Original subtitles

All right, classes are starting! Back to your classrooms!

Come on, hurry!

Hurry up, come on!

Get back to class!

That hurts!

Hey, everyone, Mr. Shibata hit Sho!

What?!

What's happening?

Habu, I’m really curious about that. You're always--

Good morning.

Apologies for the delayed greeting. My name is Aso, and I’m a lawyer.

Good morning, Ms. Aso. You look lovely today too.

Thank you very much.

-Do you have a boyfriend? -Shut up. It's nice meeting you too.

I'll introduce you. Follow me.

-Mr. Kureta! -Yes!

Over there is our director, Mr. Kureta.

Hello there.

Ms. Konno handles accounting and general tasks.

Nice to meet you.

And I’m Sabayama, a first-class architect, just like the director.

This is our assistant, Habu.

I’m Kota Habu.

I’m just an assistant, but I’m better at the job than Sabayama.

Hey, I'm your senior, call me Mr. Sabayama!

I’m Nakazaki, a part-timer. I study law at Risshu University.

You study law?

I tried to get a job at the law firm, but I ended up working here.

Oh, Ms. Aso. Would you like something to drink? Have a seat.

-No, I'm fine. -Maybe some coffee?

-I'm fine-- -Excuse me…

Is this Mr. Uramawashi's office?

Oh, yes. But for now, he's suspended…

For the house of Mr. and Mrs. Shimizu, let's use a tensegrity structure.

The ceiling will look otherworldly.

Excuse me, are you Mr. Uramawashi?

What can I do for you?

Please help my father.

My father teaches at Karasawa Junior High,

and he hit a student.

Hey, everyone, Mr. Shibata hit Sho!

The student's parents filed a police report,

and my father was arrested.

Do you know why he resorted to violence?

He said he was just warning them about their messy attire,

but he's not the type of man to hit someone just for that.

Is there anything else you can think of?

No, he wouldn't tell me anything.

That's when I found Mr. Uramawashi's business card on my father's desk.

I must save my father!

I'll pay you, even if it takes my whole life.

Please!

Your love for your father is touching.

However, I'm currently suspended.

If I have any contact with clients, it would be a violation,

and Ms. Aso here will report me.

No, I--

I’m sorry I can’t be of help.

Understood.

Please wait!

If you don't mind, I can help you.

Thank you very much.

You don't see passionate teachers like him much nowadays.

Used to be lots of them back in the day.

Mr. Uramawashi, I am the defense counsel for this case.

I’m just stating my personal opinion. My view on this is…

That’s quite enough.

Do you dislike me?

It’s not about liking or disliking.

You are currently suspended, right?

Besides, Mr. Uramawashi, you and I have completely different mindsets as lawyers.

Mindsets?

In my life so far, I have never told a single lie.

Such a person actually exists?

You're supposed to laugh.

I’m not joking.

It's meaningless to win something through a lie.

When I’m about to lie, I wait six seconds.

Then the lie starts to feel ridiculous.

-One, two, three, four… -What?

-What? Wait… -Five, six.

What a coincidence. I hate lies too.

The effect varies from person to person.

Sometimes a lie is necessary to unravel another lie.

No, you destroy lies with the truth!

You are like the Christchurch Cardboard Cathedral.

-Nice one. -Another architecture reference?

He means you're stronger than you look.

That's enough.

You and I will never understand each other.

Whoa!

-What's going on? -Move aside!

Go on!

What is this all of a sudden?

-Aso, record this. -Huh?

Hurry up.

Huh? Look, this is too sudden…

Hang on… Okay.

No, maybe this angle is better. Wait…

What just came over you?

-Show me. -Okay.

-I want to see! -Here.

No, maybe this angle is better.

What do you think?

You two are pretty good.

-Right? -We were trying to copy Monaki.

-I see. -That’s not what you should be looking at.

Huh?

Hey, that's…

No, maybe…

At the beginning of the video, the camera is shaky.

Well, that's because you suddenly told me to start filming.

Yes, a spontaneous recording always starts like this.

Wait, excuse me!

FLAMING MONSTER

The video of Mr. Shibata was stable.

Someone set up a camera in advance!

