Ep 2. Duel!! Shin vs. Ojou?

In Gokusen season 1 episode 2, titled "Duel!! Shin vs. Ojou?", Yankumi's class prepares for a school festival, but tensions rise when two classmates, Shin and Ojou, become embroiled in a heated rivalry.

Shin, a quiet and reserved student, becomes agitated when Ojou, the class president and a popular boy, begins to bully him. This escalates when Ojou challenges Shin to a duel, after Shin is accused of stealing from the class.

Despite Yankumi's attempts to stop the duel, the two boys face off in an intense battle. As the rest of the class and teachers watch on, Shin and Ojou exchange blows and insults. However, despite the physical confrontation, Yankumi realizes that the root of their conflict stems from a deeper emotional issue.

Throughout the episode, Yankumi provides guidance to both Shin and Ojou, attempting to understand the root of their conflict and help them work towards resolution. With her guidance, Shin and Ojou are able to overcome their differences and repair their friendship. In the end, the class is able to successfully put on their school festival without further incident.

Overall, "Duel!! Shin vs. Ojou?" explores themes of bullying, friendship, and conflict resolution. Through Yankumi's encouragement and guidance, the two boys are able to move past their differences and come to a peaceful resolution.