Ep. 44: Gomi steals items, flees, and Akito is wrongly blamed before Gomi confesses.
Aired on February 7, 1997

Gomi commits shoplifting and attempts to escape but encounters Akito, who is leaving the stolen goods behind. Consequently, Akito is held responsible for the theft. Later, Gomi discovers that Akito was not the person who reported him regarding his advancement to middle school. This realization prompts Gomi to understand the gravity of his actions and the injustice inflicted upon Akito. Acknowledging his wrongdoing, Gomi ultimately decides to confess to the crime he committed, taking responsibility for his theft and clearing Akito's name.
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