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If I can discover what Suzuki is trying to do by manipulating Seike, I think the truth of my father's accident will also become clear.

Was Suzuki responsible for your father's accident?

Suzuki!

Hey, the only thing that was stolen was his notebooks, right?

You'll never be able to live with Yu if this kind of thing keeps happening.

People have died in 2 similar car accidents that happened around Secretary Suzuki.

He is a dangerous man.

It seems a car crashed into the sidewalk and hit Suzuki who was on the way to the meeting.

Suzuki!

Suzuki, isn't it you who is manipulating Seike?

She may have been the cause of change in Seike's opinion.

Ex girlfriend Mieko influenced him She may have been the cause of change in Seike's opinion.

Ex girlfriend Mieko influenced him

Did Mieko kill Takechi? Ex girlfriend Mieko influenced him

Did Mieko kill Takechi?

Did Mieko try to kill Suzuki too...?

I'm going to look for Mieko, an ex-girlfriend of Seike.

Seike has decided not to accept your interviews anymore.

Why?

Excuse me. Come in.

I've informed Michiue about the interview.

What did she say?

She didn't say anything in particular.

I see. Thank you.

Why did he decline your interview suddenly?

Because I told Seike that Suzuki was a dangerous man...

If so, is this Suzuki's order?

I'm not sure.

Suzuki had a suspicious accident just like my father and Council Takechi.

If Sekei's ex-girlfriend planned for those accidents, was it her order to decline the interview?

Ah, what are you doing here?

Aoyama, please lie to the director that I was going to see Seike.

What? Where are you going?

She's gone to find another Hanussen.

Another Hanussen?

It's Seike's ex-girlfriend.

Next Wednesday at 1 pm in the House of Representatives...

Are you all right? You were moaning in sleep.

Sasaki...

I came rushing over from Matsuyama since I heard you had an accident.

Seike is too busy with his official business and can't come here.

I understand.

Hey, are you all right?

What? Hey,

Do you remember Miyoshi Miwako?

Ah, yes.

Do you know where she is and what she's doing?

How should I know?

Then, it's fine.

I call her Mieko for now.

I know you probably think who is interested in the love affairs of an ordinary politician

However, I can't ignore the time I spent with her when discussing current Seike Ichiro.

I came here with Professor Nishijima's request.

Are you Saeki Emi? I'm Michiue from the Toto Shimbun.

Where's everybody?

Where's the cameraman?

I'm alone today.

The professor told me it was the interview for Seike's memoir, so I expected you to take my pictures too.

I even went to a hair salon.

If that's the case...

That doesn't work...

I'm sorry.

What kind of student was Minister Seike?

He wasn't a particularly standout student. He was quite average.

Do you know Suzuki Toshiya?

Yes. Suzuki from Tokyo University?

I often saw Seike with Suzuki on campus.

How did they appear to you from your point of view?

Who appeared to take the initiative?

That was definitely Suzuki.

Seike was too pure and seemed to look reckless.

So, Suzuki always watched over Seike, something like that.

Do you know anything about Mieko, Seike's ex-girlfriend?

It's actually Miwako.

Miwako?

She is Miyoshi Miwako.

What are the Chinese characters?

She was a beautiful girl and always led Seike.

She was a confident lady and strong-willed.

She was a confident lady and strong-willed...

Miwako was attending Hoin University.

She said she was from Kagawa and moved to Tokyo to become a screenwriter.

A screenwriter...

Chapter 3, University days

I call her Mieko in this book

Nice to meet you, Mr. Hanussen.

Year 2000, a 3rd-year university, Tokyo Nice to meet you, Mr. Hanussen.

Year 2000, a 3rd-year university, Tokyo

She is my girlfriend.

Miwako aspires to be a screenwriter.

She wants to write my story someday.

Seike's story?

What would she write about you?

Of course, I'll write about his father.

Yes. Did you tell her about your father?

Isn't it dramatic that his long-lost father is the current Chief Cabinet Secretary?

Moreover, his son followed his admired father by attending the same university and department, aiming to become a politician.

Was Miwako interested in politics?

Politics? I've never heard such a story before.

Excuse me.

Year 2001, a 4th-year university, Matsuyama, Ehime Excuse me.

Year 2001, a 4th-year university, Matsuyama, Ehime

Seike, why did you bring her here?

Fujita said I could bring her here.

Council Takechi gave me permission.

Please have a seat.

