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Good morning.

Good morning.

Nice weather today.

It's so hot out.

Yeah.

TALKING PLUSHIE - WANPAKU HELLO WOOF!

We're with the police.

Is your boss, Mr. Tadashi Yazu, here?

What?

Kousuke.

Are they customers?

You must be Mr. Tadashi Yazu.

Huh? Yes, I am.

We would like to ask you about the plushie manufactured here.

-Can you come with us? -Huh?

What is this about?

We'll share the details later.

Explain it to me!

We will talk it over at the station.

Hold on a second!

JUSTICE'S FORM

MIYUKI SHIRAMOTO BORN 1981, KANAGAWA

Why…

LET'S EXPERIENCE A MOCK TRIAL!

TRIAL OBSERVATION PROGRAM PARTICIPANT

You're full of energy this morning.

Good morning.

I have to go to Mr. Uramawashi's place now.

Oh, I see.

I have to watch him closely, so he doesn't mess up.

Again?

How long do I have to keep doing this?

Good morning.

-Morning. -Good morning, Ms. Aso.

This just went on sale today! Vanilla Hoji Tea Latte.

I bought it for you. Here you go!

I don't do sugar this early.

Rejected!

The popular talking plushie, Wanpaku, is under suspicion of being illegally sold

to overseas terrorist groups, to be used as a weapon.

The President of Yazu Works, Mr. Tadashi Yazu…

Terrorism with a plushie?

How scary!

Agreed.

How about a regular coffee?

No need.

-I'll have it. -I'm not giving it to you.

Come in.

Good morning.

You're late.

This is Ms. Aso, a brilliant lawyer who will be handling your father's defense.

Huh?

Nice to meet you!

Hello, woof! Let's get along, woof!

Huh?

Yazu Works was originally a small town factory that made sensors.

Then the President, Mr. Tadashi Yazu, used those sensors

to create a talking plushie that reacts to people's faces.

The Wanpaku. It was an instant hit.

Hello, woof! I'm Wanpaku, woof!

There's even merchandise. It's very popular among the youth.

Getting arrested over a plushie …

Are the police even serious?

If they weren't, they wouldn't have arrested him.

Plus, they weren't regular cops, but Public Security.

They specialize in spies and terrorists.

I guess they don't want Japan's advanced tech to be leaked overseas.

So our little boy here caught the attention of guys like that.

The police are bad news.

I think we shouldn't get involved.

What?

Mr. Kureta? It's the police!

Why did you take the job just to foist it on me, Mr. Uramawashi?

In World War II, the Church of Our Lady in Dresden endured two days of bombing,

but when people were evacuating,

it collapsed.

Excuse me?

Are you listening?

Miss,

our company doesn't make weapons!

No matter what I say, they keep saying,

"You knew it would be used as a weapon, admit it."

Who would ever think of using a stuffed animal as a weapon?

I'm begging you, please believe me.

The Wanpaku is our treasure.

We didn't design it to explode in response to the sensor!

I understand. I will investigate this thoroughly.

Thank you very much.

The police have suspected you from the very beginning,

so their investigation may be biased.

It must be painful, but no matter what they say, don't admit guilt…

You must remain silent.

What?

You never know what they will do to trick you.

If you confess, we can't win anymore.

So maintain absolute silence.

Yes, I understand.

Hold on, Mr. Uramawashi…

Well then, excuse me.

My apologies.

It's just as you see.

This is the result. We can't even run the factory.

Well, it's not like we have any orders now.

Will my father be released soon?

Are they still suspecting us?

I think the police intend to investigate

until the last moment of the detention period.

But it's going to be okay.

You didn't do anything wrong.

Yes.

Once the suspicion is cleared, I'm sure you'll get tons of orders again.

I really hope so.

Welcome, woof! Nice to woof you!

Sorry. We arrived ahead of schedule.

It's okay. Ms. Aso, this is Mr. Isogai.

