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This afternoon, Yoichi Ishikawa was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Police found hair and blood at the crime scene, which led to…

Did Miyama really do it?

I don't think he did. He's innocent.

The arrest was made today.

Is this the first time?

If we met somewhere before, then I'm sorry.

The prosecutor who indicted Miyama's father was you, right?

So what?

-Come in. -Excuse me.

Marukawa?

How are the serial killings I let you handle?

The accused's hair and blood were found at the crime scene.

He denies it, but there's no mistake.

-So why hasn't he confessed yet? -I'm sorry.

The High Office is about to appoint Prosecutor Otomo as Chief Prosecutor.

-And as a parting gift-- -No, leave the office politics aside.

-Marukawa. -Yes?

You just do what you must do.

You know what I mean, right?

Yoichi Ishikawa, arrested for the Meguro and Koto serial killings,

has admitted to all charges, following police questioning.

-Here. -What are those?

My daughters made these sweets!

Your daughters did? Mine used to make these too!

-Here. -So cute.

They're so cute, it feels like a waste to eat them.

Gross. Probably simmered too long.

Stop that!

His kids put so much effort into them, you can't just say that!

I'm just telling the truth.

I'll still eat it. The candy is innocent.

And my daughters aren't?

-Morning. -Good morning!

Our next case. Serial killings in the city.

Our client is the defendant's father.

The one who sexually assaulted, then murdered two women, right?

-Yeah. -I saw on the news that he admitted to it.

Seems like it. Do your best.

-Tachibana. -Yes.

-I'm off! -Take care.

-Supervise them well. -I will.

DEFENDANT YOICHI ISHIKAWA

I'm Miyama, your lawyer.

-I'm Tachibana. -Have a seat.

-First, tell me about your upbring-- -Hey.

I didn't do it.

I told you, I didn't do it!

Japan's criminal court has a conviction rate of 99.9 percent.

Once indicted, a guilty verdict is almost guaranteed.

Still, there are lawyers who, despite such insurmountable odds,

tackle tough cases to uncover the truth hidden in the remaining 0.1 percent.

This is their story.

You already made a signed confession.

They made me sign it. I didn't commit these crimes.

I told the prosecutor that, so many times!

But…

Then why did they find your hair and blood,

if you have never been there?

-I'm saying-- -For example!

Let's say,

a daifuku mochi was stolen from a plate.

You were the only one in the room,

and daifuku flour was found around your mouth.

That is the situation you're in.

Every day, they kept asking me the same questions until late at night.

If you just sign here,

this questioning will be over right away.

In the end,

I signed it without being sure what it was.

IISAN PARK

This is Iisan Park, the murder scene.

In the serial killings that plagued Tokyo, the first victim, Mari Nakata,

worked as election staff for Kosuke Takayama,

a candidate running for governor.

She was a capable employee, it's unfortunate what happened to her.

And the second victim, Yumiko Oka,

tested positive for stomach cancer five years ago, and last month,

she was pronounced cancer-free.

Our case is the Tokyo serial murders.

The first murder,

happened on May 28th in Meguro.

The victim, Mari Nakata,

was dragged into Iisan Park on the way home, and murdered.

Iisan Park…

The crime occurred between 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.

The second murder,

happened on June 3rd in Koto Ward.

The victim is Yumiko Oka,

on the way home, while about to cross the Kyosen Ohashi Bridge,

she was dragged under it and killed.

Kyosen Ohashi Bridge…

The crime occurred between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

The common thread between these two cases

is that Ishikawa's hair and blood were found

at both crime scenes, and both shared the same murder method.

A stab through the heart by a sharp object.

Could they stab there?

Did the DNA in the hair and blood match Mr. Ishikawa's?

-Yes. -He sure is brave to still be denying it.

Does he have an alibi?

For the first murder, it seems he was home alone.

But for the second murder, he was at the station building

of Chofu Chuo Station.

The evidence is solid.

The only way to overturn it

is to prove Mr. Ishikawa was never at the murder scene.

Yes.

Akashi, Fujino, go to that…

-Chofu Chuo Station. -Go to that station.

Check the security cameras at the time of the crime.

Yes!

I'll go talk to his coworkers.

You do that.

Miyama, you… Huh?

-I'm off. -Off to where?

What does that mean?

Mr. Ishikawa's promotion to permanent employee got put on hold,

and they say the frustration drove him to murder.

No, I think that's unlikely.

He said,

if he became a permanent employee, he would have more responsibilities,

so he preferred to stay as is.

-As is? -Yeah.

KYOSEN OHASHI BRIDGE

We would like to see the camera footage.

Oh, you're from a law firm?

But neither of you are lawyers.

-Akashi. -Yes?

-Let me do it today. -What?

Please help us out on this!