Hey, I have to go!

Hey, don't do anything on your own, okay?

I'll focus on my work.

Right now, you are an architect, not a lawyer. Got that? An architect!

All right, everyone,

time to expose the lie.

May I ask who you are?

I apologize for the sudden visit. My name is Aso, and I’m a lawyer.

I have questions about Mr. Shibata's case--

We have nothing to tell you!

There’s a possibility that the video of Mr. Shibata was staged!

Mrs. Shimoyama, can you talk to me?

SCHOOL ROUTE ITABASHI WARD

Goodbye.

-Hello. -Be careful!

-I'm here to see the principal. -Go ahead.

CONGRATULATIONS SOCCER TEAM! TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS

Mr. Uramawashi, why are you here?

If you get caught, I'll be held responsible!

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington State

was built without sufficient testing, and so, after only four months,

it collapsed.

I have no idea what you're talking about, but please wait.

Please wait!

Are you a rabbit?

Listen, you must not use lies.

I will fight fair and square and win.

I'll store the lies away in the basement.

Thank you for today.

Thank you for coming.

That person over there is Assembly Member Miku Nijima, right?

If I recall, she’s a former idol…

From Pastel Sugar! I loved them back when I was a kid!

I’m going to use the restroom. Go on ahead.

What?

He's in his own world.

That is strictly Mr. Shibata’s personal issue.

Please don't make it a problem with our school's management system.

Mr. Shibata had recently been actively opposing the school merger.

It seems he had been building up a lot of stress.

He was opposing a merger?

Was he having trouble with anyone because of that?

No, nothing comes to mind, but…

Representative Nijima was also here for the merger?

Yes, we asked her here for her opinions.

Excuse me. I would like to ask you about this video of Sho Shimoyama.

I don't know anything about it.

-Let's go. -Yeah.

-What was she asking you about? -About the video.

School merger, huh?

Wait, where did he go?

MR. URAMAWASHI MEET ME AT CLASS 3-1

Geez! What are you doing…

Let me introduce you to the person who filmed our viral video.

Taiga Takanashi.

How did you know it was him?

I guessed the filming location from the video’s angle,

and it led to his seat.

Takanashi is the ace of the soccer team,

so everyone was too scared of him to speak up.

Am I right?

Would you mind telling us about it?

It's nothing much. I just filmed Sho by accident.

But you set up your camera in advance.

I did no such thing.

If you don't mind,

I would like to see the video.

Are you okay?

Hold on!

Stop!

I'm sorry, are you okay?

Wait for me!

How?

Know the layout of the school building, and you can predict the escape routes.

Mr. Uramawashi?!

How did you beat me here?

Don't be so on guard.

You forgot something.

I just want to return it to you.

-My phone! -When you bumped into me…

You dropped it…

In the end, we couldn't get anything out of Mr. Takanashi.

Well then, shall we take a look at the original video he recorded?

You have the video?

I went through his phone's data before returning it.

Is that even legal?

So it's because he was smoking.

If a student is found smoking, it may affect his prospects.

So Mr. Shibata lied and said it was just about messy clothes.

Do you think lying here is wrong?

Underage smoking is against the law.

Even middle schoolers must be responsible.

So, where do you think underage smokers usually smoke?

I guess…

Behind the gymnasium.

You're right. But in the video, he is smoking out in the open!

Come to think of it, I got a call from my son Taiga earlier.

He said a young lawyer came to question him.

-That must be Ms. Aso. -Bingo!

What about the video? It hasn't been found out yet?

-He said he didn't tell her anything. -Then it's fine.

If the school merger goes through, it will be your achievement, Ms. Nijima.

Yes. Otherwise, we'll have a problem, Mr. Hyuga.

Please make sure you choose my company to be your contractor,

Mr. Takanashi.

Of course. Do well, and we'll reward you richly.

It's just as you said, Ms. Aso.

When I searched the house, I found the signatures.

SIGNATURES AGAINST THE SCHOOL MERGER

He got so many people to sign.

But…

With my father arrested,

it seems the opposition has been greatly weakened.

Really?

They say they can't side with a violent teacher.

But my father isn't that kind of person…

I’ll look into it as well.

