Original subtitles

Tonight we'll discuss the language of flowers.

First, is a cyclamen.

In the language of flowers, it means "doubt".

This one is a Yoshino cherry, meaning "beautiful person".

The one for weeping mulberry is "wisdom".

And...

China aster...

In the language of flowers

"parting for a short time".

You're watching Furuhata Ninzaburo.

Translator: Machi Timer / Editor: Kazuya_ QC: ersby

Furuhata Ninzaburo

Tamura Masakazu

Yamaguchi Tomoko

Nishimura Masahiko

Screenwriter: Mitani Kōki

Music: Honma Yusuke

Flowers can really say a lot.

So, let the flowers express what you are thinking.

Things that make you happy, things that make you sad and things that impress you.

I want to go home.

Furuhata-san.

Furuhata-san.

I have nothing to say.

Don't over think it.

Just play with the flowers.

This is not my thing.

That's not true.

I want to go home.

Come on, do your best!

Are you finished?

What are you expressing with this flower?

"I shouldn't have come here."

Well, that certainly comes across.

How about you, Imaizumi-san?

As you can see, this is "dancing chrysanthemums".

How many times must I tell you before you understand?

Your feelings are all wrong.

This is not a Kyoto doll.

You know what, I can't do this.

Don't say that.

I'm not good at it.

Why do you think that?

I don't get traditional things such as tea ceremony and ikebana.

Furuhata-san, it's flower arrangement, not ikebana.

They are totally different.

Whatever.

This is truly enjoyable. It cured my autonomic imbalance.

That doesn't mean anything to me.

Imaizumi-san.

Hi.

Have you been working hard to improve your skill?

Yes.

Furuhata-san.

This is the president of our school, Hoyo-sensei.

Nice to meet you. My name is Furuhata.

Thank you for teaching Imaizumi.

This is my boss, Furuhata-san.

Ah, the one who's enrolled in the trial courses?

Yes.

How do you like it? Flowers are nice, don't you think?

Ikebana is so profound that I just can't relate to it.

You mean "flower arrangement", right?

Yeah.

He protests, but it seems he's enjoying himself.

Is that so?

Can I steal Imaizumi-san for a few moments?

Sure.

Yes?

Well, this is about our recital next week.

Yes.

Would you like to do your performance?

Me?

Yeah, it may be a bit premature, but I think you should give it a shot.

But why?

I've always seen a shining light that you possess.

I didn't know that ...

I think you have what it takes, Imaizumi-san.

Alright? What do you say?

Yes!

Okay!

I'll do my best.

I will talk to you later.

Thank you so much!

Furuhata-san!

Stop it!

Enjoy the show.

Excuse me?

Welcome.

A friend of mine is performing.

May I have your friend's name?

Imaizumi. Imaizumi Shintaro.

Just a moment, please.

Thanks.

Can I have this?

Sure.

Welcome!

Can we have two tickets for today's performance?

Of course! Just a moment, please.

I was ...

Just a moment.

But, wasn't I here first?

Just a moment!

Hey ...

Hello?

This is the reception area. Housui-sensei is here.

I'll be right there.

But I was here first, wasn't I?

Sensei!

It's been a while.

Looks like you have been doing well.

Yeah, luckily, this looks okay.

Congratulations.

I never thought you would come.

If I miss this chance now,

I won't have another chance after you've failed.

I will be okay for a while.

You will be performing too, right?

Yes, I will.

I'm so excited.

I will be able to see that weird dance again.

You will see my dance often.

You were on TV the other day.

Did you see that?

No way.

Since that was so boring, I watched "Naruhodo the World" instead.

Sorry to make you wait.

Here you are.

This is our brochure.

No, thank you. It will just go to waste.

I'll be there to see you.

Enjoy the show.

Excuse me ...

I guess that's the founder of the clan.

It was the old lady with an unpleasant face, wasn't it?

I'm sure of it.

I see. What do you mean by the founder of the clan?

Originally the Futaba clan ran this. Then Hoyo-sensei took some students and started her own school.

I see.

Futaba Housui. That's the head of the Futaba clan.

Is that so? She seemed unpleasant.

They really dislike each other.

I see.

They parted on bad terms.

According to the rumor, there's a lot of bad blood between them.

Is that so?

Hold on! This ...

You brought them for me, right?