What are you doing? If you want to sleep, do it elsewhere!

Please help us!

-If you want it that badly… -What?

Thank you!

He's been timid since he was a kid,

and he hated getting into fights with people.

Did he do judo or something?

Does he know how to throw someone?

No.

I see.

Mr. Miyama.

Can a person be arrested this easily over something

they have no memory of?

-Good, right? -It's plain yummy.

I told you, I didn't do it. Quit pestering us!

It conflicted with the testimony report?

It seems that Mr. Ishikawa didn't want to be a permanent employee.

Yet this report says his frustration drove him to kill.

-What a sloppy report. -They needed a motive.

We're back! And we got the camera footage!

-Wow! -You came at the right time.

-I was the one to ask for it. -What?

What? Hey!

-Watch out! -What are you doing, Miyama?

Stop fighting!

Wait!

Stop it! Stop--

What?

-It's just a toy. -You scared me.

This is no time to play around!

-Seriously! -Even my dad never stabbed me!

We're at the company!

-What are you doing? -He's smiling.

-Even if it was a toy, it still hurts! -It does.

It still hurts, even if it's a toy. You're crazy!

According to the reports,

Mr. Ishikawa's bloodstains were found at the scene.

He's suddenly serious.

Meaning, the victim fought back enough to injure him.

It's likely there was a struggle.

To deliver a precise stab to the heart, in that situation…

Doesn't it sound impossible?

He stabbed her before she fought back?

Then why did they find Ishikawa's blood--

We don't need that kind of deduction right now!

And there was no need for your little… stunt, either!

-Stunt… -To prove Mr. Ishikawa innocent…

Finding his alibi is more important.

I don't care about his innocence or guilt.

What I want to know is the truth.

Listen. This case has solid evidence, and he already confessed.

Proving his alibi is the shortest way to getting a "Not guilty" verdict.

But that way, we won't know the whole truth.

We don't need to!

You must put the client's interests before your own!

-We don't see eye to eye. -Of course, we don't!

The only thing I like about you are your dad jokes.

-So my dad jokes are good. -Better than mine.

-That's because you're boring. -What?!

Am I boring? I think I'm pretty funny!

-You've never made me laugh. -We're on the same level!

-They are like Tom and Jerry. -I am interesting!

-I've never laughed. -You did.

-Amuro and Char. -You were laughing.

-At least deep inside! -"Inside"?

Like elbows and knees.

They're completely different.

All right.

-So many people! -Seriously…

This is like that "Where's Waldo?" thing my kids love.

I'll find him first.

Find the guy in red and white stripes.

That's Waldo, not Mr. Ishikawa.

WEEKLY DOWNO

TAKAYAMA RUNNING FOR GOVERNOR

MURDER-ROBBERY IN HAMAMATSU, SHIZUOKA

A STAB THROUGH THE HEART

MURDER-ROBBERY IN HAMAMATSU, SHIZUOKA

(KAZUKI SHIMIZU)

Oh! Waldo!

-Isn't that him? -What?

Did you find Ishikawa Goemon?

Look! By the escalator!

-This is it! -Timestamp?

9:35 p.m.

-Yes! Give me something! -Wait.

All right. If he was here at 9:35 p.m.,

we’ll test tomorrow if he could’ve made it to the crime scene!

-Yes! -Yes!

Where's Miyama?

-What? -Where did Miyama go?

-Hey. -Miyama?

Damn it.

RING THE BELL TO CALL US

Yes?

Is there a Mr. Shimizu here?

That would be me.

Can you tell me more details about this article you wrote?

The culprit hasn't been caught, why is a lawyer like you here?

I thought you would have information.

Not for free.

I have read all the articles you wrote.

I don't think you can write like this without a lot of investigating.

If you help me out, maybe you'll have an even juicier article.

METICULOUSLY TURN OFF

The detective told me,

the cause of death was shock from blood loss.

The blade passed through the third and fourth rib bones,

and stabbed the heart.

This was a robbery turned murder, right?

Yeah.

But there is something strange about it.

-They tried to rob this place? -Yeah.

There is a fancy residential area just a bit further.

So why choose this shabby apartment?

Can we get in there?

Sorry, we're so shabby!

You again? I won't let you in, okay?

-That old lady is the manager. -I'm not old!

They used to say I looked like Yuki Saito.

Ms. Saito.

This apartment building, do all the rooms have the same layout?

-Hello, I'm Miyama. -I'm Saito.

Call me Yuki.

-This room has the same layout. -Thank you.

If he wasn't here, I wouldn't have let you in!

I only let you in because Miyama is so handsome.

-I get it. -Mr. Shimizu.

-Yeah. -Where did the victim collapse?

-Next to the window. -I see.

Like this?

No, wrong angle.

Yeah, like this.

