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Have a nice trip.

CUSTOMS OFFICIAL (MINISTRY OF FINANCE) MACHI MORI

Well then, that wraps up our duties for today! Great work, everyone!

-Good work. -Good work.

Excuse me, Matsuyama.

You didn't check that last passenger's luggage. Was that okay?

Oh. Well, nothing seemed particularly suspicious.

-But… -You Customs folks take it easy, huh?

I've been thinking about this for a while.

You don't check everyone's baggage, right?

Is that acceptable?

True. Are you sure you're not letting something slip by?

We must always stay focused and observe carefully, so it doesn't happen.

And when a bag catches our eye, we examine it thoroughly.

We stop suspicious people every day.

Exactly. At Customs, every single second is a battle.

It's not like Immigration,

where you just chat mindlessly with passengers.

-Chat mindlessly? -Immigration is so carefree. Sounds nice.

-Could you please not lump us together? -That's my line.

Well, you know… Anyway, Mori, was there something about

that last passenger's luggage that caught your attention?

Yes, very much so.

What was it? Was something wrong?

What are we going to do? She's already gone through.

The pattern on the front of her bag

was Matyo embroidery.

Matyo embroidery?

It's traditional Hungarian embroidery.

It features rounded rose petals and a striking, vibrant red.

It makes the flowers look almost alive.

-Those are roses? -It certainly is unique.

And? What was suspicious about it?

Oh, nothing in particular.

But I just wanted to inspect it more closely.

What is wrong with this person?

Yes, this is Gate 24.

Customs sure has it tough, having to appraise embroidery too.

Yes.

Well, anyway, at least today ended without incident.

Um, um…

T-There's a bomb threat.

It seems.

-What? -What?

Thank you. Keep us updated.

Airport Director Ikeura.

We just received this phone call.

This is the Kanto International Airport Information Center.

A bomb has been planted on the flight bound for Rome International Airport.

-Who is this? -If you want it disarmed,

prepare three million dollars by midnight tonight.

I repeat, a bomb has been planted on the flight bound

for Rome International Airport.

It could be a prank, but we can't afford to ignore it.

We are currently coordinating

with security companies and the police.

Bound for Rome… Today, the only flight is EUW301.

Yes. The flight cannot take off

until safety checks are done.

The passengers on this flight

will need to be rebooked on flights tomorrow or later.

Then we will handle those passengers at Gate 24.

No, no, we'll handle them at the main booth.

In an emergency like this, we'll have a backup booth--

We will handle them.

Okay.

TIME TILL DETONATION: 4 HOURS

Due to a bomb threat, Flight EUW301 has been canceled for today.

The 23 transit passengers scheduled for this flight

will temporarily enter Japan.

These 23 individuals are subject to strict inspection.

We're handling that?

So this time, we need to inspect everyone's luggage.

We need to check thoroughly for explosives.

Swiftly and carefully, right?

Precisely.

To avoid panic, we haven't informed the passengers about the bomb threat,

and flights other than this one are operating as normal.

What if a bomb is found?

At that point, all flights might be canceled.

Prepare for every possible scenario.

I'm heading to the Crisis Management Center now.

Don't panic.

What you need to do is the same as always.

Pass who should pass, and stop who should be stopped.

And objects, too.

Pass the objects that should pass,

and stop the objects that should be stopped.

Exactly.

Make sure to carefully evaluate

both people and objects.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

All right, let's go, go, go.

FLIGHT CANCELED

Ah, Machi!

-Chika. -We'll talk later.

I brought the passengers.

This is a problem.

I have an important business meeting tomorrow.

If I don't fly tonight, I won't make it.

We are truly sorry for the inconvenience.

What are you going to do if my deal falls through?

You'll owe me damages!

We will arrange for a later departure date.

Why are we even being brought all the way out here in the first place?

Where are we?

Man…

This never happened to me before!

Shall we go help?

Enough with the apologies…

What?

Handling complaints isn't in my jurisdiction.

That might be true, but…

What is this place?

When are we going to fly?

What's wrong with you?

-How many hours are we gonna wait? -Are you hurt?

We are still confriming...

Please calm down. Getting angry won't help anything.

Huh?

My whole life depends on this flight!

-You're not the only one in a tough spot. -Here you go.

-Thank you. -They are doing

their best to handle the situation!

So what? I'm a customer here!

I'm a customer too.

So is everyone else here. So is this couple.

All these passengers are having trouble right now.

Because of you, no one can hear the explanations or get their luggage.

-Thank you very much. -It's okay.

