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Giving ourselves to the flowing river,

our hearts become as one with you.

O God, who flows through heaven silent as a dragon,

please give comfort to our miserable souls.

SAKURA

We're doing our best,

Our utmost apologies.

We'll announce it as soon as we're sure.

Excuse me.

How long will this go on?

Aichi Police PR Department.

Hirai Central really put us in it.

Making a bad situation worse.

It’s more serious than we thought.

Complaint made before incident..” It’s more serious than we thought.

“Complaint made before incident..”

“Complaint made before incident..” We have to give the press something.

We have to give the press something.

'Brushed off by police” We have to give the press something.

'Brushed off by police”

Brushed off by police” Or it’ll spiral out of control.

Or it’ll spiral out of control.

February 25,

Airi Nagaoka, a university student living in Hirai City,

was killed after being stalked repeatedly.

The suspect was arrested,

Hideto Miyabe, a priest of lbuhara Shrine.

A serving priest committing 2 violent crime...

attracted wide public attention from the start.

But that wasn't the only problem.

Under pressure from her parents,

police admitted to delaying registration of the stalking complaint,

'Unprecedented scandal police full of excuses”

“Unprecedented scandal: police full of excuses” Hirai Central, the police station with jurisdiction,

Hirai Central, the police station with jurisdiction,

repeatedly claimed that they'd been busy with other cases.

But that was a lie.

“Complaint not registered due to pleasure trip by staff of Hirai Central”

Yunezaki Shimbun got the scoop, huh?

A local paper. I bet they're over the moon.

A leak from an insider?

That's the only possibility.

We're gonna get lots more complaints this afternoon.

Let's go for lunch,

- Moriguchi. - Yes?

Wanna join us?

I have a packed lunch.

I see.

Chika Tsumura: We need to talk. Tonight?”

No, it isn't cute at all!

This one takes me back!

When was it taken?

Hey, hold on!

We look so ugly!

Making those faces!

“Shunichi Isokawa: Hi!

- Isokawa, that younger guy? - So what?

Who says seeing you cheers him up?

It ain't like that.

Oh, so you're almost an item!

No, I just thanked him for giving me these cookies.

They're from him?

From his pleasure trip.

So he thought of you even on vacation.

Shut up!

Huh?

When was that pleasure trip?

About two weeks ago. Why?

That was when—

Hey, wait a minute!

This could be a big problem.

No, sorry, could you forget I said it?

Please.

If they know I told you, we won't be able to meet again.

You're a reporter, so I shouldn't be meeting with you anyway.

I might get fired.

I'm not a police officer.

Alright, I promise.

Thanks. I'm really sorry.

I'd hate it if we couldn’t meet again.

Sorry. Cheers.

“Can't even go on a date anymore."

The face you're making.

What face?

A face that says “Someone has made our lives hell.”

It must be some mistake.

Normally, Mr. Henmi responds to any complaint, even if it's a domestic.

But for a pleasure trip—

Ask him yourself.

I can't.

We should stop whispering, or we'll look like informers.

"Restaurant Sankai"

I was surprised too.

Hyodo, my subeditor, wrote the article. I don't know who his source is.

Please believe me.

I'm sure you had your reasons.

Reasons?

The scoop about the stalking complaint.

The Yonezaki Shimbun missed it.

Sure, I wanna restore my reputation,

but I'd never betray a friend like that.

If it were just for yourself, I'm sure you wouldn’t.

But for Hyodo?

If it restored his reputation too, I wouldn’t put it past you.

He's married. I told you to give up on him.

Hold on! It ain't like that!

Believe me.

I wanna believe you.

Have I ever broken a promise?

Alright.

I'll prove your suspicions wrong.

When I do, apologize.

“Sorry, I went too far.”

We have questions.

You think it's wrong, don't you?

Sorry.

Why was there a pleasure trip?

Sorry, I don't know anything!

Good morning.

Erm, Mr. Henmi.

Morning.

Good morning.

"Some of those involved in the verification report-"

What are the brass doing?

Replacing the station chief would solve the problem.

We still don't know who leaked it, even after a week.

That's why they haven't taken action yet.

What's going on?

This looks serious.

Hi, Kajiyama. What's with all the sirens?

You're sure?

