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Why did you bring me those case files?

It's not the time to laugh!

You told me to bring them.

I told you to bring the evidence.

As a paralegal, you just have to do as I say.

Seriously.

Is it higher on the right?

Idiot Shibayama, you said to bring the case files.

Why did you bring so many of these here?

You said you needed them for the leotard theft case.

Why is the paralegal talking back to the prosecutor?

Take them back.

By the end of today.

Is it higher on the left?

By the end of today?

Sort them out by tomorrow afternoon.

- By myself? - Isn't that the paralegal's job?

I have an appointment at the salon, so I'm leaving early.

Can you even do that?

Yes!

I'm so mad.

Are paralegals just slaves of the prosecutors?

I want to go to the salon too!

I'm going to tell them that they can't throw everything at us.

My dance competition is coming up soon.

I can't even practice.

(25th Internal Bar Exam for Paralegals)

Do we have to do these things as long as we're paralegals?

I feel like I should resign.

Amamiya, you're tired of this too, right?

Amamiya.

Aren't we on the same boat?

Aren't we friends?

What?

Please let me take this exam.

Amamiya! What...

I put it up so nicely.

I will pass this exam.

This exam...

is for paralegals who have 10 or more years of experience.

It's not written there.

It's an unwritten rule.

Unwritten rule?

- Did you call for me? - Kuryu, good timing.

- Sit down. - Then...

Can I be an exception? Please.

- Even if you ask me... - Chief!

A new paralegal is coming in.

- A paralegal? - What?

You can't work for both Kuryu and Nakamura forever.

He is coming from the Johoku branch.

Will he be working for Misuzu or me?

That depends on your decision.

It's an open discussion.

This is...

So a paralegal can become a vice-prosecutor with this exam?

I'll try to find out about the exam conditions.

- You can start studying. - Okay!

- Don't neglect your work. - Okay!

I'll still call you when I need help.

Okay.

It's tough being a paralegal.

Mr. Watanuki Koichiro.

On February 13 at 8:40am,

while riding on the Chiyoda subway line,

you inappropriately touched a 26-year-old woman's bottom.

You were then arrested for indecent conduct.

- Sir. - Yes?

What is written in the occupation field?

Managing director of Teito Trade.

Do you think a man responsible for 1,000 employees...

would grope someone?

How is that related?

Is it not?

Well...

This is what the university student who caught you said.

Here.

You hid behind an office worker,

stretched out your arm from behind him like this,

and groped her bottom.

Instead, the victim would then suspect...

the person directly behind her.

The victim reported that over the past few months,

she has been touched multiple times in the same way.

Sir, I go to the office by car every day.

- Every day? - Yes.

What about February 13?

On that day, I had an early meeting.

I took the train so that I could make it.

What meeting was it?

Who was at this meeting?

If you keep questioning me,

I will sue you for false arrest, illegal detainment,

violation of human rights,

and defamation.

Is that fine?

That took no time at all.

I did just what you told me to do.

(Tokyo Prosecutor's Office, Josai Branch)

I'm the new paralegal, Masaki.

Yes. This way, please.

Why did you let him go?

Men who commit sexual harassment...

should be detained and questioned thoroughly.

He is the managing director.

Would he do that kind of thing?

He definitely did it.

Don't just make assumptions.

He tried to escape when he was caught.

- What? - Excuse me.

The new paralegal is here.

I will be working here from now onwards.

I am Masaki.

Masaki!

This is Prosecutor Kuryu and his paralegal, Amamiya.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Hello.

Also, paralegals should keep their opinions to themselves.

The woman who was harassed, Asakura Tomomi, will be here soon.

What a stretch.

It's the first questioning, right?

Yes.

It feels so good.

His TV shopping order came today.

Please don't mind his useless hobby.

Useless?

I don't mind at all.

And try not to mind his unsightly appearance.

- Unsightly? - To each his own.

Masaki, you're so nice.

I love people like you.

You're making me a naggy woman.

You are.

Shall we start, Prosecutor Kuryu?