I see.

He broke in from the front door, but the lock wasn't forced.

The front door?

Let's say the culprit

pretended to be a visitor and got the victim to open the door.

When the victim realized it was a robbery, she would panic and run away, right?

In that case, the stab would be in the back.

But she was stabbed from the front, in the heart.

Just one stab.

Maybe the victim knew the culprit.

Why?

If it was a stranger, the victim would have fought back.

It's difficult to precisely stab a person who's resisting in the heart.

The culprit wanted to hide the fact he knew the victim,

so he made it look like a robbery after the fact.

That's an interesting deduction.

You have reached the voicemail service…

Voicemail… Dang it.

Hello? Miyama?

What are you doing? Tomorrow is the pretrial conference!

Call me back!

Don't be so loud.

TT is shivering.

It's not TT. It's Tokai Teio!

Come, come.

So you can't reach Miyama?

He's been unreachable for a week.

-So free-spirited. -It isn't about being free!

He's out of control!

I must stay tranquilo.

-Defense, your opinion, please. -Yes.

FIRST PRETRIAL CONFERENCE

According to the documents provided by the prosecution,

the crime was committed between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. on June 3rd,

at Kyosen Ohashi Bridge.

But the defense posits that during this time period,

the defendant has an alibi.

We have obtained a video of security footage

from the cameras at Chofu Chuo Station, and would like to submit it as evidence.

During the time of the crime,

a security camera more than 30 kilometers away from the crime scene

captured the defendant, Mr. Ishikawa.

-They were pretty shocked. -Yeah.

Looks like this will go well.

Good job.

Miyama! Where have you been all this time?

-Shizuoka and such. -Shizuoka?

You went to Shizuoka again? What is even there--

A robbery in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka? So what?

These are photos of the apartment where the robbery happened.

Near this apartment is a premium residential area.

And yet, the robber chose this apartment. Why?

Hey. This isn't related to the case we are doing right now.

-Why are you… -And this.

The murder method is exactly the same as Mr. Ishikawa's case.

You went to Shizuoka just because of that?

In the Shizuoka case, from the crime scene,

it was likely a staged robbery.

Fake?

And the two cases in Tokyo, the sexual assault was a fake cove--

Listen, we can prove Mr. Ishikawa's alibi.

You can prove the alibi, but you can't overturn the evidence.

The prosecution may just twist the facts to fit their version of the story.

The murder in Shizuoka was on June 13th while Mr. Ishikawa was already detained.

Meaning…

Mr. Ishikawa couldn't have committed the murder in Shizuoka.

If we can prove another killer committed all three cases,

that would decisively prove that Mr. Ishikawa is innocent.

You…

You can't keep playing detective…

What matters is the truth.

They will overturn your alibi.

They've done it many times before.

Is it true there was an alibi?

Yes. I apologize.

At this rate,

the victim's deaths will have been in vain.

Hey.

-Inaba. -Yes.

Marukawa. The charge has been changed.

The time of the Koto murder

has been expanded from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Given his alibi, Ishikawa may not have done it.

The hair and blood were his, right?

A prosecutor's job is to pursue punishment.

Not to pass judgment.

If the judge thinks it is a mistake, then he will decide accordingly.

COURTHOUSE

The prosecution's request

to extend the probable time of the crime has been…

approved.

No way this is right!

This is unacceptable!

Marukawa!

Marukawa!

Changing the time of the crime, at this stage…

It's unfair!

I am only working in the service of justice and fairness.

You are wielding the power of the state

to push a potentially innocent man onto death row!

Mr. Sada.

I must go.

It's as if Miyama knew this would happen.

This case is very similar to Miyama's father's case.

His father also had someone to vouch for his time-based alibi,

and that witness testified in court.

However, the prosecution, just like with this case

extended the probable time of the crime.

They've done it many times before.

This trial…

we have to win it.

Come in.

Oh.

-You resorted to such a cowardly move. -What?

Everything happened according to your story.

Satisfied now?

Hey, spare me your sermon.

A potentially innocent man is going to be crushed because of you.

You gave the order, and your subordinates carried it out.

If Ishikawa gets the capital punishment after being wrongfully convicted,

your subordinate who made the direct decision,

will have to live with that responsibility.

Our duty is to bear the punishment and fate of the accused.

Someone who cannot bear that shouldn't be a prosecutor.

Then, you have a duty to see this case to the end.

Fine.

Let's meet in court.

Madarame.

I think you should…

forget about the past already.

SERIAL MURDER CASE BEGINS TRIAL

There's no time.

Hello?

Sorry for calling you here so suddenly.

It's okay.

The trial has begun, so I'm feeling anxious.

Here you go.

Thank you.

I hear they're calling for the death penalty.

To be honest, for the time being, it is very likely.

