Ep. 76: Fujiko's Anger and Yawara's Distraction During the Tournament Start
The All-Japan Selection Tournament commences while Fujiko experiences severe anxiety despite confidence-building efforts. She becomes furious upon overhearing Jigoro secretly rejecting job offers, prompting the Tsurukame travel agency president to recruit her and monitor the event. However, rival agencies also send representatives to recruit Yawara. Motivated by her anger, Yawara defeats her first three opponents and intends to support Fujiko, but is intercepted by four agency representatives. They offer her tea to discuss competing employment proposals. Meanwhile, Fujiko enters her match paralyzed by fear and unable to defend herself, falling behind on points. Matsuda searches for Yawara, but she remains distracted by her career prospects rather than assisting her friend in distress.
Episodes
- Ep. 72 · Tsukushi Coach Claims Plan Works as Yawara Defeats Opponents
- Ep. 73 · Kojiro Takes Sayaka to a Remote Cabin for Intense Training
- Ep. 74 · Yawara's friends pursue careers while she faces pressure regarding Fujiko's judo future
- Ep. 75 · Matsuda's Father Inspects His Romantic Progress and Judo Team Dynamics
- Ep. 76 · Fujiko's Anger and Yawara's Distraction During the Tournament Start
- Ep. 77 · Fujiko Uses New Nutcracker Technique for Miraculous Comeback Against Favorite
- Ep. 78 · Fujiko faces lefty tactics while Yawara rejects company lies before the finals.
- Ep. 79 · Fujiko Battles Obayashi and Faces Heartbreak After Losing the Match
- Ep. 80 · The World Championship Representative's Decision!