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A SHOCHIKU PRESENTATION

COBRA

♪ Like a candle flame ♪

♪ A woman's heart sways with sorrow ♪

Produced by: Mitsuo Sejima Written by: Umetsugu Inoue

Cinematography: Masao Kosugi Art Direction: Shigemori Shigeta Music: Seitaro Omori

♪ I miss the person you were when you were mine ♪

Lighting: Takehiko Sakuma Editing: Yoshi Sugihara Sound: Hideo Kobayashi

Assistant Director: Kohei Fukuda Set Design: Katsuo Kojima

♪ And I hate that you took that away ♪

CAST

♪ Tonight, love burns once more ♪

Jiro Tamiya

Yoko Yamamoto

♪ I hate, I hate, I hate you ♪

Wang Ping Mu Szu-Cheng

Fujiko Nara, Kohji Moritsugu Tadao Nakamaru, Fumio Watanabe

Michiko Tsukasa Takanobu Hozumi, Ryoko Mizuki

♪ Tonight, love burns once more ♪

Koji Nakata Yukie Yamamoto, Jun Kashima

♪ I hate, I hate, I hate you ♪

Directed by: Umetsugu Inoue

Miyoko...

Mariko, next up is this.

- Change in the warehouse upstairs. - Okay.

Hey, Akemi, wait!

Let me go! You just want to get rid of me.

Well, I'll go, but you'll have to pay.

- I'll pay whatever it takes. - But I'm expensive.

50 million.

50 million? That can't be!

Would you rather have a scandal instead?

I want a top end boyfriend.

Why you!

What are you doing?

Go ahead and kill me if you can.

Or if you just pay me, I'll let you break up with me.

What?!

I can't breath... I can't! Let go!

Somebody come quick!

Hey, are you crazy?!

Who are you?

- A detective, huh? - Where's the scene?

Upstairs.

Look, just because you're a cop, you can't break the speed law.

Hello? Hey, wait, come back!

Stop it. That's Mr. Cobra.

Cobra?

He's got a sharp bite. He hits if you resist, and shoots if you run.

All the crooks in the city call him Cobra, but his name is Komura. Great guy.

Who's the witness?

She's a coworker of the model.

I think he had a longish face.

Could you tell me about his various features?

No way. I was shaking like crazy.

Hey, can you do a montage photo?

No way, she said she just caught a quick glimpse of him.

Well, that's long enough.

To defend small and medium-sized enterprises,

Small and Medium Enterprise Hall

we absolutely must send representatives from our ranks.

That is, the government needs more young men.

Under that slogan, Hirotaka was chosen.

Mobilize the entire organization thoroughly.

Ah, welcome back.

The posters just got printed.

The executives are here. I was in the middle of planning our strategy.

We need to talk.

What's wrong?

I have killed someone.

Who?

She's the woman you told to cut ties with.

I was shaken down for 50 million.

I flew into a rage and strangled her.

I'm done for.

It's the end of everything for me.

Quiet.

We don't anyone to hear.

All right, let's call it a day.

Thanks for coming.

We'll start tomorrow, then.

Nice to meet you!

Thank you.

Get up.

Where did you kill her?

Inside the department store's warehouse.

Did anyone see it?

Just one person. There was a girl behind the curtain.

A girl?

I think she's a female model.

I heard a scream, turned around, and met that girl's eyes.

But she hid her face and immediately ran off.

- Was your name mentioned? - I'm pretty sure it wasn't.

I see.

So, that girl only saw your face for a moment. Doesn't know your name or who you are.

If the police starts to suspect you, you must give yourself up.

But if they don't, though, it means she didn't see you properly.

You might just get away with it.

But in 10 days, we'll be putting up election posters around town.

If that woman sees my photo, she'll definitely remember me!

After that, then...

...there's still a chance.

Once in a lifetime, you've got to take a gamble where it's all or nothing.

You must win to achieve glory.

Leave it to me.

Beautiful model murdered during a fashion show! Colleague witnessed the crime!

You wait there.

- Okay. - Come out.

That idiot.

Everything depended on him.

But that guy's not cut out to be a congressman.

But he's a very easy man to manipulate.

I've schemed a plan for thirteen years to make his father a rich man.

Just for this chance!

The whole idea was to get him to work for us when he got ellected.

After coming this far, I won't give up!

So, what do we do?