Yes.

Amamiya. Wait!

Asakura Tomomi.

Teito Trade?

Isn't that the same company?

The molester...

was my company's managing director, Mr. Watanuki.

She works in General Affairs.

But I was fired yesterday.

What?

Their reason was restructuring.

No way!

It must be because they wanted to hide the truth!

Eight?

Welcome back, sir.

Prosecutor.

Thank you for the tea.

Looks like your lawyer is with you.

I asked them to wait outside, but...

Sorry, my paralegal gets cold easily.

I get chills.

Is that so?

She doesn't work here anymore?

I didn't know.

Did you really not know?

They don't report to me about the lower-level staff.

It's more like improper dismissal.

Right?

It's like you just fired her.

You have accused Mr. Watanuki of more than 10 acts of molestation,

but it's impossible.

He comes to the office by car every day.

You believe her testimony one-sidedly...

and take us as the criminals.

Isn't that too judgmental of you?

It's quite obvious that you molested her,

and then fired her after you were found out.

We're from the Tokyo Prosecutor's Office.

Can we ask you a few questions?

Are you Mr. Matsubara?

Yes, I'm Matsubara.

Hello.

Is it you who picks up...

- Mr. Watanuki every morning? - Yes.

Were there any days this month that you didn't pick him up?

Only February 13.

He had an early meeting that day,

so he took the train.

Other than that day?

I pick him up every day.

I have to get back to work.

Thank you.

It's a good company.

What?

Everyone is protecting the managing director.

It's huge.

Don't fret and look at our shop!

Come on!

Everyone!

Masaki, you're so good at work.

You're like a model paralegal.

Am I?

We're getting sick of this job.

What exactly can we do as paralegals?

- There's no such thing. - What?

Paralegals assist prosecutors. That's it.

What?

Paralegals can't have their own opinions.

No, there must be something good about it.

We can't advance our career or get rewarded highly.

We get to eat sushi sometimes.

That's just fundamental human rights.

We can take the internal exam.

- Are you taking it? - No. It's too hard.

After working hard for 10 years, only a few pass the exam.

Being a paralegal is a dead-end job.

I'm quitting soon.

- Quitting? - What are you doing after that?

- Open a crepe shop. - Crepe?

I've already bought a shop in Harajuku.

I'm planning to open in spring next year.

That's amazing!

You have it all planned out.

It'll be tough at first,

but I'll build it up as I go.

It is much better than being a paralegal.

Masaki.

Have you hired your staff yet?

Is there an age limit?

- No way. - Come on.

I've been questioning about life.

So I thought I could open a crepe shop.

- A crepe shop? - Yes.

I've been thinking about changing jobs too.

We can't be a prosecutor's slave for all our lives.

Amamiya, do you want to join us?

You can be our crepe shop's mascot.

I'm not interested.

You'll be just like a showgirl, holding a parasol and a crepe.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Good morning.

The door is opening.

I'm sorry.

Sorry.

Endo...

I'm getting out.

I'll get out too.

What?

The door is closing.

Don't tell anyone about the crepe shop.

Okay, got it.

We should think up a menu.

- Menu? - Yes.

Everywhere sells whipped cream and jam.

The key to success is individuality.

- We have to develop a unique menu. - Yes.

I'll think of something.

The Chief of Personnel of the Ministry of Justice...

has made time for us tonight.

You can try asking him about the exam.

Thank you very much.

Is she entertaining him?

He likes Japanese food.

I'll find a nice place.

Yes, she is.

- Make sure you compliment me. - I know.

She is entertaining him, right?

I'll prove my real ability in the exam.

- Is there a problem? - No.

This is the fourth floor.

I'm getting married soon,

so I don't want to get into trouble because of this anymore.

How does your fiancé feel about this?

He...

He doesn't want me to give up.

Since he is supporting you, let's prosecute him.

He'll be charged with indecent assault for molestation.

Right, Masaki?

Paralegals shouldn't voice their opinions.

Ms. Asakura, what would you like to do?

