The Rakugo Association decides to hold a contest to recruit young talent. Toraji tries asking Ryuji to return to the stage, but he’s flatly declined.
落語芸能協会･新会長の小しん(小日向文世)が審査委員長を務める｢素人お笑いスカウトキャラバン｣が開催｡実は小しんと竜二(岡田准一)にはある因縁があり…｡
