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"From the informant"

Can I have a balloon?

Welcome. I'll take your bag.

Are you staying with us?

Welcome.

Please check in at the counter.

Welcome.

Welcome. Please enjoy your stay.

This is your room, Ms. Akiyama.

Please enjoy your stay.

"To the police: I'm providing the following information."

The woman who was murdered in Room 604 of the Neoroom Nerima condominium

was Haruna Izumi, age 28. A groomer at a pet salon.

Autopsy showed no external injuries to the body.

Cause of death, electrocution.

The killer altered an electrical cord,

taped it onto the sleeping victim and used a timer to deliver the fatal shock.

Another unexpected autopsy finding.

The victim was pregnant.

The killer knew she was carrying a baby.

Brutal.

Yeah.

A real psycho.

"I know who killed the woman in Room 604..."

Excuse me. I'm Yamaghishi, the concierge of this hotel.

This is unacceptable.

I specifically requested a room where I wouldn't see any portraits

or photos of people's faces.

Do you see any in the room?

Ask him.

There.

It ruins the view of Tokyo Tower.

I apologize for the inconvenience.

Take care of that billboard!

Your request is duly noted.

"Tonight is our night"

"The killer will be at the following time and place. Make an arrest."

Who's the father?

The victim was single.

We believe she had a boyfriend, but we haven't found him yet.

What about forensics?

Not a single fingerprint was found in the victim's room.

Her cell phone is missing too. The killer removed all evidence.

In other words, we have nothing to go on.

Is that really it?

"Hotel Cortesia Countdown Party 11:00 pm, December 31."

We don't have a room with a view of Tokyo Tower but not the billboard.

I see...

Can they remove the billboard?

I asked. The building manager told me off.

It's impossible.

What did you just say?

Didn't the GM tell you?

A hotelier should never say, "It's impossible."

But...

No running!

Look what you did!

This way.

Are you sure?

I think you'll enjoy it.

Did you do this?

What do you think?

It's December. It looks like a wintry snow scene.

I'm always surrounded by people. I came here to escape.

Our apologies.

It's beautiful.

Thank you.

I hope you enjoy the view to your heart's content tonight.

You're good.

We've hit a dead end.

Commissioner Ozaki!

Such confident steps.

My father always told me a male lead is judged by his footwork.

We received a new message from the informant.

"I'm providing the following information to the police."

"I know who killed the woman in Room 604

of Neoroom Nerima."

"The killer will be at the following time and place. Make an arrest."

"Hotel Cortesia Countdown Party

11:00 pm, December 31."

Working on New Year's Eve?

We closed a big case yesterday so I can "relax" this year.

This is a job for him.

I plan to "relax" too.

Him?

Alone.

Call him!

Me too.

Welcome.

Welcome. Welcome.

Good job.

Thank you.

Mr. Nitta.

Why today?

It's a murder case.

Of course, I know that.

Please talk to the chief. I'm planning to have a relaxing...

I'm sorry. Let's go. You were saying "relaxing"?

Where are we going?

Here you go.

Thank you so much.

Please take care.

Welcome.

Welcome back, Mr. Kusakabe.

Thanks.

Yamagishi speaking.

Excuse me.

Hurry up! It's time!

Mr. Nitta, you should...

Comment on the hair and I'll kill you.

Sorry.

It's Yamagishi.

"Sloppy hair, sloppy service"

Cortesia Los Angeles is reopening next year.

And they're looking for top talent.

I'm sure you've guessed by now.

I'm recommending the two of you for a position there.

This will be a big step-up in your careers.

But only one of you will be chosen.

So it's me or Ms. Yamagishi.

Me or Mr. Ujihara...

That's right.

One more thing...

Actually...

It's happening again.

Again?

That's right.

Again.

Again what?

Blue earrings?

I'll have them mailed to you if we find them.

Thank you very much.

No problem. Have a nice day.

Thank you.

"No problem" is inappropriate.

The correct phrase is "It's no problem at all."

Again?

That's my line.

I wish this reunion was under different circumstances.

Also my line.

Welcome. Welcome.

You're glaring again.

I can't change how I look. It's impossible.

Mr. Nitta, please don't forget.

A hotelier never says, "It's impossible."

Again...

What's the connection between the Nerima homicide and our hotel?

Four days ago, a message came in on an anonymous phone line.

Anonymous phone line?

We use a private company

so even the police can't trace the call to the informant.

The message said, "Check Room 604 at the Neoroom Nerima condo."

You might find a dead woman.

"You might find"?

An officer went to check it out. Sure enough, he found a body.

This time, the message came in by fax.

We think the call and the fax are from the same person.

Could it be a prank?

The room number 604 wasn't made public.

We think the informant actually knows the killer.

Then why don't they report it to the police?

No idea.

We have no leads on the informant or the killer.

The only thing we know is that the killer will be here tonight.

But we have one advantage.

There are things only a hotelier can see.

Please let us know if you notice anything, no matter how small.

I will.

But please understand a hotel has rules.

"The customer comes first."

Mr. Nitta, it's not "customer."

But "guest."

In any case, Mr. Ujihara will be assisting you, not me.

Why?

I'm now the concierge.

Mr. Ujihara?

A very capable hotelier.

What about this "countdown party"?

500 guests. And they must all be in costume.

The party is called "Masquerade Night."

Masquerade Night...

Welcome. Welcome.

May I have your name, please?

Welcome back.

Welcome.

My name is Endo. Mr. Endo...

Please register here.

"Countdown party reservation for two"

These are your tickets for the countdown party.

