History Heartwarming / Patlabor

* The background music captures the feel of driving on a lonely road during a downpour, while also adding to the "intimacy" and of their conversation. As do the moments of Gotoh having Shinobu plot their course, while he acts as chauffeur. These moments, interwoven with casual dialouge and Shinobu occasionally chiding Gotoh, and him placaiting her or just accepting it, makes it easy to imagine what they'd be like [[LikeAnOldMarriedCouple as a couple.]]

* The background music captures the feel of driving on a lonely road during a downpour, while also adding to the "intimacy" and candidness of their conversation. As do the moments of Gotoh having Shinobu plot their course, while he acts as chauffeur. These moments, interwoven with casual dialouge and Shinobu occasionally chiding Gotoh, and him placaiting her or just accepting it, makes it easy to imagine what they'd be like [[LikeAnOldMarriedCouple as a couple.]]

* The background music captures the feel of driving on a lonely highway during a downpour, while also adding to the "intimacy" and candidness of their conversation. As do the moments of Gotoh having Shinobu plot their course, while he acts as chauffeur. These moments, interwoven with casual dialouge and Shinobu occasionally chiding Gotoh, and him placaiting her or just accepting it, makes it easy to imagine what they'd be like [[LikeAnOldMarriedCouple as a couple.]]

* Shinobu is taken aback, albeit touched by this, prompting her to go over to the couch, on her injured ankle. The camera shifts focus on Gotoh's reaction as she kneels at his "bedside" to pick the towel off the floor and drape it across his shoulders. Since his back is turned, she can't see that he's awake, but [[LongingLook Gotoh's eyes never leave her hand until she pulls it away]] to return to bed. Which leads to a rare [[WhenSheSmiles when he smiles]] moment.

* Shinobu is taken aback, albeit touched by this, prompting her to go over to the couch, on her injured ankle. The camera shifts focus on Gotoh's reaction as she kneels at his "bedside" to pick the towel off the floor and drape it across his shoulders. Since his back is turned, she can't see that he's awake, but [[LongingLook his eyes never leave her hand until she pulls it away]] to return to bed. Which leads to a rare [[WhenSheSmiles when he smiles]] moment.

* Shinobu is taken aback, albeit touched by this, prompting her to go over to the couch, on her injured ankle. The camera shifts focus on Gotoh's reaction as she kneels at his "bedside" to pick the towel off the floor and drape it across his shoulders. Since his back is turned, she can't see that he's awake, but his eyes never leave her hand until she pulls it away to return to bed. Which leads to a rare [[WhenSheSmiles when he smiles]] moment.

* Shinobu is taken aback, albeit touched by this, prompting her to go over to the couch, on her injured ankle. The camera shifts focus on Gotoh's reaction as she kneels at his "bedside" to pick the towel off the floor and drape it across his shoulders. Since his back is turned, she can't see that he's awake, but eyes never leave her hand until she pulls it away to return to bed. Which leads to a rare [[WhenSheSmiles when he smiles]] moment.

* This surprises her, prompting her to gingerly go over to the couch, on her injured ankle. The camera shifts focus on Gotoh's reaction as she kneels at his "bedside" to pick the towel off the floor and drape it across his shoulders. Since his back is turned, she can't see that he's awake, but eyes never leave her hand until she pulls it away to return to bed. Which leads to a rare [[WhenSheSmiles when he smiles]] moment.

* This surprises Shinobu, prompting her to gingerly go over to the couch, on her injured ankle. The camera shifts focus on Gotoh's reaction as she kneels at his "bedside" to pick the towel off the floor and drape it across his shoulders. Since his back is turned, she can't see that he's awake, but eyes never leave her hand until she pulls it away to return to bed. Which leads to a rare [[WhenSheSmiles when he smiles]] moment.

* After finding a room for the night [[spoiler: at a love hotel]], and two perv attempts later, they agree to terms: he takes the couch, while she takes the bed. In all fairness, however, she had offered to take the couch, but he wouldn't hear of it. Once the lights are out, and he's certain she's asleep, he gets up and goes over to the bed. Shinobu turns on her side, so he can't see that she's awake. But her expression makes it clear that she's worried, even saddened, that he might try something.
** He doesn't. Gotoh remains a gentleman and returns to the couch without incident.

* This surprises Shinobu, prompting her to gingerly go over to the couch, on her injured ankle. The camera focuses on Gotoh's reaction as she kneels at his "bedside" to pick the towel off the floor and drape it across his shoulders. Since his back is turned, she can't see that he's awake, but eyes never leave her hand until she pulls it away to return to bed. Which leads to a rare [[WhenSheSmiles when he smiles]] moment.

* Not that it stops him from trying anyway. At one point, he even [[spoiler: adjusts the rearview mirror so he can look at her while he's driving.]] But her woman's intuition kicks in and she catches him (again!), [[spoiler: so he puts it back.]]

* Not that it stops him from trying anyway. At one point, he even [[spoiler: adjusts the rearview mirror so he can look at her while he's driving.]] But her woman's intuition kicks in and she catches him, [[spoiler: so he puts it back.]]