What are you talking about? I bought them for myself.

Furuhata-san.

You should be thanking me for showing up, okay?

Futaba Housui is here. I have to do my best.

I can't do anything weird.

Whatever. By the way, why are you putting on make up?

Why? Because I am going to be on stage.

But isn't it Ikebana?

I told you it's "flower arrangement".

But not just arranging flowers. We will dance while arranging them.

Are you going to dance?

Yes. And with passion, too.

You know what? I'm beginning to look forward to this.

Good luck!

Leave me just one, please!

No!

No way!

See you!

Sensei, I got it.

It must have been difficult to put something like this together.

I heard that they would start a bit late.

There are many empty seats back there.

Why don't you go and get something to eat?

What?

You can come and pick me up when the show is over.

Go on.

Okay.

We are going to start 10 minutes late!

Excuse me.

What?

You are not allowed to eat inside the hall.

I'm not allowed?

You can eat in the lobby.

Why didn't you tell me that before I started? I'm in the middle here.

I'm sorry.

Am I okay now?

What?

A present for your birthday.

You remembered?

I couldn't forget such a thing.

Can I open it?

Let me do it.

Wow, that looks beautiful.

Excuse me?

The show will start any minute now.

I don't care about that. I put money in but nothing came out?

It's out of order.

Out of order ...

If that's the case, you should put a sign up ...

There is a sign but ...

I can't understand why a broken machine is sitting here.

The show will start any moment now so please return to your seat.

I understand.

My money ... I don't get my money back?

When are you going to make an announcement to everyone?

I thought you made up your mind.

It sounded that way on the phone.

I've already made up my mind.

I'm just a little hesitant.

Just go for it.

There's no point in worrying about what people will think.

I told you that I will take care of everyone.

Where else are you going to get a better deal?

Because of your pride,

you rented such a big hall.

You know,

half of the seats are empty.

You probably don't want to hear this, but you should come back.

I have one thing I want to ask you.

What is it?

About the rumor that when a lot of my students left last year,

you were doing it all behind my back.

Is that true?

I don't remember.

Just answer me!

I told you so.

Nothing positive can happen as long as you have me as your enemy.

You're being foolish.

Yes.

I'll be right there.

The show is going to start.

Thank you for the tea.

Let's go back to how things were.

You know,

that's the only path for you!

I will be watching you from the seat.

From now?

If that's the case, we will have to prepare the lighting from scratch.

I really need red light.

Yeah, because I just came up with the idea.

I know it's not easy, but I want to try.

No way! You can't say that suddenly. It's about time to start the show.

I know that, but the red spot light will do in a pinch.

Can you follow the president's movement by a red light?

Please!

Yes.

I got it.

The light is ready.

Thank you.

Yes, I got it. Thank you.

Hey, what's going on with the guy?

I heard that he left the dressing room a while ago.

There will be empty moment on the stage.

Hurry up to catch him.

Alright.

Where is he? I'll kill him when I find him.

Here he is! Imaizumi-san!

Hey, Imaizumi-san. Where have you been?

I got nervous and had a stomach ache.

Anyway, hurry up. Your turn is coming up.

Already?

That was amazing!

Good luck!

Thank you.

I will watch you from the booth.

Okay.

Are you ready? Let's go with the next one!

"Tonight is pretty cool!" [Tonight is very hiyashinsu] (hiyashinsu: Japanese for hyacinth.)

"Tomorrow snow is freesia!" [Tomorrow's snow will freeze ya!] (This is Imaizumi's lame pun.)

What the hell?!

Is that okay to show the audience?

I wonder if it's a bit too early to have him on the stage.

President, I'm sorry to say this, but this will embarrass the school.

Oh well.

Shall I just kill the lights?

Excuse me, but should I call a doctor?

You don't have to.

How was my dance?

Wasn't it cool?

Make up.

Huh?

You've still got make up on your face.

Go away!

Sorry.

Who found her?

I did.

- You're her assistant, aren't you? - Yes.

Yes.

Weren't you watching the show with her?

No. I was waiting for her in the lobby.

But she hadn't come out long after the show ended.

So, I came here and ...

Does she have a chronic illness, like some heart disease?

Yes, she had a heart condition.

- I see. Did she regularly see a doctor? - Yes

When was the last time she went to the hospital?

Last Friday.