Please enjoy your stay.

Is this eel restaurant nearby?

It's about a five-minute walk.

Five minutes? Shall I make a reservation?

Yes, please.

They're here. The photos are here.

So? We'll check.

If a party guest appears on the security video at the victim's condo or work,

it may be a big clue.

Keep your eyes open!

Once the party begins at 11:00 pm, everyone will be masked.

We have 8 hours. 500 guests. Everyone's a suspect!

Yes, sir!

I'll show you to the front desk.

I'll take your bags. How beautiful!

I have a favor to ask.

How can I help you?

Welcome.

Welcome.

It's Sono.

Mr. Sono.

Mr. Masaaki Sono. Welcome back...

Ow!

Mr. Sono, there will be three of you in a deluxe twin room?

That's right.

Thank you. Please register here.

Enjoy your stay.

Thank you.

I heard you had some experience but I guess you're still an amateur.

What's wrong with saying "Welcome back" to a repeater?

Did you take a good look at the guest's history?

"Guest History"

Mr. Sono only uses our hotel for day use. He never sleeps over.

And always on Monday.

He's having an affair...

That was definitely his wife. And it's obviously her first time here.

Do you still think "Welcome back" is an appropriate greeting?

Every guest who comes to this hotel is wearing a mask.

The hotelier's job is to protect their privacy.

Please don't interact with guests from now on.

But I need to investigate...

Don't come out front. Don't answer the phones.

Don't talk to guests.

Here are your tickets to the countdown party.

Don't worry, we'll alert you when a party attendee checks in.

Fine.

Ma'am, please rest on the sofa if you're not feeling well.

Have a seat.

Are you checking in? Yes.

Then I'll check in for you.

How considerate of you.

May I have your name, please?

It's Aoyama.

Ms. Aoyama. Thank you.

I'm planning to propose.

Can you make a pathway of roses without her noticing?

What time is your dinner reservation?

6:00 pm.

The elderly lady is ready to check in.

Mr. Kusakabe, it's New Year's Eve. The restaurant is full at that time.

Even if she doesn't notice, the other guests will.

That's why I'm asking for your help.

I suppose even a hotel like this

can't accommodate every request. Maybe it's impossible.

We'll make it happen.

I don't care what it costs.

Thanks. Yes, sir.

Did that customer... I mean "guest" stay last night too?

Yes. That was Mr. Kusakabe in Room 1015.

Excuse me.

"Tokuya Kusakabe"

What was his request?

I'm sorry.

A concierge cannot reveal a guest's request to outside parties.

But all party attendees are subjects of this investigation.

Still, unless absolutely necessary,

we have to prioritize the privacy of our guests.

Always by the book.

You haven't changed a bit.

The buddies are back.

Mr. Nohse!

You're both looking well.

Thank you.

I never thought I'd see you in a hotel uniform again.

It looks good on you.

Can you get to the point?

I heard something interesting from the victim's parents.

Actually...

She had a scar on her leg since childhood.

Never wore a skirt.

But the victim...

Was in a Lolita dress. Strange, right?

This case is full of riddles.

What does the informant want?

Why did the killer choose to electrocute the victim?

And why come to this hotel?

I can say one thing.

The killer's not coming to the party to have a good time.

I have to go.

Welcome.

Could she have been influenced by her boyfriend?

You mean Haruna Izumi's guy had a Lolita fetish?

I don't think it's that simple.

Maybe she was forced to dress up like a...

Thank you for waiting, Mr. Kusakabe.

Any ideas for me?

Please excuse us.

Is it possible for you to change your reservation to 5:00 pm?

But the restaurant opens at 6:00.

You can have the restaurant to yourself for one hour.

I'll make a pathway of roses without her noticing.

I see...

Sounds good.

I'm looking forward to it.

Yes, sir.

Excuse me.

What did that man ask you to do?

I'm afraid I can't answer that kind of question.

I'm going to have dinner with him tonight.

I'm very sorry.

I have to respect the guest's privacy. I hope you understand.

He's going to propose to me, isn't he?

I'm planning to say "no."

This way, please.

My husband's coming later.

Yes, ma'am. How would you like to settle the bill?

Credit card, please. Right away.

Thank you.

Please enjoy your stay.

Excuse me.

For us, marriage doesn't mean we can maintain our relationship.

I don't understand.

He's living in the U.S.

If I marry him, I'll have to quit being a schoolteacher.

But I want to continue my job.

Thank you. Here's your card.

Thank you very much.

I don't want to spoil our last night together.

Is there something you can do?

Can I have some time to think?

Please enjoy your stay.

The address is 5-27 Toyokita in Aichi Prefecture.

So?

Shinichiro Nakane. It's his birthday today.

We got a hit, Nitta.

Midori Nakane is using an alias. She's pretending she's married.

Welcome.

I want a room on the top floor.

I'm sorry, Mr. Kusakabe. All rooms on the 26th floor are taken.

It's her.

Mr. Sono's mistress.

Sono? The "first-time repeater."

Impossible, huh?

I'll think of a way.

These are your tickets for tonight's countdown party.

It's probably a tryst.

What's that? A secret lovers' rendezvous.

Ms. Kaizuka made a reservation for two.

She may be meeting Mr. Sono.

Thanks.

I'm counting on you.

Mr. Nitta.

Mr. Nitta.

Welcome!

I'm Takashi Yamada.

Welcome.

Welcome.

The party doesn't start 'til 11:00 pm!

Some guests prefer to arrive in costume.

The hotel is fine with that, as long as their bill is settled.

How do we investigate if we can't see their faces?

