Ep. 49: Kaoruko Kinoshita arrives at Bokuto Station to lead the luxury car theft investigation team.
Aired on September 13, 1997

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Assistant Inspector Kaoruko Kinoshita meets with the Bokuto Station precinct to propose forming a specialized unit targeting luxury car thefts. Miyuki is assigned to manage the headquarters mainframe database, while Natsumi is temporarily paired with Kinoshita. Kachou discovers that Arizuka recruited Kinoshita to direct the operation. After a white van is reported at a crime scene and subsequently located, police officers establish barricades across various streets. During a trap initiated by Natsumi and Kinoshita, the white van escapes by driving down the terrain. Following this event, Kinoshita invites Natsumi to join the headquarters, acknowledging her strong partnership abilities.
Episodes
- Ep. 45 · Natsumi, Miyuki, and Shouji deliver a scroll to Osyo's mother in the countryside
- Ep. 46 · Shouji guides a defeated student while Natsumi and Miyuki prepare for safety class
- Ep. 47 · Natsumi and Shouji face relationship struggles during a highway tunnel accident rescue mission.
- Ep. 48 · Natsumi attends Shouji's farewell party and shares a final kiss at the airport.
- Ep. 49 · Kaoruko Kinoshita arrives at Bokuto Station to lead the luxury car theft investigation team.
- Ep. 50 · Miyuki confronts Strike Man while Natsumi investigates car thefts at headquarters.
- Ep. 51 · Police pursuit of suspects in luxury cars leads to a truck infiltration and arrest.