01x05 - Episode 5

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Ayako?

Coin locker?

I found a bloody hazmat suit in it.

Oh, sorry.

How are these two connected?

AYAKO MOCHIZUKI

HARUTO HIDAKA

This is an opportunity.

FAST-DRYING FUN CLAY

Let's try it.

It seems that Yomo had many enemies, too.

L-Looks like he betrayed
a lot of people, too.

It almost seems as if
he had it coming to him.

Yamaki.

Yes, ma'am! W-What is it?

May I go out for a bit?

To where?

I want to take a walk.

P-Please go ahead!

Thank you very much.

I think I'll be driven mad.

Yes?

It's nothing important, but…

How is Sexual-Hara?

Has he bothered you in any way?

Kawahara and Haba are busy
entering old files into a database.

Kawahara is like
an empty shell, poor thing.

I hope he reflects on his actions.

He broke the rules all the time.

How about you? What are you doing?

I took over Kawahara's work, investigating
people who are related to the case.

They put you back on the field!

I envy you. You're back.

I'm just glad I get to take a walk.

Now that you're at it,
do a proper investigation.

Do a proper investigation? On myself?

Or on you?

Oh, right.

Yes, that's right.

But… isn't there anyone you'd like to see?

Someone I'd like to see?

Yeah. Our bodies were swapped, right?

Isn't there anyone you miss but can't see?

"There is more to this case."

"The real k*ller is out there."

I understand
why you want to think that way,

but that's called wishful thinking.

That's not what I was thinking. Still…

Curiosity k*lled the cat.

Kyuri… what?

Bye.

What's this kyuri business?

As I go on living as Hidaka,
I become more and more puzzled.

I want to understand the person,
Haruto Hidaka.

I'm sorry, sir!

That's because you're always nice to them.

Is Hidaka committing m*rder
to protect someone?

Does he have an accomplice?

Could it be that he is not the m*rder*r?

However…

This is the problem.

I thought I should let you know…

This is my reality now.

I've been trying
to find a way out of this mess.

I must not give up on the hope I've found.

It'll be fine.

There definitely is something to Hidaka.

Time is running out.

Hey, Riku.

Are you really going to open
your girlfriend's locker?

She'll k*ll me if she finds out.

They do say that ignorance is bliss.

Here.

Thank you.

Ignorance is bliss…

Ignorance is bliss…

Let's go.

COIN LOCKER

There has to be something.

What's this?

There was that letter.

TO HARUTO HIDAKA

I wonder what was in that letter.

TO HARUTO HIDAKA

Haruto Hidaka?

You're Haruto Hidaka, right?

I'd like to talk to you.

Okay.

The atmosphere is so tense.

I can't read Riku's face.

Not that he has an easy face to read.

Well, how can I help you today?

The thing is, I have a roommate…

and I opened her coin locker to find…

Her coin locker?

No, please go on.

There were lots
of mysterious things inside.

I get it.

Hidaka has hidden them in a coin locker.

Somehow Riku saw them and now here we are.

There was a letter addressed to you. So…

What was in that letter? Who sent it?

The letter was for you.

That's right.

But I've forgotten.

Am I talking to the wrong Hidaka?

No! Well…

It's not exactly the "wrong" Hidaka…

Well, what do you think
about your roommate keeping things

like a letter addressed to me
and other mysterious items?

I'm not exactly sure what's going on,

but I'm pretty certain that you two are
doing something that must remain a secret.

What are you two up to?

How should I answer?

That habit…

Habit?

Excuse me.

Yes?

President, where are you?

What's the matter?

Someone started a smear campaign
against us. We're in hot water!

Be right there. Okay.

I'll get in touch with you later.

How will you do that?

Enjoy.

He reminds me so much of Ayako.

HIDAKA'S HOUSE WAS SEARCHED UNDER
SUSPICION OF m*rder…

COEARTH PRESIDENT, A SERIAL k*ller?

Where did they get this story?

