01x08 - Truth

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HIYAMA

I won't let you get away again.

How?

This will be enough evidence
to prove you k*lled Mr. Hanegi.

I wanted to find out.

Why Mr. Akizumi...

got an acquittal for you.

You're also connected...

to the Itoi family murders
from 12 years ago.

In exchange
for getting acquitted of the m*rder,

you do whatever Mr. Akizumi asks.

Isn't that right?

Please answer me.

Come in.

I'll clean them up right now.

That file...

documents what happened 12 years ago.

It was left by Ms. Reiko Momose,

Mr. Akizumi's former colleague.

Momose?

You want to learn...

about Mr. Yusaku Shimizu, don't you?

What do you mean...

you've come to apologize?

Mr. Akizumi?

Your father...

Mr. Yusaku Shimizu...

is innocent.

Are these all the documents she compiled
about the Itoi family murders?

Thank you.

Ms. Momose was the first to suspect

that Mr. Shimizu was wrongly accused.

But Mr. Shimizu had a compelling motive
for committing m*rder.

Embezzlement, right?

Right.

The Chiba Police suspected
Mr. Shimizu and Mr. Itoi's involvement.

But they couldn't find
conclusive evidence.

Then Mr. Itoi was m*rder*d by someone.

And suspicion fell on Mr. Shimizu.

The prefectural police found evidence

of both their involvement
in embezzlement at Mr. Itoi's house.

The prosecution
began questioning Mr. Shimizu.

A prosecutor was assigned to the task,

who was assisting at the time
from the Saitama office.

That prosecutor was Mr. Akizumi.

I was assigned...

to question Mr. Shimizu.

Mr. Shimizu...

consistently denied committing the m*rder.

At the time of the incident,
he claimed he was at a park

searching for his daughter's
stuffed bunny at her request.

But...

at the time...

I blindly trusted
the prosecution's fairness.

And I didn't doubt
that he was the culprit.

I didn't do it.

I was searching for a stuffed toy
at a park during that time!

A stuffed toy?

You've said that dozens of times already.

Believe me.

It's true.

I was really looking for it!

You weren't looking for it.

You were k*lling people!

You had a dispute with the victim
over the embezzlement.

No.

Your wife at least thinks you did it.

A reporter gave me this picture.

Apparently, she left the house
with your daughter.

It seems she's preparing for a divorce.

With a five-year-old child,

being hounded by the media
day in and day out...

The poor thing.

I hope this doesn't
emotionally scar your daughter.

S-Saya...

Whose fault do you think this is?!

Are you going
to keep causing pain to your family?!

I heard about your wife.

It was a traffic accident.

Your daughter...

has been taken in by a children's home.

After moving, going through a divorce,

and finding a job...

Just when they were starting over.

They deserved...

a different life.

I did this...

I did this...

Could you say that again, clearly?

Who...

k*lled Mr. Itoi?

I...

did it.

I compelled your father
to confess to the crime.

Given these reasons,
I will now deliver the verdict.

The decision.

The accused...

is sentenced to death.

If you are dissatisfied with this verdict,

file an appeal with this courthouse
within 14 days from tomorrow,

addressing it to the Tokyo High Court...

I'm the one who put your father...

on death row.

I'm truly sorry.

It was six years after the trial...

that I realized my mistake.

The one who informed me...

was someone you also knew well.

Momose told me.

That you...

were at a dog shelter.

That day,

when I met you and Cocoa.

I realized that I had taken away...

a beloved father from someone so young.

Ms. Momose became aware that Mr. Shimizu
might have been falsely accused

and was continuing her investigations.

However, she discovered she was ill
and was unable to achieve her goal.

That's Ms. Momose.

She passed away a long time ago.

In the file that Ms. Momose
entrusted to Mr. Akizumi,

she wrote this.

"An officer
from the Chiba Police at the time,

had found video footage
proving Mr. Shimizu's alibi."

And the one who covered it up was...

Answer me.

You unlawfully
covered that up, didn't you?

Was it...

my father?

Your father...

and Mr. Datehara.

Carrying on Ms. Momose's wish,

Mr. Akizumi attempted
to look into the footage.

However, despite having an ongoing case,

he was abruptly ordered
to transfer to the countryside.

Mr. Datehara must have intervened.

So, Mr. Akizumi is currently searching
for this footage?

One year ago,

my mother back home passed away.

When I was in middle school, my dad died.

After that, she raised me all by herself.

Your mom's in critical condition?

Whatever. Why don't you go, then?

Thank you.

You'll be fired, though.

We don't need irresponsible people

who abandon their duties.

