01x07 - Love for the Disease Called Ideals

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[DOPPO] A mysterious criminal group is threatening

to detonate a b*mb somewhere in the city.

Not only that,

they've launched a smear campaign against our agency.

Sounds like we're caught between a rock and a hard place.

Do you have any helpful information

on where the b*mb might be?

Not much.

Right now all we have to go on

is the message left by the perpetrator.

Here it is...

"Greetings, I hope that the Armed Detective Agency

and its members are faring well.

Forgive my impudence, but I have placed a b*mb

capable of causing mass destruction

in a certain location here in Yokohama.

Since you claim to be

an agency aimed at securing public safety,

I request you locate and disarm the b*mb as soon as you can.

You only have until sundown.

I wish you the best of luck.

I have full faith in your abilities.

Respectfully, the Azure Messenger."

[YUKICHI] A strange signature.

Who is the Azure Messenger?

[DOPPO] We don't know, yet.

This b*mb could ruin us.

It's rigged specifically to make our team look bad.

He's setting us up so that if we fail his challenge,

everyone will hold us responsible

for the damages instead of them.

Our failure to stop the att*ck would spread like wild fire.

The b*mb could be anywhere.

The office staff has been scouring the city for it.

But there are too many possibilities.

[KENJI] Hey...

I bet Rampo could help.

Have we had any luck getting in touch with him?

It seems he's still busy with the case in Kyushu.

I've asked him to contact us as soon as possible,

but we need leads right now.

Did you get any information from that taxi driver?

Unfortunately, no.

He denies any knowledge of the b*mb.

I believe him.

I don't think he's the type to try to blow up Yokohama.

Okay then, listen up!

This is a cowardly act.

Someone's endangering lives just

to bring down the Armed Detective Agency.

We have two objectives:

uncover the Azure Messenger, whoever this person is,

and disarm the b*mb they've set.

The b*mb takes priority because of its deadly potential.

If we can't find the b*mb, it will destroy innocent lives...

...as well as the hard-earned reputation of our agency.

[DOPPO] Hmm...

Everything is at stake for us on this case.

It's a full test of our skills as a detective agency.

[phone ringing]

[TAGUCHI] Do you have any idea what time it is, four-eyes?

[DOPPO] You're the only one who's still sleeping at :.

Can you find the one who sent us that message?

The Azure Messenger?

Maybe I can, but before we switch gears,

isn't there something else you want to ask me about?

[DOPPO] So you already know everything.

Come on. I only know what I actually know.

[DOPPO] I want you to trace the b*mb-building equipment.

I'll send you the shipping manifest.

A b*mb? Wow, things are really looking up for you guys.

[DOPPO] Cut the bad jokes and small talk, and get cracking.

Hey!

[DOPPO] Innocent lives are at stake!

I know you like to spend all your time hacking

and breaking laws, but you should make yourself useful

to society sometimes.

[TAGUCHI] Why don't you get off your high horse.

Remember, you're not my dad.

[phone click]

[DOPPO] No, I can't replace your father.

[SASAKI] Are you sure you have time for this?

The Agency seems so busy dealing with the new b*mb thr*at.

Especially Kunikida.

He seems so anxious.

You've got that right.

Kunikida is an insane workhorse.

Get this...

He spends two hours reviewing his notes before going to bed.

I couldn't stand doing that for two minutes.

Maybe he's got some solider ants working for him in his brain--

[OSAMU] Oh, I didn't know you were here, Kunikida.

How could you ditch a meeting during an emergency?

I guess you thought it was more important to go on a fancy date.

Are you jealous of my "fancy" date?

Uh, no, I'm not!

[ATSUSHI] Yes, he is.

Ever since we rescued Sasaki,

I've been hosting her at my place...

She still needs help to ensure her safety

and healthy mental state.

That's our job, too.

I'm just doing the noble thing for our new friend.

You are too irresponsible and lazy for such an important task.

Don't be ridiculous.

Besides, an attractive woman like her

probably has a nice boyfriend for support.

Nice try, but I know she's single.

She broke up with her boyfriend.

That's right, Kunikida...

Now's your chance!

Listen, Dazai!

I'm here for one reason:

To fill you in on what's going on

because you skipped the emergency meeting this morning.

Yeah, well, I already know what's happening.

The Azure Messenger planted this b*mb with a specific goal...

...to crush our Agency.

[SASAKI] Um...

Should I be hearing all this?

It sounds like you're discussing highly sensitive information.

She's right!

[OSAMU] Unfortunately, the attempt on your life

makes you part of this case.

[ATSUSHI] Really?

You can help!

Remind me, what class do you teach at the university?

[SASAKI] Social psychology.

Ah, that's great.

We're having trouble cracking this case.

I'd love to hear your expert analysis.

[SASAKI] Hmmm...

About the Azure Messenger,

it may have something to do with the Azure King.

