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Serious pranks can be a crime.

We ain't even free to play pranks?

Bomb threats can be dangerous.

Am I responsible for that?

We need your cooperation.

Sure.

It's not so easy.

Is that a line-tracer?

Looks like fun.

Just a minute.

Submit your request in writing.

We did.

Why is he such a big deal?

I'd like to straighten him out a bit.

You're back on Saturday?

Two in the afternoon.

If he contacts you before then,

give me a call.

May I have your card?

Excuse me.

You're from homicide?

Appreciate your help.

"Masuo Yamashita. "

Trace the call.

I've got my second demand.

What is it?

You know the Rolling Stones?

Yeah. We're studying them.

So you heard the radio today?

You bet. Noisy bunch.

Then you know what I want.

I want to see the show in three weeks. That's all.

Hold on. It ain't that easy.

The government can do anything.

Maybe you'll even make some money.

Be sure the whole group comes to Japan.

If you fail, no telling what'll blow up.

I'm counting on you.

"Commendation to Mr. Makoto Kido.

"For assisting the police to arrest the

"criminal who hijacked a bus at Sakashitamon.

"Your bravery and... "

has your wound healed?

You must be busy.

Yeah. Working on a stupid case.

Stupid?

We never run out of screwballs trying to make trouble.

You look tired.

Ain't got time for tired.

Gotta stay healthy enough to do my job.

Same here.

About that silly case. Do you...

gotta go, professor.

You like the soup?

Of course. It's good.

I want to talk.

I'll have soup too.

I've been meaning to talk to you.

I'm not sure I have any information.

They're in Los Angeles.

The Rolling Stones.

What are you talking about?

Stop pretending. We have news source.

The foreign ministry is trying.

You asked them to.

Shall we sit here?

No. I know a better place.

The soup tastes better here.

You're not gonna talk about this on the air, are you?

Then I'm right!

Mr. a-bomb listened to me.

He ordered you bring the Rolling Stones.

And you obeyed.

That means he exists!

He has a real a-bomb!

Stop it!

You scare me.

Zero. You're free to imagine things.

I'm not free!

You had me tailed.

Don't talk like we're enemies.

I thought we were friends.

Friends? Why?

The bomber chose you.

He chose me too.

You too?

I deal with murderers.

Not these damn scum bastards.

What do we have in common?

Like you, he only contacts me on the phone.

You want to befriend me?

I know you're smart.

You're a real pro, ain't you?

What do you mean?

You want to use me as a decoy.

I'll kill any way I can.

Don't kill him.

Please don't.

I'm not your friend.

His friend?

He gave me a dream.

I owe him.

Goodbye.

"Rolling Stones coming to Japan!"

The Rolling Stones are coming.

Three cheers for a-bombs!

But let's call it quits.

I don't like to joke about a-bombs.

The victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki will get mad.

"I made an a-bomb, but I don't know what I want. "

It was all a bad joke. It's over.

Why quit? The a-bomb corner is sensational.

Keep after that loony.

He'll get mad and call again.

You're the loony.

Come on, a-bomb!

Dial 03-354-0218.

Hello! Zero speaking.

You're a liar!

Who is this?

Number nine.

It's you!

I really got an a-bomb.

The government obeys me.

That's why the Stones will come.

But...

no buts! And no more lies.

Let's hear some music.

What - the restroom?

Yeah. Back in a minute.

You can manage.

What? Zero is gone?

Excuse me.

It's falling.

Let it stand.

Take it easy.

What do you want?

Why follow me?

Well...

I'm "Zero" Sawai.

The disk jockey.

No shit.

Oh, no. Give me a hand.

What're you doing?

Is your job interesting?

I think so, for a girl's job.

Got a man?

A lover, a husband, a gigolo.

We had a fight and parted last year.

He was... a gigolo.

I'm free now.

And you?

Me what?

You like your job? Got a girl?

So long.

Wait.

You aren't fair. I don't know you yet.

What's your name?

I got many names.

Occupation?

