Ep. 57: Fuka bribes Akito with sushi to pretend as her boyfriend
Aired on May 9, 1997

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Fuka requests that Akito act as her boyfriend to avoid losing face in front of her old friends. To secure his cooperation, she offers him sushi as a bribe. This arrangement allows her to maintain her social standing among her peers while navigating the situation with Akito. The premise centers on this transactional relationship initiated by Fuka's desire to preserve her reputation.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 55 · The actress travels to a remote mountain location to film a movie
- Ep. 56 · Naozumi halts filming to confess his growing romantic feelings for Sana
- Ep. 57 · Fuka bribes Akito with sushi to pretend as her boyfriend
- Ep. 58 · Naozumi's romantic confession to Sana in the mountains ends in rejection
- Ep. 59 · Sana faces an attack from Naozumi's fans due to his affection for her.
- Ep. 60 · Sana realizes her feelings for Akito after discovering his relationship with Fuka
- Ep. 61 · Sana's mother visits the set to offer comfort after the jilting