Remember the Azure Flag t*rror1st incident?

It could be connected to the situation

you're dealing with now.

I was thinking the same thing.

I know it's a stretch, but it could be the Azure King himself.

We think he blew himself up

after being cornered by the police.

But it's possible he faked his death,

and he still wants revenge.

[AZURE KING] This world is incomplete.

One may grieve or pray, but people still die and

evil goes unpunished, allowed to flourish freely everywhere.

Did you know he was a former government official?

He set off a b*mb in a public facility and issued a manifesto.

He was targeting K*llers

whose cases had to be dropped on technicalities.

And legislators who enriched themselves

through corruption on a global scale...

He hated criminals who evaded justice.

[AZURE KING] I desire the ideal world for humanity.

It will be built not by the divine hand of God

but by the work of our own bloodied hands...

[DOPPO] Hmm...

[ATSUSHI] But if the Azure King is actually alive,

why would he att*ck the Agency

when we're on the side of the law?

I couldn't tell you.

[OSAMU] Did you know the guy responsible

for backing the Azure King into a corner was Kunikida?

He located his hideout.

Maybe... Kunikida is the target of angry vengeance.

No, the Azure King is long gone.

m*llitary police confirmed his death with forensic testing.

There's no doubt.

[OSAMU] Just in case, you should stay on your guard

until we figure out who the Azure Messenger is.

And we'll keep hiding Sasaki at my place.

[DOPPO] All right, that's enough, Dazai!

What did I say?

You really think we're dumb enough

to just let you keep a beautiful lady in your room

and use her personal safety as an excuse?

[OSAMU] Would you calm down?

Nothing like what you're imagining is happening.

When I first let her stay,

I slept in a different room and didn't try anything.

You can ask her, I was a true gentleman.

But I knew you'd have torrid fantasies

about what you thought we were doing,

and that's funny to me so I didn't correct you.

Can someone please explain to me how these two guys are partners?

[screams]

I'm no expert but Kunikida seems to have a crush on you, Sasaki.

Can I ask you--what's your ideal type of man?

"Ideal type of man"?

Looking for an ideal type of person is foolish.

But I like a man who has strong moral principles.

Someone... who pours his heart and soul

into the things he knows are true.

No matter what stands in his way.

Hey, what a coincidence.

That's totally Kunikida.

My work is done.

The two of you can take it from here.

Shush, Dazai!

Don't assume you know anything!

Oh, don't be silly, partner. You're an open book.

[DOPPO] Geh!!

That's true.

I'll admit, he's a pretty intense guy,

but he is definitely a person who lives

and breathes for his ideals.

Hey, would you like to see

what he imagines his ideal woman should be like?

It's a fun read.

[SASAKI] Oh...

Hey! Not again, you bastard!

When did you get that? Arghh...

Give it back!

Wow, Kunikida.

Yes?

Too much information.

[DOPPO sighs]

Poor Kunikida is crushed.

[phone beeping]

[ATSUSHI] Hmm? Uh...

Rampo's ready to help us. Time to go.

Clock's ticking.

Do we know where the b*mb is?

[RAMPO sighs] You know, I was looking forward

to sightseeing in Kyushu after I solved my case.

You all disappoint me. Haha.

You can't conduct a single investigation without me.

We only have until sundown.

Please tell us the location.

[ATSUSHI] A department store?

A school?

A train station?

Any one of these could produce casualties in the hundreds.

We need to know where that b*mb is!

[RAMPO] The fishing tackle store.

Huh?

[RAMPO] The b*mb is in a fishing tackle store in Negishi.

Sure that makes sense.

[ATSUSHI, DOPPO, SASAKI] Hmm?

Thanks. You're amazing, Rampo.

Why does he think the b*mb is at a fishing tackle store?

Where's a map?

Behind the driver's seat.

Look on page .

[ATSUSHI] Ninety-seven...

Okay, looking... looking...

Got it.

[OSAMU] The t*rror1st's target is the petrochemical complex.

[DOPPO] Of course!

I don't know why I didn't think of that.

Yokohama is known for being one of Japan's major port towns.

Next to the shipping docks on the waterfront

there are many large facilities that store oil and gas.

If an expl*si*n were to occur close enough

to ignite the storage tanks,

the entire port would be engulfed in flames.

However, infiltrating a fuel storage facility would be hard.

They're all protected by extremely tight security.

But there could be one other way...

A t*rror1st could put a b*mb in a car and leave the vehicle

near one of the storage tanks when it's full.

Considering the effective range

of a b*mb that can be put into a car,

that fishing tackle store's parking lot

is the perfect place to leave the expl*sive.

[OSAMU] Hmph.

Bingo.

The m*llitary's b*mb squad has found the device,

but there's still a problem.

It's connected to a motion-sensing timer.

