Ep. 23: Sakuya shares his traumatic childhood with Aine and protects her from fans
Aired on October 24, 1999

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Sakuya reveals his past to Aine, explaining that his mother was an alcoholic jazz singer who neglected him as the unwanted child of an American man. Meanwhile, Aine develops phrases for a new song and presents them to Sakuya in front of his fans. These fans ambush Aine, but Sakuya rescues her and promises to protect her. The band observes that Sakuya has changed since meeting Aine.
Episodes
- Ep. 19 · Producer Sasaki signs Lucifer as Ʌucifer, while debutant Aine Yukimura faces personal struggles and a chart ranking bet.
- Ep. 20 · A Lucifer conducts a radio broadcast while Aine listens to the introduction of band members.
- Ep. 21 · Lucifer's Chart Failure and Sakuya's Desperate Promise for Redemption
- Ep. 22 · Sakuya reveals Aine as the true songwriter behind the hit track.
- Ep. 23 · Sakuya shares his traumatic childhood with Aine and protects her from fans
- Ep. 24 · A prolonged farewell occurs during the narrative sequence
- Ep. 25 · Ralph Grazer attempts to overshadow Ʌucifer with a competing charity concert featuring Freddy Brown.
- Ep. 26 · Ralph targets Ʌucifer after Metro Records poaches five bands and rejects their acquisition offer
- Ep. 27 · Sakuya and Aine struggle with songwriting while Ralph spreads rumors about a girl in the honeymoon suite.