Do you know where she is now?

I don't know. I thought they broke up because I never saw her with Seike again from the middle of university.

Are you ready?

This assist suit can reduce the strain on your lower back by over 60%.

I see. What did you feel after using this suit?

It's really easy for a lower back.

Once installed, this suit significantly reduces the burden on caregivers.

Minister, can we do a photoshoot?

Thank you.

Please contact me if you remember anything even something trivial.

Thank you. I will.

Aoyama, sorry to bother you. Could you find somebody related to Hoin University?

Michiue, more important than that...

You were banned from the interview by Minister Seike, right?

Then, what are you doing abandoning your work?

Director...

Yes. Your father?

My father continued to investigate the Big Gulliver Share Incident he scooped 28 years ago.

He suspected that executive members of the ruling parties were involved in it.

But he died in an accident.

I believe my father's accident was rigged.

Really? I think politicians are involved in that accident.

Please give me some time.

I'll investigate the incident and want to find out the truth.

What the hell are you talking about? You belong to the Literary Section, right?

Before saying that, we're journalists, right?

Please.

Promise me not to cause trouble for the company like you did a year ago. Got it?

Thank you.

Michiue speaking.

This is Saeki.

Thank you for earlier.

After that, I was curious about Miwako and stopped by my parents' house, and I found my old diary.

I wrote that Miwako had participated in the Script Competition on Kanto TV.

The Script Competition?

Yes. However, there's no evidence that she debuted as a screenwriter afterward.

Do you know the details and the title of that script?

It was a political story and modeled after Seike's life.

The title is...

The Matryoshka that laughs last...

Laughing Matryoshka (Warau Matryoshka)

Are you the admin department of the Script Competition?

I'm Michiue from the Toto Shimbun.

May I ask about a script that was applied in 2001?

Yes, I understand it, but...

I see. Thank you.

Michiue, I asked my friend who graduated from Hoin University to check about Miyoshi Miwako, and he said there wasn't such a student at that time.

He said that there was no such name in the enrollment certificate at that time.

What's going on? Did Miwako pretend to be a Hoin University student?

Did you find out Miwako's whereabouts?

I investigated her university, but there was no luck.

Her contact info should be in the script that she applied to the TV station.

But they wouldn't let me know that since it was personal info.

If that's the case, let's meet him first.

Who is he?

He is Fujita Norinaga who was the former secretary of Council Takechi.

Seike had admired Takechi since he was a university student.

After graduating from university, Seike started working as a private secretary in Takechi's office.

In other words, Fujita may know about Seike's ex-girlfriend.

Special Nursing Home Soyokaze

It seems Fujita entered this facility a few years ago due to weakness in his legs. Special Nursing Home Soyokaze

It seems Fujita entered this facility a few years ago due to weakness in his legs.

The Social Recreation

What's that?

I'm thinking about where to go with my son this weekend.

Don't you want to get back together with your ex-husband?

I'm not in a position to say anything about that.

Sorry for keeping you waiting.

Where's Fujita?

He says that he's completely shut down the media since leaving the political world.

Could he tell us at least about Minister Seike?

He is refusing stubbornly.

I'm very sorry.

Please summarize the necessary budget and timeline for installing the assist suit in all special nursing homes by the next meeting.

Thank you.

That's it for today.

This is Michiue from the Toto Shimbun

Can you tell me the reason why you canceled my permission to interview you?

It feels like we've gone back a year, doing interviews like this together.

Akasaka, Haruyoshi It feels like we've gone back a year, doing interviews like this together.

It feels like we've gone back a year, doing interviews like this together.

Why are you grinning? It's creepy.

Creepy? Give me a break! I'm your senior!

Sasaki!

Hello. Seike isn't here today.

I see. Do you have time now?

I'm sorry, I have to go back to Matsuyama and attend the supporter's meeting today.

We'd like to know about Miyoshi Miwako. You know her, don't you?

Yes, I know her.

But I'm refusing to answer anything about Seike's private life.

I'm a chairman of Seike's supporting group.

Can you just tell us her whereabouts?

Please come to my restaurant anytime.

I agree. I guess we have no choice but to deal with Fujita first.

We didn't make any progress today.

Does Fujita hate the media?

He wouldn't even let us introduce ourselves, right?

Ah, Yuki.

I haven't been able to find Rocky yet, but I'm searching for him.

Hey, Michiue.

