Ep. 17: Misako's Essay Release Prompts Akito and Naozumi to Support Sana Amidst Media Scrutiny
Aired on July 26, 1996

The publication of Misako's essay titled "My Daughter and I" brings the revelation that Sana was found abandoned to public attention. This disclosure subjects Sana to intense media scrutiny and significant pressure. In response to these challenges, both Akito and Naozumi compete to provide assistance and support to Sana as she navigates the difficulties arising from the widespread coverage of her past.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Tsuyoshi misses school while Akito and Sana assist with his parents' divorce and moving.
- Ep. 14 · Sana worries about a promise to her mother during the class camping trip.
- Ep. 15 · Sana returns from class trip to film commercial with actor Naozumi Kamura
- Ep. 16 · Sana's Play Performance and Akito's Jealous Reaction
- Ep. 17 · Misako's Essay Release Prompts Akito and Naozumi to Support Sana Amidst Media Scrutiny
- Ep. 18 · Akito visits Sana after learning about her past and she stays overnight
- Ep. 19 · Sana meets her biological mother and rejects her offer to live together
- Ep. 20 · Sana's Super Happy Quiz Show features a recap of events so far
- Ep. 21 · Sana Encounters a Small Boy Resembling Akito at Kamura Academy