Ep. 7: A Gunshot to Set the Heart A Flutter! Sad, Lonely Girl
Aired on May 18, 1987

Ryo takes on a client seeking to fake his death to escape a powerful politician and reunite with his daughter. Although the man describes himself as spineless, he proves to be more complex than he appears. Ryo must impersonate a hitman to protect his client from the politician’s men and ensure they never cause trouble again. This assignment requires Ryo to navigate dangerous deception while safeguarding the man’s future with his child, balancing the risks of the charade against the threat of the powerful adversary pursuing them.
Episodes
- Ep. 3 · Ryo confronts a glory-obsessed rival and a grieving boxer's girlfriend with physical pain
- Ep. 4 · Lady Vanish! Boutique of the Shadows
- Ep. 5 · Makimura's Farewell and a Sad Birthday Amidst the Rain
- Ep. 6 · Kaori becomes Ryo's partner as he investigates incidents involving actress Yumiko Sato
- Ep. 7 · A Gunshot to Set the Heart A Flutter! Sad, Lonely Girl
- Ep. 8 · Detective Saeko Nogami Hires Ryo to Retrieve a Crown with Stolen Plans
- Ep. 9 · Ryo protects a casino dealer while facing a powerful gambler who exploits his weaknesses.
- Ep. 10 · Ryo Accepts Bodyguard Duty for a Yakuza Boss's Daughter Who Leads a School Gang
- Ep. 11 · Ryo and Kaori target a fraudulent psychic's black tulip with help from his butler