TOKYO METROPOLITAN POLICE

-Call in. -Roger.

First floor passageway, all clear.

Roger, please continue to search.

Please look into this one more time.

Nothing abnormal at the moment.

Currently checking.

-Excuse me. -Hello.

I'm from Section 1, MPD.

So?

But I hurt my leg right before we left.

Oh, that's unfortunate. Please, don't force yourself.

What is this?

It's my husband's. He loves crafting.

Oh my… By any chance, did he craft that pendant as well?

Oh, yes.

It's lovely. That pretty lady in the photograph…

Is she your daughter?

Yes, that's Emma.

Our only child. She's been performing in Norway these days.

-Amazing! She's a professional violinist. -Yes.

-Natori, could you take over for a moment? -Yes.

Just a moment, please.

The police?

Hello. Is something the matter?

No, just a quick check.

Please don't mind us.

The bomb threat, right? Do you have information on the suspect--

I told you, don't worry about it.

-Everything all right? -Yes.

How about the luggage?

-No issues-- -Um…

About this…

Mori, I know you like things like embroidery, but not here!

Everything is fine.

Please, go ahead.

Here you are.

Thank you.

Take care.

All right.

What did the police want?

They wouldn't tell me anything.

What? What's that about?

Again? Times like this are when we should be sharing information.

Next, please.

-Passport, please. -Yes.

Your luggage, please.

May I check your luggage?

Go ahead.

I'm only staying in Japan overnight, but I'm still getting checked, huh?

My apologies. This is a security check.

LEFT FINGERPRINT RIGHT FINGERPRINT

Could you come here?

Yes.

-Sakura Nakae, right? -Yes.

You currently reside in the Republic of Lorishika.

What is your occupation?

I teach at a Japanese language school.

-How long have you been there? -About three years.

Before that, I taught in a few other countries.

Is there a problem?

Please wait a moment.

SAKURA NAKAE

DUST-FREE CHALK

Thank you for waiting. The luggage is all clear?

Oh, yes.

KANTO 26/6/2009

Here you are.

May I?

-Yes, there's no problem. -Okay.

What was that about just now? You were looking something up.

I can't tell you. That's Immigration information.

Hey, didn't we decide earlier

that we should share information within the team?

I decide what gets shared from here.

Now, now, as long as there wasn't a problem, it's okay, right?

-We've safely sent off all the passengers. -Right.

No, there's still one person left.

-What? -What?

That one…

Excuse me. Please step up for processing.

-No, I'm fine. -Pardon?

Even if I get out of here, I'm flying tomorrow anyway, right?

Going back and forth is a waste of effort.

I'll just spend the night here.

I have no intention of going through immigration.

Oh my…

Please continue your search.

-I'll confirm from here. -No issues found.

So far, no suspicious objects have been found.

The caller said to prepare three million dollars by midnight, correct?

Yes. Still, preparing that much cash in this timeframe…

Counselor, can't you do something about it?

If I had such convenient authority, I would have used it already.

How does the culprit

plan to receive the money?

Who knows?

There's been no further contact.

Excuse me, sir. This is a restricted area.

In any case, we can't have you staying here.

That's right.

Sir?

We really do understand how you feel.

Would you like some help moving?

We just need a moment, no, a minute to check your luggage and--

-All right, fine! You're so annoying. -Thank you.

-Thank goodness. -Thank you very much.

Please, go ahead.

Thank you very much.

Passport, please.

-Go ahead. -I'll check your luggage here.

Thank you.

Satoru Soma, right?

What is your profession?

Trading. I handle infrastructure projects overseas.

-That sounds like a respectable job. -Doesn't it?

-Something wrong? -Oh, no…

Do you have a moment?

Mr. Soma.

Regarding this item in your luggage…

Sorry to keep you waiting. How are things on the Immigration side?

-No particular issues. -Customs has no issues either then.

Huh?

Please, go ahead.

What was that about?

Was there a problem with that passenger?

I can't say. That's Customs information.

Wait, now Customs is doing it too?

Didn't you say we should share information?

Then you tell me about that woman earlier.

It feels like both Immigration and Customs are so secretive.

And the police too.

Like I said, the flight isn't taking off!

Can't you negotiate with them and somehow push back tomorrow's meeting?

Yes.

I don't know yet.

Thirty minutes left…

I hope nothing happens.

TIME TILL DETONATION: 30 MINUTES

Um…

Why was tonight's flight to Rome targeted in the first place?

Don't ask me.

I was wondering about that too.

If the perpetrator's goal were political, there would usually be a clear message.

