01x08 - Episode 8

[bunniefuu]

Let's run away.

Just the two of us.

She seems to have turned off her phone,

and we can't get a hold of her.

Can you stay like this?

I don't mind dying

if I'm with you, Kanade.

Promise me.

Don't go away again.

Are you feeling any discomfort?

Kanade? Can you hear me?

I knew this would happen from the start.

I still don't think

Masaki Nogi is the arsonist.

Then gather the evidence to prove it.

Wouldn't this car have a dashcam?

It might be this man.

When there was a fire at Mr. Nogi's house,

what were you doing in front of the house?

You were recorded on a dashcam.

What is this?

Masaki tried to cover for me.

Masaki.

Yuki, did you

Hey, what's going on?

You have a guest over?

Uhh Umm

Where do you want to go?

Want to go to that casual restaurant?

Really? Can we go there?

But I already brushed my teeth.

It's okay.

Yay!

-Let's go.

-Okay.

You asked Mr. Nogi

to refer you to a new law firm?

This is embarrassing to talk about.

But

I was included on the list of dismissals

at my old law firm.

So

I went to a bar association seminar,

thinking I should do something.

Are you Mr. Yuki Umeda?

Do you have a minute to talk?

Looking back, Mr. Nogi might have known

that I would be there.

We had a talk,

and he asked me a lot about Masaki.

He was very concerned

about your father.

He even knew

about me getting fired.

I've heard that you are experiencing

some hardships at the moment.

I can help you if you would like.

But after that,

Mr. Nogi completely stopped contacting me.

I tried to get in touch many times

but no reply.

I felt like he wasn't serious

about helping me get a job.

And then

I was fired from my law firm,

and couldn't get hired anywhere else.

It made me terribly anxious.

Is that why

I just couldn't give up on the idea.

So that night

I went to Mr. Nogi's house.

Yes.

Uh, pardon me for disturbing you at night.

My name is Umeda, and I'm a lawyer.

Is Mr. Nogi home?

It's me speaking.

M-Mr. Nogi? It's me, Umeda.

I know this might be rude,

but could I please speak with you,

even for just a little bit?

It's about a job referral

as we discussed before.

I'm sorry, but I have company

at the moment.

Then, when would be better?

I will contact you later.

I thought he didn't want to deal with me

so he made up a lie about having company.

Of course,

I knew that what I was doing

totally lacked common sense.

But I didn't feel like going straight home

so I wandered around that area.

I even thought to myself

I was never cut out to be a lawyer

to begin with.

My thoughts went that far back.

You shouldn't say that.

You passed the bar exam, didn't you?

I passed because

I was so desperate at the time.

When I was in law school,

Tomo became pregnant.

So we decided to get married.

Then Tomo told me

she wasn't going to take the bar exam.

She was studying so hard for it.

She did so much better than me,

there was no doubt she'd pass.

You know

I'm not good at dealing

with other people's problems.

Being a lawyer

stresses me out so much,

and it's exhausting for me.

But

I had to do it for Tomo and Nozomi.

That was my motivation.

I went to Mr. Nogi's house one more time.

You went back?

Yes.

NOGI

What was I doing?

People would think I'm a burglar!

Just when I was realizing

how bad it looked

Fire!

What were you doing?

Huh?

Hey, wait!

It's him! He's getting away!

Masaki.

Yuki, did you

No, Masaki.

-I

-Just go.

-But

-Hurry!

Huh

I even caused Masaki

to suspect me of setting it.

I felt so pathetic.

But I ran like hell.

I ran faster than I ever did in my life.

As if my life depended on it.

The next day,

I found out on the news

that Masaki had been arrested.

Then

you mean you were there by accident,

and you had nothing to do with the fire?

It wasn't me.

I swear to God, I didn't do it.

And Masaki

covered for you?

Why didn't you tell anybody?

-Not even to Tomo?

-I wanted to tell her!

So many times.

But at that moment,

I found out that Mr. Nogi

had been looking for a law firm for me.

-Tomo was so excited.

-International Cultural Law Firm?

That's awesome! That's great!

Y-Yeah

So you couldn't tell her at all?

I felt so truly sorry for Masaki

this whole time, but

in this situation,

even if I tell the police what happened,

there's nothing to back up my story.

I can't prove my innocence.

If I got arrested,

what would happen to Tomo and Nozomi?

I-I was terrified.

But

that's the reason

Masaki has been detained now.

And in such ill health.

I'm sorry.

Kanade.

I'm so sorry.

It's not me you need to apologize to.

It's all because of my weakness

I feel pathetic.

What's the matter? Why aren't you eating?

Mom.

Is Dad in some kind of trouble?

What? Why?

No, he isn't.

