Aired: January 14, 2007
Daisuke doesn't hide his disgust when his son Teppei is late to the family New Year's Eve dinner. Later, Teppei approaches his father with a proposal.
Aired: January 21, 2007
Teppei informs his employees that they'll move ahead with plans to build the blast furnace — even though he has yet to lock in the funding.
Aired: January 28, 2007
With Zenidaka, Teppei heads into Tokyo to visit the major banks to raise the remaining funds. Later, he reaches out to Okawa for help.
Aired: February 04, 2007
Teppei returns from a successful business trip to Chicago. Daisuke uncovers an act of corruption, but family loyalty prevents him from weaponizing it.
Aired: February 11, 2007
While Teppei tries to figure out who leaked the story about Okawa, Kazuko overhears her husband discussing that very subject with Daisuke.
Aired: February 18, 2007
At Mikumo's urging, Daisuke finally agrees to provide Teppei with the remaining funds. Washima says he will not be renewing his contract after all.
Aired: February 25, 2007
Daisuke reveals the depths of his dark animosity. Just as the blast furnace is nearing completion, there's an explosion at the construction site.
Aired: March 04, 2007
Reeling after the revelations in Shino's letter, Teppei confronts his father in front of the whole family and asks him a very pointed question.
Aired: March 11, 2007
Father and son face off against each other in court, with each man taking the stand. In a surprising move, Teppei requests an unexpected witness.
Aired: March 18, 2007
With his back against the wall after damning testimony, Daisuke makes a shocking move, turning the tables on his son.