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(Shinkansha)

The man Asaoka Yumi meets often.

(Otsuka Gang, CM Queen) is Mano Kousei.

(Hiring agencies to provide CM jobs)

He is the leader of the Otsuka Gang.

Otsuka Gang?

That's a yakuza.

Otsuka Gang has been rumored for a long time

to be colluding with entertainment industry.

Looks like it's not just about adultery.

Asaoka Yumi was called the CM Queen about three years ago.

There have been sightings of Asaoka and Mano since then.

Asaoka Yumi, a second-rate star,

suddenly rose to the rank of CM Queen.

So she has

backing from a yakuza gang.

That's makes sense.

You really landed a big one right after pairing up, huh?

You guys are a magical pair.

Otsuka Gang and its relation to advertising industry...

I am a weekly Dash! Reporter.

My name is Onoe Satoshi.

Asaoka's commercials...

This guy is cameraman Kaburagi Motoharu.

For now, he's my partner.

The Otsuka gang hires an agency...

The first job as partners

(Mano Kousei, Asaoka Yumi)

(Otsuka Gang, CM Queen) is investigating Asaoka Yumi's affair,

the nationally famous CM Queen,

who's popular for her friendliness.

It was supposed to be, but...

I might know this guy.

(Leader of the Otsuka Gang, Mano Kousei)

(Barged into Yamahachi gang's headquarters) Who is this guy?

(As a confidant of the gang leader)

The leader of Otsuka Gang, Mano Kousei.

Because Yumi Asaoka's relationship with the Otsuka Gang has suddenly surfaced,

we're now having a compliment and planning meeting.

But something is bothering me

about my partner, Kaburagi.

In order to write an article,

we need proof that the Otsuka gang arranged commercials for Asaoka.

And...

I want a photo that illustrates the relationship between them easily.

- Yes. - Got it.

I'm counting on you.

"Candy Color Paradox"

"Shot 2"

- Hello. - Hello.

Hey, who are you meeting here?

My source.

Source?

Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

This is the first time

that Kabu brought someone here.

My name is Onoe.

I've just been transferred. I'm following Kaburagi-kun now.

Is that right?

I'm Kaori.

Nice to meet you.

Have a seat.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Kabu

has been with me since he was a student.

- Been with... - Please don't say it in a strange way.

I used to work part-time at this club.

Kaori-san owns this place.

As you can see,

Kabu is always cool.

He's also witty. So he was popular with customers and staff.

Please stop talking about the past.

What's wrong with that?

I'll tell you about his outstanding moments some other time.

Yes, I'd love to hear it.

Come on, Kaori-san.

I wanted Kabu to be with us forever.

But he got snatched by that old geezer, Tanuki.

What a pity.

Old geezer Tanuki?

Your editor-in-chief.

I see.

Anyway,

thanks to him, I can still meet Kabu.

I guess it's fine.

All right.

Let's get to the point.

Asaoka Yumi is a regular at this place.

A park cafe?

Yes.

There is also a private room, an ideal place for secret discussions.

Let's try there.

Thank you very much.

I'll tell you one more good thing.

That cafe

is run by Otsuka Gang behind the scenes.

I'll definitely get the shot.

That's my job.

So...

how are you going to pay?

With cash.

I'll add to it.

Thank you.

Please excuse us.

What are you doing?

Get in the car.

I'm going to stake out the Otsuka gang.

Are you going to a yakuza hideout alone?

It's okay.

I'm not going to do anything dangerous.

You won't be able to escape if the situation gets dangerous.

You're too slow.

I looked up that area when I was with the case team, so I know it well.

I even know where to hide.

Well, even so...

It's okay. You can go to the park cafe.

You may miss them if you don't hurry.

Okay.

If there's any movement, I 'll let you know ASAP.

I'll head out.

Hello?

Mom?

It's me.

Yumi.

No.

No.

Don't you know?

It's me, your daughter.

Right.

Yes.

Yes.

It's Yumi.

What, school?

Yes, school is fun.

Um.

I've made friends too.

Are you having fun too?

That's nice.

Yes.

She thought of Yumi as a kid...

Does Asaoka Yumi's mother

have dementia?

(Matsuhara Federation, Otsuka Gang)

I need to get something.

I can't leave empty-handed.

Yes, it just finished.

That's Mano.

Yeah, got it.

I should call Kaburagi.

Mm, that's right.

(Onoe Satoshi)

Hello?

Oh, he's leaving.

Hey.

Onoe.

Hey, you.

What is it?

Wait...

- Come here. - Hey.

What's going on?

Damn it!

(Matsuhara Federation, Otsuka Gang)

(Matsuhara Federation, Otsuka Gang)

(Matsuhara Federation, Otsuka Gang)

It's Onoe's phone.

Seriously?

(Matsuhara Federation, Otsuka Gang)

I already told you, I wasn't doing anything suspicious!

Even if you say that,

isn't it a bit strange to stand there all this time?

I'm on a stakeout.

I'm a reporter at Shinkansha.