It doesn't feel like that.

Alternatively, if it were for money, why not say there's a bomb in the airport?

A wider-scale threat would be more effective.

It's strange.

I see.

I assumed there was some significance to this specific airplane.

-Significance? -Yes.

Though I don't know what it is yet.

That's interesting.

Even facing the same event,

Hayami looks at the people while Mori looks at the objects.

The difference between Immigration and Customs.

No, no, we think about people too.

Mori is just very unique.

Why this specific plane, huh…

FLIGHT NAMES

Mr. Fukasawa.

Hello, everyone.

Sit down, sit down.

What's the situation?

No bomb has been found.

Really?

It's just like the incident five years ago.

Five years ago?

A call came into this airport claiming a bomb was planted on a certain flight.

-What happened? -The flights that day were canceled.

No bomb was found, though.

What a terrible prank.

So something like that happened before I started working here.

I didn't even know,

-and I know everything! -To prevent copycats,

few people knew about that case.

It really is similar to this case.

Could it be a coincidence?

Yes, this is Gate 24.

Oh, yes.

-Open the door! -Iuchi?

Open the door!

I'm coming! Come in.

-What's wrong? -Do you know where that couple went?

-The couple? -Did something happen?

Um, that was ground staff.

Several passengers who passed through

the booth earlier haven't arrived at the hotel yet.

Sakura Nakae, Satoru Soma, and Mr. Josef and Mrs. Luisa Meyer.

That's it, that couple.

Why those four?

This is really bad, isn't it?

There's barely any time left.

A suspicious object has been discovered inside the airport.

Over there, that wasn't there during the day.

North hallway beside the mall area!

Suspicious object found.

-It was real after all? -I repeat.

Suspicious object found. Currently examining it.

-Roger. -Update from the scene.

Yes.

MALL AREA

The suspicious object is a hard case,

color is black, plastic handle, currently on its side.

No, you all can't hear this.

-Hey, let's go. -Okay!

Mori?

TOKYO POLICE - KEEP OUT

-Where is it? -Around that pole?

Hello.

-That girl… -Wait!

Wait, Machi!

Hey, what are you doing? Get back!

It's almost time.

What? Um…

-That's, um… -You can't be here.

-Mori! -Ten seconds left.

That's Soma's suitcase.

I checked the contents at the gate earlier.

Get down!

MPD - KEEP OUT

Huh?

-The bomb… -Yes?

is not in there.

-What? -Right?

Yes.

-But why was it in a place like that? -Excuse me, excuse me.

Where have you all been?

Oh, Josef.

Perfect timing.

He said he lost his bag, so we were helping him look for it.

Ah, that's mine!

-Hey, wait, wait! -Stop! It's dangerous!

ARRIVALS LOBBY

It appears the passenger was a victim of theft.

-Who is this person? -We're still investigating.

But they don't appear clearly in other footage either.

In the end, there was no bomb anywhere.

Yes. No contact from the perpetrator either.

The police suspect it was a malicious prank.

Whose fault is this, damn it?!

I saw a lot of police officers out there earlier.

That was, well…

Was there a bomb scare or something?

Ah, my apologies.

You all just look so tense.

No, no, there's no need to worry.

But still, you're as sharp as ever.

A bomb scare?

It's probably just a prank by someone.

Why do you think it was a prank?

Huh?

I was just guessing.

More importantly, catch the criminal, quickly!

We'd like to ask you some details. Would you all mind joining as well?

Sure.

Well then, we'll see you later.

Iuchi.

Earlier, you told Josef he was as sharp as ever, right?

I was curious about that too. What did you mean by that?

What were the police investigating?

Who exactly is Josef?

Um…

This badge was in the Meyers' luggage.

It's awarded to distinguished personnel in the Ordania Police Department, right?

And for high-ranking officials, no less.

Is this supposed to be a badge?

Mori, you really know everything, don't you?

Oh, no, it was just by chance.

Is that really something you just happen to know?

So, Josef is a former high-ranking officer of the Ordania Police?

-Oh, iced coffee. -No, it's hot.

Well, we've collaborated with him a few times

on international crime investigations.

When we heard he was among the passengers today,

we were instructed from above to treat him with utmost respect.

What? So it was just VIP treatment?

-Huh? -No, no, VIP treatment is important.

I see.

So that's why it was kept secret.

By the way, both Immigration and Customs are hiding something.

That's right. It's time you told us!

Did something happen?

Okay…

About Sakura Nakae…

She has a past record of being detained by foreign authorities.

It seems she worked a side job in nightlife entertainment.

