Satomi, Zinko, Ayako and Takendo are very
happy for the couple while Reiko and Kinnosuke don't
look to happy. One thing though there's lot's of
pictures taken for this wonderful memory.....
-Jennifer
<== previous / next
==>
This page was up since: Tuesday, 30 November 1999
All images from the manga Itazurana Kiss is copyright of Tada Kaoru. The floral background is a scan from a fabric and is copyright of the designer. The florals on buttons are taken from stickers that I have and they are also copyrights of the designer. I just modified them and have done so with no intention of earning any profits from them. Other images on this page, unless stated otherwise, are made by me and thus belongs to me, so please don't take them without my permission as I want to keep this page as original as possible. This page is best viewed in 1024x768 resolution and IE.6 or higher.
|
