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My job…

…is to capture that kid's father.

In order to capture his father, I approached you guys.

It's a lie, right?

That kid's father

used his position as company president

to embezzle several hundred million yen.

In the end, the company went bankrupt, and he's on the run.

And that money is thought

to have been given to politicians as political funding.

A large-scale profit increase can lead to trouble.

Kotaro Igarashi is a criminal!

I will use anything that I can,

even if it's my own family.

This time, you guys happened to be near that kid, so I used you.

That is all.

Let me tell you one thing.

We're closing in on the suspect.

Inspector…

He might reach out to his son.

When that happens,

let us know right away.

Understood?

I wanted to see whether or not he was monitoring Akira.

That's why I lied to him and said that Akira's mom

contacted us.

And then he really showed up, huh?

I'm sorry for tricking you guys in the process.

You don't have to apologize.

That's right.

If you hadn't noticed,

he would've continued deceiving us.

Akira doesn't know anything about his father.

There's no time to be sad.

I don't care what kind of investigation it is.

I won't allow them to use Akira like that.

We're all Akira has left.

We'll protect Akira no matter what!

-Yeah! -Yeah!

You're too old to be peeping toms.

You guys are disgusting.

Don't mess with us, man!

Run!

You guys should sing with us.

STRATEGY MEETING

Next up is this.

Between the time Akira leaves Three Peace and comes back,

Akira is outside for about ten hours and fifteen minutes.

Right.

COMPENDIUM OF LAWS

Considering mitigating factors, he'll get about three years for embezzlement.

Seriously?

But he might also be bribing politicians, right?

Then his sentence will get even more serious.

Like how much more?

More as in… more.

More.

Cut me some slack. I don't know all that complicated stuff.

Jeez…

What?

TARO YAMADA

It's an admission card for the bar exam.

You actually took the exam?

Of course! I've been studying for it after all.

How many times?

-Once, for fun. -That's why you have this?

The "ro" in Taro isn't the same character as the "ro" in Momotaro?

My character means "cheerful". You never knew that, Ken?

I never knew that either.

Wow. How can you call yourself my friend?

What is it?

Akira is suspicious.

And your job is to distract him.

I know, but…

Oh, this?

I was explaining his sentence to them.

You know about legal stuff?

You didn't know? Taro has been studying for the bar exam.

You want to be a lawyer?

Are you impressed?

Did you fall for me?

-It's not that great. -But why a lawyer?

-Well… -Obviously, it's to get girls.

Just for that?

Well, you know…

Who cares about that! Go back out there and watch over Akira.

Fine! No need to be so bossy.

Akira!

Since when have you been standing there?

You heard our conversation?

-About lawyers? -Is that all you heard?

Yeah.

What's a lawyer?

Someone who works with laws.

Is that cool?

It is. It's very cool.

Very cool. So Akira, you go over there and sing Puchimoni.

It's Minimoni.

It doesn't matter which one it is. Just go.

Go and sing. You go too!

-Go. -Oh, right.

-Minimoni Telephone! Ring, ring, ring! -Let's sing.

-Ring, ring… -We'll join later.

I'm curious about something.

Akira's mother is on the run as well, which means his mother is also…

A criminal?

If she was involved in the business.

What do you mean by that?

If Akira's mother had

a position in the company like executive or director, she might be an accomplice.

What if she was unrelated to the company?

I don't think she'd be charged.

Which one is it? Is she involved or not?

How are we supposed to know?

Should we ask Akira?

Idiot! He'll be suspicious.

Then what?

I'm sure Hyuga would know.

Hyuga?

What should we do?

Maybe I'll ask Yu then.

There is another thing I'm really curious about.

What?

Don't you think Yu was trying to confess to me?

He's still going on about that!

Don't say that.

When she said she wanted to talk, it was about Hyuga.

But that could have just been an excuse.

Hold up. There is no way Yu would fall for you.

That's not true.

-There's no way. -There's something I'm curious about too.

AKIRA'S ONE-DAY SCHEDULE

-About Nozomi. -The teacher?

Did something happen between you and her?

She's been acting strange ever since you guys went skiing.

Did you hit on her?

No way! She's not my type.

You didn't kiss, right?

-Oh? -Oh. I knew it!

-No, no! -Hey!

I didn't. She kissed me.

-What are you talking about? -It's not like that.

