The 32nd episode "Tora San goes religious?" tells the story of Tora San staying in Aboshi's hometown to pay respects to Aboshi's father's grave and staying at the Lotus Temple with the master there. The master's daughter, Tomoko, who is divorced, lives at the temple to take care of her father. When Tora San arrives, he brings joy to her life and even helps the master with religious ceremonies, earning praise from him. The master's son, Ido, is passionate about photography and gives up his studies to pursue his dream in Tokyo. His girlfriend, Hiroshi, is heartbroken by his decision, but Tora San uses his own experiences to help her understand that this is a sign of Ido growing up and making his own choices in life. The master hopes that Tora San will become his son-in-law and inherit his responsibilities at the temple. However, Tora San overhears a conversation between the master and his daughter about this proposal. The ceremony for Aboshi's father is led by Tora San, surprising the Sakura couple who have come from afar to attend. Later, Tora San considers embracing the religious life, but the thought is left unfinished.