Can that girl be trusted?

She's a Chinese girl, and she's the best bodyguard I've ever had.

Li Ping, say hello.

Hello.

Please ensure the incident does not affect Hirotaka.

I'll pay well.

No luck...

Hey, wanna make some money?

What? A clean-up?

You mean killing?

Yes, sometime today or tomorrow.

I'll leave the method up to you.

Who are you and the girl? Who is she?

Mind your own business.

This is her.

500.000 yen in advance.

You get the rest when she's dead, so watch the newspapers.

How about it?

Shinagawa No. 55, 3046.

The outline and eyes are about like this?

Next is the nose and mouth.

How about it?

The nose and mouth were a bit thicker.

More like that?

It's so hard to say...

Shouldn't be that hard. You did see him.

Come in.

A police escort home?

Is that usual?

I must be valuable. Is that what you think?

You are a funny man.

You'll get caught for speeding...

See? I told you.

The police won't let you get away with a traffic violation.

Hey.

What? Cobra?

She's a crucial witness. Lead the way.

Yes.

Well, you are a very good driver.

For a detective, how are you this good? You could be a racing driver.

What are you doing?

- Say that again. - Did I say something bad?

I was only complimenting you.

You said, "for a detective".

Detectives are human, too.

So what?

I'm going home. Drop me off.

Wait.

- What are you doing? - What's the matter?

Nothing.

Thanks, see you.

Wait.

Komura?

What is it?

I'll take you up.

You've got to be joking. Fancy little seduction, huh?

Get lost!

Hey! Make sure to lock the door.

I know that already.

Watch out!

Damn!

You idiot.

He got off the elevator. Run!

Komura, next time, I'll get you.

Hey, wait!

It was you who did it! Bastard!

- Damn it! - What's going on down there?

Come any closer and I'll kill her!

You better give up.

I'm going to shoot.

Hey, hurry up and get inside!

Wait!

Idiot!

This is Komura, come in headquarters.

This is headquarters.

There was an attempt to kill a witness in a murder case.

The killer grabbed the hostage and got away.

The car's a light brown Sunny. License plate number is 0941.

He's heading downtown, he's armed with a knife and he seems to be dangerous.

Understood. We'll handle it immediately.

Why did you interfere?

I was worried something might happen to that woman.

He'll try it again.

You came to protect me, didn't you?

I'm sorry. I said some rude things earlier.

Welcome home.

I was just thinking, that case of yours about the murdered concierge...

That bar manager's alibi isn't much good. You should see him again.

I've already finished that case.

Have you? I thought I could surprise you with the answer...

Were you planning to charge me?

I just wanted to help you, so you could take some time off.

Let's make love.

I'm strapped right now.

If I took your money, you'd get me busted for soliciting.

I got work tonight.

What am I to you, anyway?

I'm just a call girl to you...

I could hardly expect you to marry me.

But I am fond of you.

Make love to me before you go.

In the bed... Or do you prefer in the car?

Come on...

- Miyoko... - You're calling me Miyoko again!

Who is she? An old flame of yours?

Pretending to yourself that she's here, aren't you? You really are a sentimentalist.

Bro, someone's here.

Who is it?

Cars do have license plates, you know?

That's how I discovered you were one of Mr. Yamashige's guys.

What?

Hey, you can leave.

You screwed it up.

Oh, right, I guess I did.

The TV's all abuzz. What about that hostage?

I took her home and let her go. But she does know my face.

What do you want here?

A little hush money.

What?!

How much do you want?

2 million.

2 million?!

I want it by tonight.

Tomorrow, I'll give myself up.

Damn it!

Hello? Is this the boss?

Numata here. We got a problem.

Hey, aren't you the girl from earlier?

You're such a beauty! Hey there!

Oh my, you're so good!

Yes. Yes, I got it.

The boss says he can pay you tonight.

Meet him at 12 PM. Down by number three pier.

I hope you don't try anything funny. See you.

Li Ping, it's your turn now.

Oh, it's you.

Why do you hide your face with the shades? That looks creepy.

Are you trying to kill me?!

Wait! I'll give you the money...

Shouldn't be that hard. You did see him.

Detectives are human, too.

Fancy little seduction, huh? Get lost!

Watch out!

Good morning. I brought coffee.

Thank you.

Here.

- How long have you been here? - Since two.