However, the severity was low, and it is unrelated to her current situation.

Above all, since it concerns her privacy,

I believed it shouldn't be shared recklessly.

I see. That's true.

It might not be something to go around telling people.

As expected of you, Mr. Hayami. I thought as much.

And what about Customs?

Regarding Soma, inside his luggage…

-there was a magazine. -A magazine?

An adult magazine. Uncensored.

So that means… In other words…

A porno-mag, right?

It might be fine overseas, but it's not allowed to be brought into Japan.

So that's why he was reluctant to go through processing!

The magazine was confiscated.

But since this also concerned a passenger's privacy…

So that's what it was.

In the end, everyone was acting out of consideration for the passengers.

With different positions and responsibilities, sharing information

can be quite challenging.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Counselor, the task force is dissolved.

The passengers from that flight will be rebooked

on an early morning temporary flight.

Still working on something?

Five years ago, there was a similar commotion, wasn't there?

That was a real nuisance.

What about it?

Do you have detailed records?

This way, please. We will take you to the hotel.

May I go as well?

Yes, and Soma, if you'd like.

Of course! I went through a nightmare.

Well, I'll let it slide this time.

Actually, I just got good news.

Today's business meeting has been postponed.

A lot happened, but all's well that ends well.

Thank you.

Nakatsuka, let's load the luggage.

I'll take this for you.

Hey, what are you doing?

-I'm very sorry! -Sorry.

-Is this everything? -Yes. Thank you very much.

-Are you sure? Is there any other… -It's fine now, really.

-Okay. -Pardon us.

Let me help you.

Oh, I'm good, thank you. I'm very good.

Matsuyama,

what were you looking for earlier?

Ah, Nakae's chalk. I felt like

there were fewer boxes than when I saw them at the booth.

Fewer?

That's what I thought, but she said it was fine.

Then there shouldn't be a problem. That concludes our work for today.

Finally heading home. Ah, what a crazy day.

-Hey, everybody. -Hello.

The Meyers arrived safely at the airport from the hotel.

That ends our VIP duty.

We appreciate your cooperation, more or less.

He actually called it VIP duty…

And he doesn't sound thankful at all.

What are you looking at?

There's something that has been bugging me.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Everyone got some good sleep?

Yes, somehow.

So in the end, no bomb was found.

It seems it was a prank,

almost the same as five years ago.

Um…

What do you mean by "almost the same"?

Was the targeted flight the same as well?

No, not that similar.

This time it was bound for Rome, but five years ago,

the culprit specified a flight to Oslo, Norway.

Norway?

The country where the Meyers' daughter performs music.

Right. Yes, that's right!

What's wrong?

Oh, it's just, Sakura Nakae's past side job was also in Norway.

-And it was five years ago. -Nakae too?

Furthermore, Soma's passport travel history included Norway.

Five years ago as well.

All three of them, in the same country at the same time…

-Could it be a coincidence? -Wait a second.

The Meyers' daughter already passed away.

Since when?

Five years ago.

Wait, wait! Does that mean everything connects back to Norway five years ago?

-The bomb threat, -Emma…

Sakura Nakae, Soma,

and the Meyers' daughter?

Um…

May I say something as well?

Last night, when we were seeing off Josef to the hotel,

something felt off to me.

So, I rewatched the footage…

CUSTOMS BOOTH A CAMERA

…and several parts of the wheelchair were missing.

Pardon us.

-Let me help you. -Oh, I'm good, thank you. I'm very good.

Parts of the wheelchair?

Yes. And Luisa's pendant had changed as well.

And you said it earlier too, Matsuyama,

about Sakura Nakae's luggage.

Ah, I felt like the number of chalk boxes had decreased.

So I extracted the missing items and assembled them…

and got this.

You dropped this.

Will you come with us?

Stand up.

-This is… -Uh…

What is it?

A gun. It's a gun.

It has a structure close to a small single-shot pistol.

If so, the bullet was likely Luisa's pendant.

The gunpowder needed to fire it was probably mixed into Sakura's chalk.

Get on the phone.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

-Just this way. -Thank you.

Wheelchair located!

-Hey, what is this about? -Shut up.

Do you recognize this girl?

I just got information from Counselor Sugihara.

The passenger manifest for the targeted flight

during the bomb scare five years ago contained

Emma and Soma.

We are currently investigating what kind of connection there could be.

I met Emma

on a music website.

At first, I was just a fan.

But before I knew it,

we started contacting each other every day.

That wasn't all, was it?

Sakura truly loved her from the bottom of her heart.