Yama, don't interrupt her. She is talking to her son right now.

Okay. Rinrin, another beer.

Aoyama, would you like another one too?

Hey, is there somewhere you'd like to go this weekend?

Anywhere is fine if I can go with you.

Then, are you interested in attending the Origami Class?

Sounds good!

That's fine. Is it okay if I leave a few minutes in the middle of the class?

Then, let's go!

This way!

Don't rush, do that slowly.

I made it!

You're awesome!

It's a parrot. You did a good job.

Yuki, I'll come to pick you up in the evening.

Let's make a crane next.

Thank you for picking him up.

Your mother told me that Rocky was missing because your place was robbed.

Something like that...

Why did you stay silent even though it wasn't your fault?

Because I still made Yuki sad.

It's been almost 6 months since that happened.

Yes.

Michiue, how do you take responsibility for Kashiwagi's attempted suicide?

I'll kill your son Quit your job now Michiue, how do you take responsibility for Kashiwagi's attempted suicide?

I'll kill your son Quit your job now

I'll take care of Yuki. I'll kill your son Quit your job now

I'll take care of Yuki.

It'll be too late if something happens to Yuki.

I want to divorce you.

Since I work from home more often, I've been able to spend more time with Yuki.

But a day goes by so fast when I help with his homework and prepare for school.

Yuki sometimes says "Mom" in his sleep.

I'm doing my best, but I feel like I can't cover up his loneliness.

Have you got used to the Literary Section?

I want to live together again if you stay as you are and won't be transferred to the Social Affairs Department.

Please think about it.

Wow, you did it!

Okay. Yuki, can I do a little work?

I'll be back soon.

Please wait.

Fujita, please wait!

I'm Michiue from the Toto Shimbun.

I'd like to ask you about Seike...

I have nothing to tell you. Excuse me.

Who is manipulating Seike?

You seem to have something in mind, right?

What kind of article are you planning to write about Seike?

Well, I haven't decided it yet.

However, I believe there's something or somebody behind him.

I don't intend to write a half-assed article until I discover that.

Could you tell me what you know?

I thought that a day like this would come one day.

What do you mean?

I have something on my mind whenever seeing Seike being active.

Fujita, have you heard Erik Jan Hanussen?

No.

He is a Jewish mentalist who is said to have manipulated Hitler behind the scenes.

I believe there's a similar person behind Seike Ichiro as well.

Who do you think that person is?

For example...Suzuki Toshiya, Seike's secretary.

Yes. What? Toshiya?

I don't think he is that kind of person.

I don't think Seike recognized Toshiya as his friend.

Actually, Seike may have felt nothing for Toshiya.

What do you mean?

Seike is the person who doesn't let people prove deep into the heart of the matter,

or rather I should say he lacks emotion.

He was just like his father, Council Wadajima, in that respect.

I don't even know how Seike, who has such natural talent, thought about Toshiya.

If Suzuki isn't Hanussen, who do you think Seike's Hanussen is?

Do you know this lady?

Her name is Miyoshi Miwako, Seike's girlfriend in his university days.

Yes, I know her.

Seike brought her to Council Takechi's supporter's group once.

Year 2001, a 4th-year university, Matsuyama, Ehime Seike brought her to Council Takechi's supporter's group once.

Year 2001, a 4th-year university, Matsuyama, Ehime

This is our specialty, "Sea Bream Mixed Rice". Year 2001, a 4th-year university, Matsuyama, Ehime

This is our specialty, "Sea Bream Mixed Rice".

This is delicious.

It's one of my favorite foods.

I see.

By the way, are you interested in politics?

No. I'm only interested in Seike Ichiro.

Do you know that the artists who built an era, like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Basquiat, all died at age 27?

Neither Ichiro nor I intend to live long out of habit.

We want to leave living proof of our lives and quickly die.

So, I'll make him into an outstanding politician by the time he turns 27.

27 years old...

27 years old, Particularly about the age Is that why he rushed to become a politician?

Suzuki was having a hard time dealing with her.

I advised him to break them up.

Something like that happened...

I think she broke up with Seike after a while because I hadn't seen her since.

I wonder if they really broke up.

He wrote in his book that she was strongly particular about "The 27-year-old".

On the other hand, Seike became a politician at 27 years old by running with the Council Takechi's constituency that Seike inherited from Takechi.

Do you think it's a coincidence?

I think she may have killed Council Takechi for Seike.