Looking back,
I should've ignored him and gone anyway.

But I was afraid of losing this job
that I had finally secured

as a regular employee.

That's why, despite the cruel treatment,

I gritted my teeth and kept working.

But...

Are you really talking back?

How rude.

Is this how you were raised?

Did your mother not teach you anything?

Well?

Bring your mom sometime.

Oh, my bad.

She died, didn't she?

Good thing she died, huh?

Now, you can keep working here forever.

Take it back!

Huh?

How dare you insult my mom's death!

Take it back!

Let go of me!

What the hell is this?

You'd better clean that up.

It'll get in the way of work.

To celebrate me
landing a job after college,

my mom bought this for me
with the money she saved up.

Despite her poor health, she kept working.

She pushed herself hard
to send me to college.

Because she believed it would give me
better job opportunities.

That's why I couldn't tell her
about my failed job hunt.

When I lied and said I found a job,

Mom was overjoyed.

But...

Her feelings were trampled upon.

I'll k*ll him.

Next thing I realized,
I was out of control.

I committed m*rder.

I can't go back to being honest anymore.

I could die right then and there.

That's what I thought when...

You have a visitor.

-Get ready to come out.
-Right.

Who's the visitor?

An attorney.

Um...

Are you eating properly?

Mr. Keita Hiyama.

I've been looking for you for so long.

Do you remember
what happened 12 years ago?

Perhaps I should clarify.

It's about the time
you were taking jobs from Spilldoor.

I'm looking for a certain video.

I've come here because I figured
you might know where to find it.

What's this about?

You used to live in Hanamigawa Ward,
Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture 12 years ago.

At a nearby park called Hishimi Park,

a video secretly filming a woman
was uploaded to the ill*gal site.

Does this ring any bells?

The ill*gal site?

After lying to my mom about getting a job,

I didn't want to add
to her financial stress.

That's when...

I was introduced.

To a guy named Egoshi.

There were tons of anonymous job listings
on the ill*gal site.

Like being a receiver for fraud

and handling ill*gal drugs.

There were even postings
for disposing of a dead body

and other things as well.

Don't worry.

The tasks are simple.

I'd heard there were
some dangerous people behind Egoshi, but...

I was stupid.

One of the tasks...

involved secretly taking videos.

And...

when I was filming
at a nearby park, I captured...

Mr. Yusaku Shimizu.

He's a condemned criminal
convicted in the Itoi family murders.

The video was taken
on March 4th, 2012, at around 7:30 p.m.

Around the same time
as the Itoi family murders.

This implies that Mr. Shimizu
was at an entirely different location

at the time he was supposed
to be committing m*rder at the Itoi home.

This video will be crucial evidence

in proving Mr. Shimizu's innocence.

Do you mean...

It seems the video used to be
on the ill*gal site.

It was found that the video
was taken by a user called Kei.

And this user was...

I'm "Kei."

I filmed the video.

But I can't help you.

Once I send Egoshi
the videos I've taken, they're gone.

I don't have them anymore.

Who's Egoshi?

Is he the administrator?

Yes.

But I only met him once at the beginning.

I haven't been in touch
with him since I quit.

Can you find this Egoshi?

Huh?

I can't do that.

I've been arrested, you know.

Very well.

From here on,

think very carefully before you answer.

Mr. Hiyama.

Did you...

commit m*rder?

I'll ask again.

Did you...

commit m*rder?

Mr. Akizumi secured
your acquittal as he promised.

Is that why you're doing as he says?

No.

Once I locate the video...

I intend to turn myself in.

I've taken a life,

and I can never make amends for that.

But...

If I don't take action...

Mr. Shimizu might die any day.

Despite what I've done...

if I can still help someone,

I want to do what I can.

So, they both know everything too?

Yes.

It all began with Hiyama.

You found a lead
to secure a retrial for Mr. Shimizu.

So, you started taking action.

You exposed the corruption
of those connected to the incident,

like Judge Seko and my father.

To make them admit that they...

took part in falsely accusing Mr. Shimizu.

I'll assist as well.

And I'll...

also do everything I can.

But please promise me.

That after this is over...

you'll make Hiyama confess his crime.

Of course.

I'll...

entrust this to you.

All right.

So,

does Mr. Shimizu want a retrial?

Despite insisting on his innocence,

he was coerced into
making a false confession.

It's no wonder
he finds it hard to trust me.

What about Ms. Saya?

I've told her the truth.

But she didn't say anything.

I can never atone

for what I've done to both of them.

Even so...

I'll reunite Mr. Shimizu with Saya,

no matter what.