What about that clown?

We'll have to go by their names.

And if they don't use their real names?

Then we're out of luck!

Please calm down!

I'll see if we can ask the guests to identify themselves

by taking off their masks.

We don't have much time. Please continue verifying guest IDs.

This is ridiculous.

Maybe we should focus on the informant.

No reports from the other teams.

We have no clue who the informant is either.

He said, "You might find a dead woman."

"You might..." Doesn't that strike you as odd?

You're right.

Why did the informant use such vague language?

Chief! We checked the list of attendees that stayed the previous night

and found one guest that may have used an alias.

Who is it?

This guy.

More and more suspects.

At least we know he's suspicious.

All people who come to hotels are wearing masks.

But this time, they'll be wearing a real mask over that mask.

It'll be tough.

I'm going back.

And then...

What are you doing here?

Why?

Welcome. Shall I take your...

No, thank you.

May I have your name?

I ran Tokuya Kusakabe's name through the driver's ID database.

His picture didn't come up.

He may be using an alias.

Maybe he just doesn't have a Japanese license.

It doesn't make him a suspect.

Why don't you tell him?

How can I tell him?

It's better than proposing and being turned down.

Ms. Kano wants to tell him herself.

Only 51 minutes to go... Impossible.

Mr. Nitta, I told you a hotelier never says...

"It's impossible."

But some things just are.

We're not here to simply process requests.

Our value is in providing the guest with a moment of happiness.

Sir.

Please let us carry your bags.

No thanks.

What's wrong?

Excuse me.

We have many guests who come on golf trips

but they don't usually carry their golf bags.

I'm going back.

Mr. Urabe won't be attending the party.

What about Mr. Kusakabe's request?

Mr. Kusakabe wanted to be on the highest floor of the hotel.

We'll open the bar first thing in the morning. It's on the top floor.

I want to see the view from the bar.

Please follow me.

I'll be back.

Thank you for waiting.

Thank you. Thank you.

Be careful, it's heavy.

Why don't you just give up?

Here, let me.

Let me.

Is Mr. Kusakabe still a suspect?

There are others.

A man and woman in their 50's were talking just now.

Mr. Sono?

Actually they're having a... "Tryst."

You knew?

It's a hotelier's job to remember the guests' faces.

What were they talking about?

Both Mr. Sono and Ms. Kaizuka are repeaters.

I think they're innocent.

You never know.

If the killer wanted to sneak into a hotel party,

he may have his mistress buy the tickets.

Everyone is a suspect to you.

I don't know the situation, but they looked surprised.

Maybe they just bumped into each other and it's not a tryst after all.

It's too much of a coincidence.

What if it's not?

Maybe it's a tactic to get him to divorce his wife.

Tactic...

But love isn't about tactics.

Since when did you become a detective, Ms. Yamagishi?

How long has Mr. Ujihara worked here?

A year. He transferred from Cortesia Yokohama.

What's up with him and Ms. Yamagishi?

I felt bad vibes between them.

He doesn't want to acknowledge her.

One of our staff will be transferred to Hotel Cortesia, Los Angeles.

They're both up for the position.

We asked the hotel for their cooperation with guests in costume.

I told the police,

"How can we ask guests who came to enjoy a costume party to take off their masks?"

Wait a minute. How do we find a killer who's in disguise?

"Believe in everyone."

Hoteliers only think about serving their guests.

"Everyone is a suspect."

The police only think about arresting the criminal.

For all we know, any one of our guests could be a murderer.

A killer may be in our midst. But for us, it's a day like any other.

If the killer shows up, anything can happen.

How can they say it's a day like any other?

Don't overthink it.

Our guests have no idea we're cooperating with the police.

We have until 11:00 pm.

We will serve our guests as usual.

All right?

Find the killer, whatever it takes!

Are you staying with us tonight? I'll show you to the lobby.

Excuse me.

Yes?

I want to pick up my boyfriend at the station.

Can you take my bags to our room?

What are you doing?

Taeko.

Do you know the meaning of 108 roses?

If not, you should look it up.

Did you think of something?

I did my best.

Thank you.

By the way, your watch is running late.

I'd reset it if I were you, if you want to be punctual.

This is fine.

It's always slow. I don't rely on it anyway.

"Will you marry me?"

Why are you wearing it then?

It was my late grandmother's.

Sorry.

Look behind you.

At the pathway of roses...

These aren't roses. They're sweet peas.

Sweet peas?

Do you know what they stand for?

If not, you should look it up.

"Parting."

But also, "a fresh start."

Ms. Yamagishi gave me the idea.

She said love isn't about tactics. I should tell you how I really feel.

Thank you.

Please take care.

Your hospitality goes above and beyond.

Even amongst hoteliers.

I heard you may be transferred to L.A.

I don't think I'll be chosen.

Mr. Ujihara is a better hotelier than me.

Is he really better than you?

A guest is waiting for you at the Front Desk.

You just been rejected?

What?

We can't get a break on the victim's boyfriend.

What about her cell phone?

We couldn't trace her contract to any cell phone company.

I think

her boyfriend gave her his phone to use.

It makes sense if he's the killer and he took it when he murdered her.

This killer is very cautious.

I wouldn't say cautious.

He's done this before.

Death by electrocution.

Not leaving a trace of evidence behind.

He's too experienced, don't you think?

Are you saying that

Haruna Izumi wasn't his first victim?

I wouldn't be surprised. This killer is a psycho.

I'll comb through cold cases to see if I can find a pattern.

Thanks.

Something's bugging me.