It wasn't reported anywhere, was it?

No. The other investigated companies
could have leaked the info,

but they have nothing to gain from this.

It's hard to imagine them doing this.

A PHI MARK WAS ON ALL THE VICTIMS' HANDS

PHI, THE JANITOR OF DARKNESS

They even know about Phi.

Go through the logs and find the source.

Ask service providers for information
on the individual.

Also, check out suspicious rivals.

He sounds like a detective on TV.

Let's go.

Who's behind this?

Don't ask me.

Don't play dumb!

You must have an idea or two.

Maybe a rival wants to hurt CoEarth,
or someone has a personal grudge.

CoEarth will collapse if this goes on!

Are you so worried about my business?

I thought you'd say a m*rder*r's
enterprise must go belly up.

I don't care what happens to you.

But the employees did nothing wrong.

Their reputation should not suffer
because of a rumor.

I see.

If they know about the phi mark,
it's likely a cop is selling information.

I'll look into the people who bought it.
You find the one who sold it.

Bye.

Who is the police officer
that leaked the information, I wonder.

Mr. Kawahara,
all hell broke loose out there.

Huh? Mr. Kawahara?

Mr. Kawahara?

This isn't the time
to read the Kanagawa files.

We need to enter these files.

If we don't do our jobs,
they won't put us back in the field.

Entering files from the Showa era
won't put us back in the field, either.

Gosh, what are you hoping to find?

A link between Hidaka and Mochizuki.

Do you still suspect them?

There's definitely something between them.

Otherwise, I can't explain what I saw.

But I can't wrap my head around how or why

Student Monitor is working with Hidaka.

So you were looking into the possibility

that they've been connected
since the Ichinose case in Kanagawa?

What is this?

The initial sketch of the suspect.

Large eyes, a large hooked nose,

a distinct mole under his right nostril,
a longish face, and a protruding chin.

The face is so distinctive.

It's bound to be noticed easily.

It seems… someone opened it.

What is it?

Oh, nothing.

My friend's girlfriend
is taking more and more after him.

When you're with someone,
you start to take after them.

Maybe you pick up their habits, too.

Hey, Riku.

Have you seen my coin locker key?

No, I haven't.

I'm sure I haven't.

-I see.
-You use a coin locker?

Yeah.

I keep the evidence
on suspects under investigation.

You're allowed to keep evidence?

Not really.

But I must wait until the right time
to submit the evidence.

Otherwise, I won't get credit for it.

Oh, I see.

Yeah, that's it.

Now, let's eat.

Thanks for the meal.

Thanks for the meal.

Yes, thanks.

Mr. Kawahara, that's the perp!

Large eyes, a large hooked nose,

a mole under his right nostril,
a longish face and a protruding chin.

Good. Arrest him!

Got him!

I did it! We did it!

What if he really was the perp?

What if the witness
described this character as a joke?

Why would they do that?

Maybe they hated the police or…

What about your food?

She's the one!

The witness, Kazuki Toda.

-It's her?
-Yeah.

She very likely gave a false description
on purpose.

I wonder what happened to Riku.

RIK-KUN ERRAND SERVICE CENTER

Excuse me, sir.

Coming.

What's going on?

YOU HAVE A CLIENT!

This is Hidaka.

Can you meet me
at 8 tomorrow at the same place?

Did I tell him about this website?

Your bodies were swapped?

I don't expect you to believe it, so…

Ask me something only Ayako would know.

That was why.

Huh?

Now I get it.

I've thought of all possibilities,
but nothing added up.

I see. If you guys were swapped,
the habits…

-Habits?
-Yeah.

I always felt
something weird was going on.

Ayako has been acting
like a different person.

So you believe me?

Of course!

These days, Ayako hasn't been angry
or violent and her place is tidy…

Yeah, this!

This is what I mean!

This is my Ayako!

Aren't you in big trouble?

Yes! I am in trouble.

Can you handle being a man?

Like going to the toilet?

