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VICTIMS OF NUCLEAR TESTS?

THE TRAIL OF THE RYUJINMARU IS LOST IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC!

BEAUTY AND THE LIQUIDMAN - THE H-MAN ~

- Good evening. - Are you waiting for someone?

You've got a tough job.

Misaki, what the hell are you doing?

Hey! wait!

What's wrong?

Someone...

why did he run away naked?

Well, these people said they didn't see him run away.

Doesn't make any sense.

What, did he disappear using some ninja technique?

I wish that were the case.

I know I'm a fast runner.

Took me less than a minute to arrive after the gunshots.

The car that was at the scene has disappeared.

The accident happened after that.

There's enough evidence. we'll find him soon enough.

Good work, everyone. As expected, illegal drugs were found in the bag.

It's a bigger stash than usual, about 7 to 8 million yen.

He broke into the locker but didn't take anything else out.

Only the bag.

The victim was probably in on it.

It was probably a double cross.

We know the person who rented the locker...

...so I sent Ogawa and Taguchi. He's a foreigner named Mr. Gold.

I'm sure it's an alias, but we'll be able to crack this case.

Let me borrow your phone. I'm calling my lawyer.

Why have you brought me here?

Hello? Mr. Gold is here.

Did you see today's paper?

You were the one who came in and woke me up this morning.

The locker in Kusatsu was broken into.

So you're Mr. Gold.

I don't care if you're gold or silver, where did you get the drugs?

On the platform at Tokyo Station.

From who?

We don't use anyone we know.

You're a nice guy, aren't you? It's good to protect your friends...

...but your friend is the one who broke into the locker.

Since he only went for the bag, it's someone who knew.

They sell it to you thinking they'll steal it back.

These guys will start shooting in the middle of the street.

You're lucky you're still alive.

I hope you remember the seller's face.

Was it Misaki?

Be careful, Misaki may have a gun on him.

Who is it?

Who are you?

- Where is Misaki? - He hasn't been back in a few days.

You must be Chikako Arai, Misaki's girlfriend.

Unless you're ill, please get up.

I'm going to change.

Please shut the door.

Are you done yet?

You're saying you live with him, but don't know what he's been doing?

When I ask, he always yells at me saying it's none of my business.

Television set, three-mirror makeup stand.

You have a lot of nice things.

If Misaki isn't doing anything how could he buy those things?

You knew he was dealing drugs.

- Drugs? - Don't act stupid.

She has guts.

- I bought the TV. - You sing at a club, right?

- Yes. - How much do you earn per month?

It depends on the month.

About 50,000 to 60,000 yen.

So that's how you can buy a TV.

What's happened to Misaki?

Why?

That watch was very important to him.

So these are definitely his belongings?

Yes.

- Please put your fingerprints on this. - This hand please.

I'll tell you this much, Misaki would be better off being arrested.

If his name gets into the papers, his friends will kill him.

Gangsters these days are all out for themselves. They have no mercy.

You can go home now.

Thank you.

Letting her go?

She's very pretty.

Misaki won't leave her alone.

Welcome.

When the lights are low

And the muted violins

Are playing soft and slow

The magic begins

In the candle's flames

I can see your lovely eyes

And it's always the same

The way to paradise

Darling

May I have this dance?

For you can surely tell

Darling

"I want to talk to you about Misaki"

"I want to talk to you about Misaki" You can certainly see

You can certainly see

At a glance

I'm completely under your spell

when I hold you in my arms

To the muted violins

I surrender to your charms

And the magic begins

The magic begins

Done already? You cut it short.

Here we go, girls.

Come in.

Give at least half to Misaki.

Tell him not to make me sad.

And tell him the police are after him so...

what are you doing?

We're with the police. Please come with us.

This way.

What happened?

I see.

All right.

They're bringing in a likely suspect.

- Hello. - what's this all about?

I want to ask the same thing.

He's my friend.

Mr. Asada, an assistant professor from Jyoto University.

His specializes in biochemistry.

I don't know when he started drinking at clubs...

...but he always used to be in the lab.

We caught him talking with Chikako Arai.

- This is your handwriting? - Yes.

How do you know her and Misaki?

They're in the newspapers.

You normally go to see people that are in the newspaper?

Well, I...

what if I don't tell you anything?

Sorry, but we'll have to put you in jail.

Then I have no choice.

I'm studying radioactive emissions from nuclear bombs.

In other words, it's a study of the effect of radioactive fallout on humans.

Strontium-90, cesium-137, plutonium...

what does that have to do with Misaki?

Did Misaki really run away naked?

- On a cold rainy night? - And?

