Tensions grow as Ryutaro is uneasy about Ryu dating a foreign journalist. Ichiro goes back to Taka for more money, as his mistress, Nami tries to move on and dates another man.

Maruyama's brother takes matters into his own hands as pressure mounts for Maruyama in the Diet. Yumiko's husband's dark past is revealed. Ryu and Sarah unravel the secrets.