Alright.

Let me know when you find out more.

What's happened?

A body's been found by Ueno River in Hirai.

Who?

A Yonezaki reporter.

Chika Tsumura.

Of the Police Press Club?

Homicide and Forensics are on their way to investigate.

The body was found by a local man taking a stroll

He reported a woman's body washed up on the river bank.

The victim is Chika Tsumura, 26. She lived in Hirai,

A Yonezaki Shimbun reporter's ID was found in her wallet,

We're now checking that she actually worked there.

An investigator has been sent to contact her family.

Mobile Investigation is at the scene.

This is a draft press release. Make some copies.

Yes, sir.

Don't send it out yet.

I have to ask Homicide first.

Understood.

Takahashi.

"Funeral of Chika Tsumura"

- Sorry I'm late. - No problem.

They say it was murder.

Murder?

But why?

Moriguchi.

She was always so cheerful.

Come with me. I won't keep you long.

Why aren't you eating?

Sorry, I'm not really hungry.

It's only natural.

No appetite on the night of your best friend's wake.

Or you'd rather we'd gone in the restaurant you two always went?

How do you know about Chika and me?

Hey, hey.

I was known as "Taka of Public Security”.

Top-secret investigations, piece of cake.

Well, they used to be, anyway.

Her phone was ruined by the water, but the call history was on the server.

That's how I knew that you two were buddies.

And that you met her the night before...

the pleasure trip story came out.

So be honest—

Just a moment.

I'm a suspect?

Chika was...

murdered, wasn't she?

Kajiyama in Homicide is an old friend.

First, tell me the details—

Hold on! Why would I kill her?

I don’t think you did.

Gathering information from those close to the victim...

is standard procedure in murder investigations.

Blood relatives, spouses, suspecting them from the start...

is a detective's job.

To solve the case.

Tell me everything you know. Please don't hide anything.

About you and Chika's relationship. Who she was close to.

And what you two talked about the last time you met.

I'll tell Kajiyama everything you said.

You'll be asked about it again, alright?

Yes.

I haven’t had any close friends for quite a while now, so...

I can't say I know how you feel,

but keep your spirits up.

“Graduation”

Togashi told me you leaked the story to Tsumura. Did you?

Speak. For the recording.

Yes, I did.

So you found the "S", Togashi.

Stop it.

"S"?

Working for Taka of Public Security, but you don't know!?

It means "spy".

The Public Security Division uses any means necessary to maintain security.

When investigating a group, they make some members into their pets.

Language.

Spies supply info to the PSD in return for money and protection.

But anyone finds out they're spies, it's over. That's what "S" means.

However,

a police clerical worker spying for a newspaper? That's no joke.

I'm not a spy.

Never mind all that.

If what you say is true, Tsumura might have gone after the source of the scoop.

To prove your suspicions wrong.

Maybe that's what got her killed.

Don't say it like that.

Moriguchi.

Did Tsumura ever talk about Kosaki City?

Why?

We've tracked her car's movements.

There's only one place she went to outside of Hirai.

Kami-Narumi ya in Kosaki City.

But nobody seems to know why. Neither her mom nor her subeditor Hyodo.

He's a slippery customer.

Journalist. Knows how to evade questions.

You and Chika Tsumura were having an affair?

Where did you hear that?

I can’t say.

Then neither can I.

The pleasure trip.

Who told you?

I refuse to say.

Don't want people to know?

Duty of confidentiality.

It's a murder case.

In all cases.

It's the code of journalism.

10 years ago, I'd've just hit him till he confessed.

You suspect he did it?

Her best friend died. Give her a little info.

Pretend I'm just thinking aloud.

We knew it was murder from...

the water in her lungs, and skin tissue found under her fingernails.

The water was analyzed.

River water, with traces of chlorine.

So river water...

was used to drown her, but in something which had drops of tap water on it.

Then her body was thrown into Ueno River.

To make it look like an accident.

We also found...

Tsumura's car, from which all fingerprints had been wiped.

Hairs, dirt, all forensic evidence had been removed.

From that, you can work out..

Who the prime suspect is.

Can't you do it?

No, sorry.

Whoever did it knows about forensics.

For example,

a veteran journalist.

Tell us if you find out more.