No matter what happens,

I'm on Mom and Dad's side.

Huh?

I'll protect you, Mom.

Hey. Everything's fine.

There's nothing to worry about.

Okay?

Okay.

So go ahead and eat.

I

I'll turn myself in.

Mm-hmm.

Kanade.

What?

If something

happens to me for any reason

will you watch over Tomo and Nozomi?

Don't worry.

But

Yuki.

As your friend,

I believe what you just told me.

But you know,

I'm a prosecutor.

I can't just accept your words as is.

All I can do

is seek out the truth.

To prove you are both innocent,

I promise you I'll find out the truth.

The next morning,

Yuki turned himself in

at Yokohama Minami Police Station.

He is not in a condition to speak then.

Yes, unfortunately

But he is making progress.

I see.

We're lucky he's regained consciousness

from the state he was in.

Excuse me.

So it's still impossible

to interview Koichiro Nogi?

Yes. Even though he's the only one

aware of how the fire started.

How about Yuki Umeda

who turned himself in?

He says Masaki Nogi isn't the arsonist,

he is lying to protect him.

But Umeda himself

is also denying that he did it.

Yes.

Did you question Masaki Nogi yet?

Not yet.

How is his health?

So far, there's no change.

Although,

it is certain that he needs treatment.

I see.

Please enter.

It was the first time

seeing him since that day.

We went back

to being a prosecutor and a suspect.

Please have a seat.

This morning,

lawyer Yuki Umeda turned himself in

at Yokohama Minami Police Station.

He will be asked

to come to the police station

as a witness,

but Yuki Umeda says

that he didn't commit the arson.

What?

Koichiro Nogi, your father,

had promised to refer Umeda for a job.

Umeda says he went to the Nogi residence

because he hadn't received any replies.

But your father refused to meet Umeda

due to having a visitor at the time.

Were you at the Nogi residence

at that time?

Yes.

Uh, pardon me for disturbing you at night.

My name is Umeda, and I'm a lawyer.

Is Mr. Nogi home?

It's me speaking.

M-Mr. Nogi? It's me, Umeda.

I know this might be rude,

but could I please speak with you,

even for just a little bit?

It's about a job referral

as we discussed before.

I'm sorry, but I have company

at the moment.

Then, when would be better?

I will contact you later.

I heard you asked him

how to get in touch with me.

What are you trying to get from him?

You didn't even give me

a chance to talk to you.

There's nothing I can tell you.

Don't pry with stupid questions.

What the hell is this?

Listen to me, Masaki.

Don't stick your nose

into this matter anymore.

What do you mean?

He asked me if I could give him

an introduction for a job.

Yuki?

He asked you?

I plan on finding him

a suitable law firm, or rather,

somewhere better than he deserves.

At any rate,

you seem to have a lot of odd friends.

Even in their thirties,

they're all juvenile and naive.

You are too.

Mr. Umeda is too.

So is that prosecutor, Kanade Nishimura.

And that girl Kaori Oikawa.

She even came to my office and

Don't speak ill of my friends.

Kaori and Kanade

just wanted to know

about that case of yours.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY CORRUPTION CASE

If you weren't involved in that case

Kaori wouldn't have

That's what I mean by juvenile.

Losing your friend

was extremely tragic.

But what does it have to do with me?

Calm down and think about it.

That accident happened

because she was being too emotional.

It's not your fault either.

You were only seated beside her.

Masaki, you need to grow up a little.

You were the one

who was supposed to take over our family.

But look at you.

When and where did you go wrong

to end up like this?

Don't let that voice recorder concern you.

I'll say it again.

Don't stick your nose

into this any further!

Whatever you do

Shut up!

I don't have

any time left.

What do you mean?

I

didn't want to become like you.

That's all.

Mr. Nogi.

Are you listening?

Okay.

Yuki wasn't the arsonist.

Yuki

didn't do it.

Good.

You didn't know this fact,

and yet you were trying

to protect Yuki Umeda?

You covered for him

and said you did it

to an officer patrolling the area,

and were arrested at the scene.

Yes.

I'll ask you one more time.

Did you commit arson?

I didn't.

Then why did you say you did?

Because I'm an idiot.

You should know by now, prosecutor.

I'm pretty stupid.

I'm stupid,

but at that time,

it was the most

important thing for me.

The interrogation is finished.

You will be released tomorrow.

You haven't been completely cleared

of the charges.

However,

you are seriously ill now.

Your admission to a hospital

is the condition of your release.

You must go to the hospital right now.

Masaki has been released?

Was his case dismissed?

He's out, on condition

he checks into a hospital.

But until the real culprit is discovered,

the disposition will be pending.

How is Yuki doing?

Being summoned by the police

so many times is bringing him down.

I see.