I never imagined standing up and peeing
would require skill.

I guess men have their difficulties, too.

Right.

And Hidaka's a woman now, so he must be…

Oh, no.

Ayako, I…

It's that…

You did it with Hidaka.

Y-Yes!

How should I deal with that fact?

What kind of problem is it?
Or is it even a problem?

Maybe this is a new possibility for me…

Go figure it out yourself.

The real problem is that

you're living with someone
who is very likely a m*rder*r.

So is Hidaka really the k*ller?

He's still only a suspect,
but you saw the evidence of the murders.

What will happen if Hidaka finds out?

It's bad.

It really is.

Cook up an excuse
and leave the place immediately. Got it?

All right. So…

Let's move on.

Where's the locker?

At Tennozu, though he probably realized
it's been compromised and ditched it.

And did you read the letter?

"Tomorrow at 3, I'll be waiting
on the bridge by the school."

The school?

Was there one by that bridge?

That bridge?

Anything else?
The sender's name or the postmark?

No name, no stamp.

It seemed more like
a childhood love letter.

A love letter from his childhood
that he must hide…

Thanks, Riku. You've been a big help.

Call me as soon as you escape.

What?

It's just…

You're a detective
through and through, Ayako.

Of course I am.

-Make sure you move out.
-Okay.

I think this account started it.

But it used a free email,
so identification…

Would be difficult.

Any info that can help us
identify this person?

Do they have other accounts?

President.

Someone from BiStar's finance department
wants to see you urgently.

BiStar? That BiStar?

They probably want to buy us out.

Please consider it carefully.

I look forward to a positive response.

We'll consider the offer.

They're moving fast, aren't they?

The smear started yesterday
and today, they came to us.

This means it's likely
that BiStar is behind it.

Excuse me!

This photo has been sent to our clients.

What photo?

They're asking
if you really are connected to gangsters.

Gangsters?

Is he a g*ng member?

You're in the picture.

I know, but…

Right, you've lost your memory!

Exactly!

What is it?

This photo is a composite.

Look here.

The directions
of the two shadows are different.

Wow. You're right.

You're like a detective!

Well…

What's this? This, over here.

Maybe the lens has a scratch on it.

A scratch?

The scratch seems somehow familiar.

Please try and remember!

Where did you see it?

President!

Please think hard!

The picture Tsukumo sent.

Tsukumo?

How do you know him?

You don't remember!

Exactly!

Tsukumo does have something to gain.

What is it?

You and Tsukumo share the patent
for manufacturing Vanish Wonder.

I'd like to ask you a few questions.

You're his friend, right?

Yes.

He is a stakeholder in all this.

He corners CoEarth
into being sold cheaply,

and when the buyer
tries to manufacture Vanish Wonder,

he'll make himself the sole patent holder!

Tsukumo will make a huge fortune!

That's it!

Sorry. I'll be right back.

So it was Tsukumo.

If you knew, you should have told me.

Avoid prejudgment
and cast your net as widely as possible.

The basics of investigation.

Why the heck are you improving
as a detective?

Anyway, Yamaki likely was
the one who leaked info to Tsukumo.

What?

Though probably not on purpose.

Tsukumo probably led Yamaki on,
saying he wanted to help out

and leading Yamaki to say things
without realizing it, I guess.

That idiot!

Now it makes perfect sense.

But are you sure Tsukumo orchestrated it?

What he did was mark his territory.

Mark his territory?

Tsukumo always lost to me by a hair.

This is the opportunity of his lifetime
to mark my territory as his.

So he's jealous of you?

He did all this out of jealousy?

Men are creatures
of jealousy and reputation.

You saw that in the drama
Hanzawa Naoki, didn't you?

Don't you believe me?

How many times have you tricked me before?

I don't care if you help me or not.

I can charge Yamaki
with leaking information

and deal with Tsukumo behind the scenes.

Wait, Yamaki…

Must Yamaki be forgiven
because he is your partner?

What a clear-cut double standard.