They don't think they'll be able to disarm it before sundown.

They've started evacuating nearby residents,

but they're not sure there's enough time.

Oh, no...

[OSAMU] There's still hope.

They said we can deactivate the b*mb

if we can transmit a remote stop signal to it.

But how do we do that?

[gasps]

W-What's going on?!

I got a call.

Oh.

Yes, hello?

[TAGUCHI] Hey, Four-Eyes, is now a good time?

Yes, Rokuzou?

What've you got?

[ATSUSHI] I think we're causing a bit of a traffic jam.

[cellphone ringing]

Hello?

[RAMPO] Hello...

Hey, Rampo!

Yes?

Right...

[YUKICHI] Dazai?

President?

Yes...

Uh... The m*llitary's...?

[DOPPO] I see. Set a thief to catch a thief.

[ATSUSHI] All right.

[OSAMU] That's quite a development...

--[ATSUSHI] Okay. --[DOPPO] I understand.

--[OSAMU] Sure. --[ATSUSHI] Mhmm.

[DOPPO] No, that's helpful.

[ATSUSHI] I'll tell the others.

[OSAMU] I understand, President.

I got a call from Rokuzou...

Someone recently ordered a b*mb transmitter,

plus other equipment, delivered to a former defense facility.

Rampo reached a similar conclusion.

That settles it...

And I just got a call from the president.

He was informed by the m*llitary the taxi driver's dead.

He's dead?

How can that be?

I thought they were holding him

in their isolation ward for extra protection.

They were,

but he d*ed after suddenly collapsing in his cell.

The forensic team hasn't determined the cause of death,

but the guards noticed numbers "" on his palm.

There were numbers on his hand?

How strange.

What in the world is going on?

We've got company!

Doppo Poet:

Flash Bang!

[sh**t scream]

Well, at least know we're at the right place!

You two head upstairs!

Find the transmitter, and send the stop signal to the car b*mb!

[gasps]

What the...

[BLONDE] I wonder what number you'll get.

[DOPPO] Huh?!

[BLONDE] How are you feeling?

You're looking great... for now.

Something tells me you have a really good number.

Huh...?

[DOPPO] Oh, no...

[BLONDE] You sniffed this out place quicker than I thought.

The Armed Detective Agency's impressive.

Or you were impressive up until now.

[ATSUSHI] Not much time left!

[OSAMU pants]

[ATSUSHI] Can you figure it out?

[OSAMU] Fortunately, yes!

But I still can't send the signal.

Huh?

[OSAMU] You have to insert a release key here

to access the controls.

And I have no idea where to get it.

What are we going to do?!

[GIANT] What are you doing here?

[OSAMU] Ohhh!

Looks like someone's been hitting the weight room.

[DOPPO grunts]

[DOPPO] So this guy's ability includes remote att*cks!

You should check your palm.

What's your number now?

What do you mean?

My power can't be evaded, but I bet you're gonna try.

[DOPPO screams]

[BLONDE] See? I can send people

who have numbers in any direction I want.

Even if they're on the other side of the earth.

But the really bad news is:

once their number becomes zero, they'll die in agony.

t's a terrible fate, and nobody can avoid it.

Nobody... Nobody...

Nobody!

[DOPPO grunts] Are you the leader of this group?

[BLONDE] The Armed Detective Agency posed

a greater thr*at to us than the Port Mafia.

But now your team is finished.

You see this key...?

It's the release key to deactivate the b*mb.

Without it, there's no way to prevent catastrophe.

Do you want it?

That's a dumb question.

Of course you do.

Here.

Oops.

[laughs] Now, there's no hope.

It's finished.

Your entire mission accomplished nothing.

It's not over, you idiot!

Nice leg work!

[OSAMU] You really do have very strong arms.

You missed your true calling as a luggage porter.

[DOPPO screams]

[roars]

--[OSAMU grunts] --[DOPPO] Huh?

Hey, Kunikida!

[DOPPO] I'm already on it.

Don't try the same trick twice!

[DOPPO] Dazai!

[OSAMU] Here!

So you want me to give you a number as well?

What the--?!

Why hasn't a number marked your hand?!

Sorry to say, your ability won't have any effect on me.

Oh and also, you should tell your partner

to take my career advice.

[ATSUSHI] Huh?

[ATSUSHI] That guy was huge, but Kunikida had no fear.

Dazai's okay...

Their partnership works so well...

The b*mb!

We need the key! Right now!

That idiot broke it.

[ATSUSHI] What?!

Then what are we going to do?

We need to-- We don't have time. We gotta--

Calm down, kid.

[ATSUSHI gasps]

Doppo Poet:

Release key.

[DOPPO] My ability allows me to recreate anything

once I've seen it,

as long as I understand its form and function.

[DOPPO] There's a catch...

The object must be small--no bigger than this notebook here.

So your notebook is really a tool.