If you're right and the killer has done this before,

why leave the unborn child as evidence?

Yes, ma'am.

At 10:00 then.

What was that about?

Welcome.

Midori Nakane is a borderline suspect.

Mr. Nitta.

Like I said before, I cannot reveal her request.

Come on.

I understand, but...

Yes, sir.

I have another favor to ask.

What is it?

I want to attend the countdown party with her.

"Her"?

The beautiful lady that was with you just now.

Mr. Kusakabe, New Year's Eve is a special day for everyone.

Maybe she has other plans already.

But I need to talk to her. It's very urgent.

Are you saying it's impossible?

I have an idea, Mr. Kusakabe.

I'll prepare a private space where you can talk.

Can you make that happen?

I'll think of a way.

OK, then.

What's with that guy?

You're partly to blame. You can't please everybody.

I told you. A hotelier never says, "It's impossible."

So what are you going to do this time?

Midori Nakane is out, right?

She's out shopping with her husband.

Let's go to her room now.

We can check her out.

It wouldn't hurt to know more about her too.

Entering a guest's room without permission? Absolutely not.

I know that. That's why I'm asking you a favor.

The answer is no.

Excuse me...

The woman in Room 920 is claiming

that someone went through her belongings.

Maybe she's imagining it.

This woman is very fastidious about the contents of her bag.

The bellboy dropped her bag by mistake.

That's the story we told her.

But don't ever do that again.

They can be in costume. Just let us see their faces.

Like I said, that's out of the question.

At least the people who are suspicious.

Let us check their rooms while they're out.

You still don't seem to understand the concept of a hotel.

We cannot offend the guest, even for an investigation.

Murderer or not, we have a level of service to uphold.

Murderer or not?

You still don't seem to understand.

This killer isn't coming here to enjoy a New Year's Eve party.

This is no ordinary murderer. We're talking about a violent killer!

What are you trying to say?

The suspect may kill someone today at this hotel.

Please cooperate with us.

I have no choice.

You may search their rooms.

General Manager!

But don't ever make that mistake again.

Do not lay a finger on the guests' belongings.

A hotel staff will accompany you.

That's my condition.

Fine.

Go ahead.

Has Shinichiro Nakane already checked in?

Mr. Nitta!

Mr. Nitta!

Notice anything?

Nothing in particular.

They're probably lovers who wanted to enjoy the feeling of being married.

Welcome back.

She's alone.

She left the cigarettes and lighter in the room. Why didn't she take them?

The ashtray was clean. The room seems to be untouched.

What are you trying to say?

Shinichiro Nakane hasn't checked in yet.

Midori Nakane may just be pretending to be here as a couple.

I don't think so.

Midori Nakane just asked me to make the same cake as this one.

Today is Mr. Nakane's birthday. They're celebrating together.

It may be a ploy.

You suspect everyone!

No one has seen Shinichiro Nakane.

What's not to suspect?

What?

Are you sure?

It's a New Year's Eve gift from the hotel for guests

who booked the special dinner through room service.

Thank you.

Will the cake be ready by 10:00?

They're preparing it now.

Thank you for accommodating me.

Certainly. Please relax and enjoy your stay.

Excuse me.

We found out the informant

faxed the message from a convenience store in Nerima.

Nerima?

So he may live near the murder victim.

Maybe he saw the crime. A peeping tom?

The body was found lying on the bed.

But it was too far to see clearly.

Maybe that's why his wording was vague.

Maybe he made an anonymous call to hide the fact that he's a voyeur.

What about the victim's window?

I'll check.

One of the curtains was open!

Thank you.

What were you doing?

A plan to give Midori Nakane and Kusakabe some time alone?

None of your business.

You should cancel it.

They're both suspects and could be dangerous.

I don't believe Mr. Kusakabe is a murderer.

I'm not saying that he is. But...

I know he's up to something.

Maybe his target is...

You.

Mr. Nitta, a package is here for Mikio Urabe.

Go ahead with your plans. But I'll help you.

Fine. I'll see you at 8:30.

Mr. Urabe, your package is here.

I'll bring it into your room.

Thank you. Not at all.

Please leave it there.

Yes, sir.

Um...

There's a countdown party at 11:00 pm?

Yes.

Everyone will be in costume.

Precisely. A masked ball.

Would you like to attend? Oh, no.

I was just asking.

Excuse us.

Excuse us.

Why is he asking about a party that he's not even attending?

Another thing.

There was dog or cat hair on his coat.

Urabe has a pet.

So what?

Did you forget? The murder victim, Haruna Izumi, was a groomer.

At a pet salon.

Check the condo's security video to see if Urabe shows up.

Reading glasses, sir?

Thanks. It's no fun getting old.

You know someone at the Aichi Police.

Can you ask them to check out Nakane?

I hate to ask favors of other stations.

I know I messed up, but it all worked out...

Thank you.

You're late.

It's exactly 8:30.

But it's actually 5 minutes late.

Hoteliers are nothing if not punctual.

Welcome.

So what's your plan?

"Daddy Long Legs."

We give Midori Nakane a special gift, saying it's from the hotel.

But ultimately, we'll tell her it's from someone who wants to see her.

"Daddy Long Legs"?

Who wouldn't want to meet a mysterious person bearing gifts?

Maybe so.

If Midori Nakane is an ordinary guest.

I'll go, Ms. Yamagishi.

She'll suspect something if the concierge keeps showing up.

I suppose, but...

Your unwavering belief in the customer, I mean "guest"

also makes you reckless.

We don't know who the killer is.

Leave this to me.

Please state your business at the door.