Listen to me!

You're making excuses?

It's not like that! I don't like her or anything.

I made fun of her for never being kissed, then she got mad, and when I…

You liar! There's no way

Nozomi would be that simple.

That's entirely possible.

Right? See?

She is stupid, okay?

So you have no feelings for Nozomi at all?

Not at all.

So I can go after her?

-You're okay with someone like her? -Do as you please.

I will then.

Might as well go for it now. We'll watch Akira.

No, not now. There's stuff to do before that.

What were we talking about?

About Yu and the teacher.

No, we were talking about how to protect Akira.

This is headquarters.

Is the front door clear?

This is the front door.

Cops are still staking out.

What about the courtyard?

The courtyard is all clear.

Roger. Everyone, return to headquarters.

Roger.

Roger.

Chief, I don't think we have to be this alert inside the house.

More like, I highly doubt the cops would be in the courtyard.

Fools!

This is our only remaining fortress.

Hey, what are you doing?

Akira, you're still awake?

Children should be asleep.

What are you doing, dressed up like that?

What?

Playing pretend bodyguard.

Pretend bodyguard?

Akira!

We will protect you.

-Ken! -Ken!

-Hey! -Good morning.

-Good morning! -Good morning!

Akira, you're going to school on a motorcycle?

We're playing pretend bodyguard.

What's that?

I don't know, but it sounds like fun.

It does.

-We have to go. See you later. -Bye!

-Bye! -Bye!

-Good morning. -Good morning.

It's Igarashi!

Who is that?

All right, we're here.

-That was fun! -There!

-Hey! -Mr. Otsubo!

You can't do this! This is not a road!

-Help Akira get down. -Yes.

Up we go.

We're counting on you, Teacher.

What is it?

Hanako…

I have something to tell you.

I appreciate your feelings for me,

but to be honest,

you're just like a little sister to me.

Little sister?

I know…

But

I can't reciprocate your feelings.

I'm sorry.

-That's okay. -What?

I mean, I do like you,

but it's more like admiration, like something I dreamed about.

-Dream? -To tell you the truth…

-I have a boyfriend now. -Boyfriend?

-Right? -Right?

-Nobu! -Hello.

But you…

You settled for this?

-Well, I have to be realistic, you know? -What?!

Is that right…

Is Akira's mother also involved in this investigation?

They're worried, you know.

Can't you just tell us that much?

His mother is not part of the company.

But we won't know for sure until we question her personally.

Are they on the run together?

Most likely separately.

That's all I can say.

You've changed…

since around the time you got divorced.

You kept prioritizing work and sacrificing your family.

Aya went off the rails because she hated seeing you like that.

What's your point?

You know what it's like for a family to fall apart.

So why are you dragging Akira into this?

What gives you the right to do that?

I…

am just trying to do my job as a policeman.

I want to be a bodyguard too.

No, your role is to be guarded.

I want to be a bodyguard!

All right, fine. Here.

Hey,

what do you think of Taro Yamada?

Hmm?

I guess I shouldn't stick my nose into this.

Akira, come here.

Ken and Taro found out that we kissed.

But I made sure to explain to them that you only did that

because I teased you.

What do you mean "explain"…

Hey, wait! What did you say?

Wait!

Nozomi.

I have to talk to Yu, so I'm leaving. Bye.

-Bye, Akira. -Bye.

Wait…

Um…

If you wanted to practice kissing, you should've told me.

Okay, let's go.

That wasn't…

You're not going to the store today?

I have a meeting here for a wedding.

Taro, this time, I'm the bodyguard.

I'll protect you, Taro.

Behave in front of the customers, okay?

Okay!

MEDICAL CONFERENCE FOR INTERNAL MEDICINE

Akira.

Ouch!

Are you okay?

-Are you okay? -Akira.

I'm sorry. Akira, apologize.

I'm sorry.

Dad…

Taro's dad?

Director, is this your son?

I haven't seen him in over ten years.

I have no business with him.

Taro?

Someone like him doesn't deserve our attention.

Let's go.

This lace is imported from France.

I want the veil and gloves to be the same style.

But what kind of corsage will look good with this design?

I feel like

this design will look better on my daughter.

But this is nice too…

Taro, can you look at this?

Yes.

-His mother is unrelated? -Most likely.

But I guess they won't know for sure

until they question her.

