Ugh! Look at this place! What a dump!
Is this it?
This is where we're going to live?
We haven't got a choice!
Your dad was fired when his company had layoffs.
They wouldn't let us stay in the company housing...
...and we can't afford anything better!
Well...they do say there's no place like home...
But, Tsukushi... No matter what happens...
...I won't let you quit Eitoku Academy.
Our future depends on you marrying somebody rich!
C-come on, you guys...
...marry somebody rich...?
I hurt Tsukasa, and I couldn't win Rui Hanazawa's heart...
There's just no way...
Tsukasa... You're really going to New York?
Will you be all right?
How can anyone who can't speak English hope to survive there?
You dope! That's the point!
But...you're coming right back, aren't you?
Nope! I'm not coming back for two years.
Two years?
Tsukasa's going to New York for two years?!
I'm leaving in three days.
Tsukasa...
Rui... I'm not doing this because of you.
"Tsukasa Goes to New York!!"
Why?!
Why are you leaving?
Tsukushi...
You're just running off because you couldn't get Rui and me expelled!
Way to go, Tsukushi! Give him hell!
Yeah!
You... You...
Sorry to say this, Tsukushi...
I'm not running away. I'm going because I want to.
This has nothing to do with you.
Of course! What could I have been thinking?
I'll feel a lot better when you're gone.
Go off to America, or Africa... Wherever you like!
Hey, Tsukasa...!
He's right... It has nothing to do with me.
What's the matter, Susumu? Hurry up and eat!
Wha...? Is this all for dinner? I can't survive on this.
Don't complain! This is the best we could do.
When I find a new job, we'll be able to live like before.
But, if Tsukushi finds herself a rich husband
all our problems will be solved. Right, Tsukushi?
Wha?
There's such hope in their eyes...
Are you sure about this, Tsukasa?
If you move in with Mom and Dad there,
there's no telling when you'll be able to return to Japan.
I don't care.
Tsukasa...!
Hm?
Sis...
Hm?
Do you remember when I took the teddy bear Rui loved so much?
Huh? Oh, the one made in England?
Come on, Rui! Give it to me.
No!
Wait... Hey!
Dad would have bought me one if I'd asked,
but I wanted Rui's.
Give it to me! Come on! I want it!
No! I won't give it to you!
The more Rui refused, the more I wanted it.
No! You can't have it!
I knew I'd done something awful, but I just couldn't apologize.
It's your fault! You should have let go.
I figured he'd never forgive me, but the next day...
Good morning, Tsukasa...
I thought I'd never be the man he was.
He probably doesn't remember it, but someday,
I've got to make up for what I did.
Tsukasa...
You're not talking about Tsukushi, are you?
Is that why you're going to New York?
No. I'd made up my mind-- even before the basketball playoff.
I'd decided, win or lose, to go to New York to study.
Tsukasa...
I've got to find a few part-time jobs to help the family.
Work and earn money...
I shouldn't think about anything else right now!
Yes!
I never thought Tsukasa would go so far away.
I thought I'd always see him somewhere on campus.
And we'd yell at each other... I thought that would go on forever.
Is this what you want?
Huh?
Rui Hanazawa...!
It doesn't matter what I want. I have no right to stop him.
Oh...?
When Shizuka left for Paris, you gave me a whole lecture.
Lecture...?!
Anyway, the situation is different. I don't feel anything for Tsukasa.
If that's the case...
Oh, yeah...
Lend me that thing.
What thing?
Rui!
Tsukasa says it's not, but...
You and Tsukushi are definitely the reason he's going to New York.
That's right.
Me and Tsukushi?
Don't play dumb! You spent a night together at his house, didn't you?
So...?
What do you mean, "So"?
A guy and a girl, alone in a locked room...
You know what's going to happen.
Tsukushi...
Rui...
You're much more delicate than I imagined.
Please, you're embarrassing me...
I will always protect you.
How's that?
Nothing happened.
