01x07 - Episode 7

[bunniefuu]

Yeah.

Uh-huh, I see.

Are you sure you don't need help?

Yeah.

There wasn't much stuff.

We finished faster than expected.

I see.

That's good.

How's Kamekichi doing?

Me?

Maybe the air is better here.

He seems to have really settled in.

He looks even more energetic than before.

Really?

Ah, but it still depends on
whether Takoi-san is okay with it.

Of course I'm fine with it.

This gives me an excuse
to come over, right?

Huh?

Even if someone sees us,
they won't think it's weird.

Got it.

Leave it to me!

It's heavy.
Yeah.

Whoa.

Okay.

Let's live together.

Nothing much has changed.

He seems to be getting
used to my room, too.

I see.

That's good.

Though it's a bit lonely.

You like it better here,
don't you, Kamekichi?

Do you miss Shiono?

Ah, I heard it's going
to be sunny on Sunday.

Oh, really?

Yeah.

That's great.

If we're going to the beach,
it definitely has to be sunny.

I wouldn't mind if it rained.

Hmm?

As long as it's a date with Takoi-san,

I'll be happy no matter what.

Well... I feel the same way.

Huh?

I can't hear you.

I feel the same way!

Huh? What did you say?

Huh?

I said I'm really happy too!

The signal is bad. I can't hear you.

You little...

I said I'm really happy.

Stop making me repeat it.

I'm really looking forward to it.

Yeah.

Good morning.

Morning!

Good morning.

Morning!

Morning.

Huh?

Ah.

You seem to be in a great mood.

It's nothing, really.

What's up? What's going on?

- What's up?
- It's nothing.

Morning, Takoi.

Morning.

What's going on? Do you know something?

Good morning, everyone.

Morning...

Looks like everyone is here.

I have someone to introduce to you all.

Come on in.

He's replacing Shiono in the
Community Safety Division.

Omaeda.

I'm Omaeda, assigned to the
Yama-no-michi Police Station.

Nice to meet you all.

I'm Takoi.

I'm Hasegawa.

I'm Egawa.

Even though Omaeda is assigned
to the Community Safety Division,

the chief asked us to
show him around the station.

Huh? We have to do it?

It seems they're short-handed over there.

Do they think the Criminal
Affairs Division has nothing to do?

Yeah, seriously.

I heard from the chief that everyone
in the Criminal Affairs Division is elite.

Thanks to all of you,

the public order here is so good.

Oh?

Well, I guess you could say that.

Yeah.

Alright, Takoi.

You show him the ropes.

Huh? Me?

They said to ask Takoi-san
if I have any questions.

I heard you're a very popular detective.

Ah, well...

Of course, no problem.

What was that about?

Alright then, Omaeda.

I'm counting on you.

Okay, let's go.

Take care!

"Duty First, Kiss Later"

[Episode 7]

Okay.

Thank you.

Alright, OK.

You must always return the
conference room key after using it.

Because there's a guy who loves to nag.

Got it.

That pretty much covers the tour.

I didn't expect you to be so old-school.

Really?
Yeah.

I remember things better
when I write them down.

Oh.

You were in the Cybercrime
Countermeasures Division before, right?

Yes.

But only for a short while.

It was basically just training.

Still, that's pretty impressive.

Omaeda, you're on the
elite track, aren't you?

You'll probably be transferred to HQ soon.

I wouldn't know about that.

I still have a long way to go.

It's a rare opportunity.

Work hard and aim for an early promotion.

Let me know if you need anything.

- Okay.
- By the way,

pull some strings for me someday, will you?

I'll do my best.
Oh.

I'm looking forward to it.

Omaeda seems like a sharp guy.

Yeah.

And very earnest, too.

Oh man.

It's scary.

He's exactly like me when I was young.

Give me a break.

Time to eat!

So hot...

Takoi.

Can't you eat properly?

I'm perfectly calm.

Careful, it's hot.

By the way,

didn't something good happen to you?

What exactly happened? Spill it.

Huh? You don't know?

No clue at all.

- Huh?
- What?

It's not really something
I can tell others...

Huh?

Stop keeping us in suspense.

No, really... Well,
maybe just a little bit.

You're dying to tell us, aren't you?

Tell us.

You can't hold it in, can you?

Yeah.

Come on, tell us!

What is it already?

[From Shiono:] I'm sorry.

Something came up with my family on Sunday.

Huh?!

Ah...

So that's how it is.

What's wrong? Are you okay?

Family is definitely important.

Family comes first.

You should just say, "I'm lonely."

You should just say, "I want to see you."

You should just say, "I can't eat."

I'll take one then.

Can't eat this yet, it's too hot.

Mmm, so good.

Delicious.

Sigh, it can't be helped.

You have to cherish your family.

Sigh.

Shiono...

So this is what a
long-distance relationship is like.

It really is far.

Oh, welcome.

Two hours one way, four hours round trip?

If only I could teleport there instantly.

That's impossible, of course.

Yeah, of course it's impossible...

Huh? Why?

Because you texted me
saying you were drinking.

Huh? So you just came all the way here?

Huh? Do you have tomorrow off?

No, I have work.

I'll head back after I eat.

Huh? You're going back from here?

Another two-hour ride?

Is that a problem?

Not exactly a problem...

Aren't you exhausted?

Not at all.

I just couldn't stand not
seeing you, Takoi-san.

Here you go.

Thanks.

Well then...

Oh.

You know, you could've given
me a heads-up before coming.

I thought you liked surprises.

Not even a little.

Sigh... No matter how exhausted
I am, I always crave a drink.

You should just drink less.

I can't help it.

A drink today
gives me the fuel to keep working tomorrow.

Is that so?