How about this.

If there was a peculiar phenomenon that melted only a person's body...

...wouldn't that explain the situation?

- Melted? - Yes.

Say, if there were large amounts of radioactive material in the rain.

I see. That would explain things.

The crime is solved.

You've got to be kidding.

There are tens of thousands of people who got wet that night.

I'm one of them.

As you can see, I'm fine.

But...

...that doesn't mean it's impossible.

Asada, do you have a scientific explanation supporting your theory?

Well, there's no solid evidence yet.

So, what were you talking to her about?

I wanted to know where Misaki had been in the past.

Whether he'd been places like Bikini Atoll or Christmas Island.

- Why did you want to know? - For my research.

All right.

A scientist like you shouldn't go out to clubs like that. It's not good.

Promise me you won't stick your head into this case.

Can I go home?

A violent gang is involved in this case.

You'll get in the way.

She's back.

Don't move.

The cops are watching.

If you make a sound you know what'll happen.

Just answer my questions.

Where is Misaki?

I'm asking you where he is.

You must know.

- You are? - You know who I am.

I won't hurt you.

I haven't seen him.

Oh, is that so?

He can't bear to be away from you.

I'm warning you.

If you hand Misaki over to the cops, you're dead.

The cops aren't the only ones watching you.

Don't move.

- What was that? - was that gunfire?

I'm a cop.

- Ms. Arai. - wake up.

What happened?

"I don't know" isn't good enough.

You didn't even know the man.

And you let him in, in the middle of the night?

He was already there when I got home.

Why didn't you call for help?

It was your husband, right?

- No, it wasn't. - An undercover cop was there.

It must've been Misaki.

You heard the chief the other day.

Misaki is being targeted by his gang.

It's no use telling her.

She let Misaki escape by causing a commotion in the hallway.

I heard you put on a pretty good act.

I saw a dark shadow from the window.

A shadow? what was it?

There were only one set of footprints in your room.

We'll have to put you in a quiet place until you're ready to tell the truth.

- What'll it be? - Hey.

- It wasn't Misaki. - I see.

- It was someone targeting Misaki? - Yes.

Chikako Arai is more honest than we thought.

I don't think she's lying.

Seems like you're fond of her. why did she go into the hallway?

She saw a dark shadow, that wasn't from the man who got away...

...and then she became faint.

It was dark, maybe the curtain just moved.

The window was open.

- You're here again? - Hello.

Are you close to Misaki?

You promised not to get involved.

It doesn't hurt to ask.

I hear you went to visit Chikako's apartment.

They report on everything, don't they?

- I wish I had an assistant like that. - This is no laughing matter.

Send over Chikako Arai. Yes.

Ask her what you want now...

...but don't ever go near her again. - Thanks.

Must be nice to be ignorant.

You know each other, right?

This is Mr. Asada, assistant professor at Jyoto university.

He has some questions for you. Have a seat.

I have research-related questions.

If you don't want these men to hear something, you don't have to answer.

- Was Misaki ever on a fishing boat? - No.

Not as far as I know.

He ever leave for months without telling you?

No.

Do you think he melted when it rained?

Don't kid around.

I agree. Another person just disappeared.

Another?

Left their clothing behind.

Exactly like Misaki did.

- Come with me. - why?

There's someone who's seen a person melt.

How are you feeling?

- I feel a little better. - Good.

This is Mr. Tominaga and Mr. Sakata.

Can you tell us what you saw on the drifting ship?

All right.

- Stay where you are. - But...

Really.

My spine tingles just thinking about it.

We had left from Shimoda in Izu the day before.

Hey!

Anyone here?

Looks like no one's here.

Hey, is anyone there?

If they were hiding, they'd be out by now. Seriously.

Nothing is wrong here.

Everything that should be here is accounted for.

Just the people are gone.

Don't be stupid.

He's dead.

Hey Daichan, go take a look.

Yeah, go.

Hey.

- Go. - Okay.

What's this? They left this place a mess.

Hey.

There's something wrong.

Let's look around a little more.

It's the logbook.

- He was attacked while writing. - By who?

Who could have attacked them?

There aren't any bodies though.

Let's get out of here.

- Daichan. - what do you think?

- I look good, right? - Cut it out.

- We're the only ones here. - I'm going to leave you behind.

Hold on. Let me get these pants on.

Hey, Daichan!

Daichan!

- What's wrong? - It got Daichan.

What did?

Hold on!

Let go! Let go of me!

What is it?

There it is again!

Oh, no, it's got him.

I don't wanna die! Run!

Hurry! Hurry!

Chosuke! Matchan!

Sochan!