Do you have a business card?

Well, about that...

The thing is, I've just been transferred.

I need you to come with me to the station.

To dispatch, I need confirmation on...

Excuse me.

He is from our company.

I'm Kaburagi from Dash!

Kaburagi-san from the weekly magazine Dash!?

Him too?

- He's my colleague. - Yes, my name is Onoe.

You saved me.

I said I was a reporter, but he didn't believe me.

That's mine.

Why do you have it?

What the hell are you doing?

I told you.

Someone reported me, and I got arrested.

You should have called me when you got caught.

Well, I didn't have my phone.

There's more than one way to do it.

You know, like a public phone.

Or you could borrow one from the police officer.

Did you realize what you were doing?

You were staking out the yakuza.

Did you think I was caught by them?

I don't know. That's why I had to look for you.

You called, and the line was cut off suddenly.

Were you looking for me?

That's how you found my phone?

I almost went to Tokyo Bay.

Tokyo Bay?

You mean you thought I was thrown in Tokyo Bay?

Man, you're exaggerating.

Sorry.

If we miss the scoop because of this, I won't forgive you.

Right.

Those two were going to meet.

What?

It's probably at that cafe.

Why did you come here?

And whose fault is that? I should just beat you up, you punk.

Really?

You even left your spot

to come find me?

You may be different from what I imagined.

You're much kinder than I thought.

Hmm.

You startled me.

Hey.

I don't want to go back yet.

Come on. It's time to leave.

But I don't want to.

- Hey. - You've been drinking.

No, I didn't.

You did, I know.

- You can't even walk straight. - I haven't had a drink.

Come here.

What?

Oh.

You're unbelievable.

There's way too many eyes on this place.

Well, that can't be helped.

Did you get it?

This is great.

(Shinkansha)

Kissing a yakuza on the street.

The dark side of the CM Queen, Asaoka Yumi.

It all started three years ago

when Asaoka wanted to admit her mother to a special care facility.

She needed a lot of money.

So she approached the Otsuka gang leader who had connections in the entertainment industry

and asked him to arrange high-paying jobs

in exchange for her being his mistress.

(The Dark Side of CM Queen) The CM Queen, Asaoka Yumi

was born out of the darkness.

Wow! This definitely makes a great story.

More importantly, the photo is the best.

You really got a great deal.

Thank you.

What's going on?

You just got a big scoop.

(Kissing a yakuza on the street) Why do you look so dull?

I was writing the article on no sleep.

(Kissing a yakuza on the street) Oh, this is great.

(Kissing Yakuza on the streets) I'm glad I paired you up with him.

A nice duo has finally been made.

A nice duo?

That punk?

I was concentrating on writing the article.

While that punk slept like a log.

What kind of reaction is that?

Nothing. I just thought it was unusual.

So Kabu trusted your writing.

Mm.

Normally, he's the type that does everything by himself.

- Yes. - What?

Where is Kabu, by the way?

I don't know. When the job was done, he went off on his own.

Well, he's probably in some corner of the office.

Why don't you look for him?

He's probably out smoking while reflecting on himself in his own way.

Reflecting?

What are you doing?

The second exercise according to the radio.

What's that?

Then I'm looking at the sky.

The look towards the sky.

Is your mom doing well?

Yes, she's fine.

I wonder if it's okay

to write about Asaoka's mother in the article.

Well,

some people may sympathize with Asaoka for what we wrote.

It's better than 100% negative feedback.

Is it?

But...

once the article gets out,

Asaoka Yumi will have to retire herself from the commercial world.

That's probably the case.

But, no matter how many reasons there are,

they shouldn't have done bad things in the first place.

You're right.

That's our job.

For some jobs, you need to have that mindset, or else you can't do it.

So...

You should ask to change pairs.

before you go cold like me.

If you're cold,

why are you making that face?

You aren't a cold person.

You're actually very gentle.

Sorry.

Sorry.

What the hell have I done?

Why did I hug him?

You probably got yourself seduced by Kaburagi.

No, not like that.

He left his spot

and came looking for me because he was worried.

In fact, there was a very soft side of him.

Hmm.

You ran to me with that changed expression...

I thought something had happened.

So? Are you showing off your love life?

What?

Why are you saying that?

Look.

Even when you got home, you were only thinking about him, right?

With your heart pounding.

No.

That's because I have a weird heart condition.

I have only one answer after hearing what you said.

You...

fell in love with Kaburagi.

I...

fell in love with Kaburagi?

Were you looking for me?

That's how you found my phone?

You're much kinder than I thought.

You...

can smile.

Of course, I can.

By the way, you're awesome.

You should ask to change pairs

before you go cold like me.

You aren't a cold person.

You're actually very gentle.

(Next Episode)

Is Assemblyman Sasagawa avoiding taxes?

So I can come to rescue if anything happens.

I don't need your help.

Just be honest. Do you have something to say to me?

You don't even care about me.

Who says I don't?

Kaburagi.

Shut up.

(This drama is fictional)