Fujiko and Hanazono's relationship develop, though Hanazono is too much of a gentleman to make any forward advances, but he finds himself daydreaming about Fujiko and vice versa. Their "crying date" at a lovers' park bother the other couples. The next day, although most members are late, they all show up to practice, proving that Fujiko's faith in them is not misplaced. Paddy-field has been dumped by boyfriend #14, while Sayuri claims to have lost 3-5kg from the match. Sayaka decides to join the Ajisai tournament even though her school judo club has no other members in order to challenge Yawara.
紫陽花杯に柔が出場することを新聞記者の松田は記事にした。それを見たさやかは自分の女子大に部を結成しようとする。富士子は柔道に気合いを入れてコーチでもある花園と親しくなるが、柔を通しての仲だと意識する。