Before you tell the press.

He just says what he thinks. Means no harm.

Don't let it bother you.

I can't stop thinking.

Chika got killed because of—

Don't think like that.

If you notice anything, call either me or Kajiyama.

Alright.

“Shunichi Isokawa”

I'm really sorry.

I didn’t think it would get like this.

No, I'm sorry.

No, I've been worried about you.

Izumi, if you’d told an outsider without a thought,

that might find its way into the ears of a journalist.

So it all originated from me.

We don't know that.

And it didn't “find its way...

Huh?

I told her directly.

I was questioned today.

I told them about the cookies.

If that causes you problems, I'm sorry.

Don’t apologize. It’s fine.

I should apologize.

I'm sorry for dragging you into this due to my carelessness.

Hey, Isokawa.

How can I put it?

You shouldn't blame yourself.

I know.

But...

I can’t help it.

I want to find out why Chika got killed.

If it's my fault,

I want to find the Killer.

I have to.

You mean...

you'll investigate the case yourself?

Look.

I'll help you.

I can only do it after work, and on my days off,

but I'll do whatever I can.

Because...

I want to see you smile again.

Thanks.

So let's go plan our strategy, and share info.

Alright?

Yeah.

Let me do that,

This is unusual.

You have to do it all now Momose isn't here.

I'm used to it. I have three kids.

Why did Momose get fired, anyway?

Do you know anything?

Why did Ms. Tsumura go to Kosaki?

And if we weren't the source, then who was?

Those are the main issues.

Yeah.

You know, there's a rumor going around my station...

that Momose was the one who leaked the info about the pleasure trip.

- Momose? - Yes.

A clerical worker in my office. She used to be a temp.

But about a month ago, her contract was terminated.

Why?

I don’t know the reason.

She always worked hard. No problems, as far as I can see.

But she got fired?

Yes.

She got fired for some reason,

and leaked the info to get revenge.

That's just what people are saying, though.

But it's interesting.

Yes.

I'll ask people who might know something.

Why are you asking that?

Why?

Well-

Oh, you...

liked her?

Huh?

Yes, if's true.

I knew it.

You could tell?

So, do you know anything?

I'm pretty stuck on her, so—

If only she'd chosen you, things might have been different.

Huh?

Was she...

seeing someone?

Henmi

They kept it secret, to make things easy at work.

I never noticed.

It was going well. They even talked about marriage.

She was so happy, thinking she'd finally found a man she could trust.

But one day, Henmi suddenly said he wanted to split up with her.

Why?

Well,

he just fell out of love with her.

She came to me for advice. I suggested giving him time.

At the time, he seemed stressed out having to deal with the stalker case.

But she couldn't wait.

Kept pestering him to not split up.

In the end, she got terminated.

But why?

Henmi couldn't handle the situation, so he got her fired.

That's what she thinks, anyway.

Welcome.

Izumi, thanks for coming. I know you’re busy.

It's nothing.

Must take you back. You came here a lot.

Yes.

I'll make some tea.

No, I'm fine.

Are you alright?

Yes, sorry.

Sorry.

I don’t know what to do.

I want to ask you something.

Before she died,

was anything different about Chika?

I'm not a detective. I don’t know what I can do.

But I want to, for Chika,

I know it’s hard, but could you think back and remember?

The detective asked me the same thing.

I don’t know anything.

Even the slightest thing. Something different about her—

I don’t know.

Me, her own mother.

Didn't even realize she was taking time off work.

I

I didn’t pay enough attention to her. I'm sorry.

Izumi.

If you find out anything, could you let me know?

It's too late now,

but ...

want to know about her.

What she saw.

When, where, what.

How she spent her last days.

Please.

Alright.

Mr. Henmi,

Hello.

Oh, hello.

If you need to talk, I'll listen.

Isokawa.

Yes?

Just leave me alone.

But-

Please.

I'm sorry.

I couldn't ask Henmi anything.

I couldn’t tell her mom...

that my suspicions may have caused Chika's death.

I wasn’t honest.

That isn't true.

Anyway, you didn't cause her death.

Look.

Shall we ask Momose about it?

Huh?

She's moved back into her family home.

I found the address in the emergency contact list.

Here it is.

Kami-Narumi ya in Kosaki City.