Regarding Nijima, who Mr. Uramawashi spotted at Karasawa Junior High,

I checked her social media.

She's a huge fan of Monaki!

That's irrelevant!

She was accused online of having affairs, and having done nothing of note.

So she wants to push for the school merger and win some votes.

-Hey, show the next one. -Okay.

The father of Taiga Takanashi, who shot the video,

is the CEO of a major construction company.

Public works projects offer good money, so he wouldn't want the merger to fail.

However, it seems the real goal isn't just the school merger.

Huh?

The redevelopment plan for Itabashi Ward.

The land adjacent to Karasawa Junior High is also in that area.

If they become the main developers,

they can make a lot more money than just tearing down a school.

So, they framed Mr. Shibata for this?

He was leading the opposition, but still, he's just a teacher.

-Sorry, I’m late. -Habu, you!

-I told you to be here at four! -Unlike you, I was actually working.

-Here. -Okay.

Show us what you got!

Ms. Manami handed the opposition signatures Mr. Shibata collected

over to Ms. Aso.

-Did you photograph the signature file? -Of course I did.

-Not bad. -Next slide.

Oh, sorry.

I was adjusting the focus.

You only took photos of Ms. Aso!

-This is the file. -Don't try to play it off!

A direct demand petition.

This would force the assembly to discuss the issue, right?

And Nijima didn't want it submitted, so she tried to get rid of Mr. Shibata?

To destroy the opposition's main pillar.

But an ex-idol representative, and a company CEO?

Isn't this too elaborate?

Perhaps there's a hidden mastermind?

Maybe this lawyer.

ATSUMU HYUGA

His lies.

I'll expose them.

Mr. Uramawashi has not been up to any problematic behavior so far.

What do you mean by "problematic behavior"?

For example…

He hasn't been doing any investigations or contacting any clients on his own.

I see. Not "on his own."

Also, actually,

I took on a new case from a client I met at Mr. Uramawashi's office.

There's no problem with that.

Thank you.

It's okay. I'm okay…

I wasn't lying.

He didn't do any of those things "on his own"!

That's right, I didn't lie.

So you two are working together?

As part of my supervision, I need to keep him within sight. Nothing more.

Part of your supervision, I see.

Did you take on another troublesome case?

A middle school teacher ended up using violence on a student.

Corporal punishment.

Prohibited under Education Code, Article 11.

This is clearly an assault case.

I would like to reach a settlement somehow,

but the merger is complicating things.

With a school merger,

you would think teachers and parents would end up on the same side.

The same side?

I mean, the school being torn down would normally be something no one wants.

STUDENT ROSTER

Time to overwrite this blueprint of lies.

Good morning.

Morning Ms. Aso. Mr. Uramawashi is sleeping.

-Sleeping? -He pulled an all-nighter.

Must be nice.

I pulled an all-nighter too. I'm so sleepy.

Then why don't you try using this?

An eye mask?

Yeah, my recommendation. It's new, so don't worry.

Thank you very much.

-I'm turning it on. -Okay.

There.

Oh, this feels pretty nice.

Right? A lawyer's body is their main asset, after all.

SIGNATURES AGAINST THE SCHOOL MERGER

I don't deny democracy itself.

However, in Japan,

obtaining everyone's consensus takes a lot of time.

And the world will have moved on to the next stage.

What I want to say is…

What this country needs right now is speedy decision-making.

Furuse is as popular as ever, huh.

His stance is a bit forceful, but it's what Japan needs right now.

He makes you nervous in person.

His presence is intense.

And all I did was greet him at a party meeting!

If we score an achievement and get close to him,

soon we'll be in national politics.

Excuse me. You have a call from a Mr. Imai.

Imai? I don't know anyone by that name, though.

They said it's about the opposition to the school merger.

WHAT DOES JAPANESE POLITICS NEED?

Hello! Nijima speaking.

Mr. Furuse, will you carry that role?

If the citizens desire it,

I am prepared to carry that responsibility.

Of course, there is pushback to any reform. Criticism too.

However, because we feared criticism

and kept postponing decisions, Japan ended up where it is today.

What are you here to talk about?

Well…

Because of the recent violent incident,

some residents are more drawn to supporting the merger.