Mr. Miyama.

You can prove his innocence, right?

I'm not sure yet.

Since he moved out on his own,

once a month, he would have dinner with me.

He may not look like it, but he is a very good cook.

Well, we're both men,

so we don't often have much to say to each other.

But those were fun times.

Mr. Miyama.

Please save my son.

Please.

Please!

This is plain yummy.

-He's still not here? -Not yet.

I wanted Hiroto to hear it first.

The CD to commemorate my retirement.

Today is the day I put down the microphone.

Go ahead.

Hiroto!

-Oh, you're his superior… -Where's Miyama?

-He isn't here. -Oh well.

Guess I will take care of my other business first.

Other business?

I'll buy all of those! How much?

-What? -Are you serious?

What? You should be happy!

This has never happened before!

-That's true. -I listened to your song so many times!

You have a wonderful voice!

He's singing it… He remembers the lyrics…

-It made me cry a bit. -Cry?

Really?

What?

-I'll give one to all my friends. -Seriously?

-Those with talent… -Really?

-They must be compensated fairly! -No way…

-No way! -Wait a minute.

-Are you serious? -I'll take these.

A hundred thousand yen!

-A hundred thousand yen?! -This is wonderful.

-I did it! -I'm home.

-Hiroto! I missed you! -What are you doing?

-I have a task for you. -Look, look.

-Did you buy her CDs? -Yeah.

-He bought everything! He said… -She has a wonderful voice!

-Are your ears working right? -They sure do!

Hearing her voice gives me goosebumps.

-You cried. -I didn't.

-You did. -Wait.

-He did say he cry. -So?

What do you need me to do?

Kanako, let's go over here!

-Why? -Let's calculate the change!

Why? Hey!

Hey, wait! Hiroto, I got money!

So?

The timeframe of the case was extended.

It's difficult to prove Mr. Ishikawa's alibi.

And?

For his sake, we must find the true culprit.

Meaning, we have to do it your way.

Let's share information, help each other out.

Well, I don't know!

I can't help for free.

Do you want something in return?

May I?

If you agree to help, then sure.

Then I'll think about it.

-I'm not much for material desires. -Okay.

Let's do it then.

You're closed already? So soon!

Yeah, today my…

My cousin's…

MEGURO, MS. NAKATA

KOTO, MS. OKA

HAMAMATSU, MS. WATANABE

The common thread between the three cases is the murder method.

A sharp object stabbed between the ribs and struck

the heart in one blow.

It is a unique killing method.

It's unlikely multiple people had the same idea.

Let's say it was all by one killer,

then why were the two Tokyo cases sexual assaults,

and the Shizuoka one a robbery?

That is the problem.

Why didn't the killer try to blame the Shizuoka case on Ishikawa too?

Why didn't he do it?

Because he couldn't, even if he wanted to.

Maybe Mr. Ishikawa was arrested sooner than the killer expected.

Or, Shizuoka is too far away to make it look like Ishikawa did it.

Or there's a reason the killer doesn't want us to think

the Shizuoka and Tokyo cases were by the same culprit.

What?

Why did he kill those three women?

Good question.

Let's try to analyze the victims.

If it was all done by one killer,

then the victims must have something in common.

-Something in common. -Something in common.

-Something in common… -I've got it!

They are all women! Look.

Look, women.

-A common thread… -A common…

-It doesn't suit you. Shoosh. -I don't have to listen to you.

Yumiko Oka…

Things in common…

Yes?

I finally managed to contact the victims' family!

-Who are you? -Shimizu!

-Shimizu? -From the Weekly Downo.

Weekly Downo…Yes, Mr. Shimizu!

Let's meet at Hamamatsu Station at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.

Okay, I understand. Thank you.

-We have a worthwhile clue. -What?

Tomorrow morning, I will meet the family of Miho Watanabe,

the Shizuoka murder victim.

You two, talk to Mr. Ishikawa. Try to find out if he knows the women.

Be thorough.

I know.

If it's to find the one who killed my sister,

I will do all I can to help.

Can you tell me about her upbringing?

Upbringing?

Let's get to the point.

Can you tell us everything starting with your upbringing?

-Pardon? -We will ask you every little thing today.

Every little thing.

-I was born in… -Not you. Your sister.

I'm sorry. My sister was born in 1966.

It was the year of the Fire Horse!

Okay.

I was born on September 4th, 1983.

September 4th. I see…

-And so, you know… -Oh?

-And so? -And so…

She got divorced and had lived alone since.

Five years ago, she was hospitalized for stomach cancer.

-But she fully recovered-- -Wait a minute.

-She had stomach cancer five years ago? -Yes.

How can you read such sloppy handwriting?

I know I’m no better, but…

STOMACH CANCER FIVE YEARS AGO

Do you remember the name of the hospital?

