Oh, Takeshi, you are a hopeless romantic. An adorable one at that.
He surely is trying to fill his father's shoes, and from the looks of it, he's doing it well. However, it seems Ryu is better suited as Soryo. He may be silly and provide most of the humor in the show, but when things get serious, he seems to be the better leader. Especially when Takeshi is sneaking off to see Seiko.
Mario and Nadech, both sure do look good in them suits though. Even in their Kimonos.
Poor Taro, I feel for you. You are such a gentleman and a warrior. You know you'll never get her yet you can't help yourself but to steal glances and smiles. I hope that you'll find love too, even if it isn't with Seiko.
Aiko, Aiko, Aiko, you get crazier and crazier. I'm surprised her father and brother don't find it disturbing that she was literally stabbing the head of a Geisha doll. I understand that they're a Yakuza family, but still, when your daughter or sister looks to be looney, she IS looney and needs help! Aish...