Ep. 8: Kunio faces local punks while Eikichi refuses to help, leading to a bungee jump to stop his mother's romance.
Aired on September 8, 1999

Kunio and his friends encounter local punks and initially feel relieved when Eikichi appears. However, Eikichi declines to intervene, arguing that the situation serves as a lesson in taking responsibility. Consequently, Kunio is forced to face a bungee jump. This extreme situation highlights Kunio's determination to prevent his mother from dating Eikichi, demonstrating the lengths he is willing to go to protect their relationship. The episode focuses on the consequences of Eikichi's refusal to assist and Kunio's subsequent actions to resolve the conflict with the punks while addressing his personal concerns regarding his mother's romantic life.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · Eikichi encounters student tricks and responds to blackmail with an unexpected request
- Ep. 5 · Anko Uehara bullies Noboru while nude and blackmails him, protected by her PTA mother
- Ep. 6 · Eikichi faces the PTA after Anko's lesson while Noboru reveals his suffering.
- Ep. 7 · Eikichi plans dates with students to meet their young parents during meeting prep
- Ep. 8 · Kunio faces local punks while Eikichi refuses to help, leading to a bungee jump to stop his mother's romance.
- Ep. 9 · Eikichi clashes with PE teacher Fukuroda while Miyabi frames him for theft
- Ep. 10 · Tomoko feels depressed over Miyabi ending their friendship while Eikichi helps her self-esteem.
- Ep. 11 · Tomoko discovers her unique talent for authenticity during a beauty contest.
- Ep. 12 · Suguru Teshigawara's romantic plans for Azusa Fuyutsuki are thwarted by Eikichi's interference.