That's—

Yes.

Shall we go there tomorrow?

Here it is.

'Momose”

Nobody's home.

Try again later?

Yes.

Hello.

Is this Misaki Momose's family home?

Yes, it is.

The name's Isokawa. I work at Hirai Central. Misaki was my colleague.

This is Moriguchi. She's with me.

Hello.

Erm, is Misaki here?

You don't know?

What?

Misaki...

is dead.

Why? How?

She committed...

suicide.

Sorry to bring you in again.

No matter how many times, my answer's the same.

Code of journalism, right?

Yep.

Misaki Momose.

Your source.

Who is she?

She's dead.

When?

I thought you didn't know her.

Two days after Tsumura.

Still don't know if it's suicide or homicide.

If it's homicide, that means...

two women close to you have been killed.

Momose was the source. Hyodo wrote the article.

What?

He told you in the end?

Yeah, he didn't wanna be the suspect of two murders.

It was actually suicide, though.

Are you sure?

Yeah, I checked. I'm a pro, you know?

And Tsumura?

It wasn’t him. Unless he got someone else to do it.

How do you know?

At the time of Tsumura's death, he was talking with another source.

He broke the journalism code, and get himself an alibi.

I see.

Anything else?

He said Tsumura called him after she met with Momose.

She did. It's in her call history.

What did she say?

According to him—

Your source is Misaki Momose.

What the hell are you up to?

Did she tell you about the fortune slip?

Fortune slip?

The one Manabu Henmi got.

She said she'd return it to the shrine after New Year, so he gave it to her.

What about it?

I think it’s shown me the truth.

What truth?

I'll call you again.

Hey-

A fortune slip?

What did Chika know?

We found a fortune slip fragment in her pocket.

But it's just an ordinary one, and most of it had dissolved away.

Miyabe, the stalker. His family ran a shrine.

Maybe there's a connection.

Most shrines sell fortune slips.

Doesn't mean they're connected.

I'll go ask at the shrine.

Stop playing detective!

Hey, she was a great help. Speak nicer to her.

She just got lucky.

Just go back to your desk job.

No.

I can't just sit and do nothing.

You actually might be cut out to be a detective.

But next time, tell us before you go off investigating.

I will.

Do me a favor.

What?

Can I see Chika's files? Her movements, call history, anything.

You think we missed something?

To show a loved one of hers.

What she was doing.

I want to show her mom.

No way I can do that.

It takes a lot to impress Kajiyama.

You should be pleased.

Sorry, I have to go now.

Don't think so much.

Chika.

Chika?

Chika!

I

Chika.

Good morning.

Looks like you got no sleep.

Come with me.

It was suicide.

Sorry, tell them I've gone home.

Mr. Henmi!

Why did you get her fired?

The stalker case, and how you treated Momose. It isn't like you.

What was going on at that time?

I don't know anything!

Mr. Henmi!

Isokawa.

What does being an officer mean?

Know what that is?

No.

The compound of Hellenes, the religious group.

"Hellenes"?

Formerly known as “Teras Phos",

The group that did the poison gas attack?

Isn't that before your time?

I saw the news when I was little.

The Nogaoka Tabun Attack.

They released tabun, a nerve gas, Inside Nogaoka Station.

12 killed, 110 injured. Worst cult crime of the Heisei Era.

I thought they'd disbanded.

No, they just changed their name. Typical tactic of a cult.

And-

You know I was in Public Security?

Yes.

Maybe I could've prevented it.

What?

It's my fault that the attack occurred.

It was cherry blossom season, just like it is now.

The PSD had intel that Teras Phos was planning a poison gas attack.

There was no proof, but the source was trustworthy.

You mean it was an "S"?

To prevent it from happening, we stepped up surveillance.

Moving very carefully.

But one night—

Stop!

Stop running!

Get down!

I witnessed a believer being lynched by other believers.

Afterwards, I found out..

He'd been trying to escape.

I couldn’t just...

sit and do nothing.

What are you doing?

A massive lapse of judgment.

Realizing we were watching them, they brought the date forward...

and did the attack.

I still blame myself.

What I did was unforgivable.

And so...

I know how you feel.

But all we can do...

is move forward.

You're right.