Okay.

Let's see it until the end.

Then, I'll confirm with you once again.

You were groped...

on January 10, 12,

18, 24, 31,

February 2, 5, 6, and 13.

You've noted them in your diary.

Ms. Asakura.

Can you explain why you are certain...

that they were committed by the same person?

By the way he touched me.

The way he touched you was the same?

In what way?

His fingers...

Yes?

I'm Hagiwara, a secretary of Teito Trade.

Mr. Watanuki has an important meeting to attend,

so we'll have to cancel today's interrogation.

He is refusing the interrogation?

- What line? - Line One.

Hello, this is Kuryu speaking.

Can I talk to Mr. Watanuki?

This is Kanbayashi.

I didn't ask for you.

Just drop the charges and end the whole thing quickly.

We haven't even started anything yet.

Don't the woman herself have some issues?

What?

If she was molested a few times,

why didn't she scream even once?

Maybe she secretly enjoyed it.

Please don't be rude.

Asakura Tomomi had an affair with a married man, didn't she?

I think the wife sued her for it.

She approached a married man.

Looks like she is really into men.

If we have to go to trial,

these things would be made open to the public.

What are you trying to say?

I wonder how her fiancé would feel...

if he learns about all this.

You can think about that.

Is that so?

All right. Bye.

What was it?

He was telling me the reason she was fired.

Thank you.

Crepe?

Yes. Something unique.

Kuryu, what kind of crepe do you want to eat?

Strawberry jam crepe.

Have you been listening?

I said, something unique!

I have to think about it.

You're a boring man.

Here's your homework.

Think of three flavors by tomorrow, got it?

(Asakura Tomomi)

Hey, are you ignoring me?

This young lady?

That's going to be difficult.

There's this unwritten rule.

Amamiya is an excellent paralegal.

I really want her to take the internal exam this time.

But there's the rule.

I don't think age and capability are related.

As I said, there's the custom of who can take it.

- Right. - Yes.

Right?

All doctors have been recommending it.

It's even putting masseurs out of business!

Poor things!

One Tequila Sunrise, please.

That's strong.

I intend to get drunk.

Hey, come here for a bit.

Look.

Trial records?

If we prosecute Watanuki, they'll release it.

If so, she would be the target of attack.

But Ms. Asakura said she would see it until the end.

Do you think she would be able to handle it?

She couldn't even describe the details of the groping incident.

She has the support of her fiancé.

She does.

She does, but...

The affair is a different matter from the molestation.

She has also had an abortion of the man's baby.

She definitely wouldn't want her fiancé to know.

Then are you not going to prosecute Watanuki?

That means you'll drop all charges.

Even if we were to win the trial, we wouldn't be saving the victim.

That's just letting the bad guy get away.

Of course, I won't let him.

Then what will you do?

Ms. Hagiwara.

You greet Mr. Watanuki...

at the entrance every day, don't you?

Is it true he comes to the office by car every day?

Does he not take the train sometimes?

Like on January 10, 12, 18...

I've already told you.

Are you afraid of your boss?

One of your colleagues, a woman,

has been humiliated and fired.

Excuse me.

Kuryu is not coming?

Nor is Amamiya.

What should I do about Kuryu's tasks?

They went out to investigate again?

- Seriously? - Again?

- Tell him to stop. - Give me a break!

I know.

I'll leave it to you.

- Wait! - What?

Okay, I'll delegate his workload.

Seriously?

I have to go home late again.

I had a group date planned.

I haven't seen my kid in ages.

I had nothing on.

But don't try giving me more work!

I have a dance competition coming up soon too.

Slow.

Quick.

Masaki, can you help me?

What about Kuryu's...

We have to finish them by today.

Hurry up!

Yes.

Good morning.

(Business Log)

Matsubara, can I confirm something with you?

Here.

This is the route from Mr. Watanuki's house to here.

I just took the bike from there. Is this right?

Yes.

Do you take this route every day?

Yes.

You don't change the route, right?

Please wait.

This...

