You're Under Arrest! Second Season Episode 23 Discussion

It's not even about the jealousy, it's about Miyuki trying to cope with Natsumi's absence. If you think back to the first season, you might remember Miyuki being down and it had only been 4 episodes in. Also, rewatch episode... 10, I think. The one where Natsumi is trapped in the subway. There you learn that Miyuki secretly admired Natsumi from back in the police academy. Not only that, Natsumi has grown on her more than anybody else, she basically couldn't imagine her life without Natsumi by her side. And then Natsumi accepts her promotion without hesitation which is probably what bothers Miyuki the most.


Exactly. That's how deeply Natsumi's transfer affects Miyuki.


No, you've got it wrong. It's really not about competition, it's about her destined partner leaving her behind. See my remarks above. To sum it up, Miyuki is devastated and needs emotional support. Now, the best thing to do would be to talk it out with Natsumi directly (this is what ultimately happens), but Miyuki is being Miyuki here and can't face Natsumi. Her other colleagues could help somewhat, but only to a certain extent, in a superficial way. They are not an option. She could have turned to Nakajima, but a guy who's already flustered when she's standing near him is not really much of a help. Besides, he's her love interest and it just feels awkward talking to one's love interest about the loss of a very dear friend, especially for Miyuki.

That's where Honda comes in. He is introverted like Miyuki, he shares the same passion for mechanics as Miyuki, he lives in his own world much like Miyuki, she feels at ease around him and - most importantly - he, too, has to deal with a loss of a person dear to him. It's the best support she can get. Which led to her relying too heavily on him and therefore getting closer to him than she needed (it's showing a little in her facial expression when she is alone or at work where Nakajima or when she sees Megumi that she knows she might be going too far). Cue Nakajima who sees them together and jumps to conclusions. Cue Natsumi who calls Miyuki on all this at a time when the least she wants is talking about the mess. That's how you get episode 23.