Screwball.

Where do you live?

Tokyo.

Got a family?

No.

Your parents?

Dead. I killed them.

Got a sweetheart?

I created her.

Tastes sweet... chewing gum.

You're cruel!

Why did you do it?

No.

This one?

No.

This one?

No!

Definitely no!

I'm afraid we can't make it.

Don't try to help the criminal.

Why should I help him?

I want to see him again.

Bring her a blanket.

He had sunglasses.

I saw his eyes only a moment.

Let's do it again.

Is it this hair?

Not exactly. But it's okay.

Which eyes look like his?

None.

Let's try the nose and mouth.

They look like his.

Let's find the eyes. This one?

No.

This one?

This one?

No!

I said no!

This one?

No.

"... will die. "

Mr. Kido.

You finally made up your mind.

What about?

You know what I mean.

You're going to get married.

I know everything.

A man came and asked me about you.

A private detective.

He looked more like a gangster.

Usually electric current doesn't run in air.

But when it's pressurized, it will.

Mr. Kido.

Mr. Kido.

Mr. Makoto Kido?

Why run?

You should pay the interest at least.

You failed to pay last month. Look!

You surprised me!

Why?

You really did!

You're hurting me.

You're the moneylender.

Of course, you fool.

The moneylender!

Yes!

I see.

Will you pay?

I have no money.

No money?

I'm broke.

You look happy.

Don't laugh it away.

It's not a laughing matter.

How long?

55... no, 50 seconds.

You can trace the line in 70 seconds?

But we can't use that method.

No other way.

But all the other lines will become dead.

Everyone in Tokyo will die,

if he detonates the bomb.

We don't need your exaggerations.

You sent your family to Hokkaido, commissioner.

They went on a trip, that's all.

They do every year.

Can everybody in Tokyo go on a trip?

He has a weakness.

This!

He wants company.

He needs to talk.

His only weakness.

I understand. I'll tell the telephone company.

It won't be easy.

Do it.

Ishikawa here.

Go on with the operation.

Here's an emergency call.

Hello.

Yamashita?

Speaking.

How have you been?

Not bad.

Hot, ain't it?

You bet.

Is your room air-conditioned?

Yes.

I only got a fan here.

Too bad.

I have an old air-conditioner.

Tell me your address. I'll send it.

Thanks, but no thanks.

I'll buy one.

Sure.

I recommend a Hitachi.

How much?

About 300,000 yen.

I can afford it.

Give me half a billion yen.

You want money after all.

Why not five billion?

The government is used to wasting money.

Half a billion now.

In used 10,000-yen bills.

By noon next Sunday, May 1.

No tricks.

Damn it!

Exactly 1 minute 50 seconds.

That's good enough.

It's noon.

Are you ready?

Trace the call.

All ready, Yamashita?

Yes, as you wanted.

Cut the other lines.

Two detectives who carry money must have a flag.

A big one. You can mark it "police" if you wish.

They must be at Jinnan junction in 30 minutes.

Jinnan junction?

Cut the circuit!

Yes...

what's the matter?

Hello!

You must move too.

There's a teashop in front of Yoyogi station.

The phone number: 379-0951. Wait there.

Get it?

No, but it's in Shibuya.

It's Tadokoro. I'm ready.

Do as I say.

Is Mizushima ready?

Yes.

Trace the call.

Hello.

I want them to walk.

With the demonstrators.

All right.

I want them to run.

Run as fast as they can.

Cut the fd lines!

Run into the Yamate building, up to the roof.

I said no tricks.

The plainclothesmen and the chopper must leave.

Can't you trace the call yet?

Can't you read me? Send them away!

Or no deal.

Got it!

It's the Tokyu department store!

Can't you hear?

Arrest all of them!

Stay inside.

Show me your bag.

Investigation.

Your bag! Open it!

Dismiss your men. Then I'll tell you where the bomb is.

Now I hear your real voice.

Release the men! Or the bomb will explode.

Tell us where it is first.

No.