Thank you.

Did she have a heart attack?

I can't say anything yet.

What are you trying to say?

I have a couple of things to check.

Imaizumi-kun.

Yes.

Contact our station.

Okay.

Before doing that... before that... You're dazzling me!

It's too distracting! Change your clothes!

I will!

What an eye sore.

What can I say to the president?

You haven't talked to her yet?

No, I haven't.

Where is she now?

She is in her dressing room.

Yes?

Excuse me.

Hi, sorry to interrupt when you must be tired.

Yeah, but ...

Oh, I'm Furuhata.

Um, I enrolled in the trial courses the other day.

Oh ... I was with your student, Imaizumi.

Oh, right. Hi.

Do you have a moment?

Yeah, what is it?

Can I talk to you a few minutes?

Yeah, come in.

Thank you.

Sorry, I look terrible.

I'm sorry when you are tired.

Did you see that?

I'm impressed.

Thank you very much.

Please have a seat.

Thank you.

To tell you the truth, my image of ikebana has been blown away.

You mean flower arrangement, right?

Oh, that's right.

But I'm glad to hear that.

And?

Yeah, what I want to talk about is

Oh this ... I'm sorry.

I like to drink that as well.

- You do? - Yes.

I'm not sure it works or not, but I feel energized by it.

I do as well.

Have you ever tried "Super Mamushi Royal Extra Strong"?

I don't know that one.

It really works.

I will try that next time

You should.

Furuhata-san, what is this about? I was just about to go home.

Oh yeah...

The truth is, it's difficult to mention but

I have sad news for you.

Housui Sensei has passed away.

No way!

It's true.

You've got to be kidding me.

How?

We don't know the cause of death yet, but she was found sitting in the audience as if asleep.

I know how you must feel.

Is that so.

I saw her before the show started.

I was there.

She looked well. Just a while ago.

Yeah, it's difficult to tell just by looking at her.

She died...

You must be wondering why I'm not upset about it.

Well, in a weird way, it would bother me if you looked sad about it.

I appreciated all she had done for me but,

our relationship wasn't very good these days.

Oh, should I go down?

Please.

You used to study under her, right?

Yes, she was my teacher.

I learned everything about flowers from her.

Is that so?

So I am very grateful for her.

Does everyone know about her passing?

Only a few. But the police will be arriving soon to investigate.

The police?

Yes.

Why?

Because I called them. Was that wrong?

No, that's fine, but...

Something is bothering me.

Um, Furuhata-san...

Yes?

I don't understand. Why do you call them?

I'm used to handling this sort of thing because of my job.

But...

Didn't Imaizumi tell you?

No.

I'm a detective.

The First Section Investigative Division. You hadn't heard?

I heard you were a government employee so...

I thought you worked at city hall.

I work in the homicide division.

After you.

Thanks.

Let's go.

What's bothering you?

Huh?

You said that something was bothering you.

Ah, Housui Sensei had a injection mark here.

Her assistant told me, she had heart problems. Did you know?

Yes, she had a heart attack during the time I worked with her.

The injection mark... didn't she get that at the hospital?

But she had not gone to the hospital for a few days.

It is obvious that she got a shot recently.

What are you trying to say?

I can't say until I see the autopsy report, but maybe...

She was killed?

Yes.

No way!

Some types of poison can appear as the symptoms of a heart attack.

Perhaps she injected herself?

She injected herself?

She had the equipment needed to give herself injections.

Is that so?

She gave herself an injection when she had a heart attack once.

You mean she injected herself at home and came here?

Isn't that possible?

Um... not possible.

How come?

After you.

Because the sleeve of her jacket was not rolled up.

Huh?

Her left sleeve was not rolled up.

What's wrong with that?

But she has a clear injection mark there.

She must have rolled down her sleeve after injecting herself.

That's what I thought at first, however,

Here is the point. The sleeve of her blouse remained rolled up.

Meaning, she left her blouse sleeve rolled up and

only rolled the sleeve of her jacket down. That doesn't make sense.

Normally, she must have felt uncomfortable by doing such a thing.

That's why, I'm guessing that she was not the one who injected her.

Someone else rolled up her sleeves and injected her.

Furthermore, that person did it at her seat in front of many people.

I've never known of such a bold murder.

Um, after you.

Let me go first.

I contacted the head office of the Futaba clan.