The ones who used to oppose it?

However, there are still many residents on the fence,

so if we provide the venue, can you host an informational meeting?

An explanatory meeting?

Yes, they just need one final push.

Is that story really true?

Do you mean I'm lying?

Maybe you plan to stall us by making us do a meeting where no one intends to listen.

A trap by the opposition?

That's not true.

Look, I have proof.

SIGNATURES

These are the signatures for the petition that Mr. Shibata was gathering.

Excuse me.

This doesn't look like…

a copy.

It's definitely the real thing.

If we succeed in persuading the opposition, even the relocation fees…

Understood. Let's hold the explanatory meeting.

Thank you very much.

If you'll excuse me.

Wait, please.

Please leave the signatures with me.

What?

If you're leaving the opposition, it should be no issue.

Okay.

I'll be expecting the relocation fee, then.

Thank you very much.

You took photos of all the signatures, right?

Yes, just in case.

Recreate them right now.

Huh? Why?

Please, I'm begging you. Ms. Aso will kill me.

The opposition was surprisingly stubborn.

There is no way they can gather enough signatures with just one week left.

BREAK THE HYPOCRITICAL TRIO'S PLAN

This is the schedule for the three of them.

-There's no day when all three are free. -What do we do?

Handling them separately is impossible.

What now?

What about here?

I can't make it on this day. I've also been invited to this wedding.

Hyuga and Nijima…

Should we invite them there?

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE THREE

Congratulations.

Next up for our bride and groom

is the wedding cake cutting and the first bite ceremony!

How's this? It's all about the vibes. How about we put it here?

What do you think?

Isn't doing an interview at a wedding a bit implausible?

Stop complaining and look.

There are many people around, we'll blend in, and no one will notice.

Minori, let me know if he does anything!

I'll give him a kicking!

Everyone, please give them a big round of applause!

Takanashi can monitor from right next to them too.

So, what's the situation?

Nijima is almost done with her makeup.

-Right on time. -Sorry to keep you waiting.

Allow me to guide you to the interview room. This way.

They are having an outfit change. Takanashi's heading over.

I'll show you to the waiting room on the second floor.

Right now?

They're going to cross paths!

Sorry, Ai.

Nijima and Hyuga already know what I look like.

Huh? Are you Mikurin from Pastel Sugar? Please shake my hand!

-Hey… -Sorry, I'm working.

But I'm a huge fan! Can I at least get a picture?

-Are you a Monaki fan? -Yes, I am!

Wait, Mikurin, you like Monaki too?

Yes.

Oh, man! Just one picture, please!

-One should be fine. -Thank you! Over here, please.

I'm so happy right now! So, who is your favorite?

I like all of them.

-Once ready, the staff will guide you. -Okay.

Same!

Come on, isn't this schedule way too tight?

We've been expecting you. Thank you for your time today.

-Right this way. -Here.

-The cable! -Sorry.

-Is here fine? -Yes, please take a seat.

-We sent you a script… -I looked at it.

Thank you so much.

Everyone, please be sure to check it out!

Got it! Thank you!

You came out nicely. You'll be number one, Ms. Nijima.

Well, considering my opposition…

Thank you very much.

-My bag. -Here.

-Thank you very much. -This way.

Ms. Nijima is returning to the waiting room.

Please put this away.

-Good work today! -Thank you.

-Thank you. -Hey, what are you doing? Hurry it up.

-I'm sorry. Right this way. -Yeah.

Wait, I'm not ready yet, hurry!

Hyuga is here!

Hold him off for a sec!

-Mr. Hyuga, we've been waiting for you! -Oh, hello.

Do you always host interviews in places like this?

Due to scheduling conflicts, this was the only venue available…

-Are you thirsty? -I'm fine. Let's start right away.

-I can't stall him! -Did you say third floor?

This way, sir.

They're definitely going to cross paths!

-Huh? -Oh, nothing.

I really wanted to be in this magazine.

I have all the past issues!

Are you Kenji Moriya from Dragon Wash?

No, I'm not.

-What? -Do I look like him?

You're so cool! You look just like him!

Not hitting on you or anything, but may I take a picture?

