All language subtitles for Kurosagi.2006.EP07.1080p.NF.WEB-DL.AAC2.0.H.264-MagicStar.Eng

In this world,
there are three types of scammers.

"White swindlers,"
who deceive people and extort money.

"Red swindlers," who use the opposite sex
as bait and toy with people's hearts.

Then there's one who preys
only on white and red swindlers.

The best swindler in history.

His name is…

the Black Swindler.

KATSURA

There's something we'd like to ask.
Come with us to the station.

-Got you!
-Take him in.

Business is booming, huh?

You sell scams to white swindlers
while selling their information to me.

I'm hungry. They always take their time.

You're really something.
You're a bundle of contradictions.

Contradictions?

Is that a contradiction?

I see. So I'm a bundle of contradictions.

Let go of me!

It's you again? Stop it!

You're just like your father.

You think killing will solve everything.

That handsome guy…

Masato Kumashiro,
a self-proclaimed psychic.

He's swindled a fortune
from his followers.

-A fake psychic, huh? Bang!
-It's not just his looks.

You're good-looking enough
to compete with him,

but he went to college in America.

He studied… psycho-- psychoanalysis there.

He's got a master's degree.

Not mustard! A "master's."

So this time,
your intelligence is going to be tested.

Bang.

Thanks for the warning.

By the way,
the information fee is 10 million yen.

Please, take one.

Feel free to consult me
if anything happens.

I'm always available for a consultation.
Here you go.

-Good morning.
-There's this amazing guy, Yuuko.

He takes down swindlers,
and he's handsome too!

Just let me know if you ever need help.

Wait up!

He'll get arrested by the police someday
if he keeps this up.

It's such a waste that
he's ruining his life for revenge.

-There has to be another--
-Stop forcing your ideals on him!

That's what I dislike about you, Tsurara.

You can't just
resolve feelings with logic.

I know, but controlling them
with reason is what makes us human.

Then why do you like Mr. Kurosaki?

He's a criminal, the kind of person
you hate the most.

And yet…

-You even stayed at his place.
-That was different!

If you're so rational, stop liking him!

She's completely lost it! It's a disaster.

My father worked so hard
to leave us the money…

Could you please be quiet for a moment?!

Thank you.

And yet, she handed it over to him.

She fell for his sweet talk.

Your husband passed away…

-Six months ago.
-Yes.

He suffered something like a stroke
on his way to work.

-Your husband was wearing a coat.
-I'm off.

He was wearing knickerbockers, wasn't he?

Yes.

Your husband is speaking through my hands.

He's pleading to you.

He says that he was consumed

by that money!

Poor thing, you've been
suffering alone this whole time.

Yes.

It wasn't your husband's fault.

It was the money that drove him mad.

Let's purify that money for him.
Money is a filthy thing.

Money will bring you misfortune.
Wealth will…

bring you calamity.

-Mrs. Kura.
-Yes.

-It'll be okay.
-Yes.

Yes.

I think my father prepared
that money in case of emergencies.

He was self-employed,
so it's normal to think that way.

-You have children, don't you?
-Huh?

The older child is Noboru,
and the younger one is Hiromi.

You're very meticulous,
and your house is pretty tidy.

How did you know?

-Cold reading.
-What?

You make small talk to figure out
the other person's character and thoughts.

It's a common technique
used by fortune tellers.

While talking, you straightened
the coaster and wiped the table.

And look, just from what I can see,

your bag is well-organized.
That's why I thought you were meticulous.

-But how did you know about my kids?
-That's hot reading.

Excuse me. Can I get some ice cream?

I just looked it up beforehand.

I pulled up your family registry.

You need an appointment
to meet Kumashiro, right?

It's just like magic. Once you know
the trick, it's nothing special.

-So, it's all fake?
-Yes. He's just a white swindler.

I'll get back the 30 million yen
you were swindled.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Wow, this ice cream is so small.
What a scam.

Yet you're always dead tired with me, too.
Anyway, when are you going to marry me?

I can see it.

Ouch…

I've transferred the rent to you.

Also, I'll move out as soon as possible.

Good.

