Chairman Niki asks Mariko, his granddaughter, what she sees in Yamaoka. Mariko answers that she thinks Yamaoka is a free spirit who is unafraid to go against the expectations and restraints of society. Chairman Niki meets with President Ohara and inquires about Yamaoka. Ohara describes Yamaoka as a lazy and difficult employee who doesn't follow orders.
二都銀行会長は孫・まり子の見初めた土郎の評判を探りに東西新聞へ。だが社主の語る士郎像は最悪。その日、陶人の作品をうけ取る席で偶然士郎と同席した会長は悪しき先入観を覆す事件に遭遇する。
