Ryutaro learns more about his children's lives. Meanwhile Yumiko's perfect life shows cracks.

A scandal brews as Maruyama's brother is arrested and Yumiko discovers her husband's secret.

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.