Just now, I had a talk with my dad. I told him how you saved me last night.

He's very grateful.

And he said that he'd like to give you a new car.

- He imports foreign cars, you see. - I'd be fired if he did that.

- Last night, did they catch that man? - No.

Will he come again?

Not him. Someone else, though.

Should I move to my dad's home?

That'd be a problem.

Why?

Stay here, wait for him.

So, that's it? You're using me as bait. You're not protecting me at all.

This is Komura, over.

Komura, we just found a body.

Seems like your man. Come right away.

Got it.

Off you go.

Stay inside.

It's him.

So, he's not just an ordinary killer.

Komura's hunch was right.

There's something in it.

When they're nervous, that's when the mistakes happen.

Oh, chief.

- Welcome! - Hi.

Listen, Prosecutor Akagi is in charge of this case as of now.

- Nice to meet you. - Thank you.

Have a sit.

Komura.

The father of the witness says you're using her as a decoy.

Be careful.

You can't really catch a murder by using a rule book.

Or a law book.

Still in Japan?

There's still work left to do.

What's left?

To kill you!

♪ Like a candle flame ♪

♪ A woman's heart sways with sorrow ♪

♪ I miss the person you were when you were mine ♪

♪ And I hate that you took that away ♪

♪ Tonight, love burns once more ♪

♪ I hate, I hate, I hate you ♪

Hey, this guy Komura you mentioned... Isn't he the cop they call Cobra?

I met him at the shooting range long ago.

Pull!

Pull!

You're good.

Pull!

Pull!

Pull!

You're pretty good, too.

And after that, we became friends.

And then, one evening, I took him to a gambling den.

Li Ping, I know your place run dope on the side.

Dope?

Drugs.

I want some.

I'll peddle it and make a few bucks.

If I do, I'll buy a house and move you in.

Okay. I'll introduce you to the boss.

Watch out! It's a raid!

I'll shoot!

She's gonna shoot! Look out!

You...

You tricked me! I'll kill you!

You're the most filthy bastard of them all!

So, it's Cobra after all. And he saw you as well!

Hello? Ah, is this the boss?

He's Cobra, after all.

They assigned him that case... Can't Mr. Chujo take it away from him?

What's wrong, Mariko? You seem so nervous.

It's nothing.

- Would you like something to drink? - Water.

We don't serve water.

Oh, excuse me, sir. Please, have something on the house.

Water.

Okay.

You're still here?

I suppose it's as good a place as any to unwind after work.

So, tell me what's on your mind?

I just thought we could discuss a few of our problems.

I don't believe you. Prosecutor Akagi sent you here, didn't he?

You two don't get along very well, do you?

You lived with Sergeant Takashima before he was killed...

Then, Prosecutor Akagi married Takashima's daughter. You knew her well.

Was there more to it?

Anyway, the two of you are completely different types.

You're the practical cop, and he's a by-the-book guy.

Tell me, though, how well did you know his wife before?

We lived in the same house, that's all.

Here you go.

That issue is none of our business, though.

By the way, someone complained to the prosecutor about your speeding.

Mr. Akagi wants to remove you from this case, but I've refused.

In return, please take it easy, will you?

Yamashige is mixed up in this.

Yamashige?

I ran into his new bodyguard. That Chinese female sharpshooter.

A Chinese girl?

Not the same we picked up once?

Yeah.

She's out of jail now, doing hit jobs for Yamashige.

But Yamashige's a yakuza... This is only a simple murder case.

There's got to be money in it.

Go talk to Prosecutor Akagi, and find out who complained.

When you know who that was, you got yourself a suspect.

Part-Time Model Murder Case!

Sorry I'm late.

Did you have to wait?

Welcome.

Mr. Chujo, they got my picture...

That's why I'm here.

- Keep an eye out. - Yes, sir.

There's hardly any resemblance. No one's going to notice.

But as soon as those posters hit the streets...

We'll hold them.

You're going to have nothing to worry about as soon as we get rid of that damn witness.

Get rid of?

Now, now, just leave it to me.

I should turn myself in!

What are you talking about? We're all in too deep now.

Now, look.

I want to get this quite clear. From now on, you'll do what you're told.

Leave it to me.

Who the hell are you?

Get him!

Bastard!

- An intruder? - What's the matter?

You bastard!

Damn!

He can do karate, watch out!

