Ep. 1042: Wild Police Story Case Hagiwara Kenji explores the officer's automotive passion and career motivations.

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Furuya, Date, Matsuda, and Morobushi attend a gathering where Hagiwara joins late after assisting his grandmother. Instructor Onizuka arrives in a red RX-7FD3S, impressing Hagiwara with his automotive knowledge. The vehicle actually belongs to a deceased senior detective, whose daughter preserves it while aspiring to become a detective. During heavy equipment training, Hagiwara explains his background at his family's repair shop and his decision to join the police force for its stability compared to the failed business. Following the training, a recruiter approaches Hagiwara and Matsuda regarding the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit. While Matsuda accepts immediately, Hagiwara hesitates, revealing a reluctance despite his interest in working alongside his friend and handling machinery.