TSUBASA KAMOI

Tsubasa Kamoi, huh?

Egoshi's contact information
was no longer in use.

However,

when I reached out to the mailing list
that was used during my ill*gal job days,

I managed to connect
with someone who knew Egoshi.

It seems
he's still operating in the shadows,

and is now involved in investment fraud.

Our priority now
is to uncover Egoshi's true identity.

But would he still have
a video from 12 years ago?

He could use it as leverage to say,
"You're an accomplice. Don't betray me."

So, I'm sure he's still
holding onto the original data.

I've set up a trap for Egoshi.

I've informed an acquaintance of his
about an easy target keen on investments.

Egoshi should take the bait.

Mr. Kamoi?

Yeah.

Give me your ID.

This better be a safe investment.

No worries.

I won't misuse it.

Let me jump right into the job details.

Do you know about equity investment?

Yeah.

I'm familiar with it.

Put simply...

That's Egoshi. I'm certain of it.

No worries.

Follow my instructions,
and I'll make things go well for you.

Right.

Bye then.

No worries.

Right.

I'll begin following him.

This investigation will take a few days.

Huh? What's the matter?

Are you hungry?

What's wrong?

Were you informed
about Mr. Shimizu's case from the start?

Well, I knew the basic details.

It's what motivated Mr. Akizumi
to become an attorney, after all.

Ms. Shiraki, what made you
join this office?

I think Mr. Akizumi
has forgotten the reason too.

Ms. Saya, right?

Come in.

Mr. Akizumi will be here soon.

After that...

I gave it a lot of thought.

To the point of driving myself crazy.

Why did you remain silent for so long?

You came to visit Cocoa.

You cared for her until she passed away.

Whenever I faced difficulties...

you were always there for me.

Were you only nice to me...

because...

you felt guilty?

I see.

You're right, Saya.

This guilt will never fade away.

I was kind to you...

because of the guilt I had in my heart.

But...

If there's anything I can do for you...

I want to do it.

Honestly...

I don't know how to feel about you.

But...

You're sure you can get
an acquittal for him, right?

I'm sure.

Let me see Dad.

You should honestly ask him
what you want to know.

Yeah.

Saya.

Please sit.

Ms. Saya...

has a question for you.

You've grown.

Dad...

You didn't...

k*ll anyone?

I didn't.

I...

never k*lled anyone.

I did something wrong.

I wrongly...

stole company funds.

It's shameful that
such a bad person is your father.

I thought...

you'd be happier without a father like me.

I'm sorry.

Because of my actions,
you had a tough time.

You've held on so well...

all alone, for so long.

Are you serious?

How could you say that?

That's such a foolish thing to say.

I'll decide what brings me happiness!

Why did you leave me?

I never stopped believing you.

Because you confessed to the crime...

It was more than tough for me!

You left...

And Mom and Cocoa passed away too.

I...

was all alone...

I was all alone all this time!

The truth is...

I didn't care if you were a criminal.

I just wanted to be with you!

Saya,

I'm sorry.

Mr. Akizumi promised me

he'd secure an acquittal for you.

It's okay.

I know he'll help you.

It's going to be okay.

Mr. Akizumi.

I...

I want to be with Saya and...

Mr. Shimizu.

Let me...

prove...

your innocence.

I uncovered Egoshi's identity
during my recent investigation.

He lives in a high-rise apartment
in Minato Ward with his wife and two sons.

He's employed at Windom System.

Egoshi is an alias.

His real name is Shuichi Goto,
a 43-year-old UTokyo graduate.

His public persona
could work to our advantage.

If we threaten to expose his ill*gal
business to his family or company...

But first...

Look at this.

That's where I live?

This was taken yesterday.

Prosecutor Kikuchi?

His presence there suggests...

They've uncovered the link
between Mr. Hiyama and Mr. Shimizu?

No doubt about it.

Have they also learned about Egoshi?

No, I didn't see
Prosecutor Kikuchi near Egoshi.

The fact that he's still
monitoring Mr. Hiyama

implies he hasn't gotten to Egoshi yet.

So, Mr. Hiyama and Akamine,

I want you to keep Kikuchi's eyes on you.

Come in.

A visitor?

I don't have an appointment.

He's an attorney.

An attorney?

He said it concerns Egoshi's investment,
and that you'd understand.

If you're occupied,

he mentioned he'll be waiting on the sofa
at Imperial Tokyo at 8 p.m. tonight.

At 8 p.m...

Let him know I'll be there.

He confirms he'll be present.

Thank you.

There's no movement.

He's here.

Mr. Shuichi Goto.

Or...

should I call you Mr. Egoshi?

