Ep. 79: Fujiko Battles Obayashi and Faces Heartbreak After Losing the Match
Aired on August 5, 1991
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Fujiko fights southpaw Obayashi, trailing on points after a yuko penalty while the crowd supports her. Despite Jigoro’s faith and her parents’ doubts about her history of never placing first, she attempts a comeback ippon that is ruled out of bounds. Obayashi secures a late yuko, leading judges to award him the victory. Consequently, Fujiko gains acceptance to Saikai but misses the world championships in Yugoslavia. During the post-match celebration, Hanazono mistakenly kisses Shinnosuke while drunk. Yawara offers companionship, but Fujiko declines and returns home alone. She cries bitterly while staring at her judo uniform, leaving Yawara unable to reach her from outside the door.
Episodes
- 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!
- Ep. 81 · Fujiko trains hard for her first overseas camp while Yawara hides her absence from Yugoslavia.
- Ep. 82 · The Japanese Judo Team Departs for the Yugoslavia World Championship
- Ep. 83 · World Competition Stalls as Jody Wins and Matsuda Pursues Yawara