You're evil.

I thought you already knew that.

Darn it!

Did Tsukumo do anything else?

Anything ill*gal?

He does like gambling.

He's the one who's connected to gangs?

Right.

I don't think there will be a problem
with arresting an ill*gal gambler.

Now,

how should we begin?

AI FACIAL RECOGNITION

First, run the man in the photo
against known g*ng members.

SATOSHI TODO RINGLEADER
TSUKIONI g*ng

Gotcha.

If you get a match…

If Hidaka has ties to a g*ng,

it's possible a new suspect
will emerge from there.

I believe it's worth looking into.

All right. I'll contact
the Organized Crime Unit.

Thank you.

Mr. Tsukumo, pick up!

Please, pick up!

Yamaki. You're the leak, aren't you?

Yes… No… Yes.

Want my help?

Doesn't Kazuki Toda work here anymore?

She was caught selling
customers' personal information.

Selling personal info?

Excuse me. Do you know this character?

Toda had a merch of this character.

In the list of customers Toda leaked,

was there a man m*rder*d three years ago
named Shouzo Ichinose?

I got a job offer in the countryside,
so I'll be away.

Riku.

You ran away.

But I never wanted to destroy this place.

It said "Saegusa" outside.

No landlord would rent it
to someone like me.

I used someone else's identity
to get the landlord's approval.

-I'm good.
-Huh?

You don't drink, Master?

No.

Actually, I'm an invalid
with only three months to live.

I was kidding!

It's just a stomach bug. Drink!

Oh, thanks.

So what did you find in the locker?

Some dangerous-looking stuff.

I told you, ignorance is bliss!

Is that why you moved out?

But I'm not sure if I did the right thing.

Is it right to run away
because I could get in trouble?

My dad caused me a lot of trouble.

-Your dad?
-Yeah.

But I could never cut ties with him,

and he pushed me around
until he passed away.

That's because you're so nice.

But all that's left
for the nice and filial son

are temporary jobs and a room rented
under someone else's name.

So, I think it's okay to run away.

I ESCAPED

I am ready.

Let's corner Tsukumo as we planned.

Good.

T-Thanks for coming. I know you're busy.

No, I'm sorry for not getting back to you.

Is this true?

MY SUPERIORS WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU
BEFORE APPREHENDING HIDAKA

Yes.

Hidaka… So he really is guilty.

Yes…

Hello?

What's this?

He's talking to someone from BiStar.

Yes. Can you see them?

So will Hidaka be arrested at last?

It went much better than we expected.

We did a great job.

Those b*stards.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Here they are.

Well…

How much is this?

You're really gonna wear that?

Of course I'd dress like a spy in a film
when I get the chance.

Where's Tsukumo?

In a shady club in Daigo South Building.

There's no doubt…

And backup?

Yamaki's getting in touch
with Chief Tokugawa.

Got it.

By the way, you have a wonderful body.

Ripped six-pack abs!

Just hurry up and get changed.

If he comes out,
we can't catch him in the act.

He saw you once in a video chat, right?

I should put on more makeup.

You know, I've been thinking.

You really like makeup
despite being a man.

I do.

I love looking at myself
in the mirror every day.

Is that so?

I have to shave every day.

Haven't you ever thought about
making better use of your looks?

If I had, I wouldn't have
chosen this career.

Why a detective?

When I was little, a kid tried to hide
her classmates' indoor shoes.

I caught and admonished her,

and she cried her eyes out
saying I was accusing her falsely.

She was a very popular girl,

so everyone blamed me
and told me to apologize to her.

Did you?

I cried and cried alone.

It felt so unfair, so wrong.

So the little fourth-grader Ayako decided

to stand on the side of justice
and make this world a fair place.

My justice is now faltering, though.

Why do you ask, anyway?

Same as you.

I want to understand you.

He won't recognize me, will he?

You're pretty.

Thank you.

I'm off now.

Why the heck am I blown away by myself?