It's Cobra!

- Cobra? - Who's he?

That's the guy I wanted to remove from the case, the toughest detective.

Bastard!

Bastard!

Damn you!

Bastard!

All right, let's kill him!

Hold up.

We can't afford to kill him right now. Come here.

Hey, wait a minute.

Stop it, Li Ping.

Take it easy!

Something terrible happened. Please forgive me.

I'm Officer Ikeyama from the nearby police station.

The people here thought you were an intruder.

They searched your pockets and found your police papers.

Are you okay now?

Who are you?

This is Mr. Shinnosuke Chujo, chairman of several companies here.

He's a very well-known man.

I'm fairly certain I just saw Yamashige, a yakuza, here.

I don't intend to answer any questions until I've seen my lawyer.

Who was the young man, then?

That's my son, he has just left for Tokyo.

I have nothing further to say. You're free to go.

A well-known crook is still a crook.

You should be careful with what you say.

When I'm angry, I'm a force to be reckoned with.

As a matter of fact, that's what crooks say about me.

Thank you very much.

Well, be careful.

Who is it?

Who is there?

Komura.

Mr. Komura?

What happened?

The killer that you saw, was he a tall man?

Yes. Just sit down first.

- And had a longish face? - Yes.

- You found him? - I did.

Who is he?

I don't know. I just caught a glimpse of the back of him.

But I managed to find out who's pulling all the strings behind this.

How did you get that wound?

A yakuza boss is getting involved, and a very dangerous woman, too.

You'd better be careful.

But there's someone missing.

And he's probably the one Yamashige will use next.

He's bound to show up.

Who is it?

An old enemy.

He killed my friend.

Killed your friend?

Well, that doesn't involve you.

Tell me.

I want to know more about you.

After all, you saved my life.

- That's enough. - But...

You know, I'm in love with you.

Say... When will I see you again?

I wonder what my dad is going to say about this.

What's wrong?

Are you leaving?

You don't really care about me, do you?

Then, why did you kiss me?

That's to be expected. You're a beautiful girl, after all.

Well, welcome, Ryohei!

What happened to your face?

It's nothing, how have you been?

I'm very sorry to bother you when you're so busy,

but Miyoko said she wanted to have a talk with you.

- Is Miyoko here? - Yes.

It's been so long...

Please, come in.

You haven't changed a bit.

You, too.

My father's late tonight.

He's on a job. On a stakeout somewhere.

Mother said she wants to relax.

So, she went to a sauna bath.

Here.

You're still so busy, right?

No.

And you're still speeding as much as you did?

How time flies.

It's been three years now since my husband passed away.

I'll get him for sure.

Get who?

Ippei Kita, the man who killed him.

By accident, though.

- The court said... - It was murder!

He broke his neck first, then threw him off the roof.

But he's in prison, right?

He's out again.

He's bound to get into trouble again.

I'm waiting for it.

Never mind it.

He've been atoning for his sins.

He only got one year.

For killing a police officer.

Look, Ryohei.

Miyoko is very worried about something.

You're working together on this case. Try to get along with my husband.

Yes.

Promise me, for my sake.

We'll see. But only one thing counts.

And that's getting the killer.

Excuse me.

Are you leaving now?

- Aren't you going to eat with us? - No, I got work to do.

Is that so?

Hey, why don't you go back to your old room?

It's all ready just the way it was before.

What's wrong?

I've gotten a marriage proposal.

Who was it from?

He's training to become a prosecutor.

My parents like him very much.

And, do you?

Come and see us again soon.

See you.

Ryohei.

Take good care of Akagi.

See you.

Cobra? I know him. He's fixated on criminal activity.

I managed to beat him once in court. He's a tough cookie, though.

What's the problem, then?

He's getting a tad too nosy.

Any way to keep him off my back?

Even he has his weaknesses.

All you have to do is exploit them.

Come in.

Detective Komura is here for a meeting.

- Komura? - Yes.

Have all the election posters been taken down?

Yes, they're taken down.

Hey, remove that one there!

- Hey, wait a minute. - Hold on a second!

- Sorry, he's busted his way in. - Don't worry about it.

Hi, Cobra.

We can charge you with illegal entry. You can't just push your way into a man's office.

If there's something that makes me suspicious of a man is when he hires a lawyer.

You can also be charged for slander, you know?

Well, what do you want?