Shiono, can you catch your train?

Yeah, I have plenty of time.

Oh, I see...

Isn't it about time we changed
how we address each other?

Huh?

Stop calling me "Shiono."

Use my first name.

Ah...

Uh...

Shu...

Shu.

Not bad.

Do you want to stay the night?

No.

I'll head back today.

Oh... I see.

Takoi-san.

Yeah?

Next time I visit, I'll stay the night.

Okay.

[Yama-no-michi Police Station]

- The inspectors are here.
- How many of them?

I don't know.

The inspectors are here.

The inspectors have arrived.

Inspectors?

Huh?

Hmm?

What's going on? What's happening?

Huh?

Wait, isn't that Shiono?

What are people from HQ doing here?

Shiono!

What the heck?

You could've at least
told me you were coming...

Long time no see.

Huh?

Excuse me.

Are you Chief Takoi?

Yes.

Hmm...

I see.

Huh?

I've heard about you
from Squad Leader Shiono.

I've been looking forward to meeting you.

Oh...

I'm Date, the inspector
in charge of this case.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you too.

Eek!

I hear you've been taking
good care of our Shu.

What?

George-san.

Okay, I'm coming.

Please excuse me.

Shu?

George-san?

I heard they're inspectors.

Inspectors?
Yes.

Word is, internal data leaked
from a police station in the prefecture.

Really?

So it seems they're
investigating other stations too.

Since we've got so much free time,

we might get called in for backup.

Aren't you happy?

It's not every day you get to
see Shiono on the job, right?

This is a rare opportunity.

Hey, you guys.
Hey!

- What's with the "hey"?
- What do you say?

- Stop messing around.
- Hey.
Yes.

Come to the conference room later.

- Hmm?
- Huh?!

You come too.

Yes, sir.

What is this?

Chief Takoi made this.

Excuse me.

Chief Takoi.

Yes.

What is this?

Huh?

It's just a common communication error.

It's not a problem.

I see.

What about the other parts?

Hmm?

Hmm?

Hmm...?

Looking at this data so far,

there doesn't seem to be anything unusual.

Huh?

Who made report number 273?

I did.

What's wrong?

Look here.

Right before this,
some weird code popped up.

Looks like even the
IP address got hijacked.

What?

Thank god the access
restrictions kicked in.

The rest of the data wasn't compromised.

That was a really close call...

Uh...

But I just followed the
Cybercrime Division's instructions.

What?

Are you messing with me?

You can't just brush it off
with "I followed instructions"

- and expect to get away with it.
- Hey...

- If things went south, it'd be too late.
- Alright, alright.

But...

Omaeda just transferred here.

He probably didn't do it on purpose...

That's what I think...

Your name is Omaeda... right?

If you're going to be this sloppy,

hand in your badge and go home right now.

Shu!

- What?
- Alright, that's enough.

Still, making a mistake isn't exactly
something to be proud of.

Don't let it happen again.

Yes, sir.

So stay sharp
and finish the rest of the checks.

Yes, sir!

Come on, don't be so down.

I'm sorry.

I...

They're just doing their jobs, after all.

Okay.

I know you just transferred
and it's a lot to take in.

Just be careful next time.

We'll head back now.
We'll leave the rest to you.

Shiono... Squad Leader.

I'll go on ahead.

What is it?

Ah, well...

I'm busy, so make it quick.

Oh...

Don't make that face.

Huh?

I was trying so hard to keep my cool.

And then you make a face like that.

Now you're making it hard for me to leave.

When you're not so tired,

I'll come stay the night.

I'll be taking my leave now.

Yes!

Not that way, this way.

What's wrong?

No...

- It's nothing.
- Oh, really?

Do you want to come to my place for dinner?

Not today.

Aw, what a shame.

I wanted to eat with you.

Still, Takoi really
exceeded my expectations.

Huh?

You don't think he was jealous, do you?

Jealous of me and Shu.

It's pretty cold of him
not to even remember me.

You guys knew each other?

Huh?

You didn't know?

But that was a long time ago,
way before I met you.

Hehe...

What the hell?

What?

Because it's the first time
I've seen you make that face.

Really?

Did something good happen?

Hmm?

Who knows?

Welcome.

Huh? What are you doing here?

Hello.

Hasegawa-san told me
you often come here to drink.

Yeah.

Mind if I join you?

Not at all, please.

Thanks.

This izakaya has a really great vibe.

Thanks.

I'll have a beer then.

What do you want to eat?

Though they don't exactly
have any signature dishes here.

Hey!

No, no, I'm kidding.

Don't we have
charcoal-grilled chicken skewers?

Isn't it just meat from the supermarket?

It's not from the supermarket.

It's grilled over charcoal,
smells great, right?

And it's top-grade chicken from Miyagi.

Are you for real?

You're so wasted, you wouldn't
even be able to taste the difference.

That's not true.

Last time you even mistook
the shishito peppers for...

[Yama-no-michi Police Station]

- Hmm?
- Good morning.

It's probably best to let him know.

Huh? This is...

Yeah...

Morning!

- Morning...
- Good morning.

What's up?

Can I borrow you for a second?

Hmm?

Well, I found something this morning
that's been bothering me.

Yeah?

It's the account for Mr. Date's dog.

Huh?!

[13 hours ago]
[Post] Went to the dog run on Sunday.

Sunday was the day he canceled our date...

Shiono...

Why...

[This drama is a work of fiction]

[Next Episode]
You're being completely strung along.

Looks like trouble is brewing.

Don't tell me it's your ex-boyfriend?

All sorts of things...

Damn it...

I have no intention of
giving him up to you!

Interesting.

Let's settle this man to man.

Let's go on an overnight trip.

Sound good?