Oh, sure.

Really? Thank you so much! I'm so happy!

Ms. Nijima is heading back too! Somebody stop her!

Thank you very much. Please go down these stairs.

-I'm taking the elevator back. -No, but…

The stairs would be faster!

This elevator is broken.

I think it still works.

After you.

Thank you.

-Goodbye. -Thank you.

I'm really sorry. I went to the wrong floor.

May I? Thank you so much!

I'm so happy. Here we go.

Say cheese!

So cool! Wait, can I take a pic of just you?

Thank you so much.

Oh, wow!

Nice job, everyone!

Thank you very much.

I think our readers at Modern Wall will be thrilled

to read about your tips for a good sleep, sir.

Glad to help. Feel free to invite me again.

-Thank you very much. -Bye.

Excuse me. I'm Hyuga.

-Please, come on in. Yes! -Over there?

I'm Harada from Meow's Week.

I would like to ask about your cat, Mr. Hyuga.

-Nice to meet you. -Likewise.

-Please have a seat. -Okay.

-Well then, let's get started. -Yes, please.

You're Sho Shimoyama, right?

I'm Aso, the lawyer representing Mr. Shibata.

Do you have some time?

Mr. Shibata never told anyone that you smoked.

I think he believed you weren't a student who would do something like that.

Did someone force you to smoke?

-Can we finish this by tomorrow? -Do we get late-night overtime pay?

No, but Mr. Kureta got us this.

Hold on, sweets?

Pretty sweet deal, right?

Come on, don't say bad puns with a straight face.

Quit your late-night fooling around. Get to work!

Come on, do a Monaki dance for us!

Guess I must.

-Anyway, Nakazaki. -Yeah?

-You got the data from Hyuga's computer? -I gave it to Mr. Uramawashi.

-Really? -Hey, look at my dance!

-Show me later. I want to see it. -Okay.

-Forward it to me. -Okay.

-Hey, dance, I want to see! -Do you really?

I want to see!

Then watch this time!

Watch me!

SHIMOYAMA

You again? No matter how many times you come, nothing will change.

I found this.

SIGNATURES AGAINST THE SCHOOL MERGER

YUKIE SHIMOYAMA

Mrs. Shimoyama,

you were against the school merger the whole time, weren't you?

What really happened?

I will definitely help you. Please talk to me.

-We've been expecting you. This way. -Thank you.

-Thank you for coming. -Quite a crowd.

-Hello. -This way.

-Good morning. -Morning.

Today's materials.

I'll hand them to the person in charge.

Come in.

-Pleasure working with you today. -Likewise.

I've prepared the script and video materials right here.

You're a great help. Preparing materials is a pain.

All that hard work pays off today.

It's all going according to Mr. Hyuga's plan.

Trusting you was the right choice.

Come in.

Excuse me.

The data you gave me earlier is playing on the monitor now. Please check.

-Okay. -Okay.

You keep checking. I'm going to the restroom.

Okay.

Wait, it won't open!

Let me look at it.

I heard back in your idol days,

you had to sacrifice sleep, and it was tough.

Yeah. Everyone goes through that, right?

You have a great track record as a leader, Ms. Nijima.

Of course. If I hadn't taken the lead and pulled them along,

nothing would have changed.

What is this?

That's some great editing! You did great.

I didn't do anything.

Do you think Takanashi Construction can survive moving forward?

If they don't adapt with the times, they're just going to vanish.

This isn't what I was asked!

It's kind of embarrassing to see them cling to outdated ways.

What is the meaning of this?

It was just a magazine interview, I was…

Don't play dumb!

The question is about Takanashi Construction!

And you said you hate them!

-Is that so? -I didn't!

Huh, that's me?

What's your take on the allegations that Nijima is having affairs?

She's for sure doing it.

I can tell who has by looking in their eyes.

-Wait, what is this? -So she won despite cheating?

Well, you know, pillow talk is important.

You mean Ms. Nijima slept around to get promotions?

That's right.

The one who sleeps well wins.

No, come on…

Is that what you think of me?

-I don't like that stuff. -Don't mess with me!

Well, I wouldn't mind trying, though. I could get hooked.