Did they say anything?

Seems like they were contacted by the police station and they were causing commotion.

No wonder. It's because the head of their school died.

Excuse me.

I heard that you did not get along with the head of their clan.

Stop saying "the head of their clan". I am the head of a clan too, you know.

I heard they've disrupted things for you.

Who said that?

Imaizumi did.

Things happen any time someone strikes out on their own.

It's true regardless of the endeavor, don't you think?

Stubborn people are everywhere.

Especially since I left her school without her blessing.

That's why she hated me so much.

So why did someone like that decide to come to your performance?

Yeah, it's a mystery.

Yeah.

She was probably worried that people might think she was aloof.

She only thought about herself.

I see.

Here comes Imaizumi. Furuhata-san!

We are done with the on-site inspection.

Hey, hey, you still have eye make-up on you. Here!

You're unbelievable. You can release them.

Okay.

Go!

So you're a detective, are you?

Yes.

You should have told me that.

What?

Furuhata-san, about what we spoke of earlier...

Yes?

About the sleeve on her jacket.

Oh, yeah.

I thought about it.

Why don't we sit down?

I do this often as well. Consider this...

When I feel hot, but it's troublesome to remove a jacket,

I roll up my sleeves of my blouse and jacket together.

Yup, I do that sometimes as well.

See? If I leave them like this for a while,

only the jacket sleeve comes down and turns out like this.

Doesn't it?

It does.

That's my point.

What's the point?

I'm telling you, Furuhata-san,

she was watching in her seat. It was getting hot, so she rolled her sleeves up by herself.

I see.

And then she suffered a heart attack,

Then only the jacket sleeve came down. What do you think?

It's possible.

Right? The needle mark has nothing to do with her death, does it?

Because she was getting hot, she rolled her sleeves up...

Yeah.

I never thought about that.

See? Doesn't it make sense?

But there is one problem.

It was cold in the hall.

Oh ...

I remember it was quite cold.

So, it won't work then.

But I think you had an interesting point of view...

Never mind.

So, what did you think about my performance?

Uh, let's not discuss that tonight, okay?

President,

Here is a copy of tonight's performance.

Oh, thanks.

However, I'm afraid your part of the performance

didn't show up well on the video because of the lighting change.

I'm so sorry for being such a pain.

Not at all.

Please give us some advance notice next time, so we can do it properly.

Okay, I understand.

What is that?

It's just a technical matter.

I see.

Well, what are all the staff doing?

Uh, everyone is in the dressing room.

I see. Then you can let them go after you get their contact numbers.

Okay.

And ask them where they were during the recital, okay?

One more thing... I want the guest list.

Yes, I can get that now.

Please.

Okay.

Is that important to know where they were during the recital?

Yes, pretty much.

Are you possibly talking about their alibi?

That's right.

Hey, is that necessary?

Are you saying the suspect is a member of the staff?

Housui-sensei was killed while she was watching the recital.

That means the killer knew that she would be here tonight.

And that person knew where she would be sitting as well.

But for example,

Excuse me. Yes, Imaizumi-kun?

Here is the seating chart. The ones marked red were taken.

This here is the reservation list.

And then, some of today's tickets were sold but ...

they don't know who bought those tickets.

I see. Thank you.

I want another look at the hall. Can you come with me, please?

Shall we go?

This is the first time in my life to stand on a stage like this.

Once, for our investigation I played the piano for a recital.

You've done quite a few things, it seems.

Well, I have experienced a trial, a live radio show and

I have also appeared on a television quiz show.

Are you boasting?

No, not at all. It's just that I've experienced a lot of things during the course of this job.

I've participated in a spiritual experiment and been held captive on a ferris wheel as well.

Good for you.

Anyway, we have a nice vantage point from up here.

Do you think so?

It feels good to see all the seats from here.

That's true.

I think it's amazing to be inspired to do ikebana from here.

You mean, flower arrangement, right?

Oh yes, of course.

What did you think about my performance?

Let's talk about it tomorrow.

You know, standing up here, there are fewer seats than I imagined.

What's the seating capacity?

I guess, 500 or so ...

500. Hmm ...

Anyway, somewhere like this...

I'm Nemuri Kyoshiro in Engetsu Sappou.

I have seen a lot of movies of Ichikawa Raizo when I was young.