Don't worry! I won't set foot into the guest's room.

Call me when you're ready.

Excuse me, Ms. Nakane.

May I?

We heard it's your husband's birthday.

We've prepared a special gift from the hotel.

Is your husband in?

Not right now.

I see. Then I'll be back when the two of you are together.

Excuse me.

We don't have to wait for him.

Yes, ma'am.

Please come to the window.

Have a seat.

I'm going to dim the lights.

I'm ready.

Mr. Nitta, you have to follow the rules...

What should I do?

Nothing, ma'am.

Mr. Nitta.

Nice work. How does it feel to be a hotelier again?

I was just scolded for being 5 minutes late.

Hoteliers are nothing if not punctual.

Yet strangely enough, some people wear watches that don't keep time.

It's something I teach my employees.

Don't rely on watches.

A hotel is a special place.

Time flows at a different pace than the outside world.

Guests can't relax if a hotelier is constantly checking his watch.

You're very thorough.

It's everyone's job here

is to ensure a happy experience for our guests.

That's what we call service.

Mr. Nitta! Hello.

Please excuse me.

Certainly.

Mr. Nitta?

You were right.

This murder case occurred three years ago.

The victim was a 26-year-old woman living alone in Saitama.

The killer used a timer to electrocute her to death.

She was wearing a Lolita dress at the time of her death.

This is his second victim. I'm sure of it.

His third victim may be here at the hotel.

How much more time?

Only two hours to go.

Mr. Nohse, investigate the case from three years ago.

Undercover team, we're counting on your eyes and ears.

Find the killer!

You're not the only ones in costume. The killer will be too.

Don't fall for his trap.

"From the informant"

Give me a break.

It may be too late.

Was Mr. Shinichiro Nakane in his room when you delivered room service?

No, only Ms. Midori Nakane.

I see...

Naomi, the cake is ready.

Did you drop this?

No, it's not mine.

But...

Need the concierge again?

I need a costume. My size is written here.

Yes, sir.

I'll take care of it.

I need a costume for Mr. Kusakabe.

Everyone looks like a criminal to you.

That's exactly what Ms. Yamagishi said.

But I'm not her.

I would never bend the rules based on my emotions.

Yes, she is quite emotional.

Especially when it comes to guests. But...

I think she's a good hotelier.

"Nitta. It's Inagaki."

Go to the lounge now. We may be able to ID the informant.

Found a lead?

"A new message came in 20 minutes ago. I'll read it to you."

"If a detective is on site, have him follow my orders."

"Place a flower in Madam Masquerade's wineglass."

So the informant...

"Will be at the hotel too."

We checked the addresses of every guest.

We found someone who lives within 500 meters of the Nerima victim.

Masaaki Sono.

"Credit card records show that he bought"

a telephoto lens camera in October.

Watch him. If he's the informant, he'll go check on Madam Masquerade.

Roger.

Yuri!

Isn't that Yuri Kaizuka?

So they know each other?

Care to join us?

Don't be rude. Come on. Why not?

I don't want to intrude on family time. Enjoy your evening, Machiko.

I need more blueberry and mint!

Don't be so picky!

It has to be exactly like the photo. That's the guest's wishes!

Shall we go?

Yuri.

I'm going.

I'll be back.

Your move.

Roger.

If the informant only wants the killer arrested,

why come to the hotel?

What is he thinking?

Maybe it's a deal.

A deal?

The informant witnessed the murder.

Maybe he's trying to blackmail the murderer.

But he's a violent killer. It's too risky.

That's why he's making the deal at a costume party. Everyone's masked.

He wants us to arrest the killer as soon as he receives the money.

That's the ballroom.

Excuse me.

Sono is back in his room.

But he may hear about Madam Masquerade from his family.

Stay on him, Sekine.

There he is! What?

Urabe is on the security video at the pet salon.

Two days after the murder.

And the victim's condo?

He doesn't appear there.

Here you go.

He may have known the victim.

"Call the pet salon."

Nitta, I heard back from the Aichi Police.

Shinichiro Nakane is already dead.

Where's Ms. Yamagishi?

Delivering a cake to a customer.

Hold that elevator!

What do you think?

It's perfect. My husband will be happy.

I'm glad we made it in time.

You didn't have to rush.

But it's beautiful.

As we promised, 10:00 pm.

Mrs. Nakane, I want to talk to you about something.

What is it?

Actually the gift and video show were not from the hotel.

Can you hurry, please?

I'm in a rush.

Why would Mr. Kusakabe want to do such a thing?

I'm not sure.

But he wants to talk to both you and Mr. Nakane.

What shall I tell him?

You should ask your husband first, of course.

Yes...

But did he really say he wanted to speak to both of us?

I wonder where he saw us.

Because I was alone the whole time.

How can I possibly eat this huge cake all by myself?

Excuse me.

Mr. Nitta.

Why? Listen to me.

Her husband, Shin...

Good timing.

I made such a fool of myself, I owe both of you an explanation.

Welcome.

Where's Mr. Nitta?

I wanted to get married in this chapel

last New Year's Eve, on his birthday.

I was excited about walking down the aisle with him.

I had a birthday cake ready. We'd dance at the costume party

and welcome the new year. That was my dream.

But he...

disappeared into thin air.

It was cancer.

I reserved this hotel

just to forget him.

I wanted to relive my last moments with him

so I could have closure.

I wished it would last forever.

Here, at this hotel,

I felt like he was right beside me.

But...

as I watched the video,

it dawned on me.

I saw my reflection in the window

and realized

that I'm alone now.

