Akira meets President Ryu in secret to discuss the recent, troubling police activity. Despite being rivals, the two reach a surprising arrangement.

A restaurant owner asks Akira for protection from a malicious landlord threatening to evict her. Dr. Kasamatsu can't shake a troubling memory.

After someone mugs Seitaro's girlfriend Nagiko, Akira learns that she's been dodging a stalker for months. He and Masaya agree to watch over her.

Akira receives an urgent request for help from a surprising client. Mayu's coworkers don't like the extra attention she's getting from President Ryu.

To protect her hospital's reputation, Dr. Kasamatsu asks Akira to guard her new patient, an investor whose shady tactics attracted a violent reprisal.

Akira's new business attracts more attention from his colleagues. Later, he receives a big job: protecting Ema Morio, a talented but troubled pianist.

After the Kicks Guard team attracts some favorable press coverage, Akira receives a letter requesting his help from a man convicted of manslaughter.