How do you know about the investment?

I'm Akizumi, an attorney.

I'm here on behalf of Mr. Keita Hiyama.

Keita Hiyama?

I'll cut to the chase.

I want you to hand over

every video Mr. Hiyama
filmed 12 years ago.

I don't quite follow.

I've heard everything from Mr. Hiyama.

That he was secretly filming videos
under your instructions.

Do you want to walk away?

What do you want?

I simply wish
to negotiate a deal with you.

That's all.

I'm not sure,

but isn't the prescriptive period
for secret filming three years?

I'm impressed. You're well-informed.

It's just knowledge. I have never...

Of course. I understand.

You have your position to consider.

I have no intention
of acting against you personally.

I just want to make a deal with you.

Mr. Hiyama is afraid.

That you might use his past crimes

to blackmail him.

That's why I'm asking you

to hand over every trace of Mr. Hiyama's
past secret filming activities.

If you comply,

we'll offer you fair compensation.

Huh?

Why would you do that?

In the world, there are matters
that the law cannot resolve,

and attorneys understand that.

Negotiating civil matters
is just part of the business.

If I possessed these videos,

I could make money
simply by handing them over to you.

And since you're resorting
to ill*gal methods,

there's no risk of you reporting me.

You really are a smart man.

You catch on quickly.

I believe this deal offers
no downsides for you.

And if I decline?

You'll simply be ruined.

Not bad.

And yet...

In business, speed is everything.

I had a visitor before you,

and I no longer possess that video.

Excuse me.

Yes.

Unfortunately,
he didn't resort to intimidation.

What should I do?

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sure.

They anticipated that you'd resort
to intimidation to obtain the video, but...

Shall we go?

Huh? Are we finished already?

If he didn't use intimidation,
we can't have him arrested here.

Thank you, everyone.

Too bad.

I was hoping to see something fun.

I see.

Well, of course, he isn't that foolish.

Good job.

So, where were we?

I've brought the public trial records
from last week's rulings.

Could you give them your approval?

Do it for me, would you?

What are you looking at?

Me?

Just some footage seized
in connection to a case long ago.

Secret filming, how unforgivable!

There are many people in the world
who engage in such acts.

No matter how many you arrest,

they still pop up like maggots.

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However...

Heaven...

sides with the righteous.

How about getting something sweet to eat?

Just as we feared,
Chief Prosecutor Datehara

located Egoshi before we could.

Perhaps he acquired the video footage

in exchange for overlooking
Egoshi's previous offenses.

He's here.

The attorney you mentioned.

Yes.

Imperial Tokyo lounge at 8 p.m.

Very well.

I'll dispatch
plain-clothed officers right away,

and you as well.

We were acting to divert
Kikuchi's focus from Egoshi.

But in reality,
Datehara was playing us like fiddles.

The video has likely been erased.

We're up against the Chief Prosecutor,
who holds information on criminals.

While digging into
Mr. Shimizu and Mr. Hiyama,

he must have learned that...

Huh? What's the matter, Mill?

You keep this place quite tidy.

Sorry about the sudden visit.

I just realized
I hadn't given any gift to celebrate

when my former subordinate
opened his law office.

So, I decided to drop by.

Here you go.

Why, thank you.

By the way,

I heard you were pursuing a criminal
who was secretly filming.

Why bother with something
that won't even profit you?

You ask, but are you really interested?

Good question.

But you should be cautious
about whom you choose to defend.

Otherwise, your office might shut down.

It must be challenging
for the rest of you to follow this man.

How about...

switching to the prosecution?

You'll sweat for the country
and its people and be thanked for it.

Your lives would be stable, so you
wouldn't have to worry about the future.

It's a good job.

You're quite bold
in your recruitment efforts.

But I have no intention
of handing them over.

I ask you to leave.

I understand.

I'm busy too.

Well then, excuse me,

Attorney Akizumi.

I hope this won't be the last time
I address you as such,

Attorney Akizumi.

He had a talent for being a prosecutor.

He was a man who would do everything
within his power

to secure the correct verdict,
unafraid of making mistakes.

Akizumi was somewhat similar to me.

That's why I can guess what he's thinking

as if reading a book.

He isn't cut out
to be an attorney of justice.

Now,

the retrial for Mr. Shimizu will...

You'll get to see him soon too, Mame.

You have every right
to experience more happiness!

Let's put an end to this for their sake.

How dare you. She's my daughter!

I'm alive right now.

Momose must have known.

You'll be brought down soon too.

Give me a little more time.

Don't mess with me!

We bear the same cross.

Akizumi, save Mr. Shimizu.