This is Mr. Watanuki's house.

Do you park beside this pole opposite the house...

and wait for him there every day?

You seem to be very cautious now.

You're thinking if it's a trick question, right?

You can tell me the truth.

I park the car here every morning.

Is that your final answer?

I have to get back to work.

Wait, Mr. Matsubara! Here!

I bought too many of them on the way here.

You can have them if you like.

See you.

Goodness.

Have a nice day.

Next.

Yamanouchi Takehiko, 33 years old.

Video piracy and illegal sales?

He has been arrested several times.

We'll prosecute him this time.

What about the punishment, Masaki?

- What? - How about a 10-month sentence?

Please don't ask me. I'm just a paralegal.

Let's figure it out together. We still have this much to finish.

- But... - How about a year?

- What? - Or two years?

Crepe...

What's this?

Hold on.

Wrap it around...

Something soft...

Wrap it around...

- Endo. - Yes.

You're stepping on my foot.

Sorry.

Endo.

Have you heard of the forehead flick?

Yes, I have.

Let me do it.

Come on. You're kidding again.

Wait. No!

That feels good.

What are you doing?

It stinks!

- It stinks? - Suetsugu.

A list of confiscated goods from the raid last time.

By the end of today.

Seriously.

It really stinks.

By the end of today?

You know, I hate this smell the most.

But I have dance practice tonight.

By the end of today.

But the competition is on Saturday.

I'm so done.

I ate so many crepes yesterday. I feel sick.

Hey, Endo!

I'm aiming to be in the top 16.

Suetsugu!

My head hurts!

I haven't been able to come up with new crepe flavors.

Where are you?

This step...

Step, back, double.

I can't do it!

Where did you go?

Hey.

Can you think about the crepe menu, Suetsugu?

How about Mambo Crepe?

What's that?

- Have you seen my little man? - No.

- Have you seen my dancer? - No.

How can I work then?

Takahara Kouichi, 20 years old.

He fought on the streets in Meguro.

The other person's injuries needed five days to heal.

What do we do about this?

- As I said, I... - Maybe I should prosecute him.

Well, it's his first offense,

and he feels remorseful about his actions.

You're right. And he is only 20.

They have also settled it privately.

I think he should just be put on observation.

Yes. We'll do that then.

Okay, next.

Yes.

- Kuryu. - You scared me.

Have you thought about it?

- About what? - Come on!

I asked you to think of three crepe flavors.

Yes, condensed milk and banana crepe.

You're a boring man.

One point. Next!

One point out of how many?

- If I tell you, you'll be sad. - Come on.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

One point?

How about choux cream?

What's that?

- It's sweet... - Wait. We'll talk later.

You're too close.

The door is closing.

You shouldn't have told the prosecutor.

Kuryu is different from other prosecutors.

I'm sure he'll get transferred soon.

- Masaki, why did you... - What?

He wants to know why you don't like prosecutors.

Two years ago, a suspect jumped at the prosecutor...

I was working with.

- I got between them. - At that time?

He is asking if it started then.

I got beaten up and my lip swelled badly.

But the prosecutor never thanked me even once.

My resolve was set then.

Is it a hangover?

Yesterday wasn't of any use.

But Mr. Nabeshima will meet you tomorrow,

so don't give up yet.

Yes.

Another entertaining.

Hagiwara wouldn't tell us anything.

She wouldn't betray her boss.

It's as if she has thrown away...

her conscience and free will.

That might be the same case with Matsubara.

If this continues, we won't be able to prosecute him.

That's for the prosecutor to decide.

- You shouldn't... - Why?

It hurts.

Is it a hangover?

She went to entertain yesterday.

Why can't I take the exam?

I don't want to be a paralegal for another 5 or 10 years.

Why do you want to be a prosecutor so badly?

It has always been my goal.

What do you want to do when you become a prosecutor?

Prosecutors have the authority to prosecute criminals.

I want to help the victims...

and make sure the bad guys get their deserved punishment.

You said it yourself.