Hey, are you all right?

What happened? where's the rest of your guys?

- It's a ghost ship. - A ghost ship? Don't be ridiculous.

You guys, go check it out.

No, don't go!

What's that?

Four disappeared.

The Shimoda police did as much as they could...

...but we never found out what really happened.

Hard to believe a scientist like you takes them seriously.

Don't you think they would tell a believable story if they were lying?

Sailors' stories have always seemed phony to me.

Those sailors have never been on a fishing boat.

They don't remember being exposed to radioactive fallout.

They went into a drifting boat once...

...and they have that much radiation sickness.

You can't overlook that fact.

MAKI BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY

- where is the professor? - He's lecturing at the college.

I see.

Please bring me the Ryujinmaru's logbook.

Please, sit.

They brought back the log.

The last date is July 25th.

We found out...

...there was an H-bomb test in the Pacific, just the day before.

The six members on deck disappeared the day of the test.

It's possible that the other 23 sailors...

...shared the same fate as those in the sailor's story.

EXPERIMENT IN PROGRESS DO NOT ENTER

Let me explain this in simple terms.

Strong radiation will be emitted in here.

The heat from the reaction will be removed.

We will observe the effects of the radiation on a living specimen.

Understand?

Sounds complicated.

Just think of it as...

...exposing a frog to strong radiation.

This is the frog.

Ready?

Yes.

Okay.

The cells have been altered so much that it isn't a frog anymore.

Take a look.

The liquid is alive.

You think that Misaki turned into something like this?

If it's true, it would explain why no one else melted.

I see.

Are you saying the monster from Ryujinmaru is in Tokyo?

Impossible.

Think about it.

A fishing boat that was lost in the Pacific...

...got past the coast guard, and arrived in Tokyo Bay?

But people say they saw it in the bay at Izu Peninsula.

Your research is just that. Research.

You've done great work as a scientist.

But without more solid evidence...

...it's difficult to connect it with Misaki's case.

That's the difference between a scientist and a policeman.

FORENSICS LAB

These photos look exactly the way Misaki did.

Right.

If the body had decomposed naturally, the bones would remain.

It seems this case is more complicated than we thought.

- You called? - Yes.

Since Misaki hasn't been found yet...

...maybe he has already been killed by the gang or left Japan.

Well...

we need to start with a clean slate and rethink this investigation.

Aside from Misaki...

...there are no footprints from the second suspect.

His footsteps end where he jumped from the window.

Leave the disappearing act to the scientist.

No one's said he disappeared.

I know everyone secretly thinks that's what happened.

Mr. Miyashita, there was a shooting in Yotsuya.

- I'll go check it out. - All right, thanks.

Everybody's lost the excitement.

No one's really after this case anymore.

- You still on that? - Isn't it true?

What was it?

Are we going to delay the investigation?

Don't worry about that.

The second suspect isn't Misaki?

He didn't give the girl the money?

Sakata, why don't we bring in Chikako Arai again?

Hello?

All right, we'll send someone.

A gun smuggler was caught in Yotsuya.

Detective Ogawa just left.

He says he's seen the gun from the scene of the crime.

A .45 caliber Colt.

He sold five of them to the Hanada Gang before they broke up.

Hard to believe it could be the Hanada Gang.

Gangsters these days can be very unpredictable.

Should we bring in the questionable members?

- Did you find the pictures? - Yes.

We know everyone in the Hanada Gang.

Show these to Chikako Arai.

This is him.

It's Nishiyama.

Thank you.

- You again. - This is important.

Scientists should stay in the lab.

- You'll regret this. - Hey.

I need to talk to you.

Hey.

Part of Ryujinmaru has been discovered.

- So? - Aren't you excited?

- It was covered with radioactive fallout. - what do you want me to do?

Some kids are playing with it.

- I want you to confiscate it. - Ryujinmaru is a common name.

- I want you to look into that too. - I don't have time for that.

- To the port, please. - Straight to headquarters.

- Tominaga. - I'm very busy today.

Don't bother me.

- Looking for Mr. Nishiyama? - Yes.

- Is he out? - Yes.

- I haven't seen him in a while. - I see. Thank you.

All right, I'll be right there.

This murder has something to do with our case.

Looks like he's made a move.

We won't let him keep fooling us.

- What is that? - Please, wait.

This is definitely the drifting ship's life preserver.

I had the coast guard look into it.

There is no ship named Ryujinmaru harbored here.

Cut it out.

Hey, Tominaga.

- Please, sir. - All right.

Where was it discovered?

Just past Odaiba.

Some fisherman found it while out at sea.