I see.

And he said the father and mother are on the run separately.

Seriously?

How is your side?

They have their eyes on us for sure. But it's okay.

We're taking turns watching Akira.

Watch out for him.

What is it, boy?

Talk to Taro.

Akira!

What are you doing?

But this old man is your dad, isn't he?

Let's go.

Why do you ignore him even though you're his dad?

Director, would you like some time alone?

No. It's fine.

Haven't you disgraced me enough already?

You fool.

Taro isn't a fool.

You're the fool for calling him a fool!

Hey! Stop that!

Taro is amazing. He's going to be a lawyer.

Stop it, Akira.

Let's go.

Hey…

Is he your son?

No.

Taro is my guardian.

Akira.

Taro is waiting with me until my dad and mom

come to pick me up.

Don't bother with him. Let's go.

You're just a good-for-nothing human.

You're still not living like a respectable adult, I see.

And you say you want to be a lawyer?

A guardian?

Isn't it funny?

It makes me laugh too.

You know,

he was separated from his parents.

I know how he feels very well.

That's why we live together.

Fifteen years ago,

you called me worthless

and sent me away to Tokyo.

By the way,

do you want to know why I want to become a lawyer?

Because I wanted status,

money, and fame,

just like you.

When I get those things,

I'll go see you,

and right before your eyes,

I will throw

my attorney's badge into the trash can.

I wanted to show you how worthless

the things that you attained

with such desperation are.

That's how I plan to get back at you.

No matter how many years it takes,

I'll get back at you no matter what.

Akira, let's go.

There's one thing…

I will thank you for.

Thank you for giving me

a good name.

Taro, meaning

"solid and cheerful".

Thanks to that,

I'm enjoying my life in my own way.

I was able to find something

more important

than money and fame.

Bye.

Jeez, he has zero awareness of his surroundings.

Thank you…

for protecting me.

Thanks to you,

I got to tell my dad everything I wanted to say.

I was able to tell him everything that I had pent up

inside of me.

Hey,

who gave you the name "Akira"?

Dad.

I see.

I'm sure your dad

named you Akira because he wanted you

to grow up to be bright and full of energy.

Bright and full of energy?

Mm-hmm.

That's right.

It didn't work out for me…

It didn't work out for me,

but

I don't want you to hate your dad too.

No matter what happens,

don't stop loving your dad.

Okay?

Okay.

What was the "important thing" you found?

You said earlier that you found something

more important.

That's…

Zen,

Ken,

and

you.

Me too?

Just kidding.

Listen, keep what happened today a secret from them.

Why?

Just because.

It's a secret between you and me.

If you tell them, I will smack you.

If you tell them, I will smack you.

Your Kansai dialect sucks.

You suck.

-Don't mimic me. -Don't mimic me.

Don't mimic me.

Where did you get that?

I thought it'd be nice to make a toast.

A toast? Are we celebrating something?

I just felt like it.

You just felt like buying wine?

You don't want it?

-I will drink it! Please pour in a lot! -Okay.

-Pour, pour, pour. -Pour, pour.

This is for Akira. Look at that!

I haven't had juice in so long.

Don't say stuff that makes you sound cheap!

Did something good happen?

Yes, but it's a secret.

A secret?

Tell us. Did you find money somewhere?

No, that's not it.

I can't say it, or else I'll be smacked!

Why the Kansai dialect?

You've never used it before.

First you buy wine, now you talk in a Kansai dialect…

What? What's up with you guys? The two of you…

Why are you grinning?

-Hold your glass. Akira, hold your cup. -What?

Life can be crazy, but let's stay joyful and have fun.

Cheers!

Cheers!

Delicious!

What's wrong?

We're playing pretend bodyguard.

Pretend bodyguard?

If there's a bad guy,

I'll protect you, Licca.

They're still following him, huh?

Just ignore them.

More importantly, Nozomi…

-Yes? -I'll take this opportunity

-to be straightforward with you. -Yes?

I like you, for real.

Will you go out

with me?

-Bye. -Bye.

Taro, let's go.

Okay.

I'll be waiting for your reply.

Hanako, beer!

-Beer? -Hurry!

-What happened? -Hello?

Yamada said he likes me!

He asked me out!

I've never been asked out in my life!

So you said yes?

No, I like someone else.

-Zen, right? -Yes.