I am Aso, the lawyer handling Mr. Yazu's case.

I am Shinichiro Isogai from Isogai Corporation.

Cordia! That's a major firm.

Ms. Aso, please take good care of Mr Yazu.

-Please protect the Wanpaku. -Mr. Isogai!

Please get up!

Sorry, I instinctively…

Is Mr. Yazu doing all right? Have you visited him?

ISOGAI CORPORATION CEO SHINICHIRO ISOGAI

Oh, it's Ms. Aso.

Mr. Kureta? Why are you here?

Just watching the boat race over there. Let's go.

What do you mean, "Let's go"?

-Come on. -No, I want to go over there.

You head back first.

Yes.

What is going on?

Keep calm and listen to me.

I feel like…

We are being followed.

-Huh? -Well, just to be safe.

Hey, wait! The station is that way!

-Let's cross the bridge. -No!

Who is following us?

Who else could be tailing us but…

Wait, Public Security?

Hey!

Is it that person over there?

It's so hot, jeez.

Huh?

What?

Which way did they go…

This way?

Followed?

That's what Mr. Kureta claimed.

I know they suspect Mr. Yazu, but isn't tailing me a bit too much?

Maybe there's something they don't want us to know.

The way I see it, Yazu Works is an honest, loving company.

The CEO of Isogai also came because he was worried.

Out of the way.

Isogai develops industrial robots,

and is featured in the next Super Tech Expo.

I made an appointment.

I wanted an opinion on the Wanpaku from a different perspective.

So, Mr. Uramawashi, please continue being a good architect.

Get to work, woof!

BRINGING ISOGAI'S TECH TO THE WORLD

WELCOME TO THE GUIDED TOUR!

I am Aso from Cordia Law Firm.

Well then, the tour is about to begin!

Okay!

Follow me.

You must be Ms. Aso.

I'm Takayama, executive assistant.

-My card. -Thank you very much.

I'll show you around.

Everyone, this way, please.

PRESIDENT'S OFFICE SECRETARY'S OFFICE

This way.

Mr. Isogai will be back shortly, so please take a seat and wait.

-Sakurai. -Yes?

The copier check-up got changed to Thursday.

Oh, got it.

It's noon, so I'm going to take my break first.

Ms. Aso, I'm so sorry I'm late.

Not at all.

Starting voice authentication. What is today's weather?

Sunny.

Where is the 2026 World Cup being held?

United States, Canada, Mexico.

PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

-Go ahead. -Sir!

The Expo Promotion Office sent an email, they need you to check something.

Got it.

Excuse me.

Sorry. Let me take a look at the email.

AUTHENTICATE WITH FINGERPRINT FINGERPRINT VERIFIED

Sorry to keep you waiting. Have a seat!

You want to talk about Mr. Yazu, right?

If there's anything I can do, let me know.

Mr. Isogai, why do you care so much?

We were originally a toy company.

So, when I think about how Mr. Yazu must feel,

I just can't stand by and watch.

The very first thing Isogai Co. made was actually this little wind-up toy.

From there, it overcame challenges and grew into a company

that delivers technology from Japan to the world.

I see.

We are thinking of moving forward with a capital alliance with Yazu Works.

Do you mean an acquisition?

What?!

Is something wrong?

-Oh! -No…

Please continue.

Look this way.

It hurts!

This is our conclusion, after thinking of a way to protect the Wanpaku.

The Wanpaku is amazing.

It recognizes people's faces with outstanding speed,

it makes you feel like you're really conversing with it.

This, too,

is possible because Mr. Yazu refined his technology without compromise.

Losing everything over a strange suspicion…

That can't be allowed to happen.

To be willing to take on the debt to protect it…

How admirable.

You love stuff like that.

No, this is bad.

-Are you actually crying? -Don't film it!

-You're actually crying! How passionate -Don't film me!

Don't film me! Oh my!

-Intruders detected. -We were found out!