Everyone is celebrating tonight.

But it's very quiet here.

I'm glad I was able to spend time at this hotel.

Thank you for giving me my moment of happiness.

Did I do the right thing?

I made Ms. Midori Nakane take off her mask.

I think you did the right thing.

She was happy here because,

like a stubborn mule, you continued to believe in her.

Stubborn mule...

Hoteliers know that not all people are good. We're not that naïve.

But... I know.

You have to believe in all of them in order to make them happy.

That's what hoteliers do, right?

Detectives don't enjoy suspecting people.

But... I know.

You have to, in order to catch criminals.

That's what detectives do, right?

We both chose challenging professions.

I agree.

That woman that just left was stunning.

Am I intruding?

If it's police business, I'll excuse myself.

Why don't you stay?

This case is about relationships. I'd like your opinion, too.

But...

There were two victims. Mr. Nohse.

Three and a hal f years ago, Ami Murose was found dead in her home.

Cause of death was electrocution and she was wearing a Lolita dress.

It's the same killer as the homicide in Nerima.

I pored over the notes and discovered

Ami Murose had a boyfriend too.

So she dressed up for him?

It bugged me, so I contacted him to question him.

But he knew nothing about the Lolita dress.

He didn't even know where she lived.

Wait. They were seeing each other, right?

It was a new relationship. He wanted to go to her place,

but she always turned him down, saying her place was a mess.

So her boyfriend...

Is innocent.

He couldn't have killed her in her home.

Maybe there was another man...

Two boyfriends?

The messy apartment was an excuse.

She didn't want him to see evidence of another man.

Ami Murose had another boyfriend.

He realized he was being two-timed and killed her...

It's quite possible.

"Nitta."

Urabe is an alias. His real name is Mikio Uchiyama.

"He knew Haruna Izumi."

I'm on my way now.

What?

Urabe is an alias. He also knew Haruna Izumi.

Mr. Nitta.

Remember Mr. Urabe is a guest.

Highball. Make it strong. Yes, sir.

Mr. Uchiyama?

What a coincidence meeting you here!

It's me, Motomiya. We met at the pet salon in Nerima.

Hello.

Did you hear about the groomer? She was killed.

She groomed your pet, right?

Excuse me. I drank too much. I'm going back to my room.

Your signature and room number, please.

Thank you.

He may be the killer.

He's definitely involved somehow. But...

He's on the security video at the pet salon.

Would a serial killer be so careless?

Welcome.

Once, Mr. Nitta would have tried to unmask every guest.

He's changed too.

But he has his police rules and I have my hotel rules.

We're just incompatible.

Really? I think you and Mr. Nitta

could be ideal partners.

It's human nature.

Following rules all the time makes one believe that's the purpose.

Why do you think detectives have rules?

To catch criminals, right?

That too.

Mr. Nitta suspects people and tries to unmask them.

He also ran to Midori Nakane's room

to fulfill the most important purpose.

Most important purpose?

He wanted to protect you.

Mr. Nitta

is at this hotel to protect the lives of the people here.

And so are you.

Only an hour left to go!

Everyone, raise your glasses!

Cheers!

Listen up.

It's 11:00 pm. There's only one hour left.

We may not be able to ID the guests, but keep your eyes on Sono and Urabe.

"The informant may be blackmailing the killer."

"If so, the killer won't let the informant live."

"He'll try to kill him."

"Stay on your guard until the party's over!"

Get the informant and the killer!

And start a happy new year.

Urabe's coming out of his room dressed as a penguin.

What about the money?

He's carrying his golf bag. Maybe it's inside.

That was good.

Sono's on the move.

He's leaving the bar.

"We don't know where he's going to put on his mask. Follow him!"

Roger.

If they're going to exchange money, it'll be at the party.

Arrest them when they meet.

Roger.

27th floor. He's getting on the elevator.

Thank you.

Which floor, sir?

Welcome.

3rd floor. No sign of Urabe.

Urabe got off on 2.

"The second floor?"

Motomiya, Nitta. The second floor. Quickly!

Third floor!

Got it.

Nitta! I'll go.

I'm going to the store.

"Where's Sono?"

He just left the hotel.

I'll follow him just in case.

Maybe Sono wasn't the informant.

But he lives near the victim and bought a telephoto lens camera.

Hello?

Where's Urabe?

At the bridal shop, talking on the phone.

Damn... what's going on?

October 13th.

Yes, Masaaki Sono used his credit card on that day.

He bought a telephoto lens camera.

He had it gift-wrapped.

Gift-wrapped?

Thank you.

Awesome.

Eita Sono.

Do you have a minute?

"We found the informant."

The person who found the body and made the anonymous call...

Was Sono's son.

Where's your mom?

His name is Eita.

I don't know.

Eita asked his mom what to do.

The informant is Machiko Sono.

Where is she now?

We still haven't located her.

She should be somewhere in the hotel.

She may meet up with Urabe. Keep an eye out for her.

Hello? The informant is Machiko Sono.

The killer may be following her. Let me know if you see her.

OK.

What?

Is it really her?

Why would she pick a hotel she's unfamiliar with for the hand-off?

Urabe's coming.

Urabe just came out. He's left the golf bag inside.

Motomiya, follow Urabe.

Roger.

Get the bag.

Hello? I've spotted Machiko Sono.

Where? In the lobby.

She's dressed as a witch and carrying a snake cane.

I'll be right there. Don't lose her.

Ms. Yamagishi.

You still don't seem to understand.

The most important thing right now is to serve our guests as usual.

That's the rules of the hotel.