I still can't believe

Masaki was covering for Yuki.

Well, most people would lie

to cover up their own crimes.

Yuki brought it on himself.

He went to Mr. Nogi's house uninvited

and was mistaken for an arsonist.

They're pretty much the same.

They both did dumb things.

What on earth were they thinking?

Seriously.

What were they thinking?

As I was saying that,

an idea came to mind.

Maybe Masaki thought

he should take the blame

as a way of making amends.

He probably felt that

he didn't have very long to live

so he shouldtake the blame

to save Yuki and Tomo.

In his mind,this was atonement

for Kaori who died,

and for us who lost our friend.

As well as

for me and my father.

Kanade, you're the same too.

What?

I mean,

you suddenly disappeared with Masaki.

I guess I did some dumb things too.

I'm barely hanging on to my job.

It's a wonder I'm still a prosecutor.

Huh?

Don't you know, Kanade?

Know what?

Uh,

Takashi lied for you.

When he got a call from the branch chief,

he said you were sleeping.

He made an excuse for you.

Isn't that why you didn't get in trouble?

The fish that got away was pretty big,

wouldn't you say?

I know.

I'll never find anybody as nice as him.

I bet most people don't know

that prosecutors can be idiots too.

I'm a young girl after all.

I suffer from relationship problems too.

-Wait.

-And

Did you say "young girl"?

-No, I didn't.

-You did.

I did? Really?

What? No.

-You said "young girl."

-I said "young girl?"

I can't believe I said that.

Me neither.

It's been so long

since we were able

to talk together like this.

Yeah.

Hey. Why don't you sleep over tonight?

I don't want to be alone.

Are you really asking

for that much pampering?

I guess not.

Do you know I have an unemployed husband

being questioned by the police,

and a kid?

I don't think I can handle

looking after you too.

Absolutely not.

These are the times

I wish Kaori were around.

Three of us could talk.

Though we wouldn't have been able

to tell her all this.

If we had told her,

she would have made such a fuss.

You're right.

But

I would have liked to meet

a more mature Kaori.

Me too.

MINATO GENERAL HOSPITAL

Doctor, are you saying

I should get surgery right away?

That's my opinion.

What would happen if I don't?

The hematemesis from the small intestine

was caused by cancer metastasizing.

Besides the small intestine,

we can see it spreading

to the bile duct and part of the liver.

Surgically removing it

is the best option.

Without surgery,

will I die?

It's not certain,

but if you don't do anything,

it is a high probability.

Doctor,

can I ask you something?

What is it?

Why are you trying

to save me?

I'm the guy

who ran away with your fiancée.

Why extend help to someone like me?

That fact

and the fact that you're my patient

are not connected.

As a doctor,

I prioritize treating you.

I see.

And you operating on me

means you'll have my life in your hands.

That's true.

Your life

would be in my hands.

So

I can let you

live or die.

According to the police,

Yuki Umeda is still denying

that he set the fire.

Didn't Umeda see anybody

who might be the actual culprit?

No, he's saying he didn't see

anybody suspicious.

The Nogi residence

was already in flames when he noticed it.

Masaki Nogi also denied setting the fire.

Yes.

Masaki Nogi once testified

that he spread gasoline around, right?

Yes, but that seems to be a lie he made up

to cover for Yuki Umeda.

That means both Masaki Nogi and Yuki Umeda

are almost certainly innocent.

Yes.

There are no clues

about the real arsonist.

I guess we're back to square one.

Come in.

Excuse me.

Branch chief, Ms. Nishimura.

They are allowing visitors

to see Koichiro Nogi.

I'll go talk to him.

KOICHIRO NOGI

Are you here to see Mr. Nogi?

Oh, yes.

Those flowers are lovely.

He's been receiving many bouquets

since moving to this room.

Who is it from?

We don't know. There is no name attached.

I'm coming in.

Mr. Nogi, you've got flowers again.

Thank you.

Pardon me, sir.

Masaki has been released?

Yes.

It's clear that he covered for Yuki Umeda

whom he ran into at the scene.

Masaki was only saying he did it

to protect him.

Mr. Umeda set the fire?

No, he probably didn't do it either.

Mr. Nogi.

I'm sorry to be questioning you

while you're just recovering,

but I need to ask you one thing.

Mr. Nogi,

do you have any idea who set the fire?

We're speculating

that the culprit brought

a plastic fuel can to the garage area,

spread gasoline around,

and lit it on fire.

This was a vicious crime

that burned your house down completely

and might have taken your life.

Can you think of anybody

who holds a grudge against you?

Someone who holds a grudge against me?

Yes.

There are so many people.

Only fate knows which one.

Although in my mind, I was prepared

for something like this to happen.

I see.