I'm talking about old times. Showing my age.

No.

Thank you.

Two people involved in the scoop are dead.

Why did police not register the complaint?

Why did police not register the complaint?” It can't be a coincidence.

Why did police not register the complaint?”

Can't be.

I'll try asking Henmi again tomorrow.

If he's at home, I'll go there.

I'll visit the shrine. There might be a clue.

Are we...

getting any closer to the truth?

We have to believe that.

"Murder suspect Hideto Miyabe” A police source says they presume he planned to kill her.

Everyone, listen up!

Henmi handed in his resignation yesterday.

It's for personal reasons.

That's all.

Guess he couldn't take being here.

Well, that's understandable.

The number you have dialed is not in use.

Izumi!

Isokawa?

I've decided to accompany you.

Why?

Henmi...

has resigned.

Huh!?

Canceled his phone contract,

and moved out suddenly.

Something weird's going on.

You should be careful.

Miyabe's family may be behind this.

See if anyone's in?

Yes.

Nobody's home.

The last fortune slip.

Yeah.

May I have it?

An ordinary fortune slip.

Yeah.

Izumi.

What's wrong?

Must've been tough,

Your family's religion,

and the one you believe.

Torn between two faiths.

No need to hide it now.

He was a secret Hellenes believer.

That connects everything.

Everything?

Hellenes didn't want Miyabe to get arrested.

A believer committing a crime would put the spotlight on them,

and they might be forced to disband.

So they approached Henmi,

and forced him into not registering the complaint.

But then Miyabe...

Killed Airi Nagaoka.

So next, they tried...

to conceal that he was a believer.

Then for some reason, Tsumura found out that Miyabe was a believer.

Maybe Henmi had told Momose.

They realized she was investigating, looking for proof.

So they-

And Misaki Momose as well, right?

We should talk to Henmi.

Yeah, when he's found.

Anyway, Hellenes is the key to all this.

I'll go get hold of a list of all believers in the area.

How?

I'll ask Sakura.

Who's Sakura?

The PSD.

Detectives our age call them that.

Oh, I see.

Think they'll help?

Over their dead bodies.

So how?

Usuzawa owes me a favor.

I'll get it over his live body.

I hope he can do it.

Is it really that difficult?

The list is top secret.

Only a few PSD officers have access.

Bu! they're part of the police. They have to help.

Detectives and the PSD are like strangers who share a roof.

Their methods and principles are completely different.

Oh, I see.

Yeah.

But-

My first real case for a while,

and it's Hellenes again.

Must be fate.

0 God, who tests us, and has myriad forms throughout heaven and earth.

Give your mysterious power to us who are dedicated to you in body and soul.

Cleansed by your holy power,

our flesh will become eternal.

Giving ourselves to the flowing river,

our hearts become as one with you.

0 God, who flows through heaven silent as a dragon,

please give comfort to our miserable souls.

Sorry, I can't.

I'll tell my people that it’s just a list of criminals.

Even within the PSD, only a very few people have access.

It’s a murder investigation.

Help the victim rest in peace.

Please.

Someone who's dead, and someone who's still alive.

Which one should we protect?

What?

You detectives work to solve crimes which have already occurred.

But we in the PSD work to prevent...

crimes which may happen in the future.

Which is more important? Please reconsider.

Don't give me that crap!

No matter how much I beg?

I'll repay the favor I owe you.

But even if it costs me...

my job, or my life, I can’t give you the list.

I'm loyal to the PSD.

Shit!

What's wrong?

You're upset.

Guess he said no.

That bastard.

Typical PSD.

Wait a couple of days.

Here.

Huh?

Chika Tsumura's files. You wanted them.

Is this OK?

Is it OK? Of course it ain't!

Don't let it leak.

Tell that to Tsumura's family, too.

Thank you.

I'm sorry.

You, a mere clerk, have managed to get this far,

while I, the pro, have got nowhere.

I

Oh.

You're here too.

I haven't looked inside.

It's down to you now.

You—

Ask me nothing.

I owe you.

It's for my own sake.

Ever since then,

at this time of year, I get the creeps all over my body.

A weird sensation takes hold of me.

Just like you want to avenge your friend,

I want to bury my past.

When it's over,

let's have another drink.