-Intruders detected. -We're sorry!

My apologies!

I will now guide you to the next room.

This way, please.

Kousuke! This is terrible!

What happened?

Look at this.

THE MOMENT THE WANPAKU EXPLODED

Welcome, woof! Nice to meet you, woof!

Yes.

My apologies for the trouble caused!

I'm sorry.

Excuse me.

Mr. Yazu.

That video, we don't even know its source. It has no credibility whatsoever!

It doesn't matter.

A toy made to bring joy to children…

ended up hurting a child.

That video is going viral.

Just now, the bank told us they are cutting off our loans.

They said we have to repay them right away too.

Our clients also said they are returning all of their inventory.

Nobody believes we are innocent.

I will request a payment deferral from the bank.

I believe you are innocent. So--

That's enough, miss.

It looks like Isogai will be acquiring Yazu Works.

I wanted to at least be of some help,

so I'll help them draft the business transfer agreement.

You don't look satisfied with this.

There's no way they actually want to sell the company.

Even with the Wanpaku case,

they were willing to at least try uncovering the truth.

But then, because of that video…

Humans…

are creatures that lie.

Lie?

-Are you saying someone is lying? -But…

Space does not lie.

What are you talking about?

Isn't it amazing?

Isogai wants to work with us.

Are you fine with this?

Obviously…

it's better to make things at a major company.

The Wanpaku

is already a thing of the past.

True.

At the Expo, we should be able to unveil more advanced drones and security robots.

This is thanks to all of you.

Isogai's technology will eventually be used by the police too,

becoming a great force protecting this country.

To make that a reality, we will assist in any way we can.

COMPLETE GUIDE TO CONTRACT DRAFTING

JUSTICE'S FORM

A lawyer has to be the client's biggest ally.

No matter what, you believe in them until the end,

and fight for their sake.

Otherwise, how could they trust you to defend them?

Beyond this perspective,

the lie will reveal itself.

Ms. Konno, can you prepare the costumes?

I can't make good ones at such short notice.

You are very detail-oriented.

Can I really do this?

That's a heavy responsibility, Nakazaki.

Man…

I see.

Looks fine. That contract is very you, Yukari.

I wish you luck.

I will do all I can. See you.

Take care.

Sir, right this way.

Huh?

They have the same car?

It seems so. Here you go, sir.

Thank you. All right.

Everyone, are you ready?

Of course. All good.

There's no doubt

Isogai is pulling the strings behind Public Security.

We'll obtain evidence from the President's Office.

We'll remake the lie.

-Asuka. -Yes.

It's almost time.

There they are.

-I'm so sorry! -What?!

-We have to clean it right away! -Huh?

-Let's go! -Hold on…

Take it off.

-I happened to have this. -Okay.

Please wipe your skirt with it.

I'll clean the jacket.

Thank you.

Oh, it's coming right off!

Nakazaki.

How are things on your end?

Ms. Aso is here.

Mr. Nakazaki? Why are you here?

I was told to attend today's contract signing for my studies.

Mr. Uramawashi…

Studies? But this is an important--

Please, make an exception!

What?

I am so sorry!

-It's fine. -We cleaned it off nicely.

Thank you very much.

-I'm glad. -Excuse me.

A mistake?

No, we actually received an order for ten people.

This puts me in a bind. Please check one more time.

I'm sorry. I was the one who ordered that.

Oh, that's a relief.

It's a lot of food, so I'll deliver it inside for you.

Thank you.

Please be really quiet, okay?

Of course. I'm good at reading the room.

I'm kind of anxious.

Welcome, woof! Nice to meet you, woof!

Excuse me.

-Who are you? -I'm Hashimoto from General Affairs.

We're handing these out to all departments,

so please share it with everyone.

Oh, really?

Could it be you are Mr. Takayama?

I am.

I heard from Sakurai that you collect Obungu merchandise.

Look at this.

Actually, I love them too!

