Ep. 44: Dan Morihiko is kidnapped by armed men demanding ransom or a bomb will detonate.

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Dan-sensei visits his best friend and comrade, Satoru Renjo, who is Kyuu's father. On their way back, men with rifles arrive and abduct him. The culprits demand a ransom by a set deadline, threatening to detonate a bomb if the conditions are not met. The story follows the efforts to determine whether the detectives can successfully rescue Dan-sensei or if they must yield to the demands of the kidnappers. This summary is based on information provided by Wikipedia regarding the events of this specific installment.