Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Season 1 Episode 10 Shortstop

In Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens (Original Japanese Version) season 1 episode 10, titled "Shortstop," the city of Hakata is on high alert after a string of murders rocks the city. Detective Banba and his partner Lin are on the trail of the killer and find themselves in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

Meanwhile, hitman Zenji Banba has been hired to kill a baseball player named Sugimoto who is coming into town. Zenji tracks down Sugimoto's whereabouts and sets himself up to take the shot, but things don't go as planned.

As tensions rise in the city, the various factions begin to clash. Mastermind Jiro is working behind the scenes to manipulate the situation to his advantage, but his plans may be foiled by the actions of a mysterious stranger.

Despite the chaos and danger, some characters find moments of levity and connection amidst it all. Yao, the transgendered information broker, shares a touching moment with a young girl who reminds her of her own childhood. And although they are on opposing sides, Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens owner Saeki and hitman Zenji find themselves bonding over their shared love of baseball.

As the episode comes to a close, the various threads of the story begin to converge, setting the stage for a thrilling finale.