Only the prosecutor can be the victim's voice.

I did.

So you want to become a prosecutor...

to help the victims and punish the bad guys?

Is that not a good reason?

But you're already doing that, right?

What should we do now?

Can I get in?

Sorry to disturb you.

I brought you some coffee.

- It's hot. - Thank you.

Do you feel good when you drive this kind of car?

Well, it makes me feel anxious.

Yes.

I used to put a cup of water here,

like this.

I would practice driving,

and make sure I didn't spill a drop of the water.

Yes.

- Amazing. Really? - Yes.

Let me ride in the back next time.

If you want me to drive for you,

you'll have to become an important person.

- Okay. - Well...

Thank you for the other day.

The taiyaki was really delicious.

- Right? - Yes.

I need to use the toilet.

Excuse me.

(Business Log)

February 6, 9:10am.

- Good morning. - Mr. Nabeshima, good morning.

I'm sorry for asking you to meet us so early.

It's fine.

What did you want to talk about?

Actually, it's about the internal exam.

The internal exam?

Looks like you often show violence towards her.

It's not often.

Are you stressed because of the exam?

Green onion crepe.

This is for today.

There is still this much?

Let's work hard.

- Let's do it. - Yes.

There are so many documents to go through.

Can we finish them by this evening?

Can you let me leave on time today?

Today's dinner will be...

Sushi. Loser pays.

Rock, paper, scissors. Yes, it'll be your treat.

- Egami, just today... - Shut up!

- What was that? - I don't know.

I can do whatever I want to my woman!

- Stop! - Stop!

Calm down.

Let's not get emotional.

Who do you think you are, you idiot?

Wait!

You idiot!

- What are you doing? - Let go!

- Endo! - Endo!

- What happened? - Are you okay?

Endo!

He doesn't look good. Get an ambulance!

- Okay! - Hurry up!

Hang in there.

It's good that paralegals are aiming to become prosecutors...

through the internal exam.

Yes.

If Amamiya passes,

- our image will also improve. - But...

a certain amount of experience as a paralegal...

is required.

- Of course, I understand that. - I see.

The important thing...

isn't a title.

But...

Excuse me.

- You should have turned it off. - Yes.

Excuse me.

- Hello? - Hello.

I think there is a way to get Watanuki to admit his lies.

But if we go to trial, Ms. Asakura...

We just need to negotiate with his lawyer.

Can we do that?

We can give it a shot. We'll know when we try.

I got it.

But I...

You're meeting with Mr. Nabeshima, right?

It's fine, I'll go with Masaki. Bye.

Sorry about that.

Why didn't you switch your phone off?

I'm sorry.

It is as you said, Mr. Nabeshima.

Paralegals are doing the same thing as prosecutors.

- Well... - Amamiya.

She is aware of that, but she insists on taking the exam.

- I... - Amamiya.

I have work to attend to.

Excuse me.

What?

We made Mr. Nabeshima come here today.

It's because I am Kuryu's paralegal.

I apologize.

Amamiya.

It's okay.

She will be an excellent prosecutor one day.

What?

Good morning.

I bought a coffee machine imported from Italy.

- It's in the office. - I'd love to try some.

Mr. Kuryu.

Good morning.

It's 8:52am.

You come to work right on time.

Right, you don't have to punch cards to work.

What do you want?

I just borrowed the minutes of all the board meetings here.

Mr. Watanuki, you're amazing.

You work very hard.

You haven't been late for any meeting even once.

He is a busy man.

If you want to talk to him, please come another day.

I would like to confirm something, Mr. Watanuki.

Did you come to the office every day by car except for February 13?

That's right.

How about February 6, when you had a meeting at 9am?

Did you come by car too?

- Mr. Kuryu. - Wait. It's strange.

Thank you.

On February 6,

your car arrived at 9:10am.

How do you explain that?

And that was the same day Asakura Tomomi was molested.

That log must be wrong.

I keep perfect records.

There was a bad traffic jam that day,

so we arrived 20 minutes later than usual.