Nothing...
...happened...?
She's tempting... Pretty hot...
I could get serious about her.
That night, I considered taking her to bed with me.
It's all right with me...
Rui... You...
You're still not over Shizuka?
There's that, too...
I have to try to forget her.
What else is there?
I can't...stab Tsukasa in the back.
He and I have been friends for 13 years--since we were kids.
I see. So that's how it stands.
You're going to wait until Tsukasa is completely over her...
But, if you tell him that, he'll turn cartwheels with joy.
But I won't tell him yet.
Why not?
'Cause a long time ago... he tore my favorite teddy bear.
What...?
Help Wanted...
Waitress; 950 yen/hour; high school student welcome.
The pay is less than I'd hoped...
I may as well work longer hours where I am now.
Tsukasa... He's leaving tomorrow...
Is this what you want?
I'm not running away. I'm going 'cause I want to go.
This has nothing to do with you.
That's right. This has nothing to do with me now.
Take care, Tsukasa.
Yeah...
When you come back, you'll be talking our ears off in English.
Tsukasa...
Isn't this the first time you're going to be separated from them?
That's right.
Hey!
I'm so glad I made it.
Huh? Why are you here?
What...?
But, I'm a member of the F4, aren't I?
Did we say that?
Ya got me...
Hey, come on, you guys...
Tsukasa... Did you tell Tsukushi good-bye?
If she wanted me to, she'd have come.
That Tsukushi didn't come to see you off, did she?
Tsukushi's in no position to do that.
Her dad was fired when his company had layoffs.
She's desperately looking for part-time jobs.
Layoffs?
Aw! Penniless Tsukushi is in a pinch.
She's really having a tough time. Poor thing...
Her father worked at the zoo?
Fight 006 bound for New York is now boarding.
Please proceed to Gate 82.
Well, it's time...
Yeah.
Wait. Let me take some pictures.
Good luck, now!
If you run into any pretty blondes, go for it.
Tsukasa!
A farewell gift from Tsukushi.
See you!
Tsukasa... I guess he's gone by now.
A farewell gift from Tsukushi.
Nothing happened between Tsukushi and me.
Let me off! Stop the plane!
Sir! Please calm down!
Shut up! I'm Tsukasa Domyoji...!
I'm late...
I mustn't look so gloomy! I've got to cheer up!
I'm home!
W-what happened...? Did a burglar get in?
Dad!
Mom!
Susumu!
Dad...Dad...
He borrowed a million yen from some loan sharks
and lost everything at the horse races...!
Loan sharks...?
I was sure I would win. I was sure.
Then we wouldn't have to worry about living expenses...
Let's get a divorce, Dad...
Mom...
Mother!
I can't stand to live like this anymore!
In a place like this and a million yen in debt!
Wait a minute, Mom... Don't be hasty!
I don't like this either. But we're family--the four of us!
Then what should we do?! If we continue like this...
...our only choice is to kill ourselves!
You're useless, Dad!
If he were here, he'd probably say something really sarcastic.
Penniless Tsukushi...
You've finally reached the bottom of the pit.
Makino residence...
Tsukushi! Thanks to you, I'm in an awful jam!
Tsukasa...!?
Come and get me in Vancouver.
Vancouver... Isn't that in Canada? Aren't you in New York?
Never mind where I am! Just come and get me.
Hey! What's your answer?
Are you listening? Tsukushi?
Why should I?!
My dad's a million in debt and our family's about to fall apart!
Ask someone else, will you?
If you come and get me, I'll lend you that million yen.
Tsk!
Hey, Tsukushi! Are you listening?
Tsukasa...
What's going on?
What's Tsukasa doing in Canada, when he should be in New York?
And he has the nerve to tell me to come get him!
I'm a little embarrassed about taking his million-yen bait.
But Yuki's with me. I've got to have some fun.
Hana Yori Dango: "Tsukushi Goes to Canada!!"
The future looks bleak.