Ep. 74: Yawara's friends pursue careers while she faces pressure regarding Fujiko's judo future

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Judo members seek employment, with Sayuri, Kyon-kyon, Paddy-field, and Marilyn pursuing distinct paths, while Yawara remains undecided. Tamao notes her own ease in choosing domestic life. Yuutenji pressures Fujiko to join Saikai, estimating her weight at 65 kg, though Fujiko insists she is 64 kg. Yuutenji claims she must lose 3kg to qualify for the under 61kg class in the All-Japan competition and world championships in Yugoslavia, prompting Fujiko to dream of a graduation trip there. Yawara attends interviews, including at Tsurukame travel agency, but Jigoro rejects offers seeking her for publicity. After Marilyn receives a proposal from a porno film producer, Fujiko reveals the Saikai offer. Jigoro guilt-trips Yawara into helping Fujiko, warning that her fragile friend might collapse without support. The women train for the All-Japan Selections Team, where Hanazono and Fujiko discuss their future, leaving Yawara unaware they are a couple.