* They get better as the episode progresses. Such as Gotoh showing concern [[spoiler: while sneaking peeks]] for her twisted ankle, and Shinobu reminding him to keep his eyes on the road [[spoiler: instead of [[ShesGotLegs her legs.]]]]

-->'''Gotoh: (deadpan)''' "Haaaiiiii."

* They get better as the episode progresses. Such as Gotoh showing concern [[spoiler: while sneaking peeks]] for her twisted ankle, and Shinobu [[spoiler: catching him in the act each time]]; reminding him to keep his eyes on the road [[spoiler: instead of [[ShesGotLegs her legs.]]]]

* They get better as the episode progresses. Such as Gotoh asking about [[spoiler: DistractedByTheSexy while sneaking peeks]] at]] her twisted ankle, and Shinobu catching him in the act each time; reminding him to keep his eyes on the road [[spoiler: instead of [[ShesGotLegs her legs.]]]]

* They get better as the episode progresses. Such as Gotoh asking about [[spoiler: DistractedByTheSexy while sneaking peeks at]]]] her twisted ankle, and Shinobu catching him in the act each time; reminding him to keep his eyes on the road [[spoiler: instead of [[ShesGotLegs her legs.]]]]

* They get better as the episode progresses. Such as Gotoh asking about [[spoiler: while sneaking peeks at]] her twisted ankle, and Shinobu catching him in the act each time; reminding him to keep his eyes on the road [[spoiler: instead of [[ShesGotLegs her legs.]]]]

* They get better as the episode progresses. Such as Gotoh asking about [[spoiler: DistractedByTheSexy while sneaking peeks at]] her twisted ankle, and Shinobu catching him in the act each time; reminding him to keep his eyes on the road [[spoiler: instead of [[ShesGotLegs her legs.]]]]

* They get better as the episode progresses. Such as Gotoh asking about [[spoiler: DistractedByTheSexy while sneaking peeks]]]] for her twisted ankle, and Shinobu catching him in the act each time; reminding him to keep his eyes on the road [[spoiler: instead of [[ShesGotLegs her legs.]]]]

* They get better as the episode progresses. Such as Gotoh asking about [[spoiler: DistractedByTheSexy while while sneaking peeks]] for her twisted ankle, and Shinobu catching him in the act each time; reminding him to keep his eyes on the road [[spoiler: instead of [[ShesGotLegs her legs.]]]]

* They get better as the episode progresses. Such as Gotoh asking about [[spoiler: DistractedByTheSexy while while sneaking peeks]]]] for her twisted ankle, and Shinobu catching him in the act each time; reminding him to keep his eyes on the road [[spoiler: instead of [[She'sGotLegs her legs.]]]]

-->'''Shinobu: (nagging)''' "If you had just give up on your precious konnyaku and headed straight for Tokyo, we could've been on the Kan'etsu Expressway a long time ago!"

-->'''Gotoh: "So now we're back where we started."

-->'''Gotoh: "Hey, you're thinking about that konnyaku, aren't you?"

-->'''Gotoh: "You're not upset are you? It wasn't that bad."

-->'''Shinobu:''' "We never did find any. I wanted to say, "While we're wasting our time here, they're closing the roads!" If you had just give up on your precious konnyaku and headed straight for Tokyo, we could've been on the Kan'etsu Expressway a long time ago!"

-->'''Shinobu:''' "We never did find any. I wanted to say, "While we're wasting our time here, they're closing the roads!" [[NaggingHousewife If you had just give up on your precious konnyaku and headed straight for Tokyo, we could've been on the Kan'etsu Expressway a long time ago!"

-->'''Shinobu: (chiding)''' "If we hadn't stopped, we'd be halfway to Tokyo by now."
-->'''Gotoh: (conciliatory)''' "You're right, you're right. As always."
-->'''Shinobu: (pouting)''' "Was that sarcasm?"
-->'''Gotoh: (amused)''' "Ha! If you thought that was sarcasm, I'm in trouble!"
-->'''Shinobu pouts and points direction for them to drive'''
** Also:
-->'''Gotoh: (tired)''' "Look I just don't want to end up in an accident. Then they'll bring up [=SV2=] and all [[HeroWithBadPublicity the things we're known for."]]
-->'''Shinobu: (concededs, primly)''' "Don't compare me to you... but I see your point."

* The 12th episode from The New Files, "Two in Karuizawa", which focuses on captains Gotoh and Shinobu. While it isn't [[ShipTease ship teasey]] per say, many of the scenes and much of the conversation that passes between them creates the impression of them being [[LikeAnOldMarriedCouple well... you know.]]

* The twelfth episode from The New Files, "Two in Karuizawa", which focuses on captains Gotoh and Shinobu. While it isn't [[ShipTease ship teasey]] per say, many of the scenes and much of the conversation that passes between them creates the impression of them being [[LikeAnOldMarriedCouple well... you know.]]