Ep. 46: Ryo challenges Mariko to steal his wallet to decide her pickpocketing future
Aired on February 22, 1988
Kaori introduces Ryo to Mariko, an old friend and aspiring pickpocket. Concerned for Mariko’s safety, Kaori asks Ryo to persuade her to quit the profession. Ryo proposes a challenge: Mariko may continue pickpocketing only if she successfully steals his wallet; otherwise, she must abandon the career. The trio remains unaware that Mariko is being hunted by the Yakuza. This pursuit stems from her theft of jewelry containing secret files belonging to the daughter of a Yakuza boss. The narrative centers on the tension between Ryo’s test of skill and the hidden danger looming over Mariko due to her recent high-stakes theft.
Episodes
- Ep. 42 · Reika reveals her late partner's murder and the corrupt cop's interference in the investigation.
- Ep. 43 · Utako's cookie anniversary! Moles on her chest and a love poem
- Ep. 44 · One hundred children declare Ryo to be their hero
- Ep. 45 · Ryo tasked with caring for three sisters at a ski resort
- Ep. 46 · Ryo challenges Mariko to steal his wallet to decide her pickpocketing future
- Ep. 47 · Ryo Helps Yuri Overcome Pressure Before Her Father's Pool Club Match
- Ep. 48 · Ryo protects a tycoon's widow from extortion while helping her cope with grief
- Ep. 49 · Ryo Encounters a Nun Who Lost Her Cross After a Night in Town
- Ep. 50 · Ryo and Kaori's Final Match Begins Amidst Assassins and Smuggling Plots