The suspect may kill someone at this hotel.

Detective Nitta wants to protect our guests.

So do I.

Machiko Sono is in the lobby dressed as a witch with a snake cane.

Welcome.

Excuse me. Please put on your masks.

A big round of applause!

Thank you!

The party's not over yet! Our next performer is...

Where's Machiko Sono?

Where is she?

She's gone.

What about the bridal shop?

No one's here.

Where's Urabe?

Drinking at the champagne tower.

"Hello?"

Where's Machiko Sono?

I'm sorry, I lost her.

Where are you now?

With a woman who was just with Machiko...

Hello? Sorry, I'll call you back.

I have one last favor to ask.

Find me a dance partner.

Midori Nakane just turned me down.

I don't want to spend the night alone.

Why don't you ask someone?

I don't want to get rejected again!

Hurry up! The dance is starting.

I'm sorry, but I can't help you.

Are you saying it's impossible?

You're the concierge. It's your job to prioritize the guest!

You're absolutely right, sir. But this is Masquerade Night.

A night to dress up, meet people and dance with whomever you please.

It's not our place to interfere.

Please enjoy your evening.

"It's probably a tryst."

"We got the informant."

"Do they know each other?"

"A new message came in 20 minutes ago."

Excuse me.

Now for tonight's main event. The dance party!

"Machiko Sono is here. I'll apprehend her."

Apprehend Urabe too.

It might not be him.

Mr. Urabe? Please come with us.

What's going on?

Machiko Sono? Please come with us.

Wait a minute. Let me go!

Chief, Urabe isn't the killer. He's the decoy.

What do you mean?

We all had our eyes on Urabe. The killer manipulated us.

Are you OK?

Why did you come here?

I was threatened. By whom?

I don't know.

I got this message out of the blue.

"Follow my orders or I'll tell everyone about you and Haruna Izumi."

If Urabe's a decoy, what does the killer want?

To kill the informant!

But we have Machiko Sono in custody.

She didn't have reservations for the party.

But she got in because someone got her a ticket.

Yuri Kaizuka!

Money buys loyalty.

I'll call you back.

Yuri Kaizuka is a repeater. She knows the hotel inside and out.

She prepared two party tickets for the two informants.

Please put on your masks!

Your masks, please.

Excuse me.

Not a drink. That.

Where's Yuri Kaizuka?

I don't know. You're lying!

It's true! I don't know anything.

I only gave Yuri the photo. The one my son took secretly.

I never tried to blackmail anyone!

Fine. What was she wearing?

You must know what costume she had on.

A green Lolita dress.

10 more minutes to countdown time!

Yuri Kaizuka's wearing a green Lolita dress. Find her!

May I ask your name?

It's time.

Time for the last dance of the year.

Do you know who killed Haruna Izumi?

No. Let me rephrase.

Have you ever been to her house?

No. Why not?

She said her room was too messy.

That's ridiculous.

I'm very sorry!

Please... save Yuri!

Stop acting.

You want her dead.

The woman who stole your husband.

That's not true!

Then why did you hesitate when I asked you about her costume?

She was seeing someone else, wasn't she?

What do you mean?

She was two-timing you.

I suspected that at one point.

Someone always called her when she was with me.

She said it was just work.

Who was it?

I think...

Hikaru Morisawa.

Hikaru Morisawa.

Hikaru Morisawa.

Hikaru Morisawa.

The police always get to the truth.

If you're still hiding something, you should tell us now.

The killer's name is Hikaru Morisawa.

He's not on the guest list. He's probably using an alias.

Any other information?

"Nothing."

The killer must be at this party.

"I had Eita Sono look through photos of the party attendees."

"But Morisawa wasn't among them."

Are you alone?

Two men can dance the Argentine tango.

Even in high school, Yuri was the cunning one.

She came up with the idea of blackmailing him, but...

when she said she wanted to use Hotel Cortesia

I realized it was her.

I knew my husband used this hotel to meet with his lover.

She doesn't feel a shred of guilt for what she's doing to me.

It made me shake with fury.

That's when...

"Machiko Sono?"

"It's Hikaru Morisawa."

How did you get my number?

"You look good in a red coat."

We sent Morisawa the photo to blackmail him.

That's how he found out it was us.

What did he want?

To know everything about our plans.

I...

told him I planned to inform the police.

Then why didn't it end there?

He threatened me.

"Let Yuri Kaizuka go on with the plan."

"Then I'll spare your life."

How could I refuse?

I'm going to get the money.

What should I do?

The killer is at the party in a penguin costume.

Watch him so he doesn't do anything strange.

Yuri, have a wonderful New Year's Eve.

You're very good.

Especially your footwork.

You're the killer.

Your beautiful eyes are hard to forget.

Ms. Midori Nakane.

Hikaru Morisawa.

Where's Yuri Kaizuka?

What are you talking about?

You did a wonderful job taking the lead in the tango.

Because you normally live life as a man.

You came to the hotel to check out our security.

But a woman staying at a hotel alone on New Year's Eve draws attention.

So you came up with a plan.

"Let them suspect me all they want."

"Once the riddle is solved, all doubt will disappear."

So you made up a sad love story just for us.

Where's Yuri Kaizuka?

Ask your partner,

Detective Nitta.

What do you mean?

20 seconds to midnight!

20 seconds and you lose.

At midnight, Yuri and your hotelier will fall into a quiet slumber.

"Everyone is celebrating.

But it's very quiet here."

Yuri Kaizuka is in the chapel.

10!

“9!”

Hikaru Morisawa is disguised as a phantom. Arrest her!