-Mr. Kurosaki.
-There she is!

You look great in a kimono.
Are you off to scam someone?

Do your best to deceive them.
I'm cheering for you.

You're too loud! Read the room.

Good luck!

So, you're friends with my daughter?

What kind of problems could
someone as young as you have?

You know, I accidentally made
too much today. There's plenty.

-Eat as much as you want.
-It looks delicious.

Well,

he's no longer with us, but…

My husband used to love this.

Please, have some.

-Hello!
-Oh, welcome.

Is he your guest?

Yes… He's just made himself at home.

She's being helped
by Mr. Kumashiro as well, you see.

-I'm Tatsu…
-Ms. Yoko Tatsuki, right?

Yes, but how do you know her name?

You went to Mr. Kumashiro for advice
about your late younger sister.

Wait… Did you hear that from my daughter?

No, I just know these things.

Huh?

Your sister's business failed,
so she took her own life.

You've been suffering, thinking she might
still be alive if you'd lent her money.

That's what you've been
struggling with, right?

-But you've made peace with that, right?
-Yes.

Mr. Kumashiro spoke
with my sister's spirit.

She said she was obsessed
with money and it brought disaster.

But your sister didn't commit suicide

because of money.

What?

Your sister had a fiancé
before she died, didn't she?

She did, didn't she?

The engagement was called off
right before she killed herself.

Betrayed by the fiancé she trusted,
in her shock…

your sister committed suicide.

That's a lie!

-Don't make up such nonsense.
-Why don't you check for yourself?

Why didn't you tell me this sooner?

-Got it, thank you.
-Wow… This is delicious.

-So, what did he say?
-That man was right.

Huh?

Hey, how did you know?

Just like Mr. Kumashiro,
I heard it from your sister.

-Mrs. Kura.
-Yes.

Your husband too.

Huh?

He's very sad.

My husband?

He saved diligently for the family.

He's lamenting, wondering
why you don't trust him. He's heartbroken.

What savings?
What is this about savings, dear?

Why didn't Mr. Kumashiro
tell you about that?

He didn't say anything.

He didn't say anything about savings.

-Mr. Kurosaki?
-Do you know him?

No, but that isn't surprising, is it?
There must be other people in the world

with powers like mine.

But he said…

The idea that money
brings disaster is wrong.

That's what he said.

And he knew things you didn't mention.

What should I talk about first?
What do you prefer?

Which one is real?

Which is the truth?

I am the real one.

LIFE COUNSELING

REALLY?

Stop, that's dangerous!

What's going on?

Kurosaki…

Why is he taking it out on me?

Thank you for the delivery.

Please sign here.

And…

Um, if you don't mind, please take this.

These are pickles I made.
I don't know if you'll like them though.

You made these?

Yes.

Amazing… They're good.

I'm glad.

I see…

That makes me happy.

Thank you.

It was nothing.

Why don't you just confess already?

You bought the plans
for a scam from Katsuragi.

I don't know anything.

How is it obstruction of justice just
because I bumped into someone?

-He won't talk.
-You can't charge me for that.

He must be scared of Katsuragi.

There are unspoken rules
in the world of swindlers.

Even though he's Kurosaki's enemy,
that guys sure is a reliable partner.

The reason white swindlers
won't report Kurosaki

is because they fear Katsuragi, right?

To Katsuragi,
they're nothing more than toys.

It seems that another one
of Katsuragi's toys is coming here.

-What do you want?
-Are you one of his toys too?

I want you to answer my question.

About whether you hate Katsuragi or not.

-And if I do hate him?
-Then we can cooperate.

Because Katsuragi was a regular
at the restaurant, your father

got caught up in his mess and was killed.
Don't you think that's absurd?

My father was also an absurd person.

An absurd person?

Your keyword is "don't".
Don't push, don't run, don't talk.

One more thing. Pay the money back
and get a job!

Next please!

Excuse me for a moment. I'm sorry.

Sorry to bother you, but…

I heard you've been
badmouthing Mr. Kumashiro.

It's true, isn't it? Kumashiro is a fake

That's not true.
Your father was consumed by money.