Tell me more when you finish the case.

Yeah, yeah.

Never mind! Shall we?

By the way, where were you during the recital?

Me?

Yes.

Wasn't I on stage?

After your performance?

Are you saying I am a suspect?

This is just a routine question.

I watched the performance on stage from the lighting booth.

Booth?

Where they operate the lighting for the show.

Oh, up there?

You can ask our staff about the details.

Yes, I will.

Mukoujima-kun!

Hello. How are you?

You can finish up now.

Yes, sir!

- You're Mukoujima-kun, right? - Right!

- Mukau as in "move forward" and shima means "island"? - I'm honoured!

Thank you.

So, where were we?

Huh?

Where were we?

Oh, yes. Let's consider,

I was sitting here.

If the person next to me tried to inject me suddenly, I believe I would resist.

You have a point.

Do you think a murder could be committed in such a way?

Furthermore, while seated in a theater?

There are many people around.

Normally, that'd be a risk. What if the victim made a scene?

See? Maybe it would be prudent not to consider this a homicide, right boss?

You called me "boss"?

But if the person were asleep, that would be something else entirely.

Was she sleeping?

We found some drool marks around here on her body.

Oh.

My guess is she was in a deep sleep when she was injected.

She came here with my invitation and took a nap. Unbelievable.

Anyway, perhaps you should not speak ill of the dead.

There is a possibility that she was drugged.

We should wait for the autopsy result.

That's best for now.

Wait ... excuse me.

Can you find seat J-11?

J-11?

This is H-7...

I found it. J-11.

Did you?

What about it?

According to this list, this is the seat she bought. J-11.

But the seat where she was found dead is over there.

She moved...

By the way, my seat was here. I-11.

I see, she might have moved because it was hard to see the stage.

You have lots of hair, Furuhata-san.

More than Imaizumi, certainly.

What's the matter with you?

I'm confused.

Fill me in.

You can't solve the case by thinking it over by yourself.

Judging from how they prepared the injection,

this was a well-planned murder.

But it was a total coincidence for Housui-sensei to sit there.

Yeah, it was because of your hair.

Yeah.

My point is, how did the killer know she moved her seat?

That's right.

Just after the show started, she moved. It was already dark.

Unless the killer saw her move, they couldn't know where she was.

That means the killer must have been very close to her, then.

Yes.

I see. What a relief. I should be crossed off the list of suspects.

You know, I was on the stage when the recital started.

That's right.

What are you talking about? What have I done?

Everyone says that you are the one that killed her.

I'm the one that's being troubled by it.

She shouldn't have died during my recital.

I am being harassed by some weird detective ... its ridiculous!

Don't think this is the end.

I will find out what you did for sure!

Prepare yourself!

Yes, it will be my pleasure.

I'm coming for her viewing.

There's no need!

I will see you with my students.

Don't show up!

Hello?

Furuhata-san is here.

Let him in.

Yes.

Hi, sorry to interrupt you at work.

Not at all.

Hi.

Honestly, I've been waiting for you.

I think I kind of like talking to you, Furuhata-san.

Is that so?

Please have a seat.

Thank you for saying so.

Excuse me.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that today's recital was canceled.

That's such a pain in the neck.

I am so sorry.

I'm kidding.

Oh, thank goodness.

Well, we have to keep the scene exactly as it is for now.

You can use it tomorrow.

How is your investigation going? Any progress?

Yeah, we came here to let you know about the autopsy result.

How did it go?

Imaizumi-kun.

The cause of death is a heart attack from having an abundance of digitalis in her vein by injection.

Yes, it was officially determined a homicide.

I have thought about it since last night.

Ah, I'd love to hear your thoughts. I'd like to talk to you as well.

What if Housui-sensei was not the killer's intended target?

What an interesting thought you have!

Anyone could have been the target, which means ...

it was an indiscriminate murder.

I see ...

I love it. It's an intriguing thought.

But unfortunately, it's not so.

Why not?

A sleeping drug was detected in her blood.

That means she was drugged by someone, as I thought.

She was the killer's target.

Oh well ...

But I love her idea ...

Huh?

Did you know, she always sat at the back while watching a performance?

Her secretary said she couldn't concentrate with people nearby.

She always chose a seat as far away from other people.

That means the killer is someone who knew about her habits.