I heard if you go by 1:00 p.m., you can get a limited edition item.

Really? My daughter absolutely loves them.

Thank you!

There's somewhere I absolutely have to go!

The President is away anyway! I'll be back soon!

All right, come on.

You could have carried it for me, you know.

-You keep saying that-- -I'm always the one carrying stuff!

Why is it always me…

-Hello. -Hello.

We've come for the copier check-up.

-Go ahead. -Thank you.

Thank you.

I'll keep watch in case the secretary comes back.

Please do.

This way.

Starting voice authentication. What is today's weather?

Nakazaki, time for you to shine.

Now?

These are the conditions from Yazu Works.

Hurry, Nakazaki.

Hey!

Do you think it will rain today?

Hey! My apologies.

Mr. Nakazaki, what is wrong with you?

It might rain on the way back.

But you don't have to ask now!

Well, I think it will be sunny.

No, that's not it.

Sir, what do you think?

Mr. Nakazaki!

Oh, I agree with Mr. Yazu.

Then, do you think it will be sunny?

Mr. Nakazaki!

Yeah, it will be sunny.

Keep up the good work. Get him to answer the other one too.

What kind of dance do robots hate?

Huh?

What is that? Do robots even dance?

It's a riddle.

Breakdance.

Because machines don't want to break down.

Mr. Uramawashi is pretty good at riddles too.

Hey, do you know what kind of dance robots dislike?

Hey, don't ask him directly!

You promised to read the room!

I bet he's just trying to lighten the mood.

Yes.

Breakdance?

Is that it?

Right.

I see.

I wasn't asking you, Mr. Yazu!

Sir!

Didn't you get your answer?

Please, tell me the answer!

Breakdance.

Nakazaki, well done.

Oh, wow.

I see.

I feel so relieved.

Yeah.

Well then, shall we continue with the contract?

Why's this guy--

Come on, don't scare me like that.

COPYING DATA

Five minutes? That's quite a while.

It keeps spinning around…

Huh?

I bet you need lots of improvements, little guy.

-Hey! -Intruders detected.

-What are you doing? -I'm sorry! What do we do?

-Just make it stop! -You need a security guard's ID!

-Really? -Intruders detected.

What do we do?

Intruders detected!

President's office. Hurry!

Yes!

The guards are coming! I bet it sent a notification!

Mr. Kureta, how much time left?

Two, no, three minutes. Seriously?

-It came from the President's office! -Yes!

Be quiet, please!

-Be quiet! -How do we turn it off?

Please! Just finish already!

How much time left?

-Two minutes. -Intruders detected…

-You're so annoying! -Intruders…

We're at the president's office.

Mr. Yazu?

THE TALKING PLUSHIE, WANPAKU

I look forward to our future endeavors.

Of course.

Intruders detected.

Intruders detected.

Another malfunction?

Just to be safe, check around.

Yes, sir!

-We'll go this way. -Yes, sir!

We've recovered the USB.

Good work, everyone.

Has the contract been finalized?

Yes, fortunately. We can make it in time for the Expo.

Wait.

What is this photo?

Photo?

You're making a scary face.

The contract was successfully signed, wasn't it?

Yes.

However, the suspicions against Mr. Tadashi haven't been cleared.

True.

Ms. Tsunehiro, take care of these documents.

Yes.

Huh?

Space does not lie.

This is…

MR. URAMAWASHI

Yes.

POLICE HEADQUARTERS

CABARET CLUB PURPLE

I've been waiting for you, woof. Welcome, woof.

Sorry for making you wait.

Public Security Chief Matoba.

Mr. Uramawashi, this is not a good way to ask people things!

What kind of stunt is this?

Ridiculous.

What is the meaning of this?

What?

Public Security drove Yazu Works into a corner.

Isogai Corp bought it up.

And then the Expo.

The pillars that seemed separate were actually connected by a beam.

In order to showcase Isogai's security robots to the world.