If you think of anything

or remember anything, please call us.

I'll come here again.

Please take care.

Kanade.

Yes.

Is Masaki sick?

Yes.

So, that's why

he came to see me?

I think so.

He probably wanted

to have a sense of closure

about various things in the past.

He tried

in his own way.

So you were the first person

who saw the fire and reported it?

Yes. I made a delivery to a home

close to where the fire broke out.

On the way back,

I noticed the flames

and hurried to call 119 for an emergency.

What time was that?

I already informed the detective

the other day,

but about ten at night.

I already submitted

the photos of the sales slip

and the contactless delivery

on that night.

This must be it.

That night,

did you see anybody suspicious

near the Nogi residence?

How can I tell

if somebody's suspicious or not?

Does that mean you remember

anyone passing by?

I don't remember.

People came out to see. That's it.

Did you talk to them?

Enough! Why do I have to answer

the same questions over and over?

You're making me miss work!

Please calm down.

Why are you telling me to calm down?

I had nothing to do with the fire.

Could you please look at this?

-Photo of a contactless delivery.

-Yes.

The reflection in the window.

Here.

Doesn't it look like a human face?

And this red portion.

Possibly a plastic fuel can?

I think it could be.

Please get this image analyzed.

Yes.

This is Nishimura.

Oh, the face is visible now?

Yes, we got the face

to be discernable somehow.

No results came up

in our criminal records database.

But

the item visible from the bag

was indeed a fuel can.

Good news, but still,

the identity of the man is unknown.

Unfortunately.

Anyway, I'll send the image to you.

Yes.

FOLLOW-UP TO YOUR REQUES

You're right. It's hard to determine

the culprit from just this.

His clothes aren't distinctive either.

We will conduct interviews again

based on this photo.

Yes, please do so.

We must find out something.

That photo is the only clue

we have so far.

I'm here to get my stuff.

Okay.

I'm sorry.

I caused you so much trouble.

Not just that

but for everything.

I'll probably be operating on him

when the surgery is scheduled.

Did he agree to it?

He still seems to be unsure.

What he needs now is the will to live.

He needs to have hope

for whatever future he will have.

How are you doing?

I

I can't even tell if I'm keeping

a cool head like you, Takashi.

I'm not really cool-headed.

I'm just trying to hold myself together

as a physician.

It's actually a struggle.

So Kanade,

you shouldn't give up your job

of being a prosecutor.

I know how hard you've worked

to become one

after hitting rock bottom.

NOTIFICATION OF REJECTION

What's the matter?

It's because you were there for me.

It's just hot water, but it will warm you.

This is good.

Oh, so you passed it. The bar exam.

Yes.

Your efforts paid off.

In the end,

I couldn't do anything.

I don't remember much

of what happened after that.

It was morning before I knew it.

I heard people cheering banzai on TV.

-Banzai!

-Banzai!

In the recent presidential election

of the Democratic Liberal Party,

Lower House member Shotaro Azuma

was elected party president.

He is the elder son

of former prime minister Tadao Azuma.

If Mr. Azuma becomes the prime minister,

he would be Japan's second-ever

second-generation prime minister.

Mr. Azuma visited his constituents

for the first time since being elected

Shotaro Azuma.

He was accused of bribery

in the environmental energy

corruption case 20 years ago.

My father was in charge of the case.

That same man is now

about to become prime minister.

I have been proceeding with great effort

-Not guilty.

-In the end,

diet member Azuma was found not guilty.

And my father

Diet member Shotaro Azuma

takes the office of party president

with overwhelming support from the party.

Mr. Azuma will be leading the country

in the future, and

Those flowers are lovely.

He's been receiving many bouquets

since moving to this room.

SHOTARO AZUMA

INAUGURAL PRESS CONFERENCE

That man!

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TADAO AZUMA

TADAO AZUMA

OFFICIAL SITE

ACTIVITY REPOR

That man was the secretary

of Shotaro Azuma's father,

Tadao Azuma,

who was a former prime minister.

SECRETARY YOJI AKIBA

Shall we talk outside?

We should leave this place.

Where are you going?

Who are you calling?

SHOTARO AZUMA'S

INAUGURAL PRESS CONFERENCE

Excuse me.

for a better Japan.

I have been proceeding with great effort

Thanks to all your generous support,

I was able to become

What do you want?

Mr. Nogi.

That case my father was involved in

and the arson.

Aren't they connected in some way?

Not only that,

but Kaori's accident

and Masaki's disappearance as well.

Please tell me

the truth.

That man tried to k*ll you.

Everything was concocted by him.

I don't remember.

Were you convinced by it, Kanade?

I only fulfilled my duty.

That's the real battle.

I shouldn't turn around.

We were never destined to meet.