My car crashed and burned, but you'll be glad to know I came out of it fine.

I don't know what you mean.

I got my mark on you, and I'll get you!

Is this how the police should act?

You're grabbing his collar right now. That's assault.

Should we call your chief?

Take a look at the one with "Chujo" on his back. What do you think?

It's hard to tell with that mask. The physique looks the same, though.

- What is this? - Hey?

Something wrong?

Are you Mr. Chujo?

- Yes, so what? - Take that mask off.

- Who are you? - Police.

- You can't just barge into a private club. - Just take it off!

You won't get away with this!

What do you think?

- What the hell are you doing? - Come on, man, stop it.

Hey!

Sorry, my mistake.

Hold on! I'm going to report all this. This is a violation of human rights!

I'm one of the people who make sure others can sleep safely at night.

Damn it! I'll sue you!

If you carry on like this, you're going to get fired.

And maybe you won't catch the killer, anyway.

You know, people are always unreasonable about the police.

If you don't catch someone, they blame you. And if you do, they'll hate you.

Perhaps we should leave the whole world to the politicians.

They claim to know the answer to everything.

Oh, look, another election!

That always gets on my nerves.

Stop the car!

Back up.

Hey, you. Where did you get that election poster printed?

Please go to the office and ask.

You'll find it in the Ichiro Watari election building.

- Well, Shinko Printing made ours. - Where can I find them?

The address is...

Shinko Printing Co., Ltd.

Many printing companies produce election materials.

But the most important ones are on this list.

- May I use your phone? - Go ahead.

Hello? I'd like to get some details about the Hirotaka Matsushima election posters.

I see.

Huh? Wrong number?

It's an election poster. An election poster!

Come along, too.

I am the police officer who called earlier.

Ah, you wanted to see copies of this, didn't you?

The montage photo looks similar.

It's him, right?

His expression was different, but I think so.

You got something there? Tell us about it.

Komura, got a moment?

I'm very sorry, but I've just gotten orders. You're being removed from this case.

That's fine.

Still, we had a new development in the case.

I should be following it through on my own.

- What development? - It doesn't matter.

- I'm on the case. - It's an order! Tell me!

Shinnosuke Chujo, a businessman, is working with Yamashige's gang in this.

I take it that Chujo has been putting pressure on you.

It's not pressure!

He did complain about the way you dealt with his son, but that's all!

You got any proof Chujo's involved in this?

That's a job for the new detective.

As for me, I'm only after one man...

What man?

It's the guy who killed your father in law.

Who could that be?

He's known as Ippei Kita. We got him three years ago.

Your father in law tried to arrest him for killing a local mob.

Wait!

Hey, contact headquarters.

Yes, sir.

Kita, I'll arrest you!

He died instantly, of course.

He broke all his bones, but the court dismissed the murder charge.

Kita's lawyer claimed that Takashima had slipped accidentally, you see?

We couldn't prove that he didn't.

The courts will never convict for murder on circumstantial evidence.

So, all we got him for was involuntary homicide.

But Komura always believed that Kita killed him first with a karate chop.

Karate?

When he was a kid, he apparently went to the same karate dojo as Kita.

He claims that Kita threw Takashima off the roof, after he had already killed him.

- Where's the proof? - He only got a year!

One thing's for sure. He's Yamashige's man, and if he shows up, Kita will be there, too.

That's why Komura is so hot on this one.

He's waiting for Kita to appear to get his revenge.

Is that really acceptable?

Look, I want to go straight.

There's no way a guy like you could run a proper household.

I'll pay another 5 million later.

And you want me to get Cobra?

Right.

I know that bastard is still after me. He won't let me off.

Well, kill him, then.

That will get him off your back.

Ippei, I don't know what you were talking about, but please don't do anything bad.

Shut up.

You brought me up into this world as a bastard, so don't you lecture me!

You can stay in this place for the rest of your life now. It's all payed up.

Ippei.

Promise me you won't do anything bad.

I get it. Okay, stay well, then.

Take care of yourself.

One!

Two, three, four, five, six, seven!

Hey, Komura! Come here.

- Come, everyone. - Okay!

Karate means nothing to you. That's why you're always late.

It's a fighting method.

What? I'll punish you!

Bastard!

Ganging up is cowardly!

You disgrace karate!

Back then, I was a delinquent.