And that's the reason

you have it with you all the time, isn't it?

[SASAKI] Who were these people?

Are these the graves of innocent victims?

[DOPPO] Yes.

[DOPPO] When I first caused casualties during a job,

I cried so much I couldn't get up.

I needed time off from work.

But now, I don't shed a single tear for them.

Instead, I come to their graves.

I see my visits as a kind of trade,

so I can move on.

I often wonder about that.

Do our tears do any good for the dead?

Our tears are useless.

At least, that's how I see it.

We have to be honest.

For the dead, time stops the moment that their lives end.

I'm afraid I wasn't honest

when I told Dazai how my relationship ended.

My significant other and I parted ways because he d*ed.

I see.

What you said is true.

When someone dies, time no longer has meaning for them.

No matter what I do for him now,

I cannot make him happy

or make him smile.

I didn't mean to bring this up.

Anyway I really must go.

Excuse me.

Goodbye.

Uh...

[cellphone ringing]

What is it?

[OSAMU] Kunikida?

I need you for something.

[DOPPO] Why did you want to come back here?

[OSAMU] Check this out.

It's a survey and analysis of Yokohama

we found on a computer in their hideout.

Surprisingly, it concludes that in order

to take control of the city,

they must first eradicate the Armed Detective Agency.

Why us?

It's the Port Mafia controls the underworld.

I think they were given false information... on purpose.

They were manipulated.

So there's another mastermind?

[OSAMU] Yes, and I've sent an email to the person

I believe is behind all this.

[gasps]

[OSAMU] I told them I have proof that they're responsible.

They should be arriving here any moment now.

[approaching footsteps]

[gasps] No, it can't be you...!

You're the one, Rokuzou?!

What the heck are you talking about?

So this showdown hasn't started yet?

[OSAMU] Sneaky. You took a peek at my email

by hacking into my account, didn't you?

[DOPPO] Are you the one responsible?

[TAGUCHI] No, I just wanted to take a look

at the person who actually is.

[DOPPO] But it's really not you?!

Tell me the truth!

Look out!

[OSAMU] So... you're the Azure Messenger...

[DOPPO] Unbelievable.

[OSAMU] I doubt this is the first time you used

your deep knowledge of psychology to execute a crime.

[SASAKI] The Azure King was a man who lived for his ideals.

He wanted to destroy the criminal word.

His intentions were pure,

and he was willing to get blood on his hands.

I just wanted to fulfill his vision,

make his ideals come true.

[OSAMU] You were deeply in love with the Azure King...

I'll grant you,

he was an idealist determined to punish criminals

who managed to get around the law.

But he used illegal means to do it.

Put down your g*n!

You've caused enough harm already.

[SASAKI] Don't you understand?

Huh?

It's strange.

You stopped him but yet you remind me of him...

You developed a very sophisticated plan for revenge.

Without committing a single crime,

you set up the Agency to take the fall, and you destroyed both

the kidnapper and the criminal organization behind him.

But you have no convictions of your own.

You're just being swept along by someone else's ideals.

[SASAKI sighs] I'm just tired now.

I want to be released from all this.

[SASAKI] Will you sh**t me?

Please Dazai?

I suppose you can't because I lowered my g*n.

If you sh*t me now, it would be a crime.

An excessive use of force.

And Kunikida would be a witness.

True.

But I'm not going to sh**t you.

However...

[three g*nshots]

[gasps]

I'm here because the Azure King k*lled my dad.

Good riddance to his follower.

But why?

Why did it have to end this way?!

What went wrong?!

Someone was wrong!

[OSAMU] No one was wrong.

This was the only possible outcome.

Shut up!

You're lying to yourself!

You could've saved her!

Are you really telling me that this is justice?!

To me, justice is a w*apon.

It causes people harm but can't protect them.

If it's the justice used by the Azure King,

a sense of justice without law...

...that justice k*lled Sasaki.

The same justice you believe in.

[DOPPO grunts]

[OSAMU] Kunikida...

As long as you pursue these ideals of yours,

the angry flames that b*rned

in the Azure King will take root in you...

They'll destroy everything around you.

[DOPPO] You're wrong!

I will push right past those flames.

Don't underestimate my ideals!

[AKIKO] Atsushi, are you sure you're not hurt?

[ATSUSHI] No, I'm feeling really good.

But thank you anyway.

[AKIKO] Oh, that's so boring.

[ATSUSHI] Um, about your "treatment," Dr. Yosano.

How does it work, exactly?

[AKIKO] Why don't you ask Tanizaki?

He's received my treatment a couple of times already.

[ATSUSHI] I have asked him, but he just shakes with fear.

He won't say anything about it.

Next time on Bungo Stray Dogs ,

episode : "Teaching Them to k*ll; Then to Die."

[AKIKO] Ability: Thou Shalt Not Die.