It was in Tokyo.

Sewa General Hospital.

Sewa.

In the past six months, or past year, aside from what you have told us,

can you remember anything else, no matter how small?

-Oh! -Huh?

I had a health check and found an ulcer!

I want to know your relationship with these three women!

-I don't care about your health check! -I see.

Calm down.

You and Ms. Nakata worked as staff for Governor Takayama's election?

Yes, Ms. Nakata used to be hospitalized at Sewa General Hospital,

where Governor Takayama used to be Director.

She became his staff out of gratitude.

-Where was she born? -Yes?

-Akashi, is that necessary? -Miyama always asks that.

I see. Leave it for later.

-Do you know when she was hospitalized? -Right.

She said it was five years ago.

Were you on good terms with her?

Yeah, I even went to her house.

It was a pretty spacious studio apartment.

Almost too big for a woman living alone.

I asked her what she did for a living.

-It's a secret. -Is what she said.

In the room were lots of documents related to Governor Takayama.

So, all three victims

were at Sewa General Hospital five years ago, around the same time.

That's a common thread, all right!

Maybe they met each other at the hospital!

If only we could get a patient list.

-That is private information. -Sounds impossible.

This is a point of interest, so maybe we can ask the prosecution

to help us investigate…

-The prosecution, huh… -The chances are slim.

We'll never know until we try.

Okay. We'll consider it.

Please act right away. We don't have time!

I'm also busy.

This isn't the only case I'm working on.

But this is part of your job!

Please leave.

Mr. Marukawa!

Why did you become a prosecutor?

I wasn't interested in criminal defense at all.

But the more I did this job,

I became more invested in providing help to people who need it.

I think that feeling is the foundation of all lawyers.

Prosecutors…

"use their intelligence to pursue the truth," don't they?

Have you forgotten why you started?

Please.

Help us.

Please leave.

You…

Has anyone ever tossed your name card aside?

-What? -It's happened to me…

a lot of times.

In this male-dominated field, it's hard to be recognized.

I was so frustrated.

But even so, I remain a lawyer.

You're a man, the industry is much friendlier to you.

But you use such dirty tricks.

Can you live with yourself?

That's amazing.

I don't think I can show our patient list to a lawyer.

-I see. -Yes.

-I understand. I'll be back. -Wait, be back?

I won't be able to visit this place very often.

-But keep doing your best. -Thank you.

Goodbye.

What's wrong, Tachibana? Why so glum?

-I'm fine. -Looks like it's me and Mr. Shiga's turn.

We can help you with anything.

Hunter Chance!

-Mr. Shiga, Hunter Chance! -Hunter Chance!

Ms. Tachibana.

Someone came to deliver something you forgot.

-Who was it? -He left before I could get his name.

He had a lot of hair.

Thank you.

SEWA GENERAL HOSPITAL PATIENT LIST

I will tell you this, but only once!

Thank you!

How did you get your hands on it? You're even more capable now.

In the patient list from five years ago,

the three victims are listed as being in the same room.

-And… -All three victims shared a hospital room.

-Yes. -Something happened in that room.

-Yes. -And they were all murdered! That's bad!

Shut up!

It was a four-person room, there was one more patient!

-What? -Four patients?

You should have led with that!

-Sorry! But he kept… -Why didn't you say so…

-Where is the fourth one? -I don't know yet, but…

The patient list had her workplace. I asked Mr. Shiga to look into it!

-Shiga? Where? What page? -Page three.

-Three? -Number 315.

315!

-She's still alive! -Gosh!

You needed my help, after all.

What a unique guy.

What are you doing?

Gross.

So where is she now?

The fourth patient is Kaoru Kato. I asked her company.

They said she's been working overseas for a year.

Overseas? Where?

New York.

She's in New York, so she wasn't killed!

She will be back in Japan next Monday.

On that day, meet her at the airport!

Wait. This is moving way too fast.

If the killer knows she's coming back, he may try to ambush and attack her!

We are weaker than we look!

Everyone else's busy. You do it!

I can't even do a single push-up!

-Liar! -I can't even always open bottles.

-If you need a dependable man, here I am. -You scared me.

I am a brown belt with stripes in karate and a black belt in judo.

I’ve achieved a red belt in Jeet Kune Do.

Is that good? I don't get it, but I'll leave it to you.

You can count on me.

-Let's go. -No, it's on Monday!

-He didn't listen at all. -What is Jeet Kune Do?

-It sure is heavy. -Yeah, sorry.

-I'll carry it for you. -Thank you, handsome.

I brought her here.

Sorry for calling you here as soon as you returned.

-Sorry. -It's okay.

-Please sit over there. -Oh, yes, uh, can I?

They were all…

K-Killed?