And Emma

loved her too.

Emma!

Emma was aiming for an international competition held in Norway.

Winning it

would pave her path to a prestigious orchestra.

I'm good. How was your flight?

It was the competition Emma staked her life on.

The day before,

Emma was supposed to transfer at this airport and head to Norway.

We are currently unable to board your flight.

But I checked this morning.

-It said it was fine. -I'm so sorry.

But suddenly,

her flight was canceled.

In the end,

the rescheduled flight was too late.

That wasn't all.

Her precious violin was stolen at the airport too.

In total shock, Emma was in a daze.

And?

So what?

I feel bad for her, but what does that have to do with me?

-Bastard... -Everyone, this way!

Go.

-Going there now. -Roger that.

Found them!

K Area, near the VIP entrance.

Nothing to do with you?

Did you say it has nothing to do with you?

After losing Emma, I went to Norway.

I at least wanted to see the country she longed for.

I worked in nightlife there too.

Man, that was a close call, seriously.

Did something happen?

Six months ago, I had a huge business meeting in this country,

but I overslept.

When I woke up, the plane was about to depart.

-What? That must have been awful. -Yes.

Normally, it would be game over.

But I'm different.

I made a quick phone call to the airport.

-A phone call? -Yes.

A magic phone call. With just one call, I delayed the flight.

Thanks to that, I made it to the plane and barely made the meeting.

That was brilliant of me, huh?

I wanted you to experience the exact same thing.

I wanted your flight delayed

so you would lose what matters most.

This is the Information Center of Kanto International Airport.

A bomb has been planted on the flight bound for Rome International Airport.

Could it be, my bag too?

Just like Emma.

Like I said, the flight isn't taking off!

Can't you negotiate with them and somehow push back tomorrow's meeting?

Yes.

I don't know yet.

Stop!

Stop.

Shoot him!

I can't do it.

Um…

-Mori, stop! -Stop!

W-wait! It's my fault!

I was the one who stopped the plane back then!

But I didn't think it would turn out like that!

Give Emma back.

Um…

This is the firing pin. Without this, it won't fire.

Josef, you must already know.

When I assembled it, I realized the firing pin was missing.

-But… -All we wanted from this man

was an apology to Emma.

Where was it?

At Gate 24.

What?

What's wrong with you?

That was it?

I think Emma probably stopped us

-from doing something foolish. -That's right.

I could have died!

Because your airport security was lacking!

Hey!

Excuse me. I am Sugihara.

We are truly sorry for the trouble caused.

Absolutely! In the end, I couldn't even attend my important meeting.

I'm going to claim damages for this.

Is that so? Against whom?

Huh?

The bomb threat five years ago,

voiceprint analysis and call records from that time confirmed

it was your doing, Mr. Soma.

The statute of limitations for this matter has not expired yet.

You may face prosecution for fraudulent obstruction of business

and attempted extortion.

Um…

In addition, the airport plans to file a claim for damages against you.

At least in the hundreds of millions of yen.

That is the gravity of what you did.

A BOOTH - B BOOTH - PLANTS AND ANIMALS CUSTOMS - MOBILE PERSONNEL

SCHEDULED FLIGHTS

BRISBANE - PANAMA CITY SHANGHAI - BARCELONA

Is something wrong?

I must confess.

I missed the weapons being brought in.

If we're talking about that, then so did I.

Me too. It's really frustrating.

But asking anyone to spot that would be impossible, right?

It couldn't be helped.

It was impossible. It couldn't be helped.

Is it really okay to excuse it like that?

You didn't spot it either.

No, like I said, I--

-Now, now, both of you! -Fighting again?

Counselor Sugihara.

Thank you so much for your hard work, everyone.

But in the future, please be mindful of what our team's name means.

-Our team's name? -Gate 24?

Come to think of it, I've wondered for a while.

What does 24 mean?

Does it mean a gate that responds to any situation 24 hours a day?

That was certainly true this time.

But there is another meaning.

Two times four.

Two times four?

Eight?

No, that's not it.

It means evaluating both people and objects through the four perspectives

of Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Police.

This team is a gathering of people with different positions.

However,

precisely because each of you has a different perspective,

there are things only you can notice.

That is the true strength of Gate 24.

So, everybody,

try to get along a little better.

Oh my…

PLANTS AND ANIMALS INSPECTION

-My son was kidnapped. -Kidnapped…

We lost track of an animal, which we must monitor,

and a child, who we must protect, at the same time!

I made a mistake at a critical time.

Hayami!

Subtitle translation by: Maslin Friedman