If you were 20 minutes late,

how did you make it to the meeting at 9am?

Well...

You didn't take the car, did you?

He said...

he would take the train,

so I drove the car here without him.

Hey, don't lie.

I'm sick and tired of working for him.

What?

I worked for him for three years.

Yet he still does not know my name.

So you're trying to frame him with lies?

I'm not lying.

Ms. Hagiwara.

As his secretary, you should know.

Is the one lying...

Mr. Watanuki or Mr. Matsubara?

There were nine days that the director...

didn't come to the office by car.

You...

January 10, 12,

18, 24, 31...

You should stop.

Do you want to get fired?

February 2, 5, 6, and 13.

They match the days Asakura was molested.

It wasn't me!

She wears such short skirts.

There lots of men who would have thoughts about it.

Hold on.

You only saw Ms. Asakura...

on February 13,

when you were arrested, right?

She was wearing a pants suit that day.

That's right.

When did you see her in a miniskirt?

On the train?

At the office.

You aren't concerned about the lower-level staff,

yet you know about their skirt lengths?

You should stop lying, Mr. Watanuki.

Mr. Kanbayashi.

What you did is called sheltering the criminal.

I didn't know anything...

We should report this to the Bar Association.

You're right.

Thank you for your precious opinion.

Wait.

Mr. Watanuki.

I'm prosecuting you for indecent conduct.

Mr. Kanbayashi.

If you bring up useless things like the victim's past at the trial,

- What are you talking about? - I won't forgive you.

I understand.

Good job.

- What happened? - Endo.

Are you awake?

What happened to me?

You were knocked unconscious.

It was a concussion.

Nothing is strange in the X-ray.

Thank goodness.

The ambulance got stuck in traffic,

so Shibayama carried you all the way here.

I was worried.

Shibayama.

- Suetsugu, let's go. - What?

Your dance competition is today, right?

You're going to be late.

- Did you know? - Of course.

You kept mentioning it.

- Egami! - Don't cry.

Hurry up.

- Hold on tight. - Okay.

Egami, it's scary!

You have it.

I do.

So we won't prosecute on this student's case?

His family said he would reflect on his conduct.

Okay.

That's everything for today.

It was a short time, but thank you for everything.

(Prosecutor: Kuryu Kohei)

Do you want to go for a drink?

It'll be my treat.

- Okay. - Okay.

What?

They all just do whatever they want.

Let's go.

If I had started out here,

I would have continued being a paralegal.

Then why are you quitting now?

How much do you think I've invested in the crepe shop?

- Let's go. - Yes.

Ninety-eight percent of people had less backache...

after using our equipment.

Isn't that amazing?

Ninety-eight percent? Amazing!

You were here.

- I brought Masaki. - Good work today.

- Please sit down. - Thank you.

Masaki. Good job today.

- She is drunk. - Masaki.

Masaki, hello.

- Masaki. - We should order.

Bourbon, please.

Beer, please.

Masaki, sorry for betraying you.

I thought being a paralegal is not so bad after all.

I wonder why.

Maybe it's because I got into the top eight.

It's not my problem if you regret it.

Let us know when you open your crepe shop.

I'll be there.

You have to try them.

I will have natto crepes, kimchi crepes, and nikujaga crepes.

- What's that? - Endo thought of them.

- It might work. - I wonder.

Thank you.

- Thank you. - Go ahead.

- Thank you. - Wait.

Those ideas came from me.

- No way! - It's true.

- Kimchi and natto... - Don't mind it, Kuryu.

I just said it, Shibayama.

- But I have a better idea. - Goodness.

- What? - What?

- This will be the most popular one. - What?

Pan-fried dumpling crepe.

- Pan-fried dumpling? - What?

- No! - What?

Pan-fried dumplings already looks like crepes.

It would be crepe in crepe.

I have that.

Your Honor.

There is no basis to what he said.

What is it that you want to protect so much?

Did someone tell you not to say anything?

The girls you like...

have always been the complete opposite of me.

I have to take her home.