Yes.

Did something happen in that room?

Something only you four know of?

Yes.

The doctor in charge of us

sexually harassed Ms. Nakata while providing treatment.

-Sexual harassment? -Yes.

I heard a scream,

and hurriedly opened the curtain…

What's wrong?

The doctor suddenly started touching me.

What?

Ms. Nakata was so angry, she said she would press charges.

I'm thinking of pressing charges.

And she said she would like us to testify.

She even asked for our numbers.

Okay.

-Your numbers? -Yes.

So what happened to the harassment case?

Yes. Seems like she didn't want to cause a ruckus…

so she agreed to settle.

What's the name of the doctor?

Yes.

His name was Takayama.

You misunderstand! It was part of the treatment.

Kosuke Takayama, who later became governor.

This is your schedule.

There's a meeting from 11:00 a.m.

Why did Ms. Nakata decide to work as election staff for Mr. Takayama, then?

I don't think a woman would be able to forgive it.

If Mr. Takayama was the killer,

how did he obtain Mr. Ishikawa's blood and hair?

Three months ago, Mr. Ishikawa…

had a medical checkup!

He never mentioned this to me.

It's all thanks to my masterful oratory skills!

-Was it at Sewa General Hospital? -Let me check.

Nothing here. Tachibana?

-Maybe I missed it. -You missed it?

You said, "I don't care about your health checkup!"

-I did? -Yes.

-But I did ask about-- -Such masterful oratory skills.

Shut up.

I'll ask him about it.

"A woman in her 30s."

-What did she look like? -Round eyes.

-Round eyes. -And rather chubby.

-Chubby. -Mushroom hair.

-Mushroom hair? -Yes. Mushroom hair.

How round were her eyes?

This much.

-That much? -Yes.

Not to that extent.

More.

Around that level.

Ms. Setoguchi, come in!

Not chubby.

Ms. Eno, come in!

Eyes not round enough.

Everyone's thin.

Yes?

Chubby.

Round eyes.

Not mushroom hair.

What's your deal? I'm calling the cops!

Hello.

-You're a lawyer? -Yes.

Three months ago,

my client had a checkup and blood test at this hospital.

I'm looking for the nurse who took his blood,

she's rather plump, round-eyed, and has mushroom hair.

That would be Ms. Kawai.

-Ms. Kawai! -Yeah?

-What do you need? -This guy's a lawyer.

-Meet Ms. Kawai. -Chubby.

Round eyes.

-Mushroom! -Mushroom hair.

Bananaman?

-So you take three vials each time? -Yeah.

I see.

Are blood samples carefully managed?

Of course. What's wrong?

A sample has been lost before, right?

-I don't know. -If there hasn't, you would just say no.

You saw someone steal blood three months ago, right?

How did you know? I…

I said it!

-I didn't think the Director would-- -Your Director stole it?

I said it!

Do you remember whose blood samples he stole?

A man named Yoichi Ishikawa.

Oh my.

This information will come in bandy.

Stop it.

Stop it.

I need to get back to work!

Stop it!

Stop it!

I would like to offer a word of gratitude

to all the great support you have given me in my election.

EXEMPLARY DOCTORS' MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SEMINAR

Thank you.

-He's really popular. -Thank you.

He's the dashing new governor, everyone wants to at least say hi.

Miyama, we won't be able to approach him easily.

Okay.

What are you doing?

Thank you.

Will this be okay?

-He approached him. -Thank you.

-What are you doing? -Oh, no!

-Are you okay? -I am.

Sorry.

I am Sada from the Madarame Law Firm.

-Wait for me outside. -Thank you.

This way, sir.

I don't have much time.

-Keep this to within five minutes. -I understand. Five minutes.

Mari Nakata, the murder victim, was your election staff, right?

She was very dedicated.

Do you know Yumiko Oka, the next victim after Ms. Nakata?

-I can't say I do. -Really?

Then do you know this person?

June 13th, three weeks ago.

The victim of a robbery in Hamamatsu, Miho Watanabe.

I'm not aware of her.

Really?

These three women were in the same hospital room,

around five years ago.

It was Sewa General Hospital, where you served as Director.

I don't remember things from that long ago.

But in that room, an incident happened, which you could never forget.

Disguised as part of treatment, you sexually harassed Ms. Nakata.

You had a settlement with her,

but everyone else in the room also knew that.

Do you have proof?

There is someone who can vouch for what I said.

Please come in!

What's wrong?

The fourth patient in that room.

-Kaoru Kato. -Yes.

Hello.

The murder victim, Ms. Nakata,

even though she agreed to a settlement with you five years ago,

when she knew you were running for governor,

she volunteered as a staff, then used the past to blackmail you.

-Am I right? -This is a critical time for you.

If the public finds out about this, who knows what will happen.

