Another month of disappointing encyclopedia sales has put Muranishi’s position in jeopardy. Yet, as a glimmer of financial success begins to dawn, his life unravels.

Muranishi and Toshi transitioned to the distribution of adult magazines, establishing a chain of bookstores throughout Hokkaido. However, their burgeoning enterprise drew the attention of those who would rather not see it thrive.

Following a prolonged period in hiding within Tokyo, Muranishi and Toshi are apprehended in Sapporo. Upon their release, they reconnect with Kawada, forging a new purpose: the world of video.

Furuya informs the Sapphire team that Ikezawa and Takei are collaborating. Meanwhile, Muranishi secures an actress from the Poseidon company for their upcoming video project.

With Ikezawa’s censure and the regulatory commission’s pressure, Sapphire is on the brink of financial ruin. Following a difficult conversation with her mother, Megumi seeks out Muranishi.

Muranishi brought his team to Hawaii for a high-stakes production, a venture that could define their future, centered around Allison, the celebrated American adult film actress. Meanwhile, Toshi sought assistance from Furuya.

With a sentence of three hundred and seventy years looming, Muranishi requires one hundred million yen for bail. As Toshi and Kawada strive to gather the necessary funds, Kaoru insists on offering assistance.

In Japan, the final years of the Showa era saw Kaoru Kuroki ascend to widespread renown. While Sapphire and Poseidon churned out videos with relentless energy, a tightening of control seemed inevitable on the horizon.