Ep. 22: The Man's Household Situation is Hard, His Heart is Soft

Episode 223 features Commissioner Katakuriko Matsudaira, the feared leader of the Edo police known as the Destroyer and arch-nemesis of Katsura’s Joi patriots. Katsura adopts the disguise of Ezurako the maid to infiltrate Matsudaira’s residence, intending to uncover a scandal. However, the mission takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a domestic reality far removed from the ruthless public persona of his target. Instead of finding corruption, Katsura encounters a father who seems out of place within his own home, revealing a softer side to the man who stands at the top of the police organization.

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