A flashback reveals a past connection between the two lawyers. Kujo proposes a risky strategy that gives a client confidence to break his negative cycle.

Sogabe makes a firm decision to break his situation — and goes to prison. After a run-in with his estranged brother, Kujo meets with a suspicious CEO.

A disturbing case of fraud and coercion at a nursing home leads Kujo to confront his former mentor, Yamashiro, in a bid to stop his reckless actions.

Kujo takes on a new request where a past conflict between Mibu and his boss Kyogoku, the young leader of the Kyogoku gang, comes to light.

Kujo agrees to defend Kyogoku's associate in a case fronted by his former classmate. Meanwhile, a troubled girl tries to enter the adult video industry.

After her parents' selfish actions, Shizuku turns to Shuto for support but instead finds more manipulation, pushing her to the edge as tragedy strikes.

Karasuma presses Mibu about his connection to Detective Arashiyama's case and goes out of his way to protect Kujo from any further involvement.

After Arashiyama questions Koyama about a past murder case, Kujo comes under fire from the detective who threatens to take him down, along with Mibu.

Karasuma and Kujo contemplate their partnership as their future hangs in the balance. Inukai's actions draw Mibu and Kyogoku into a risky situation.