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Hakkinbon: Kinbaku nikujuban
Yayoi was filled with hatred when she saw her father Tokuzou and her stepmother Misayo entangled. She approached Yukio, who had hit on her, and decided to stage a fake kidnapping to see if Misayo loved her. However, Yukio had teamed up with Akihei, who had a grudge against Tokuzou, to make a quick buck. Soon Misayo showed up with the ransom money, and he was humiliated in Yayoi's place...
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Yayoi was filled with hatred when she saw her father Tokuzou and her stepmother Misayo entangled. She approached Yukio, who had hit on her, and decided to stage a fake kidnapping to see if Misayo loved her. However, Yukio had teamed up with Akihei, who had a grudge against Tokuzou, to make a quick buck. Soon Misayo showed up with the ransom money, and he was humiliated in Yayoi's place...
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Written By:Arima Chiyo
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Runtime:60 minutes
Studio:Film House, Xces Film
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