But I am now a police officer, thanks to a kind man.

And you, a promising student, turned criminal.

You're the one disgracing karate.

Are you stalking me because of some grudge from the past?

You killed my best friend.

I didn't. It was an accident.

That's a lie!

His neck was fractured. It was your karate!

That's right.

What?

He didn't actually fire a shot.

Kita, stay right there!

All right, isn't that what you wanted to hear?

The trial's over, and there's no proof.

Bastard!

If you're so eager for payback, I'll oblige. Come on!

Kita, you're on!

Forget I'm a cop.

Damn it!

They're fighting over there.

- Hurry up. - All right.

Stop it! Stop it now!

What's the matter? That's enough!

Kita.

I'll be waiting for the day you turn to crime.

That's okay for me. I'll be waiting for you, too.

Besides Li Ping, I'm assigning my best man to it.

Komura's off the case, so there's nothing to worry about.

It's urgent.

As for the girl, she's already on her way.

Tsugaike Alpine Ski Competition Guest: Mariko Sasa

- Hey! - How are you?

So?

Chujo's son, Toichiro, has an alibi. He had a match at the time of the incident.

Really?

But there's more, Chujo is backing a young politician he wants to see elected.

Does that have anything to do with the murder?

We never know, frankly.

By the way, the witness went on a winter sports trip. Should we stake her out?

No one would kill her in plain sight.

Let's get straight to it and examine the election link.

The prizes will be handed out next.

The winner is Mr. Kito!

Congratulations.

Congratulations!

The runner-up is Mr. Ishikawa!

Congratulations.

Third place, Mr. Otsu!

Congratulations.

This concludes the awards ceremony.

- Thanks for helping out. - It's quite all right.

May I slide, too?

Go ahead, the lift is there.

Tohatsu Mountain Hut

Come quickly.

I'm going ahead.

Kita!

Damn you!

You're under arrest!

What for?

I've done nothing. It's because you have an old grudge against me.

I'm just here on holiday, you try to prove me otherwise.

Just remember I'm looking after her.

I will. I never forget anything.

I'm going to slide again!

Hey, you!

What's that little hole in the ski lift?

It's really strange. Apparently, someone shot a hole in it last night.

Hey, Mariko!

Get off! Jump off!

Why?

Get out!

What's wrong?

Watch out! Jump off!

What's wrong?

She's targeting you from that grove! Jump off!

What's the matter? Just jump down!

Hurry up!

Jump off!

Mariko!

- It's okay, it's just your arm. - What's wrong?

Get some help, please. But don't leave her alone.

Keep your head down!

Li Ping, drop that gun.

I'm ready to die after I kill you!

Why are you targeting me?

A Chinese woman never forgives a man who betrays her!

Wait!

I'm a police officer. I had no choice, I have to do my duty.

I know.

But still...

But still...

I hate you! I'm going to kill you!

As I thought...

I couldn't shoot you...

But next time... Next time, I'll definitely kill you...

Shootout at a ski resort!

That's all we needed! "Officer kills suspect during ski trip!"

And on top of that, it had to be a foreign woman! How dare you kill her?!

I never wanted to kill her.

It was my life of hers, though.

It isn't the criminals that you hate. It's all of society!

And you think that, by killing someone, you will prove something!

I happen to believe that police officers' lives are valuable, too.

Every time we go out, we put our lives on the line.

But a desk man wouldn't know about that...

- What?! - Komura!

You're being rude! Apologize now!

Now, look...

Apologize!

Dear...

What are you doing here?!

By the way, I was right. Ippei Kita ended up showing up.

What? Kita did?

He made an attempt to kill that young girl,

the same way he killed Takashima.

They're bound to attack Mariko's hospital.

Okay, let's head there!

- Hey, come with me. - I'll go meet the victim, too.

Let's go together.

Yes, sir!

If you think you'll get away with this, you're dead wrong!

Okay, I'm off.

What do you want?

I figured you'd need clean clothes since you didn't come home.

Well, I don't need them!

Hey, don't worry about it.

Excuse me.

Thank you for coming!

How are things going with Prosecutor Akagi?

I don't know.

I thought marriage would be dreamy, but it wasn't sweet at all.

Would it be the same if we were together?

Ryohei, I want you to get married soon.

Otherwise, my heart will be shattered.

I hear there was a man who tried to kill you.

