Ep. 46: Yawara prepares for Seoul while her father dines and friends create a farewell banner
Tamao alters Kojiro’s judo uniform for Yawara, who studies Korean for the Seoul competition. Jigoro claims to meditate but plans meals instead. Itou Fujiko organizes a large cheer banner, working through the night to finish it, and successfully displays the 20 m banner for Yawara’s departing plane. Sayaka confronts rival Kim Yonsky, exchanging insults about food. Yawara searches for her father alone, meeting Belgian champion Belkins in traditional dress and encountering Teleshikova training in a dojo. Teleshikova rejects a photo of Kojiro but avoids fighting. Yamashita mentions seeing Kojiro recently, implying he watches from Seoul. The Japanese team enters the arena with Sayaka carrying the flag, prompting Matsuda to suggest the honor was purchased by Honami funds.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 47 · Sayaka faces Kim in the finals while Yawara offers unsolicited advice during the judo tournament.
- Ep. 48 · Yawara faces a giant opponent while friends watch the tournament from home
- Ep. 49 · Yawara faces Queen Belkens while Matsuda confronts Kojiro and Jody competes against Teleshikova
- Ep. 50 · Kojiro shares his past and tips while Jody faces Teleshikova in a dramatic final match