Sure,

Find everyone on this list who owns a car.

Make and model.

Yes, sir!

'Murder Investigation Report”

“Victim: Chika Tsumura”

A total of 52 cars.

Track their movements by ANPR,

Security cameras, dash cam footage.

Find out where they were at the time.

Yes, sir!

Use roadblocks if necessary!

Just gather info!

We'll find something which leads to the culprit.

Don't overlook anything!

Yes, sir!

“Tsumura”

Mr. Kajiyama!

Look.

It's from a truck's dash cam.

One person on the list...

passed by the place where Tsumura's car was found.

Who?

'Material Witness*

'Material Witness* Koki Asaba.

'Material Witness*

I knew it. I thought I'd heard that name before.

A man who Togashi saved when he was in the PSD.

What are you doing?

Police. Stop that right now.

I'm sorry, but it's highly likely he's involved in this case.

You can't escape your past.

A common story.

Ingrained thoughts are hard to get rid of.

I'll get evidence and arrest him.

Mr. Togashi.

Why-

did I save him?

All we can do...

is move forward.

You're right.

Yes.

We will be resurrected without end, reborn countless times.

We give thanks for God's blessings. Nero.

Repent.

I am...

an impure person.

'Newspaper reporter murdered”

Thank you.

Thank you.

500 yen, the exact amount. Thank you.

'DNA Test Result”

'DNA Test Result” The skin tissue found under Tsumura's fingernails.

'DNA Test Result”

The DNA matches Asaba's saliva,

Can't be used as evidence, though.

Listen.

If Hellenes is involved, it's a big deal.

I know.

Pull Asaba in.

And don't let go of him,

Yes, sir.

It's alright.

The culprit will be caught.

See you later.

Bye.

I'll pay the bill,

Thanks.

What do you want here?

I have an arrest warrant for Koki Asaba.

Turn him over.

Never heard of him.

We know he's here. Bring him to us.

Please leave.

No point in talking to you.

Only believers may enter!

Don't resist!

There he is! It's Asaba!

Stop!

After him!

April 8. In the case of the murdered female journalist...

charges were filed, but the suspect was dead.

Aichi Police PR Department.

You're absolutely right.

Our utmost apologies.

The police say the accident was not caused by the car chase.

During the search of the Hellenes compound,

A huge amount of poison gas precursor chemicals was confiscated,

'Cornered, the suspect committed suicide?”

The police say a terrorist attack may have been planned,

and are investigating further.

Caught anything?

Mr. Henmi, you asked me what being a police officer means.

I've been thinking about it a lot.

Being an officer...

means being determined to carry out justice.

You pushed Momose away...

in order to protect her, didn't you?

If she were with you, she'd be in danger.

And also, instead of registering the stalking complaint,

you went to the shrine to convince Miyabe.

You're a fine, upstanding police officer.

And that's why...

you suffered so much.

Isokawa.

Don’t say anything else.

Even at the cost of my life,

I want to carry out justice.

That’s why I'm here.

Alright. Thanks.

lzumi, are you alright?

Yeah.

I'll call you.

Thanks. I'll be waiting.

Hello.

I'm sorry for taking time off at such a busy time.

No problem. You need some rest.

Thank you.

I was hoping this sake would taste better.

Yes.

But we have to make the best of it.

It’s a cup of mourning, but also of celebration.

Let's drink.

You think...

the whole case is solved now?

What else can I think?

I don’t think it is.

I know how you feel, but—

I'm not being emotional.

Speaking objectively, something doesn't fit.

What thing is that?

This made me realize.

The same fortune slip as the one Momose gave Chika.

And?

According to Hyodo, it gave Chika a clue which led her to the truth.

But I can’t work out how...

Fortune No. 72 Bad” But I can’t work out how...

Fortune No. 72 Bad”

Fortune No. 72 Bad” it’s connected to Hellenes.

So?

Only a fragment remains of the original one.

But look at the poem.

"Sakura, if only thou wouldst not be,”

"how balmy would spring's heart become.”

If only cherry blossoms didn't exist,

spring would be much more tranquil.

That's what it means.

The PSD is known as "Sakura”, meaning “cherry blossom”,

Among old hands, yes.

It occurred to me...

that this poem reflected what was on Henmi's mind.