Aside from me, the other women in the room

like Ms. Watanabe and Ms. Kato can also testify.

At that rate, she would keep extorting you forever.

-You felt that way and killed her. -Ms. Nakata.

And to remove witnesses,

you decided to also kill all the women who were in that room.

Don't be stupid!

This is a copy of the Weekly Downo that will go on sale in two days.

The sexual harassment you committed on Ms. Nakata in that room.

The settlement you used to get out of it.

And the fact that three women

in that room have been murdered, including Ms. Nakata, it's all in there.

And Ms. Kato is here.

She will go to the police after this.

Do you have proof that I killed them?

The hair and blood found at the scene belong to Ishikawa, don't they?

You do know a lot.

But…

There's someone who can get a hold of Mr. Ishikawa's blood and hair.

The doctor who supervised his checkup.

It's you.

According to my investigation,

among the three blood vials taken for Mr. Ishikawa's checkup,

one has gone missing.

The one who stole that blood was you, right?

-Can you prove it? -I can.

A nurse saw you stealing the blood.

I didn't think the Director would…

She has provided testimony.

Wow. It hasn't been five minutes.

Shall we talk more?

The trial is almost over.

It is.

But, in court, you never know what will happen.

That's true.

I couldn't do anything for Daisuke.

Or you, who lost your father.

Maybe it wasn't really necessary,

but I figured I should keep you close and keep an eye on you.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

Why did you hire me?

Half of it is your talent as a lawyer.

The other half is…

I wonder.

So this is the other half?

Your brows. Why do you do that?

It's a habit.

Oh, right.

You touch your ears like this, right?

This, then this.

Does it help with blood circulation?

What do you mean, my ears?

-Oh, so it's just a habit. -What?

-Do I touch my ears that much? -No, it's okay.

Defense, your statement.

The defense has nothing in particu--

There is something.

In this case, the true culprit has been caught,

and he has admitted his crimes.

So, Mr. Ishikawa's innocence is clear.

There is nothing more related to the case that I wish to tell you about.

I told you, I didn't do it. Quit pestering us!

But… Even if Mr. Ishikawa is proven innocent,

it doesn't mean his life will be back to normal.

The peaceful days when nothing happened.

The happiness.

The time that passed…

cannot be taken back.

Due to wrongful arrest and indictment,

people's lives will be greatly disturbed.

This case is the heaviest sin a criminal court can commit.

Miscarriage of justice.

Such miscarriage ruins the lives of many.

The victim and their family end up begrudging an innocent person.

And the person suddenly made a criminal without entirely knowing why,

feels fear and anger, without any means of release.

Their ordinary life is taken away.

And their family is shamed by society,

as the family of a criminal.

Japan's criminal court has a conviction rate of 99.9 percent.

Why do we have such a high number?

It's because…

prosecutors, who wield state power, decide who to indict,

and everyone just assumes they are always correct.

But is that always true?

The truth may be hidden.

And we mustn't overlook it.

Everyone…

see with your eyes,

hear with your ears,

think about it,

then find your own answer.

The truth is something that happened.

And there can be only one.

The defense rests its case.

I will now give the verdict.

The defendant is found…

not guilty.

Mr. Marukawa.

Thank you.

For what?

Marukawa!

There's only one truth, right?

We'll meet again, in court.

Excuse me.

You did it, right?

I already told you, I didn't.

An umbrella with your fingerprints on it was found at the crime scene.

Why are you laughing?

It's because you look so satisfied.

If we didn't find the truth, and the real culprit wasn't caught,

Mr. Ishikawa would have been killed by people like you.

No, as prosecutors, our job is to prove the defendant's guilt.

If by our efforts, the verdict is "guilty,"

it's because the judge decided it so.

To hear you say we're murderers, it's hard to stomach.

It's sad.

You place a heavy "guilty" bias on the court's decision.

You misunderstand.

For the victim's sake,

we cannot forgive someone who committed a crime.

Our duty is to uphold society's justice.

Justice, facts…

One hundred people would have one hundred different visions of it.

I don't believe in such things.

One day, suddenly,

you people took my father away from me.

Since that day, everything changed.

With your twisted idea of justice,

you ruin countless lives.

The people falsely judged as guilty

are also victims of a crime.

I will keep being on their side…

as a lawyer.

If you persist with your supposed justice,

I will keep believing in only the truth, and standing in your way.

I am Inaba, from the Tokyo Prosecutors' Office.

About this wrongful arrest,

we have caused Mr. Ishikawa, who was innocent,

a great amount of suffering, and we would like to apologize.

HIGH CHIEF PROSECUTOR - YUICHIRO SAITO

We will reflect on our mistakes, and do everything in our power

so that it never happens.

Today, I must tell Hiroto something!

