Ep. 15: Seiji Rejects Hanako's Love Due to Yakuza Loyalty to Ibari

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Seiji receives a love letter from Hanako, Kaori’s friend who admired his beach dance, but declines her due to his yakuza duties. He explains that his adoptive father, Ibari, raised him, and marriage would force him to leave the organization. Kaori misinterprets this, leading Hanako to attack Ibari by mistake at the Oozora house. Seiji stops her, revealing his loyalty prevents their romance, and gives her a necklace. Meanwhile, Hibari distracts Kousaku. Suzume calls the police, reporting Hanako as a burglar. This causes panic among the yakuza members. The police arrive and arrest Kaori and her friends instead. Seiji successfully smuggles Hanako out of the house safely, ending their brief romantic encounter.