1x1 - Negotiator

February 24, 2004

Yuugo, a hostage negotiator from Japan, is enlisted by a young woman named Mayuko Iwase whose father has been taken hostage by a warlord in Pakistan. The previous negotiator, hired by her father's employer, was killed when negotiations broke down due to military intervention.

1x2 - Decision

March 2, 2004

Yuugo continues preparations in Pakistan. Before his departure, he was given a lead on a an Sheik who may be willing to assist him in making contact with the warlord holding Mayuko's father. Following a chance encounter, Yuugo frees a young woman being kept as a slave by a band of travellers.

1x3 - Contact

March 9, 2004

Yuugo updates Mayuko on his progress by radio. The military intercept the transmission and take an interest in the expedition. Taking refuge in a cave from a searching helicopter, Yuugo and the young woman who is now following him are discovered by a Daku patrol.

1x4 - Warrior

March 16, 2004

Yuugo has been sentenced to death by the Daku. They tie him to a stone and leave him to his fate in the noon sun. Knowing that Yusuf Ali is watching, Yuugo resolves to demonstrate to Ali that he is a warrior with whom he should negotiate.

1x5 - Trust

March 23, 2004

Having gained the trust of Yusuf Ali, Yuugo must now contact Mayuko once again to arrange the randsom funds. Knowing that a further radio transmission will draw the military to the Daku camp, he persuades Ali that the camp must be evacuated.

1x6 - Promise

March 30, 2004

1x7 - Exiled Aristocrat - Immigrants

1x8 - Deal - Business

1x9 - Official Document - Materials

1x10 - Extreme Cold - Maros

1x12 - The Mystery of the Ring

May 11, 2004

1x13 - For Nadenka

May 18, 2004