I don't know. But..

But what?

When he had an accident, he was having an affair with a woman.

An affair?

Year 2006, Takechi's office, Tokyo

Hello? Can we meet now? Year 2006, Takechi's office, Tokyo

Year 2006, Takechi's office, Tokyo

Why not?

It was obvious that he was relying on that woman.

But I didn't warn him strongly.

Who is that woman?

I don't know. I'd never met her.

Isn't it possible that she was Miyoshi Miwako?

Even though that's the case, I don't see her motive to kill Takechi.

Her motive is always for Seike's sake, right?

At that time, Takechi intended to retire from politics and was preparing to hand over his constituency to Seike.

Seike, Suzuki, and even she must have known about that.

So, there was no need to kill Takechi at that time.

Seike would have become a politician when he was 29 years old even without doing anything.

May I ask you one last thing?

What about it?

Why didn't you become Seike's secretary after he was elected for the first time?

I think he needed an experienced secretary.

Did something happen between Seike and you?

I was rejected.

Year 2006, Seike's office, Tokyo

I'm sorry. Year 2006, Seike's office, Tokyo

Year 2006, Seike's office, Tokyo

Does Seike say I'm not good enough? Year 2006, Seike's office, Tokyo

Does Seike say I'm not good enough?

No. This is my decision.

If so, can you tell me the reason?

I'm sorry.

Toshiya insisted until the end that it was his decision.

But I think he lied to me.

Are you saying that Seike himself rejected you?

Or Hanussen may have made him do so.

All right. Fujita, it's time to go back to a room.

The event is over too.

Damn it, it's already this time.

Yes? Michiue,

Perhaps, Hanussen is near Seike even now. I believe so.

It's your choice to pursue the truth, but be careful not to let Hanussen catch you off guard.

Was interviewing that man a reason for you to come here today?

I'm sorry, I was supposed to come back in a minute.

Yuki, I'm sorry.

Don't worry. I allowed you to go.

But she said she'd be back soon, right?

Yuki, I'm sorry.

Please forget about what I said to you earlier.

Wait a second.

Even though your department changes, if you yourself don't change, it's meaningless.

We're going home now. Let's go, Yuki.

You'll never be able to live with Yuki if this kind of thing keeps happening.

Even though your department changes, if you yourself don't change, it's meaningless.

Actually, I have something I've been investigating right now, and...

Perhaps, Hanussen is near Seike even now.

Hey Aoyama, did Michiue successfully hear the story from Fujita?

I think so, but Fujita didn't know Miwako's whereabouts.

I see. So, our only option is to get the script that Miwako wrote.

Where is she?

She went to persuade Suzuki to get that script.

Suzuki? Why Suzuki?

Excuse me. Come in.

What did you come here for?

Can you help me to find Miyoshi Miwako?

I believe she is the one who injured you.

Perhaps, you think so yourself too, right?

What are you talking about?

The pages written about her have a different style compared to the other pages.

In other words, the pages about her were written by Seike, and the rest pages were written by you, right?

Because he has special feelings for her...

Miwako seemed to have been quite confident and boasted that she'd make Seike a politician, right?

I'll make him into an outstanding politician by the time he turns 27.

She was strongly particular about "The 27-year-old",

and when a rumor about Takechi preparing to hand over his constituency to Seike arose

as if it'd been predicted, Takechi died in an accident that year when Seike became 27 years old.

Moreover, you got into an accident at 43 years old, the same age that Hanussen was assassinated.

That's nonsense.

Seike has a talent for arousing a desire for possession.

You sensed danger to her, and you tried to break them up.

Please break up with Seike.

Year 2001, a 4th-year university, Tokyo

It's a miracle that a man with coming of good stock and his ability to attract people exists empty inside. Year 2001, a 4th-year university, Tokyo

It's a miracle that a man with coming of good stock and his ability to attract people exists empty inside.

Moreover, he relies on me completely.

So, I can dye him as I like.

I'll never give such a goody to someone else.

A goody?

Suzuki, you think so too, don't you?

That's why you don't want me to take it from you, right?

He doesn't need you anymore.

Don't worry, I'll take him over properly.

You can't make use of his talent.

Can I go home now? The deadline for the script Competition is approaching.

Did you write the script being modeled after Seike?

Yes. And the title is "The Matryoshka that laughs last".

Don't you know the Matryoshka?

It's Russian stacking dolls.