I got it! I was talking about secrets to good health!

That hurts!

You. What's the deal with this video? Did you betray me?

I don't know! I only handed the materials for the meeting!

I just plugged in the USB drive I was given!

-Then what about this… -Just delete it!

Delete it right now!

Were Ms. Nijima and President Takanashi easy to handle?

Yes. Dangle some bait in front of them, and they'll do as you say.

If so, does it mean they're not smart?

Basically, they're incapable of understanding anything complicated.

They're good kids and really cute

when they're eating out of the palm of my hand.

Don't get violent.

-I was talking about my cat. -You were looking down on me, bastard!

How dare you make a fool out of me?

Hey, if I weren't here, you guys wouldn't be able to do anything!

You mock me!

She is so simple-minded, it's kind of cute!

You airheaded idol-turned-politician! Don't get cocky!

And you exploit your employees to line your own pockets!

I'm fed up with how stupid you two are!

Assembly Members shouldn't be on reality shows!

Assembly Members have freedom too!

Dad! What are you doing?

Everyone, this video is a fake!

It's all fabricated!

Yes. Fake videos like these are so easy to make!

That abusive teacher, Shibata, pulled strings to frame us!

That's not true!

My dad would never do anything so cowardly!

Even if he got violent, there had to be a reason for it!

You're his daughter. Whatever you say is useless.

The evidence of his violence still remains in the video!

-Well, there are videos of you guys too! -Yeah!

I told you, this is all fake!

We can say that too!

Mr. Shibata is the victim here!

That video was intentionally filmed to frame him!

Mom…

It's true, right?

My son…

Because I'm frail and can't work,

he accepted money to pretend to smoke in front of Mr. Shibata.

But the fact remains that he hit him, right?

Right?

Sho…

It's meaningless to obtain things through lies.

-He didn't hit me. -Sho!

I don't want to lie anymore!

Mr. Shibata just took away the cigarette, and I pretended to be hit and fell over.

The bruise I had back then

was because Taiga hit me.

I am truly, deeply sorry.

I will apologize to Mr. Shibata too.

I am so sorry.

You…

You were the one

who advised President Takanashi and Ms. Nijima on this plan.

What?

Where is your proof?

What?

What a pain in the ass.

ITABASHI WARD REDEVELOPMENT BID

I have records of you commissioning the fake video and paying for it,

along with other proof of your corruption.

How did you get your hands on this?

You probably used illegal means again, didn't you?

In the end, you're nothing more than that murderer's--

Careless words invite ruin.

I'll make sure you never defend again.

You'd better watch your mouth.

Murderer?

After the incident, Ms. Nijima resigned.

Takanashi Construction is also pulling out of the public works projects.

Great job out there.

By the way, just to confirm, Mr. Uramawashi wasn't involved, right?

I'm sorry. Please don't ask.

That's pretty much an answer right there.

SUPER VIRAL WATCH

The likes keep going up!

-True. -Our late-night editing was worth it.

-Let's make a video of you next. -Stop it!

-Don't do it. -Boss.

The receipts I promised you.

Damn it, I thought I was going to win!

What's this?

We had a bet on whether Ms. Aso would make it in time.

Excuse me!

Ms. Aso, good morning.

I had a hunch you were scheming something. Why didn't you tell me?

You can't tell a lie. You would have told them everything.

But you said you stored the lies away in the basement!

My house is single-story.

What?

This is why I hate lies.

I'm grateful to you, Aso.

Huh?

You brought Sho Shimoyama's mother to the school.

Keep doing your best without lying.

No need to tell me.

Also, it looks like the school merger will be scrapped.

-The violence charge will be dropped too. -A moment, Mr. Uramawashi?

Sorry!

What?

JUSTICE'S FORM

LEARN THE LAW, BUT DOUBT IT

THE LAW ISN'T ALWAYS RIGHT FIND YOUR OWN JUSTICE

MIYUKI SHIRAMOTO BORN 1981, KANAGAWA

Nice to meet you, woof!

You must remain silent.

They had Public Security plant evidence?

We'll remake the lie.

-Hey! -Intruders detected.

Shall I show you the moment your lies crumble?

Subtitle translation by: Nix S.