Ep. 80: The World Championship Representative's Decision!

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Jigoro informs the media that Yawara will attend the Sakai world championships rather than becoming an office worker. She visits Fujiko, who has already left, then accepts a job at Tsurukame office. Coach Yuutenji confirms Saikai approved Yawara and Fujiko’s acceptance pending exam formalities. Hanazono confesses her fears to Saikai, but Yawara reassures her she is valued as a friend. Jigoro mentions Teleshikova’s dominance in the European free weight judo championship, though Yawara remains unmoved. She cooks gazpacho and cordon bleu to break her job news, confusing Jigoro with his mispronunciations. She considers her Yugoslavia promise to Fujiko null since Fujiko is not competing there. Jody leaves a voicemail stating she is healed and awaits the next world championship. Other recruitment messages go straight to voicemail due to Jigoro’s interference. Fujiko receives a call from Yuutenji, learning she has been chosen as a practice partner for the world championships in Yugoslavia.