“6!”

“5!”

“4!”

“3!”

“2!”

“1!”

What's your motive?

To shut her up, what else?

Not her. Why did you kill Haruna Izumi?

Or Ami Murose for that matter.

Why should I tell you?

Then...

Let me tell you my theory.

Hikaru Morisawa is actually a woman living as a man.

Her twin sister Sera was the most important person in her life.

They lost their parents in their teens and had only each other to depend on.

But at 21, Sera was raped. Then she killed herself.

In front of Hikaru's eyes.

She used a timer on her victims

because she couldn't stand to see another person die.

You lost someone very dear to you in the worst possible way.

You tried to find a replacement to fill the void.

You made your victims wear Lolita dresses

so they'd look like your sister.

But no one could replace her.

You chose electrocution to kill your victims

because you didn't want to leave scars on your sister's proxies.

Satisfied?

That's called "sour grapes."

Winning is important to you.

Of course it is.

This case is my way of getting revenge.

On the police who killed my sister.

Sera was humiliated by the police who questioned her.

A "second rape" if you will.

She killed herself right after she was questioned.

Morisawa must have hated the police.

The police would lose public trust if a murder took place under their noses.

Maybe that was Morisawa's motive.

Excuse me.

Nice to see you again, General Manager Fujiki.

It's you...

This was quite unexpected.

When I thought of my sister's pain, I thought my heart would break.

Which led to this.

It was the perfect chance to avenge my sister.

A front desk clerk who did nothing.

I knew you were a cop.

I enjoyed playing this game with you.

But in the end,

you couldn't stop my crime.

Countdown to defeat.

Pretty good, huh?

It was fun watching all of you panic.

Your tango was brilliant, though.

Too bad.

Your revenge ended in failure.

Both Yuri Kaizuka and Naomi Yamagishi are alive.

Why?

There's no clock in the chapel.

You...

set the timer to Ms. Yamagishi's wristwatch, didn't you?

So what?

Her watch

always runs 5 minutes late.

Call an ambulance.

She's alive!

Got it.

Can you hear me? Are you OK?

Hurry!

Ms. Yamagishi!

Ms. Yamagishi!

Mr. Nitta...

Ms. Kaizuka.

So glad you were a hotelier.

What are you doing?

The timer was actually set for 12:05 am.

So the electric shock wasn't delivered at midnight.

Hoteliers here don't rely on watches.

Guests can't relax if a hotelier is constantly checking his watch.

That's what they call service.

Ridiculous! It's just a coincidence!

I defeated the police!

Yes.

You won the fight.

But...

we didn't come here to fight with you!

Everything you said and did was a lie.

Except for one thing.

There was some truth there.

December 31st is your real birthday.

So that's also your sister's birthday.

She killed herself on her birthday.

Those tears

were real.

I learned a lot from this case.

I'm sure you did too.

Please accept my apologies.

Great job, everyone.

Case closed!

Thank you!

Break it down.

It's freezing.

Happy New Year!

Oh, right.

Detectives don't celebrate New Year's Eve.

Shall we go for a drink?

Shall we?

Nothing's open.

Then let's go home.

Let's go.

Are you OK, Ms. Yamagishi?

Are you OK?

How was it?

The doctor said she's fine.

I'm sorry to worry you.

That was reckless of you.

But...

You're a hotelier, not a cop.

A hotel has rules.

You have no right to say that.

All's well that ends well.

I'm sorry to have jeopardized your hotel staff yet again.

Don't apologize, Mr. Nitta.

Her actions were emotional and reckless, it's true.

But she did it to protect the most important thing to a hotelier.

Maybe it was our fault.

We put her life in danger.

Mr. Kosaka.

This is Kosaka from Hotel Cortesia, Los Angeles.

Mr. Kusakabe?

I'm sorry. I was supposed to wait until the new year,

but I wanted to observe you two in action. It was a test.

A test...

So the marriage proposal...

That was my assistant.

There are other ways to tell who's the best hotelier.

I may have overdone it.

But now I know.

Ms. Yamagishi.

You get too emotional when dealing with guests.

I would never do that. But...

I think you're the best hotelier for the position in Los Angeles.

That's what I'm going to report.

What a dilemma.

Hotel Cortesia Tokyo is going to lose a highly valued employee.

The police told me

that the killer realized Mr. Nitta was a detective because of me.

That's not true.

I'll be more careful next time.

Next time...

Let's hope there won't be a next time.

Let's hope not.

Every guest who comes to this hotel is wearing a mask.

This isn't just a gorgeous space.

Our value is in providing the guest with a moment of happiness

by protecting their privacy.

I don't envy you, working at a hotel.

But I'd like to experience your service,

as a guest next time.

Have a wonderful year.

Thank you.

Please take care.

Please take care.

Happy New Year!

Same to you.

Thank you. I had a wonderful stay.

Take care.

Naomi! You'd better come back.

I promise.

Take care of yourself.

I will.

I heard you were leaving today.

What's wrong?

Nothing. So you came to...

I wanted to ask you a favor.

Can you make a dinner reservation for two?

Certainly. For what day?

The day you return from L.A.

But you may be craving Japanese food after L.A.

Um...

But your hotel is famous for its grill.

So... A window seat.

Mr. Nitta. You pick the time.

I mean...

French would be OK, too. We'll toast with wine.

It's impossible.

I thought that phrase was taboo.

Your request is duly noted.

Thank you.

I promise to come back as an excellent hotelier.

And I'll do my best to be a better detective.

Then...

Take care. Have a nice trip.

Have a nice trip.