Professor Masada, someone is here to see you.

Let them in.

She says she'll wait outside.

- Her name? - She won't tell me.

- What's the matter? Please, sit. - I'm fine.

- I'm sorry I called you out like this. - It's not a problem.

I'd like to ask you a question first.

Is Misaki dead?

Tell me the truth.

Well, I can't really say.

No.

I know you know.

I myself saw someone melt to the ground.

Chikako.

- Begin gathering data. - Yes, sir.

- What happened to her? - I think she's feeling faint.

- Is she okay? - Hopefully.

- Why don't you give her a shot? - Yes, sir.

Rest for a while. No one can reach you here.

Doctor, this is Chikako Arai, the one I was telling you about.

Oh, I see.

I've heard from Masada. I'm very sorry.

Everybody knows about you, you know.

The police and gangs, they're both after her.

It can't be easy.

Please, take this.

I've given up on Misaki.

But...

...why don't all of you release this information? People have died.

We have our own places in this matter.

We aren't ready to release the information.

Why is that?

People have dissolved and died.

No one will believe someone like me.

The police think everything I say is a lie.

They spend their time following other cases.

I've decided to never talk to Nishiyama or Saeki again.

The Hanada Gang all agree.

The two of them were sneaking around behind everybody's backs.

They just looked the other way.

Looking at all our clues...

...the Hanada Gang had nothing to do with this case.

Uchida and Saeki were just being used.

It's back to the drawing board for this investigation.

Yes, sir.

- For me? - The college professor is here.

Tell him I'm out.

- He's with Chikako Arai. - with Arai?

Excuse me for a moment.

Hi there.

I'm here on behalf of Professor Maki. I'd like you to keep that in mind.

Right. I'll listen. Take a seat.

We'd like to release our results pertaining this case.

It is our opinion that Misaki...

...and the man that disappeared outside of Chikako's apartment...

...are related to the incident on the ship Ryujinmaru.

what do you want me to do?

We want you to take our information into consideration.

This is a more serious problem than we thought.

The damage is still small...

...but imagine if these incidents kept occurring.

What a mess.

Don't say it like that.

I'm here on behalf of Professor Maki.

That's why I'm actually listening to you.

Is that all?

Some men have been coming in and out of Chikako's club.

They don't know each other.

A man called Shimazaki has been arranging plans.

Shimazaki was close to Misaki.

I thought you might be able to use that information.

So deep is my love

My love is like the sea

Ever changing, ever free

Yet in captivity

so deep is my love

And boundless as the sky

And like the stars above

countless is my love

And you are my treasure I love

You are my enchanted charm

Here in the bomb center

Heaven of you

I rest for ever more

so deep is my love

My love is like the sea

Ever changing, ever free

But in your captivity

Forever

My love

- Let's go. - what's wrong?

What do you think you're doing?

Hey there!

Oh, I wanted to see you.

Look at the ladies.

CABARET HOMURA BACK DOOR

Hey.

Sorry about that.

Drop it.

- What is it? - Just some friends.

It's no good.

- You look like you're in a hurry. - Out of my way.

Oh, stop it.

All clear.

PHONE ROOM

- Hello? - Hi, Chikako.

What? Really?

Right now. I saw it.

Right. I'll be there as soon as I can.

The liquid just appeared.

It's in Tsukiji. Call the professor immediately.

What is that?

Ladies and gentlemen...

...we regret to inform you that we must close tonight.

Please exit the building quietly. Thank you.

Quietly, please.

Please exit the building.

This way, thank you.

- Chikako. - Professor.

Ms. Arai.

Are you okay?

Don't touch it!

Chief.

We still can't find the man that was with Shimazaki.

Right.

Step back, step back.

Uchida.

STRANGE KILLINGS IN KIKUCHI LIQUID MONSTER DISSOLVES HUMAN

DETECTIVE SAKATA FALLS VICTIM

wait... wait a minute. Can't you all see this sign?

- The police are in there, right? - I don't believe so.

I saw them go in. I know they're there.

Take a look.

This is an important part of the experiment pertaining to the killings.

- It's as if it's alive. - It is.

- Even through that strong radiation...? - That's right.

Due to the radiation...

...the frog has transformed into a completely different liquid organism.

As you can see...

...it looks like the frog is melting.

It's become food for the liquid organism.

Please look into the microscope.

In the beginning, we didn't know this liquid had such characteristics.

But judging from our recent experiment...

...radioactivity from H-bomb tests can indeed...

...be strong enough to create such a creature.

Take a look at this logbook from the ship Ryujinmaru.

First, six men on deck fell victim to the radiation.

