Ep. 9: Moratorium Ends as Retsuko Faces Stalker Harassment at Concert

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Fenneko and Tsunoda criticize Haida for his hesitation between Inui and Retsuko. Director Ton discovers Retsuko's secret idol career through his daughters. Although he warns her of the risks and offers money to clear her debt, Retsuko declines because she values her bond with Manaka and the group's profitability, prioritizing her idol duties over her office job. Manaka later finds that the creator of a fake OTM Girls social media account has been stalking Retsuko. During a subsequent handshake event, a fan presents 100 tickets, earning him five minutes alone with Retsuko. He uses this time to verbally abuse and roast her, shocking everyone present.