Chika realized that “Sakura” had put pressure on Henmi.

So the PSD-

You realize what you're saying?

The PSD is behind it all.

That's what I think.

From a fortune slip? Quite a leap.

I thought so too.

So I asked someone who knows the truth.

Henmi?

When he gave Momose the fortune slip, he said...

"The gods see everything.”

Might not be about the poem.

He admitted everything.

Someone from the PSD...

pressured him into not registering the stalking complaint.

So he guessed...

that Miyabe was their spy.

They had to prevent him from being exposed.

By any means necessary.

Yeah.

Pressuring Henmi, killing Chika and Momose.

All to keep people from knowing that Miyabe was their spy.

That makes sense, doesn't it?

Unfortunately for you, Henmi is apparently mentally incompetent.

His testimony's unreliable.

Anyway, Asaba was the one who killed Tsumura,

I'm not defending my old department, but it’s all just conjecture.

Your "old" division?

What do you mean?

You can't escape your past.

Ingrained thoughts are hard to get rid of.

You're still connected to the PSD.

And Asaba killed Chika...

on your orders.

Your delusions really are quite something.

I wish it were a delusion.

But-

The PSD must be involved.

Just tell me if I'm right.

I'll ask someone in the PSD.

That's—

Dangerous?

Alright.

I'll talk to a former PSD officer I know.

Who?

It's fine. He's my best friend's manager, and she trusts him.

Right before she died,

that's what Chika said.

She went to meet you, didn't she?

There's no proof it was me,

but please continue.

She told you everything.

You, a man connected to the PSD.

I see.

I'll look into it.

You will?

Using my connections.

Thank you!

Please do your best.

Yeah.

I don't know how you forced...

Asaba to commit murder.

The PSD monitored him,

So you probably had some dirt on him,

Or maybe he was your spy all along.

On your orders, Asaba..

Killed Chika.

And after that—

That connects everything.

Hellenes didn't want Miyabe to get arrested.

Hellenes is the key to all this.

You got me and Kajiyama to focus the investigation..

On Hellenes, and then Asaba.

Asaba is dead.

I see.

Call me again later.

Everything's gone as you hoped.

An interesting story, but it's pure conjecture,

based on the word of a mental incompetent.

I'll pretend I didn’t hear it.

So let it lie.

In the next personnel change, you'll become a PSD executive.

Kajiyama got Usuzawa of the PSD to admit that fact.

A reward for this case?

I know nothing about personnel.

In any case,

even if what you say is true,

what can you do?

You have no physical evidence.

You think you can get a closed case to be re-investigated?

I'll forgive neither...

you nor the PSD.

Whether you forgive them or not,

the PSD won't change.

If, by sacrificing one life,

we can save a hundred,

that's what we do.

That's how you justify killing Chika?

It isn’t right!

You'd rather sacrifice a hundred?

Protecting the nation...

is a dirty business.

I was hoping this sake would taste better.

You're going to kill me too?

So this is how it ends.

Here are Chika's movements, like we talked about.

Everything she did is recorded in detail.

Please keep it to yourself.

Chika's—

Izumi.

What kind of person was she?

She was...

always honest.

She never...

broke a promise.

Yeah.

Always remember her, OK?

I will

Thanks.

The thing is,

I want to tell you something.

It’s my fault.

I told Chika about the pleasure trip.

She promised not to write an article about it.

But I didn't believe her.

I suspected her.

She was working to prove my suspicions wrong.

It’s my fault.

I'm sorry!

She was a journalist, right to the end.

That's all.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Hello?

I've just been with Chika's mom,

You managed to tell her?

Some of it.

I'm gonna quit my job.

Huh?

And become a police officer.

Become an officer,

so that I can...

find my answer.

I don’t mean to brag,

but the test is quite hard, you know?

You'll help me?

Sure.

But in return,

when you pass the test, you have to smile, alright?

Yeah.

Thanks.

Sure.

Bye, then.

Bye.

Hana Sugisaki

Riku Hagiwara

Kosuke Toyohara

Ken Yasuda

Based on the novel “Kuchinai Sakura" by Yuko Yuzuki

Written by Shota Gajin Yoshitatsu Yamada

Directed by Hiroto Hara