What is it?

Kanako Kata's retirement is officially canceled!

You just announced it the other day!

I mean, Hiroto's boss paid me a lot of money,

so I could make another CD!

-Mr. Bando! -Ayano.

-He's here. -Thank you for telling me!

You're guiding light.

Mr. Taguchi!

-You were amazing at the SUPER Jr. -Thank you.

-Can I take a photo with you? -Sure.

He's so nice.

-Bando. -Sure, I will.

-Yay! -No "Mr." or anything, huh?

-You can wear my glasses. -May I?

-It's okay. -Lucky you.

You look so happy.

You really look so happy. Here I go.

Oh, that's right!

-Togi Makabe! -What?

-You wear those chains off-stage, too? -Of course, I do.

-Who is this girl? -A pro-wrestling fan, it seems.

-I am. -A fan?

I love you all.

-What's up? -Can I get a photo?

-A picture? Sure. -Yay!

-You two stand next to her. -I want to put these on.

-You have lots of demands. But sure. -She's so delighted.

-May I? -Sure. Here.

Isn't that heavy? Will your neck be fine?

Okay, pose.

Both of you guys. Okay, cheese!

Okay, nice picture.

-You came here alone? -I did.

Drink with us then.

I'm so happy! I'm so excited for the G1 this year.

I'm glad.

-Lucky you. -Sorry…

Oh, it's fine.

MIYAMA'S BANANA PANCAKE

-Hey, this is super heavy. -Of course.

Wow! Perfect timing!

-Timing? -Sweets are served. Dig in!

All right!

Really?

Yummy!

These nuts are so flavorful.

-He said it's yummy! -This is great, mister!

-Yum. Did you put this on? -What is it?

-Cheese. -Seriously?

It's not cheese, but yogurt.

Now.

Thanks a Massachusetts Institute of Technology!

It really makes the flavor pop.

It really is important to do things properly.

About our New York trip next week, I can book the first class, right?

To make up for the Monaco trip.

-Yeah. -Hey, Dad.

When we have dinner in New York, I can invite my boyfriend from LA, right?

To make up for Monaco.

I can accept the first-class tickets, but no boyfriends!

Explain why I can't call my boyfriend.

-Well… -Not an explanation!

It will be a fun trip!

Mom, I want to try Clinton Street pancakes!

-It's exciting, right? -Yeah.

Mr. Shiga.

Hey, Ochiai.

-What are you reading? -It's nothing…

INTRODUCTORY CRIMINAL LAW

You too, Mr. Shiga.

INTRODUCTORY CRIMINAL LAW

-Akashi. -Yes?

Did you ask if Ms. Natsuko and Mr. Shiga are dating?

-I didn't. -It's fine, you don't need to.

-I don't, right? -Yeah.

Please show more interest in me.

I wanted to meet Tana.

I love you!

WEEKLY DOWNO

GOVERNOR ARRESTED FOR TRIPLE HOMICIDE

(KAZUKI SHIMIZU)

-Hey, Miyama! -What did you do this time, Mr. Miyama?

Yesterday, my daughter said, to make up for Monaco,

she wants to have hot…

pancakes with me in New York.

So, I told her, "I sell like hotcakes…"

Eight points.

-It's funny! -Impressive, Mr. Sada.

First Monaco, now New York?

I bet paying for it was a cakewalk.

Four points.

A cakewalk…

-I can't win against you! -What is even their relationship…

I got it! Shrimps and crabs!

I don't know about that.

Don't pun-ish us with your puns!

-What did you say? -What?

-There's a crayfish. -Go with them.

-Can you stop… -How many points for hers?

-No, I'm not the same as… -Getting along, aren't we?

Our next case. Take care of it.

Okay.

-I'll go see the client. -Let's get to it.

Tachibana! We're going!

-Okay. -Good luck.

I'm not a crayfish!

-Take care. -The dad-joke trio!

-Oh, that's right. -What?

-I found something I want. -Something you want?

Oh yeah, what is it?

-I can have anything, right? -Anything.

I want Sada's Win.

Wait, I didn't hear you. Mind repeating yourself?

Sada's Win.

Sada's Win is my life!

A horse ought to be released into nature, don't you think?

I don't know why you're so particular.

That's not happening!

-Why are you so angry? -You said you had no material desires!

-That's why I looked for something. -No way!

Don't be so angry. Have some candy.

If I eat this, will we be even?

I'll think about it.

-So spicy! -What?

Spicy!

-What did you give me? -Are you okay?

I never said it was a sugar candy.

CHILI PEPPER

-Four points. -You fool! So spicy!

It burns… Stop messing with me!

The watch is right as rain.

Y-M-Stain

I try to dial, but…

all I get is denial.

Subtitle translation by: Quang N.N.