Some man bumped into me, but Mr. Komura seemed to know him.

- Komura's no longer on this case. - And why is that?

I'm afraid I'd rather not say.

I see.

Still, he seemed to have found Akemi's killer, so you'll catch him soon.

I mean, I couldn't be completely sure, but he did look the same.

I'm talking about that face on the poster Komura showed me.

Poster he showed you?

Which one?

What? You don't know?

It's strange. Well, he did look like him. Matsushima, the young politician,

the one who's running on the election.

But I don't understand, though. Why didn't he tell you?

And this poster... Komura's got it?

Yes.

Sure he's got it.

He wants that guy Ippei Kita. He's using you as a decoy!

Tomoda, let's go get that poster!

Take care!

Just now, I saw the prosecutor and the police inspector.

I waited because I knew they were here.

You never told them about the poster.

Why not?

Why did you come here?

Just to see you.

You're using me as bait, and I could be killed!

But you don't care. All you care about is catching that man!

Clueless about how others feel.

You're a poisonous snake. Yes, a cobra!

I do care.

That's why I came.

You're lying!

You don't give a damn if I die.

Get out! Leave!

I got the poster! A hell of a job, too!

Get the montage photo!

That's it!

Damn Komura!

He's gonna pay for this, I can promise you that!

They got hold of the election posters.

It's all finished, then.

We've still got one chance. If we can get rid of that girl.

You're right. We'll do it.

- Can you prepare 50 million yen? - I'll pay whatever it takes.

- An injection? - Please, stay still.

- Hey, what's the matter? - You okay?

- What's wrong? - Call an ambulance!

What happened?

- He got hit by a car. - It's nothing serious.

I think it's a mild concussion.

Take an X-ray and an EEG, too.

- I'll do it. - Thank you!

Mariko Sasa

Who might you be?

What's wrong?

- You saw the patient they brought in? - No, try the emergency room.

Who are you?

I'm with the police.

Who's the person that was brought in?

He seemed unconscious, but wasn't badly hurt.

- Was it a man? - Yes.

He was a tall man.

He's currently sleeping in Room 203.

Oh, it's you?

I was just about to shoot you.

Kita's here, posing as a patient.

What?!

- Where is the girl? - Next door!

Keep inside and don't let anyone in!

Komura, we have two men here, Kimura and Azuma.

You better check with them.

Hello, Mr. Detective? This is the hospital administration office.

Mr. Komura spotted the suspect in the basement and is going there now.

Who's there?

This is Dr. Kawai. Time for another shot.

A shot?

But I've just had one.

You need another one. Please open the door.

Who's there?

It's Komura.

Did anyone come here?

A doctor Kawai wanted to come in, but I didn't open the door.

It's him! When?

Just now.

Lock the door.

I'll be sending someone over.

Who's there?

Please, don't do it!

Wait, wait!

- Komura! - This is how he killed Takashima!

Stop it!

I still have my mom!

Komura... You... You're not human!

You're a cobra!

You don't know what's it like to be born a bastard!

Kita.

I'm an orphan.

Should we send the men to pick up Chujo?

Sure, bring him in now.

Right and Yamashige, too! Let's go!

Well done, everyone!

- Komura did a good job. - They'll promote him?

No, maybe they'll sack him!

I heard he kept saying to himself, "Detectives are human, too."

- But I don't know what he meant... - Might be promoted, might be fired.

This I got to see!

I think you did a good job, and most people would agree.

They might still fire me, though.

But why?

I'm so sorry.

Akagi is a strict man.

No.

He's always worrying about his own position, I'm afraid.

But don't you worry. He'll be going off to Europe very soon.

Europe?

He's being sent on a study trip there.

And what's more, I'm going there as well.

It's going to be lonely for me, then. Hope you drop by sometimes.

Okay.

See ya.

Now, take care of yourself. And don't take so many risks!

I wish you happiness.

And you, too.

Right, here's the keys.

Thank you very much.

I looked everywhere for you.

You just bought that?

What do you think of this car?

I've been talking with my dad.

He says you could work for him as a showroom manager if you like.

And you can have this car!

Well, make up your mind!

Do you settle for an old car, or do you want some style in your life?

♪ Tonight, love burns once more ♪

♪ I hate, I hate, I hate you ♪

THE END

Subtitles by: kagetsuhisoka and Prince Tyler