-Why else would he hide it from me?
-Mom!

You can't trust your husband,
but you can trust strangers?

How would you even know
something like that?

My husband always told me everything.

Then he suddenly died,
leaving behind this mysterious money.

There's no way he would do that.
I just can't believe it.

I could never believe it.

Don't you know
The potatoes are cooked?

My neighbor Miyo got a penny

Well, I'm off.

Oh, you're cooking taro?
I better come home early then.

How boring.

Dear, here.

Why did you leave me all alone?

I'm so bored.

This assignment might
have been a bit difficult for you.

I just think that cults are really bad.

Do you feel sorry for the victims?

It's not that.

TO TSURARA
THANK YOU, I WILL DO MY BEST AS WELL

Here.

Return this to her.

What is it?

See you later.

Are you okay?

Hey, Yoshida.

-It's Yoshikawa.
-Here.

-It smells like rice bran.
-Rice bran?

You and that old man
are pickle buddies now?

-What a sad college girl.
-But he's a good person.

-Stay away from that old man.
-Why?

Before too, you made quite a face
when you found out I went to that place.

What do you mean?

Tsurara.

Good evening, Mr. Kurosaki.

I've been waiting for you.

I thought you were late.
So, what are you doing here?

-It's not like that, we ran into each--
-See you.

Good night!

Is your reason still not kicking in?

Hurry up, will you, Ms. Prosecutor?

Jeez, what is up with this?

Give me one of those.

The eggplant.

Are you… testing me?

Huh?

You were watching
when Kashina came, weren't you?

That was interesting.

Did you get nervous?

The one I hold a grudge against

is my father.

Well, you can hate me too if you want.

I just want my money back.

Now that I know my sister's suicide
wasn't caused by money.

-Ms. Yoko…

I can't help but worry

that you've been deceived
by something evil.

I'll find out for you.

The power of this person
you call Mr. Kurosaki.

This afternoon,
I'm going to devour Kumashiro.

Oh, and prepare the info
on the other followers. I'm going now.

An accomplice in… fraud?

KATSURA

Welcome, Mr. Kurosaki.

It's an honor to meet you.

Likewise.

I hear you have powers
that are similar to mine.

-So it seems.
-Those powers…

Are they real?

If not,
you're misleading people with ill intent.

That is unforgivable!

Please, prove your powers to me.

-How?
-By reading the mind

of someone I choose.

Sure thing.

Let's do it.

Nice to meet you, Mrs. Tomiko Yamamura.

-You are 44 years old.
-Yes.

I hear the voices of young children.
You work at a daycare, don't you?

That's right.

Your husband has stopped contributing
money to the household, so…

-That's why you came to see me, isn't it?
-How did you know?

Well done.

Now it's your turn.

I'll do my best.

-Here we go, nice to meet you.
-Nice to meet you.

Um… what about my hands?

I don't need to touch your hands,
Mrs. Kiyoko Sata.

"Ms. Kiyo!"

-You're turning 49 next month.
-Yes.

Oh… but should I say this?

Your hospitalized husband,
Mr. Yoshio's condition isn't looking good.

-Yes.
-So you came to consult Mr. Kumashiro.

That's right.

But it's fine, Ms. Kiyo.

Don't worry.
Your husband's tumor is actually…

-Benign!
-A-Are you sure about that?

Yes.

Oh… Thank goodness!

Thank you so much!

I see.
You seem to have some level of ability.

Now, as a final challenge,

why don't you try reading the mind of the
first person who comes by this building?

What do you think about that?

RIGHT THIS WAY

After you.

Your name is Yoshiko Takahashi.

You're 23 years old, and you work at…

the cosmetics counter in a mall.

Is that true?

Yes.

I don't know if I should say this…

Well, why not?

-You're Mr. Kumashiro's mistress, right?
-That's ridiculous!

You live in a luxury apartment
that Mr. Kumashiro bought for you. Right?

Yes, that's right.

Oh my god!

You go yachting together and
your favorite place is your beach house.

-Don't be fooled!
-You often go to a local beef bowl shop.

