Ep. 42: Yawara and Itou attempt a disco job where Yawara throws a patron during close dancing
Aired on September 3, 1990
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Yawara and Itou take on a new job at a disco, claiming they are studying. Itou worries her ballet background will not translate well, but her performance to Swan Lake music is successful. The atmosphere shifts when Yawara is forced into a close embrace dance, which makes her uncomfortable. When her partner attempts to grope her, she instinctively executes a judo throw that scores an ippon. This incident causes Itou to suspect she has encountered Yawara previously, possibly as a judoka. Meanwhile, Yawara comes to the realization that she is not entirely normal, as her reactions differ significantly from those of a typical girl.
Episodes
- Ep. 38 · Yawara and Sayaka begin college while Jigoro chaperones and meets eccentric students
- Ep. 39 · Yawara and Itou join Komiya's golf club scheme while Shinnosuke arrives with flowers.
- Ep. 40 · Yawara excels at golf while Fujiko faces mockery and Hanazono questions her martial arts commitment.
- Ep. 41 · Yawara Takes a Part-Time Job and Faces Chaos at the Restaurant
- Ep. 42 · Yawara and Itou attempt a disco job where Yawara throws a patron during close dancing
- Ep. 43 · Jigoro Demands Open Weight Division for Judo World Cup Amidst Yawara's Reluctance
- Ep. 44 · Judo World Cup Athletes Announced with New Open Weight Class
- Ep. 45 · Post-World Cup developments involving judo rivals, training critiques, and romantic complications.
- Ep. 46 · Yawara prepares for Seoul while her father dines and friends create a farewell banner