It'd be impossible to inject her if someone was sitting right next to her, correct?

Were you watching a video?

Yeah.

Isn't that the video from last night the stage manager made for you?

You have a good memory.

The video from last night? I want to see it!

What did you think about my performance?

It was good for a first time, I guess ...

Give it to him straight. If you need to, you can advise him. That would be better for his future.

I think that was good, but you looked a bit nervous.

You're right. I was a little nervous...

Just relax and express your emotions with your body.

Yes!

Then you will be much better.

Are you serious?

Look, that's you.

See, she's amazing.

About the sleeping drug ...

couldn't she have just taken it by accident?

By accident?

How can you be sure the killer is the one that drugged her?

Well ... would she take that pill just before she watched the recital?

She was such a moody person, so...

She might have taken the medicine then decided to leave the house.

Well ... do you mean she forgot that she took the sleeping pills?

She is old anyway.

But according to the pathologist, she had taken it just before she died.

Well then, she might have taken it after she entered the hall.

I considered that as well.

Can you turn it down? I thought that as well.

Its true she had the sleeping pills with her.

Imaizumi-kun, where is it?

It's in my bag.

Your bag?

That bag there.

You're such a...

So then, isn't it obvious?

Yeah, but the problem is...

how she took it.

We just picked up her belongings from the Metropolitan Police Hospital.

Um, can I skip past this?

You just want to see your performance, right?

Watch her performance and learn!

Are these her belongings?

Yes.

Some people carry a drink, so I thought about it. But as far as I can see, there is no such thing.

But, you know, there is a vending machine in the lobby.

Yes.

Maybe she used that.

It was out of order last night.

I will tell you what this means.

She had some sleeping medicine prescribed by the hospital last night for sure.

But she had no way to take it.

But Furuhata-san, it's possible to take medicine without water, isn't it?

Well...

I can swallow cold medicine if I want.

But, it doesn't help in this case.

You can't take it by itself.

How can you be so sure?

Because this is powder medicine.

I don't know anyone who can take it without water.

You're right.

Had Housui-sensei visited any dressing rooms before the show?

I don't know.

Where else would she get a drink, except a dressing room?

She did not show up at mine. Why don't you ask the students as well?

Nobody saw her.

I see. Then I don't think she showed up at any dressing rooms.

She was not the sort of person to meet with a student before a show.

If we figure out where she got the drug, we will find the suspect...

She is really awesome.

Huh?

She is.

Of course she is.

Look at her... the screen is too dark, isn't it?

It's better to turn the light off.

Okay.

See?

That's awesome!

Oh, this is bad.

What?

As I was worried, the recording quality is terrible.

I can't fix it.

I have to go to her viewing. So, let's talk again some other time. Excuse me.

Is that so? I understand.

Are you going to come with me?

To her viewing?

Come with me. I will treat you to dinner.

Well, we have to take her things to the police storage room.

You can go there first.

We'll accompany you.

I feel nervous.

Why?

For us, going to the headquarters of Futaba clan is like venturing into the enemy's territory.

Right, ma'am?

It doesn't matter.

Are things really that bad?

I was the first one who left her clan.

She was the first candidate to become the head of the clan.

But gave it up to go out on her own.

You're so cool.

It was what I had to do.

This is what I thought when I saw your Ikebana.

You mean "Flower arrangement", right?

Yeah, that's right.

The flowers looked very lively.

Right?

Yeah, it was totally different from Futaba clan's style.

You seem to understand.

I studied after I went home last night.

There are some reasons for that.

Reasons?

Their style is

to force flowers to fit the shape they want with wires or tools.

That is one of the styles, but I don't like it.

Is that why you left them?

I was like... I wanted to play with flowers.

It sounds too cool, doesn't it?

No, not at all.

Turn right there.

It's been a while.

You have the luck of a devil.

Luckily, I do.

You just narrowly escaped.

But remember.

Our attitude toward you will not be changed.

We will surely destroy you.

That was her will.

I'll be waiting.

Shall we?

I'm sorry, but I will kick them out.

You do it as well.

Me?

I'm sorry to force you to come with me tonight.

Don't be sorry. I feel very good.

Well, I feel fantastic.

Let's make a toast!

Yeah, let's!

Well then, let's drink without thinking about work.

Cheers!

He got drunk so fast.

To tell you the truth, I played a little trick.

