(Subtitled version) This is a hilarious episode -- classic Japanese slapstick and situational comedy. Lots of running gags throughout, what with the dog's name, Akemi coming home drunk (at a party her bar was hosting, no less!) and Godai's pathetic (and I do mean pathetic) attempts to give Kyoko her gift (Not to worry -- I don't think anyone would want that thing after what Godai put it through!) Very witty writing punctutates this series, and fortunately for us, the voice actors deliver their lines very well! You get a pretty neat look at some other interest aspects of some Japanese apartments -- such as the communal toilet and wash sink. We get a small inkling of what's to come, with the discovery that Soichiro (the dog) is named after the most important person in Kyoko's life... but that would be telling! - AN

(Subbed Version) This story continues to be light-hearted with Godai being absolutely pathetic in trying to make his move on the Kyoko. Unfortunately, he's one of those indecisive guys who just can't say what he feels. So instead he gets to watch as even young Kentaro can tell Kyoko that he really likes her while he can't do a thing. There wasn't much word-play in this episode although the various different names for Soichiro gets to be rather amusing. The animation and music are still nothing to write home about, but then this is a tv series.

(Dubbed version) I'm not sure why, but this episode didn't bother me quite as much as episode 1. Even so though, the voice acting continues to be pathetic, and Godai sounds like an absolute dork. Kyoko still sounds weird and the sheer number of different pronunciations for Soichiro is enough to make your head spin. Then again there are some interesting pronunciations for Godai as well. The story is pretty basic here dealing with two things, the identity of Soichiro for Godai, and Godai's pathetic inability to give Kyoko a Christmas present. Given a choice, I'd definitely take the subbed version of this show any day. The voice acting is much better and the voices are so much more suited to their individual roles. Even though you may not understand the language, in my opinon, it's better than hearing really awful voice acting. While the translations aren't that bad, some of the dialogue really sounds odd. It's just not what you'd call idiomatic. - JYN