This title means who is laughing at the core of the Ichiro doll.

If Miwako is still around Seike, then it isn't just about other people.

Where is she?

I told you I don't know.

Then, can you please call Kanto TV?

I'll get her script and find out her whereabouts.

Please use me.

No, thank you. Please leave now.

I'll wait for you to call them.

Seike's office

Michiue speaking.

Are you Michiue? This is Seike.

Seike,

I'm sorry not to reply to your mail sooner.

That's fine, but could you tell me why you canceled my permission to interview you?

Was that your decision?

Well...

Come in.

Minister, here are the materials for the National Policy Briefing.

Thank you.

Excuse me. You can leave now.

Do you have time tonight?

Tonight?

I'll be at a traditional Japanese restaurant, "Ichinoya" in Akasaka for a meeting until 9 pm.

If you come to the back door, I think we can talk for a bit.

Got it. I'd like to ask you about Miyoshi MIwako too.

How did you know her name?

I'll tell you when we meet.

Yes. See you later.

Year 2006, Seike's office, Tokyo

This is your castle from today.

Toshiya, let's have a toast.

Listen, I draw a line and call you Council Seike from now on.

Council? Me?

Yes, and I talk to you using respectful language from now on.

You don't have to do that. I'm embarrassed.

Our relationship will be different from this moment.

Council Seike, congratulations on your first election victory.

Toshiya,

You have to call me, Suzuki.

Otherwise, it'd be a bad example to others.

I understood.

Cheers. Suzuki,

First, I'll aim for the place where my father used to be.

Do you mean you'll be Chief Cabinet Secretary?

Yes, and one more thing.

I have a heart's desire that I must accomplish after that.

What's your heart's desire?

I'll tell you some other time.

At that time, Toshiya...Suzuki,

I should have to ask for your help.

And, if you want to change the shape of our relationship, I have a suggestion.

What about it?

In the future, if our opinions differ, I want you to follow my opinions.

Of course, I'll respect your opinions too because you're my best friend.

But...Because of that, I want you to leave the final decision to me.

I understood.

Thank you, and I tell you I won't hire Fujita.

My brain is only you.

But he put a lot of effort into your election.

Don't worry, I think he'll find another job easily.

...the House of Representatives...

He doesn't need you anymore.

Don't worry, I'll take him over properly.

If Miwako is still around Seike, then it isn't just about other people.

See you tomorrow.

Hello?

It's Suzuki.

I got that script.

Please go get that to Kanto TV now.

All right. Thank you.

I'll be at a traditional Japanese restaurant, "Ichinoya" in Akasaka for a meeting until 9 pm.

To eliminate child poverty completely,

Do you think it's difficult to realize such an ideal?

But nothing will start unless we take action.

I agree. First, we should increase direct support.

I'll try to negotiate that.

Thank you.

Sorry for having kept you waiting. Please be careful how you handle this.

Thank you.

The Matryoshka that laughs last

Ryu Reiran Manaka Arisa

Ryu? Manaka Arisa? Ryu Reiran Manaka Arisa

Ryu Reiran Manaka Arisa

She isn't Miyoshi Miwako...

Hanussen

Hanussen!

Thank you for your lecture today.

You're welcome. Let's work together to make our ideals happen.

Thank you for your hard work.

Michiue!

Thank you for calling. There're a few things I'd like to ask you, Seike.

I won't contact you anymore...It's for you.

What do you mean?

Please listen.

As I said before, please keep an eye on me.

I'm keeping an eye on you too.

What are you doing?

Okay. A car is in front of the restaurant. Please follow me.

I'll continue to keep an eye on you.

And I'll find the suspect who killed my father, and your Hanussen definitely.

First, I want to create an environment that provides more beneficial options for the users of the relative foster care system.

I want the government to allocate a substantial budget to support the relative foster care system.

I want the necessary information about the relative foster care system to reach those who need it,

Thank you for waiting. I made Sea Bream Mixed Rice.

Wow, it looks delicious.

This dish was Takechi's favorite.

That female journalist is still investigating the incident.

Really? I'd like to meet her once.

Next episode

Manaka Arisa, that's her real name. Next episode

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What the hell is this woman? Next episode

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She's been missing for years. Next episode

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I'm sure you'll be fine. Next episode

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Adversity builds strength. Next episode

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Did somebody put pressure? Next episode

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That means there's nobody to stop him. Next episode

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