The remaining men on the ship...

...fell, helplessly, before their transformed shipmates.

But, professor, why did it come to Japan?

And to Tokyo? I don't understand.

That's exactly right. That is where our research will now focus.

There is one thing I fear.

If any of the victim's psyche's are preserved...

...it's very possible that they tried to come to Tokyo.

A liquid organism created by...

...an H-bomb test with the mind of a human.

I suppose you could call it an H-Man.

THE H-MAN APPEARS

H-BOMB CREATES ANOTHER TYPE OF HUMAN

PROFESSOR MAKI RELEASES EXPERIMENTAL DATA

EMERGENCY DECLARED SPECIAL TASK FORCE ESTABLISHED

Humanity's creation of the H-bomb and its radiation...

...has put our entire race at risk.

But in nature...

...a new life capable of living in this radiation...

...has been born.

We must proceed with utmost caution.

And do you have a solution?

It's not a very efficient method...

...but the only way we can fight it is with high-voltage electricity or fire.

There is no other way.

Luckily...

...the area the monster has covered is within this map.

Centering around this river...

...and the sewers.

Any suspicious areas must be investigated and burned.

It's time for a break.

The next meeting will take place at 1 p.m.

Uchida, who we thought dissolved at the club, he ran.

- He's alive. - what?

He's the culprit.

He's smart.

His clothes had no trace of radiation.

Damn.

We can't do anything. we'll let him go for now.

We have to take care of H-Man before the drug gangs.

I'm glad you're serious about it.

- Thanks. I appreciate it. - You owe me.

Don't worry, I'll do everything I can.

Chikako Arai is a great girl. Take good care of her.

Ms. Arai, Mr. Masada is here to pick you up.

Thank you very much.

Thank you.

Have a good time.

Oh, my. I told her you were here and she left in that car.

What? Follow that car.

Yes. The high-voltage group will complete their operations...

...as quickly as possible.

You will stop the H-Man from escaping upstream.

The flame-ignition group...

...will prepare to destroy the creature when it shows itself.

The gasoline attack will commence at 10 p.m.

Once the public has evacuated, we will ignite the gas simultaneously.

Even if your body shows up down here, no one will think I did it.

I'm a dead man to them.

But that all depends on your answer.

I always thought you were too good for Misaki.

If you choose me, you can have anything you want.

I'm not like Misaki.

This is it.

How many pounds do you think is here?

If you sold all this you could have a trunk filled with 5,000 yen bills.

Go out.

Hey.

We're going out, right?

The exit is that way.

Don't scream. Come with me.

Or would you rather be eaten by the H-Man?

Everybody at their posts!

Take your clothes off.

Now.

If they think the monster got you, they'll stop looking.

But I can't just leave your dead body here.

Be careful. Not too fast.

You'll all get out.

Hurry up and walk.

Walk faster or you're dead.

I followed him this far, but lost him here.

We've thoroughly searched this entire area.

Hurry up.

Hey, what's that white thing?

"C.A."

Chikako Arai?

No way.

Chief!

They've located the H-Man in the sewer.

All right.

- Come on, let's go. - Right.

Hey, Masada! Masada!

MITSUBISHI SUPER GASOLINE

Gasoline ready!

- Set up complete. - Everybody out!

MISSION HEADQUARTERS

Right.

The flame-ignition group has completed setup.

We are ready for orders.

Chikako!

Begin operation.

- Did you give the order? - Yes.

Masada is in the sewers.

Where is he?

At this point.

How much time until the gasoline flows that far?

Fifteen minutes.

- This is the place? - Yes, sir.

METROPOLITAN POLICE

I'm Tominaga with the Metropolitan Police.

- Right. - Let's move out.

Chikako!

Hurry up.

Hurry.

- Did you see Chikako? - There's no time to look!

Burning gasoline is flowing down the sewer.

- I definitely heard her voice. - Give it up.

Masada!

Wait!

Professor!

Professor!

Chikako.

Chikako, hold on.

Just hold on.

Hurry!

Fire!

Evacuate!

- Professor. - Hold on.

- The gasoline is coming. - Everybody back!

- Let's go to the ambulance. - Right.

- What happened to Uchida? - where is Uchida?

- The H-Man got him. - You can all ask questions later.

- Get her out of here. - Okay.

A few more questions.

What happened to the H-Man? Is he gone yet?

The H-Man that appeared here in Tokyo...

...is as good as dead.

But we cannot guarantee there will never be another H-Man again.

If this Earth were covered in radioactive fallout...

...and humanity faced extinction...

...the next species to rule the Earth could very well be the H-Man.

THE END