Ep. 118: Sayaka undergoes rigorous secret training while Fujiko rejoins Yawara for judo practice.

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Fujiko encounters Yawara during her morning routine and expresses delight at her return to judo, leading to intense joint training in cold weather. Kojiro observes them and recognizes that the prodigy is serious about her craft. Meanwhile, Matsuda becomes frustrated when his editor prioritizes sales potential over Yawara’s actual success in reaching Barcelona. In response to this media pressure, Kojiro implements a media blackout and initiates a retraining regimen for Sayaka. This secret session involves lifting progressively heavier sandbags using her feet while balancing them on her back, demonstrating her dedication to physical conditioning.