Please. Calm down
and head over there. Stop this.

Calm down and talk it over.

Please, sir, calm down.

All right.

Were you like that, too, Ayako?

MEMBERS-ONLY CLUB

Ma'am. Your membership card, please.

Oh. I brought plenty of cash.

Cops!

Get out!

MPD Organized Crime Unit!

Help me.

This way!

How did they strike so suddenly?

Do you come often?

No, it was my first time.

You?

Now and then.

Wow.

You must be rich.

Well, I have a friend who's rich.

Why does the friend give you money?

He's a k*ller.

Even if you're from a good family
or are smart,

it's all over when you're a criminal.

That's true.

Have you forgotten me?

Kiyoshi Tsukumo,
you're under arrest for habitual gambling.

Excellent job.

Man, it's awesome being a detective.

It's Riku.

Welcome.

Welcome.

-I'll take your coat.
-Thanks.

Welcome.

What would you like?

One Taisho Sour
and three grilled liver skewers.

Okay, grilled liver skewers!

You love those liver skewers.

They're my favorites here.

So, did you manage to escape?

Well, about that…

I think I should move back.

Why?

I don't have money.

Money is not the problem.

I'm rich now.

Why don't you hire me as your spy?

You were caught
opening his locker to begin with.

Can you spy on him?

But I'd like to
see you go back to being a detective.

The reason why I started living with you
in the first place was…

Are you all right?

Pretend to be my brother.

Come on!

Pretend to be my brother!

Hey, I got a car up there.

Goodness, Sis. What are you doing here?

Sorry. My sister caused you trouble.

Let's go home, Sis.

Is this your place?

Are you okay?

They said they'd give me intel
on a suspect and drugged me.

They were in on it.

You're hurt. Do you know that?

They thought I'd back down
if they g*ng-r*ped me.

Those b*stards.

I'll round them up and bust their asses!

When I saw you saying that,

I came to believe
I was born to help this person.

Don't glorify yourself.

You asked to stay
in exchange for doing housework.

True, I said that.

But when you got furious, angry, violent

and had trouble getting credit at work…

Don't rub it in. I know I sucked.

No!

I thought you were super cool.

Ayako, you never run away.

You don't let storms or injuries
or failures daunt you.

I can never be like that.

When I'm with you, Ayako,

I feel like I'm living for the two of us.

So, I want you to go back.

I want to go back, too.

I'd like to help you go back.

What if something happens to you?

Well, I'm a punching bag.

It's my destiny to be broken someday.

Riku, about that…

Are you really sure?

I'll get in touch
when I find out something.

Thank you!

Thank you, Riku!

I was happy to hear Riku say that
he felt like he was living for both of us.

However…

now, the person
who I live my life with is…

Riku, are you back?

Yeah, the job was suddenly canceled.

What's that outfit?

I had to wear it for work.

I see.

I thought you left for good.

Why would I do that?

Why? Just a feeling I had.

Don't be silly. I have nowhere else to go.

I see.

MY DREAM
HARUTO HIDAKA

HARUTO HIDAKA

It seemed more like
a childhood love letter.

Maybe I should shake him up a bit.

What happened to the buy-out?

I showed them the video of Tsukumo,

and BiStar agreed to let us use their
network to sell Vanish Wonder overseas.

I hope we can put this crisis behind us.

Thank you.

Listen. We somehow got through this,
but won't things like this happen again?

Everyone at CoEarth will suffer
over and over again because of you.

Won't it stop
if you're cleared as a suspect?

Are you going to help me stay at large?

Can you, a justice fighter,

change her mind so radically
just because you pity me?

It's not a problem

because I know you didn't do it.

If it's not me, who did it?

The one who sent you the letter.

The girl from the bridge.

-I'll go take a break.
-Okay.

Kazuki Toda?

Why else would you hide such a letter?

About the m*rder

of Shouzo Ichinose in Kanagawa
three years ago,

we'd like to ask you a few questions.

TO BE CONTINUED