Ep. 3: Harada and Chizuru encounter corrupt Bakufu inspectors during a grocery trip.

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Sanosuke Harada and Chizuru navigate a tense shopping trip where Bakufu inspectors harass civilians. After an inspector falsely accuses a man of treason for losing a letter, Harada intervenes to protect him. Harada bets his life on retrieving the item, while Shiranui Kyo secretly assists Chizuru in recovering the stolen letter. The inspectors return the letter, satisfied, but file a complaint against Harada with Hijikata. As punishment, Harada accepts a significant pay cut and remains silent about the event. Shinpachi later takes Harada out for drinks to help him cope with the consequences of his actions during this incident.