Ep. 37: Ryo and Kikunosuke Rescue Otora from Hanafubuki Gumi Hoodlums
Aired on December 14, 1987
Thugs attempt to force Otora to sell her cafe, prompting Ryo to intervene alongside Kikunosuke, who identifies as a Hanafubuki Gumi member. The attackers are revealed to be Hanafubuki Gumi affiliates. Kikunosuke requests that Ryo instruct her on honor and traditional Japanese values. Subsequently, the hoodlums abduct Otora. Ryo and Kikunosuke launch a rescue mission to save her. During this ordeal, Ryo discovers that Kikunosuke is actually the daughter of the Hanafubuki Gumi leader. The narrative focuses on their efforts to rescue Otora while uncovering the true identity of Kikunosuke and the complex nature of the group's honor code.
Episodes
- Ep. 33 · Umibozu protects a pianist while Ryo aids against a corrupt politician
- Ep. 34 · Ryo Faces Paternity Claim as Mother Hides Child From Grandfather
- Ep. 35 · Ryo's Mokkori Report Scandal Involving a Corrupt Politician and Yakuza
- Ep. 36 · College Girl Plays Hardball For Love! Someone Is Trying To Kill Me
- Ep. 37 · Ryo and Kikunosuke Rescue Otora from Hanafubuki Gumi Hoodlums
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- Ep. 39 · Moon Princess Encounters Amnesiac Woman Who Gets Drunk Quickly
- Ep. 40 · Ryo and Aya Team Up to Rescue the Kidnapped Partner After a Betrayal
- Ep. 41 · Reika Nogami Opens Private Agency Amidst Yakuza Blackmail and Assassination Threats