Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii Episode 12 “When she’s sad, it gets dark and rainy” premieres on 23 December, 22:30 [21:30 id/th]. Recap and latest episode encores start at Tuesdays 16:00 [15:00 id/th] and Fridays 21:00 [20:00 id/th].
Episode 12 【When she’s sad, it gets dark and rainy】
After the chaotic trip to Osaka, Yoshino and Kirishima return to the Miyama residence in Tokyo.
Just when it seems their daily lives will return to normal, Yoshino begins ignoring Kirishima the very next day.
She avoids him by going to school at different timings, ignores him when he speaks to her, and doesn’t react when he cooks for her.
Kirishima, unexpectedly upset, sits in front of the room where Yoshino stays and gets drenched in the rain. Why did Yoshino decide to shut Kirishima out?
Recap the previous episodes below:
Episode 11 【You can’t keep this beast once it’s grown】
After visiting the Somei family grave, the Somei group hosts Kirishima and they spend a peaceful time together.
At a barbecue, they enjoy reminiscing about Gaku’s younger days, noting Kirishima’s striking resemblance to him.
Renji, one of Gaku’s few friends, shares nostalgic stories with Yoshino and Kirishima. However, the atmosphere grows tense when Hotei returns from work.
Later, Renji summons Kirishima and Shoma to the basement, where he questions them about the recent commotion involving Yoshino and the gangsters in Kansai.
Episode 10 【Honestly, I want to marry you, part three】
Azami’s purpose for seeking Yoshino and the words Minami left with Shoma remain shrouded in mystery as Azami and others vanish.
Left behind, Ozu is captured and confronted by Kirishima and Yoshino, who demand he settle Nao’s scandal and promise to cut ties entirely.
Despite staying just within the bounds of the law and leaving no weaknesses, Ozu falls into a trap set by Kirishima.
After resolving the incident, Kirishima claims his right to be Yoshino’s boyfriend, but Yoshino proposes him a certain challenge.
Episode 9 【Honestly, I want to marry you, part two】
While Kirishima is in the middle of a bustling crowd at the fireworks festival, Yoshino and the gangsters have gathered nearby.
As Yoshino chases after Ozu, who has been taken away by Naoya, Kirishima blends into the crowd and launches a surprise attack on the gangsters.
However, Yoshino, who is being targeted after the Shiori Akaza incident, ends up in danger after being spotted by Naoya.
Just as Kirishima takes down most of the gangsters, the mysterious and dangerous Azami Suo suddenly appears. Suo asks Kirishima for Yoshino’s whereabouts, but for what reason…?
Episode 8 【Honestly, I want to marry you, part one】
The gangsters who bear grudges against Yoshino and Kirishima, along with Azami Suo, gather at Ozu’s place.
While Kirishima is with Nao, Yoshino spots Ozu’s group and decides to carry out a plan on her own.
Realizing Yoshino’s situation, Kirishima reluctantly reaches out to Shoma, the only person in Osaka he can contact, and entrusts Nao to him before heading to Yoshino’s side.
On his way, Kirishima calls Yoshino, and the two make a huge “bet”.
Episode 7 【I’d rather you hated me than be indifferent, part two】
Through the bus window, Nao spots Kirishima and Yoshino walking together.
She gets off the bus to follow them, but is approached by Yoshino, who had been with Kirishima moments before. The topic of their conversation revolves around someone they both know: Kirishima.
Nao begins telling Yoshino about Kirishima’s past—something that Yoshino didn’t know.
Meanwhile, Nao’s ex-boyfriend, Ozu, gets wind of Nao’s past actions and relationship with Kirishima—information that may threaten her future. Then, Ozu makes a request to Nao…
Episode 6 【I’d rather you hated me than be indifferent, part one】
After returning to Japan and landing a job as a TV announcer, Nao Shiota reunites with her ex-boyfriend, Kirishima.
Although they pretend to be meeting for the first time in front of their friends, Kirishima privately offers her kind words and shares his contact information.
Meanwhile, Yoshino heads to Osaka with Kirishima, where she reconnects with Shoma after a long time.
At the same time, Nao also arrives in Osaka to participate in an event.
Episode 5 【Princess Tsubaki】
After the final exams, Yoshino and Kirishima head to Yokohama to meet Yoshino’s cousin, Tsubaki Akashigata, who moved from Kyoto.
Reunited for the first time in a long while, Yoshino and Tsubaki, with Kirishima tagging along, spend the day touring Yokohama together, enjoying nostalgic memories and lighthearted conversation.
However, Yoshino gets called back to school, leaving Yokohama alone.
Kirishima then invites Tsubaki on a “short date”, and the two of them end up on a nighttime Ferris wheel. In the space where they are alone, Kirishima asks Tsubaki a certain question.
Episode 4 【Smart or just that stupid】
“Frankly, I wanna go back home to Osaka with you right now.”
While Shoma remains puzzled about Yoshino’s casual remark, Kirishima comes and fetches Yoshino.
Shoma, who is like family to Yoshino, immediately starts on bad terms with Kirishima, the fiancé who’s infatuated with Yoshino.
They silently stare daggers into each other. Through this encounter, Kirishima’s behavior begins to change…
Episode 3 【The love triangle from hell】
Yoshino’s grandfather, Renji, visits Tokyo to attend a meeting with Goyukai, an organization in Kanto that fosters friendships among yakuza clans.
It is a led by Renji and Gaku to strengthen the relationship between the yakuza of Kanto and Kansai. Taketo Hotei, a member of the Somei Clan who has looked after Yoshino since she was a child, and Shoma Toriashi, Yoshino’s childhood friend whom she considers family, are also present.
Something about Kirishima, Yoshino’s marriage partner, seems to be bothering them…
Episode 2 【I want to show that I’m serious. And if possible get you to love me a little】
Yoshino continues her student life in Tokyo, feeling a sense of constraint and indescribable eeriness from the twisted love Kirishima showers her with.
Aoi Tachibana, a member of the Miyama family, informs Yoshino and Kirishima that Shiori Akaza, the daughter of the chairman of the Akaza Industries, a third-generation Tokusa Syndicate organization, has suddenly gone missing.
Was it a runaway or an abduction? While feeling that something is stirring within the world she knows nothing about, Yoshino one day catches sight of Shiori Akaza disappearing into the streets at night.
Episode 1 【No room for a loser】
High school student Yoshino Somei’s grandfather is Renji Somei, the head of the Somei family—a direct affiliate of the largest criminal organization in Kansai, the Kirigaya Group.
Renji instructs Yoshino to live with Kirishima Miyama, her arranged marriage partner and also a member of the Kirishima family—a direct affiliate of the largest criminal organization in Kanto, the Tokusa Group.
Yoshino is relieved after being warmly welcomed by Kirishima, who seems friendly and approachable; nothing like what one would assume from his lineage.
However, in a certain incident, Yoshino comes face to face with Kirishima’s true nature…
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