Complaints from an advertiser spark a conflict between the news and sales departments. Hanako takes on a live reporting job, to Yamane's chagrin.

A rival station takes aim at HHTV, using dirty tactics to try to grind it into the ground. Hanako must fight or risk cancellation of her program.

The fight between HHTV and Higuma Television escalates and Hanako comes up with an idea to keep things fresh. She later hears from someone unexpected.