What's that?

Well...

Did you drug him?

Yes, I dropped this into the soup at the restaurant earlier.

It's harmless.

You're terrible...

We can't concentrate and talk with him around.

Poor Imaizumi-san.

Although you say, "poor Imaizumi", look at what you are doing! You're terrible as well.

Here it is.

Now he can't breathe.

When did you start this job?

I bet you have already looked into that.

Well, you worked as a nurse before you studied under Housui-sensei, right?

I saw flowers everyday. I was more interested in them than my patients.

Is that so?

Speaking of flowers, I can only think of tulips, sunflowers and cauliflowers.

Oh, what are these flowers?

They are oncidium, gypsophila elegans, freesia and hiyashinsu.

These are hiyashinsu, are they?

"Tonight is very hiyashinsu"

What is that? Is that some kind of lame joke?

Wow, I didn't know you were that sort of person.

Oh no, are you feeling down?

"Tomorrow snow is freesia"

What the hell are you talking about?

Let's go.

What is this situation?

Are you hitting on me?

Well, the first thing I could not understand was why Imaizumi was selected for the recital.

What are you talking about?

Any way I think about it, Imaizumi has no talent for ikebana, I mean, flower arrangement.

Is that so?

Yes, it's obvious to anyone.

He can't tell the difference between flower arrangement and flower dolls.

And yet, he was suddenly selected to perform on stage. Why?

Then I realized it.

That was a part of a plan for murder, wasn't it?

What do you mean by "wasn't it"?

Who are you talking to?

The murderer came up with the idea of killing Housui-sensei during a small window during the recital.

But wanted to see the students perform because the recital is a once a year opportunity.

But if she watched all the performances, there would be no time to kill Housui-sensei.

So the killer picked one student that didn't matter.

That was Imaizumi.

If Imaizumi-san heard that, he would be angry.

The killer went down into and killed Housui-sensei while Imaizumi was dancing crazily on stage.

If that's true, it's amazing.

So, you had not seen his performance.

What?

"Tonight is very hiyashinsu"

I heard that earlier.

This is Imaizumi's lame joke.

He mentioned that on stage.

Do you remember the moment the audience was very cold?

Because you did not see his performance, you had no idea about this lame joke.

I told him what I thought about his performance.

My guess is you watched his performance for the first time on the video.

But since you watched it at double speed, you were not able to hear what he said.

I understand why you'd watch at double speed.

Nobody wants to see such crap.

So what?

You can say what you want to say.

Yeah.

After this point...

This is just my assumption after this point.

Let me know if you are offended.

Housui-sensei and you had a special connection that only you two knew about ...

- Stop. - Yes?

You said to let you know if I were offended, right?

Go ahead.

Oh well, I will let you finish.

Okay then, I'm continuing.

You told Housui-sensei by phone to visit your dressing room.

Everyone thinks you hate each other.

That's why she let her secretary go and secretly headed for your dressing room...

Your story is nicely constructed.

What I can say clearly is that you had her drink tea that had been drugged.

And she left a present.

She left it for me?

Yes.

What are you talking about?

The bruise on your back.

You...

were wearing the dress that exposed much of your back.

Housui-sensei slapped your back when you left your room.

I'm guessing, okay?

She may have scratched your back.

You were upset.

Someone could tell that you had been visited before your recital.

Then you suddenly asked for a red light.

You could have concealed with it make up if it were on your face or arms,

but for a bruise on your back, only the light would work.

You didn't have enough time to change your clothes.

Interesting ...

Interesting but it's not proof.

If I may, I want to ask you to reveal your back right now, but

You're so polite so you would never ask such a thing.

Furthermore, I don't think it would still be on your back.

Even so, its just circumstantial evidence.

That's right.

Then, you can't arrest me.

We are practising our lines.

You know, we are actors.

You often see him on TV, don't you?

Yeah...

You know her, right?

Yes...

Do you want our autograph?

- No, thank you. - Oh, you don't?

Please look away.

Okay.

As you said, she visited my dressing room.

Are you okay to admit that?

Yes, I am. But Furuhata-san,

Yes?

You are wrong about one thing.

What is that?

We didn't have such a relationship.

It's true that she wanted more than just teacher and student, but I didn't want that.

That's the truth.

That was also your reason to distance yourself from her, right?