You liked Zen?

No…

Thank you very much. Three peace.

-Tell me. -What?

See, you're acting cold. You must be hiding something from me.

You're calling Taro and Ken very regularly too.

-I am not hiding anything. -Is there a secret?

Hello? Tell me.

Who are you asking?

Why don't you go fix your beloved car?

Man the fort for me.

Tell me when I come back.

Hello, this is Out Trip.

Hello?

Hello?

Is Mr. Maeda there?

Yes, I am Maeda. Who am I speaking with?

I saw you on TV a little while ago.

TV? Tokyo Lifestyle?

Oh, man… Are you scouting me?

Is it for a talent agency?

Please let me see Akira.

What?

Who are you?

My name is Kotaro Igarashi.

What?

My name is Kotaro Igarashi.

-Hello? -Um…

Are you really his father?

Is this

some kind of prank?

Please believe me.

Do you know what accessory Akira has on his schoolbag?

The blue-beaded accessory?

Where are you?

I won't tell

the police.

You know that I am on the run, huh?

Yes.

But Akira doesn't know anything.

I see.

It's just a matter of time until I get caught.

Can you let me see

Akira once before that?

Please let me see my son.

But I can't imagine Hyuga allowing that.

But I'll try to do what I can anyway.

That will be best for Akira.

That's true.

Is it true that he contacted you?

Hyuga…

Where is he?

Before that, promise us something.

Hey, where is everybody?

They have something to do. Right?

Yeah.

Don't be ridiculous.

There's no way I'd agree to that.

That's why I'm asking you.

I promise to convince Akira's father to turn himself in.

So

promise that you won't do anything while he's meeting Akira.

Just one hour.

Tell me where Kotaro Igarashi is.

No.

This is pointless.

Wait!

The day you left Akira in our hands, you said,

"Don't let go of that hand."

Maybe you were just using us and nothing else.

But to us…

To us, those words helped us come this far with Akira.

I don't know about the others,

but I am grateful for the fact that

you trusted us with Akira.

Please! I want him to meet Akira just once before he gets apprehended.

Please!

Please!

Bro…

-Please! -Please!

It's me.

All of the investigators staking out Akira Igarashi

can return to the station.

I'll explain later.

Yes. Right now.

I'll give you 30 minutes.

However,

you must take one of my men. Understood?

I will make Akira's father turn himself in.

Bro…

Tell me we can trust you

this time.

What?

Akira…

I got a call from your dad.

Dad?

Yeah.

But

you can only see him

for a little while.

Even if you see him,

you can't live with him yet.

Why?

Your dad

has something to do, so he has to go away again.

Go where?

Somewhere far away.

Do you still want to see him?

Will you be sad if you have to say goodbye again right away?

I'll be sad, but I can bear it,

because I want to see him.

Can you really bear it?

Yeah.

Because my name is Akira.

Dad gave me that name so that I would be

bright and full of energy.

Right, Taro?

That's right.

I want to see Dad.

I want to tell him that I'm fine and will be waiting for him.

All right.

-Let's go see him. -Yeah.

Zen, the two of you should go together.

Akira's father might feel

overwhelmed with too many people.

Ken, is that all right?

Zen, we're counting on you.

Okay.

Akira.

Go and get all of Dad's attention.

We'll be waiting for you.

Okay.

What's that, Akira?

I'm going to give this to Dad.

Is that your dad?

Yeah.

He looks like he's nice.

I'm sure he'll love it.

Yeah.

Ken. Give me one too.

SOUTH GATE 2

Dad?

Dad.

Dad!

Akira!

Dad!

What are you doing!

Hey!

Kotaro Igarashi, you're under arrest for breach of trust.

-Dad? -You liars!

You promised not to do anything!

Let go!

Let go!

Stop.

Don't do that in front of Akira!

Dad…

Dad!

-Akira! -Dad! Wait!

-Akira… -Dad!

Dad!

Let go!

Akira!

Dad!

Dad! Wait!

Akira!

Dad, wait!

Dad!

Wait!

Dad, wait!

Dad!

Wait! Dad!

-Dad! -Akira!

Dad!

-Wait! -Akira!

They took Dad away!

Zen!

Akira.

Dad…

They took Dad away.

Dad!

Wait!

Wait!

Dad!

They took Dad away…

Subtitle translation by: Kiko Morita