Okay. It's a deal. I'll tell you where the bomb is.

Good. Where is it?

Under your table.

Handle it carefully, if you don't want to get killed.

It'll explode at 4:30. 13'20" to go.

Nobody can dismantle the clock.

The circuit will close and it will explode.

There's only one way. Remove the nails and wait.

There are two codes that lead to the inside.

One is red, the other black.

If you cut the right one, the clock will stop.

Red or black. You want to bet?

We have to yield. But we got the bomb. We succeeded.

The criminal is powerless now.

Ten minutes to go. Yes or no?

Yes. We'll lift the blockade.

I'll tell you red or black when I'm free.

You mean it?

I don't want to die with you, either.

All right.

Wait. First, scatter the money.

Tell your men on the roof to do it.

Why?

I want some confusion till I'm free.

You can save Tokyo for half a billion yen.

You can have some too.

Nine minutes to go.

Okay. We'll scatter the money.

You're smart.

Lift the blockade!

At last I'm free.

We have only 30 seconds, fool.

Which code?

Take it easy.

5 seconds will be enough.

Red or black?!

Cut either one.

Red or black. Either one.

I made it that way.

Hurry! 10 seconds to go!

You cut it?

Can't you recognize that voice?

Can you?

It sounded familiar to me.

I'll report to headquarters.

I got you.

Mr. a-bomb.

I was.

It's true. I'm with Mr. a-bomb.

Why not?

I'll be responsible.

Cars can't follow us.

Bring a chopper.

I thought you ran away.

Where did you get it?

I stole it. It's fast.

I know the room where the bomb is.

The far right on the fourth floor. The corridor is...

the boss is coming.

He's mad. The bomb's still here.

But the tools aren't coming until morning.

What sound?

I imagined it.

This is an a-bomb?

Director, this is Zero. We're off. Are you ready?

This is Asai. We're waiting above Shiba Park.

Understood. We'll drive along the course.

What's that?

Broadcasting.

How will Mr. a-bomb escape with the bomb?

Not a live show. Though.

You're a fool.

This is how I participate.

Suit yourself.

It's coming.

Director, stay on course with the police cars.

No joking.

Duck!

Director, we're heading for the designated spot.

After a few more shots of the police.

Don't hold on them too long.

Well done.

Our helicopter is coming.

You're deeply involved now.

I'm okay... maybe not.

Who cares? I feel fine.

We have the video tape. The police can't push us.

Because they have to deny your existence.

They're afraid.

You're smart.

Not as smart as you.

Eat it.

I have something to tell you.

What?

No, I guess I won't.

It's here.

Only I know your face.

Live long.

I took your hair... they were 36.

I counted them.

Live.

Keep living.

Get out of the pool!

"Rolling Stones show"

Mr. Yamashita.

Mr. Kido.

I'm surprised. You and the Rolling Stones.

I like it for a change.

You got a ticket?

You can have mine.

My girl couldn't come.

She died in an accident.

A traffic accident.

A near-miss with a chopper.

How about a walk?

Be quiet.

The a-bomb is near.

It'll explode in 30 minutes.

Up.

Climb.

Drop your gun. Slowly.

Kick it.

Handcuff yourself.

Sit there.

You like high places?

Yeah. Fools and goats always do.

It makes you feel peaceful.

Damn. I should've known it was you.

What the hell do you want professor?

I want to talk.

I don't talk to cockroaches. I just step on them.

The Stones ain't coming.

They'll announce it inside the hall.

There'll be a riot. We're expecting it.

The riot police will arrest everyone.

We thought you'd be among them.

Same old lies.

Feeling sick?

Why'd you do all this?

Why pick me?

I thought we could talk and fight.

Fight? About what?

I was wrong. You're a dog.

Damn right, punk.

A dog who's guarded this city for thirty years.

This city is already dead.

Killing the dead ain't no crime.

Shut up!

You got no right to kill anybody!

The only person you can kill is yourself.

The person you want to kill is yourself.

Die! Go to hell!

Let's go, you bastard.