That's why she seemed to hate me even more.

Anyway, you are a very smart person.

Why?

Even after telling me this much,

you know very well that we can't conclude you are the killer without proof.

I have experience as a nurse.

I'm used to injecting a shot.

I could possibly obtain drugs easier than other people.

And perhaps I could have killed Futaba Housui during Imaizumi-san's performance.

But, you know, Furuhata-san,

it isn't possible that I killed her.

There's no way.

The reason for that...

I bet you know exactly why that is.

Come with me.

You know what?

If I killed Housui-sensei,

how could I find her seat in here?

It wasn't full, that's true.

Even so, there were at least 300 people.

Besides, it was dark like this.

Among 300 people.

How could I find out where she was sitting?

I'm going to have to figure that out, after all.

This is the mystery.

When she moved her seat, I was

here.

I was on the stage.

Don't forget that.

Alright.

So, it was absolutely impossible for me.

I could not kill her.

I agree.

That's all.

I have finally come this far.

I'm sorry, but...

I can't give up everything because of this.

But Hoyo-san,

there are no mysteries that can't be solved.

You're so positive, aren't you, Furuhata-san?

I love to solve a mystery that no one else can.

Okay then, why don't you solve this mystery?

Yeah, that's what I intend to do.

When you solve it,

come to me first.

Of course.

I look forward to it.

Well, what a wonderful night!

Good night.

Imaizumi-kun,

Don't leave that person here.

Sorry.

Hey, let's go.

Let's go home!

Imaizumi!

Wake up!

You're choking me.

No, I'm not choking you.

Let's go. Hurry!

Where is she?

She left a long time ago.

I feel lonely.

No, you don't.

Imaizumi-kun!

Sorry.

Get up!

You're choking me.

Okay, okay, I'm going to loosen it.

Don't leave him.

Sorry to trouble you. I could not find anyone but you.

Not at all.

I heard that Imaizumi always troubles you...

It's not a problem.

He says stupid things, doesn't he?

- Go ahead. - Thank you.

Well, here is the last mystery.

With what kind of trick did she use to kill Housui-sensei in the dark?

The clue is the bruise on her neck.

You figured it out, haven't you?

You're watching Furuhata Ninzaburo.

Furuhata-san?

Excuse me.

Perfect timing. I'm about to leave. Why don't we go together?

I should have noticed it earlier.

When Imaizumi turned the light off while we watched the video, you hurried to turn it on.

I thought that was weird. You were very quick to do so.

There was a reason this room couldn't be dark, right?

At that time, the victim's belongings I brought were on the table.

In a dark room, your trick would be exposed. That's why you were so quick.

Yes.

You intended to remove it from her neck when you left her body, but

it was unexpectedly difficult to remove the necklace in the dark.

You left the mark on her neck because you tried to pull it off.

You left behind the most significant piece of evidence, after all.

This is the answer to the mystery.

Are you ready?

You knew where Housui-sensei was because of this light.

This is the necklace you gave her, right?

That's just your assumption.

This is what her secretary said.

When they got to the hall, she was not wearing such a necklace.

Even so, you can't say that I am the one to give it to her.

That's true, but you did. You killed her. There is no question about it.

How come?

Are you ready?

To the one who gave this to her,

they had to be able to see Housui-sensei from anywhere.

Furthermore, if the killer in the audience, the light could be blocked by someone.

The killer would not make such a stupid mistake!

There is only one place to see the light regardless of where she was seated.

Yes, from the stage.

The killer could tell where Housui-sensei was from the stage.

The killer for this case is the person who was on the stage.

I was not the only one.

No, it was you.

This light stays on for only five minutes. We tried it earlier.

You are the only person who was on the stage within the five minutes she moved her seat.

Do you confess?

Since when did you suspected me?

I think you suspected me early on.

Yeah.

It was when I first visited you in your dressing room.

Did I make a mistake?

The drink bottle on the table was still cold. I could tell that you'd just drank it.

At the end of the day, people don't take energy drinks since they may have trouble sleeping.

You knew that you would have to leave late before I notified you of her death.

You drank it to face the detective coming to see you.

You got me stumped.

Shall we?

This is nothing.

I have been in tougher situations many times.

This is nothing for me.

It's not a big deal.

I'll be back for sure.

I'll be waiting for you.

Let's go!