Huh?

The security robots' program data.

Before the talk of an acquisition even came up…

Yazu's sensor technology was already built into it.

What?

What are you talking about?

So, in order to obtain Yazu's technology,

they had Public Security plant evidence and arrest Yazu?

Correct.

What kind of joke is this?

How do you plan to explain that overseas video?

That is what the next question is for.

Huh?

This video doesn't feel like it was shot overseas.

That outlet is the Japanese standard.

And this is the 24-hour ventilation system unique to Japan.

Also, this window is a horizontal sliding aluminum sash, common in Japan.

In other words,

this room looks foreign, but it is not foreign architecture.

This footage was shot in Japan.

Very well done.

Even if that were true,

this footage has no connection to us whatsoever.

Do you think this is the only evidence we've obtained?

The footage showing the making of this video

was left behind at Isogai Corp.

Shall I show you the moment your lies crumble?

Enough already!

Aso.

Mr. Yazu…

Please release him, without charges.

Very well.

No matter what you say now, the acquisition is already complete.

I wonder.

Why was the acquisition canceled?

It's because of that lawyer woman.

These are the conditions from Yazu Works.

If Yazu's innocence is proven by the execution of the business transfer,

this contract will be null and void.

Furthermore, if our company was involved in the incident,

the loaned operating capital will also be waived.

That lawyer!

I'm sorry, woof.

Mr. Yazu was released due to insufficient evidence, with no indictment.

I'm glad we worked hard.

People are saying that the video looks fake, AI-generated.

I hope the Wanpaku's popularity returns.

I think it will.

They have more capital now,

so maybe they can make an even more amazing one.

Ms. Aso is incredible.

When did you realize it?

Whoa, you're sharp.

You also know that this lighting is Louis Kahn's style?

I didn't mean that. How did you know the Expo was involved?

I simply used a different approach than the one you took.

I kept quiet back then, but where was that photo taken?

How did you get the program data? Did you plot something again?

If you know, you'll become an accomplice too.

No way. I'm not helping a liar like you!

That's a shame.

I really can't stand you!

The one who protected Yazu was you, Aso.

Thank you, woof!

Look.

Isn't it great?

When it comes from you, Mr. Uramawashi, it all sounds like a lie!

Excuse me.

We are thinking it would be great if we could build

the Expo's main venue, the Future Pavilion, there.

In that venue,

we will display Japan's amazing robot tech and next-gen mobility!

If a giant pavilion is built at the center of the Expo venue,

and Japan's cutting-edge technology is shown there,

it will surely become a hot topic all over the world.

Well, Japanese robot tech is top-class, that much is true.

I'll also have to work hard so your robots don't take my job.

-Surely you're joking! -No, I mean it.

Well then, that will be all for today.

Looking forward to our partnership!

-Thank you very much. -Excuse us.

I hear Isogai Corp is preparing for the Expo. How are they doing?

About that,

I heard they failed to buy a small-town factory,

and couldn't get their sensor tech.

What do you mean?

A female lawyer hired by the factory performed beyond expectations.

Is that so?

I went to the trouble

of recommending Isogai Corp as a key enterprise for the Expo,

yet it failed.

I understand.

By the way,

who is that female lawyer you talked about?

I see.

How wonderful, you were able to save them.

Well…

I can't say I used a good method.

That Church of Our Lady in Dresden.

It has been rebuilt and now stands as a symbol of peace.

I wonder, was he betting on the Wanpaku?

Did he believe in the Wanpaku from the very beginning?

No, maybe I'm overthinking it.

He's a really unusual lawyer.

We have not engaged in any exam fraud.

I can't forgive the university that stole my daughter's dream.

Someone is trying to frame me…

They must have left evidence behind.

She resembles you. She also cannot leave vulnerable people alone.

The way you do things is wrong.

Some people can't be saved through legal means alone.

It was you, wasn't it?

Subtitle translation by: Nix S.