Ep. 50: Sana retreats to the mountains after Takeshi's death, but Akito persuades her to return home.
Aired on March 21, 1997

Following the tragic death of Takeshi, Sana is overcome with depression and decides to isolate herself by traveling to the mountains. Her emotional state leads her to seek solitude away from her usual environment. However, Akito recognizes her distress and actively intervenes to help her through this difficult period. He convinces Sana to abandon her retreat and return home, aiming to support her recovery and bring her back to safety. This interaction highlights the bond between the characters as they navigate the aftermath of loss and the importance of companionship during times of grief.
Episodes
- Ep. 46 · Sana's Book Release Excludes Mami From Its Contents
- Ep. 47 · Sana's apartment is demolished, leaving the Kurata family homeless for a week
- Ep. 48 · Misako discovers a secret about Takeshi before he collapses during a drama shoot
- Ep. 49 · Takeshi discovers Sana is his daughter before filming their drama together
- Ep. 50 · Sana retreats to the mountains after Takeshi's death, but Akito persuades her to return home.
- Ep. 51 · Friends gather in masks to discuss Sana and Akito's relationship in a flashback episode
- Ep. 52 · Sana and Fuka bond over shared interests during their first day of middle school
- Ep. 53 · Fuka explains the slap and how Akito ruined her life plan by stealing her first kiss
- Ep. 54 · Sana explains to Tsuyoshi her loss of faith in love due to past events with Rei