Yasufumi Hayashi

Jin visits Yoshiwara to examine Nokaze before her impending marriage. He notices something concerning during the exam but chooses to stay silent.

As Nokaze and Saki develop strong romantic feelings for Jin, bells ring out across Edo warning of a fire engulfing the city.

Jin examines Saki's ill mother after learning that she may have beriberi disease due to malnutrition. Ryoma arrives from Kyoto seeking Jin's help.