Ep. 78: Yuko loses her crew and mental stability while Naozumi confronts her past wrongs
Aired on October 3, 1997

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Yuko faces total collapse as her crew abandons her and the play is cancelled. Desperate, Rick asks Naozumi for assistance. However, Naozumi chooses not to help. Instead, he directs his accumulated anger toward her. This reaction stems from her past actions against him and her current exploitation of his situation. The encounter serves as a confrontation where Naozumi releases his frustration on Yuko, marking a significant conflict between them following her professional and personal downfall.
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