-Stop lying!
-Extra broth!

-His favorite food is horse meat sashimi.
-Look into my eyes.

Give me back my money!

-And he prefers sushi without wasabi!
-That's nonsense!

-What's your motive?
-You asked me to show you my power.

Don't play dumb!

You snuck around and investigated me.

What did you say to my woman?

I just told her that
you already have a wife.

I feel sorry for her.

She thought she could marry you.

-Oh my god!
-You bastard…

Stop that. This outfit was expensive.

You always use your mistress
as a last resort.

It's risky to rely on the same old trick.

Besides, I've investigated
everything about you.

This really shows you have bad taste.

There's more… A red Ferrari,
a luxury sports club membership.

Your followers would be
furious if they found out.

Bang!

Are you planning to take over?

No way.

I'll settle for the 400 million yen
you swindled.

Be grateful.
I'll return it to the followers myself.

Who the hell are you?

My name is Kurosaki. My job is…

-Should I even say this?
-Just say it already.

-A swindler.
-A swindler?

Looks like I've won this game of deceit.

Pleasure working with you.

Damn it!

Here's 30 million yen for the information.

I don't need it.

So, are you real or are you a fake?

It doesn't matter.
You can believe what you want, Mrs. Kura.

What you believed in

never had much value at all.

It must feel good, exposing a fraud.

The 30 million yen your husband
left behind was in a fixed deposit.

You might not have noticed, but…

this money was saved over many years,

little by little.

By my husband?

There are lots of small deposits
like 3,000 yen or 5,000 yen.

5,000 yen, 3,000 yen…

Even 1,000 yen in some cases.

One, ten, 100, 1,000, 10,000…

Thirty million. That money…

One, two, three, four…

Is this the money my husband saved?

They say he called it his "taro savings."

-How about a quick drink?
-Sorry.

Come on, let's go have some alcohol!

Will you keep it
for your taro savings again?

My wife's taro are much tastier.

He'd always turn down offers,
saying that his wife's delicious taro

were waiting at home.

He kept saving that money diligently.

For the sake of his family.

Dear…

Come here, you have some stuck
on your cheek.

It's delicious!

Dear, give me one, too.

Sure.

-Delicious.
-It's really good.

When a family member suddenly dies,
anyone would feel lonely.

You turned to Kumashiro
to ease that loneliness.

I understand that feeling.

Thank you.

But, granny…

You're not alone.

Mom, I'm sorry
for saying such harsh things.

Mom…

-It was my fault.
-I'm here for you.

Thank you.

Oh, wait a moment.

Please, come visit us again sometime.

We'll be waiting. Thank you so much.

Thank you.

Dear, I'm so glad.

KATSURA

This afternoon,
I'm going to devour Kumashiro.

Oh, and prepare the info
on the other followers.

I'm going now.

I'm sorry for barging in like this.

What is it?

Um…

Did Mr. Kurosaki come by here today?

Yes, he did.

That's too bad.

I didn't want you to hate me.

You came to ask about
my relationship with Kurosaki, didn't you?

Does that mean
you're a partner in his scams?

I…

sell him information on white swindlers.

Mr. Katsuragi.

I don't hate you or anything.

-But…
-No, you will hate me.

Because I'm the one who set up his father.

I'm the one who created that scam.

That can't be…

I'm sorry.

Then why does he still
buy information from you?

You should be the person
he hates the most.

For the sake of revenge.

He has abandoned his old life.

You're just like your father.

You think killing will solve everything.

Wait!

Sell me information on swindlers.

I'll live in this world.

Are you really okay with that?

After you killed his family?

-He chose to become a swindler on his own.
-Don't you understand?

Don't you understand what he was feeling

when he became a swindler?

You're the one he hates most…

but he wants to take revenge,
even if it means buying your information.

Can't you understand how he feels?

I'm sorry.

Please, don't make him suffer any more!

Please, I beg of you!

Please…

Don't let him continue to swindle.

Don't sell him any more information.

Please… Please!

Please…

That's the fee for the information.

Hey…

Hey!

Kid, you'd better hurry up.
This heart won't hold up much longer.