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Tatsuyuki Kawamoto, Tatsuro's dad,

tumbled down an apartment staircase.

The question lingers, was it an accident

or did Hiromi, lurking in Yumi's mind,

seek vengeance on the father who deserted her?

Yumi…

Ryoko…

Yumi, did you do that?

You idiot!

Yumi had nothing to do with it.

That guy tripped on his own.

Someone, call an ambulance.

If the cops show up, we'll be under suspicion

for causing a scene. Everyone, clear out!

And keep your trap shut about Yumi and me being here.

Ryoko.

Yumi.

I'm your sister. You didn't do anything.

You didn't even touch him.

The ancient Roman god Janus was said to be able to see

both the inside and outside of things at the same time.

This story is a grand romance about a girl whose other heart

was peered into by Janus.

THE MIRROR OF JANUS

Suppose, you too, had another face…

THE DEVIL'S INAUGURAL DREAD

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One mistake could lead to a major accident.

Police are urging drivers to be more careful.

Next, at approximately 10 PM last night, Tatsuyuki Kawamoto,

the proprietor of Kitan, a jewelry store in Ginza,

took a tumble down the stairs of a Roppongi apartment complex.

He sustained injuries and will recover in three months.

According to his wife, Ms. Mihoko, Mr. Kawamoto

visited the apartment to meet with their son.

The cause of the incident is unknown.

Authorities began an investigation,

labeling it an attempted murder.

A witness saw a young woman at the scene.

Hiromi!

Raising suspicions of her potential involvement…

It's a punishment from above.

A divine reckoning. Yukiko!

Hiromi couldn't recall anything about Kawamoto's accident.

But a subtle unease lingered in her heart.

She pondered if last night's mysterious occurrence,

involving her alter ego,

was somehow linked to Kawamoto's accident.

Hiromi felt an absence of vitality within herself.

The staircase where Mr. Kawamoto

had his fall was steep, boasting 85 steps.

The outcome wasn't fatal solely because his body came

to a halt on the intermediate floor.

Apartment residents said that a single misstep could have turned deadly.

Is it possible that Yumi and Mr. Kawamoto…

No, that can't be.

Last night, Yumi…

It felt like she wanted to enjoy her time

with her father subconsciously.

That's what I thought.

But what if she was putting on an act?

Could she have hidden thoughts of wanting to harm her father?

Oh, I see you're awake.

The news said you were seriously hurt,

with three months for you to recover.

Three months? Are you joking?

I'll be back to work in a week.

Dear, what were you doing in that place?

To meet Tatsuro. There's no other reason.

-That's what I told the reporter, too. -Then you told him right.

Dear, you don't have a young woman

secretly living here, do you?

You outta your mind?

Go ask your sleuth to look into it and you'll see.

Stop talking utter nonsense.

-Tatsuro! -Oh, Teach!

I heard about your father's injury on the news.

Teach, well, it's a bit embarrassing to admit,

but as the son that I am,

I only heard about my Dad's obituary in the news.

Tatsuro, the term "obituary" is used when someone has died.

Oh, right, I knew I should've attended school more often.

Pops!

-You okay!? -Oh, Tatsuro!

You've got a busted leg, huh?

No broken bones, just a tiny crack.

The doctor was exaggerating.

But Pops, I was wondering, why'd you attempt suicide?

Suicide? Don't be ridiculous.

Tatsuro, what's with you?

He went searching for you and ended up in an accident.

Why are you suggesting he attempted suicide?

Hey, I was obviously joking!

Mr. Tsutsumi saw the news and came here to visit.

Come in, please, and thank you

-for coming to visit us so soon. -Excuse me.

Mr. Kawamoto, I heard you'll recover in three months,

will you be okay?

-They're blowing it outta proportion. -Are you saying he has bad luck?

Dad, how'd you manage to be so careless

and fall down the apartment building stairs?

Honestly, I can't explain how I fell.

I heard you were there.

I was climbing the steps, city lights flashing in my eyes.

Suddenly, I got dizzy and slipped,

and the rest was just a blur.

Dizzy, you say?

-Yes. -Dizziness?

Come on, are you getting old?

What a letdown.

I figured you had a spat with a young girl,

and she pushed you.

Tatsuro, what are you saying?

In the first place, he had this accident

because you ran away from home.

I've had enough, you're coming back home today.

-You've put me in a tight spot. -Tatsuro, listen to your mom.

-Go back home. -C'mon, Teach, you taking her side!?

-I'm an ambitious man, y'know. -Ambitions?

Why don't you tell me what are these ambitions you speak of?

Tell me in a way I can understand.

By that, it's hard to express,

but I want to forge ahead using my own strength.

I want to take control of things like food, money, and women.

Basically, I want to wave a flag

in the wind that says, "This is who I am."

A flag in the wind? I have no idea what you're saying.

I just told you it's hard to express.

Tatsuro, we'll talk about this later.

Mr. Kawamoto, I'm glad it was nothing serious.

I'll be going now.

-Mr. Tsutsumi! -Ozawa…

You're Hiromi Ozawa, right?

Please, come in.

Excuse me.

I heard on the news that Tatsuro's father was injured.

Ah, you did? Is that why you came

all the way here to visit him?

-Here. -Oh, thank you.

Hiromi, what is your relationship with Tatsuro?

Me and Tatsuro are…

Mom, don't jump to conclusions.

I have a girlfriend named Yumi.

I just met this other girl briefly.

Huh? Did she come all this way for such a brief connection?

Ozawa, you're gonna be late for class. We should get going. Excuse us.

I'll walk her out the front door.

Thanks for taking the time to visit.

She wasn't here for Tatsuro, she came to see you.

-Mihoko, what's the matter with you? -It's a woman's intuition.

You don't have any special bond with her, do you?

Don't be silly.

There's no special bond or anything like that.

Ozawa, I need to ask something that might be painful.

It's about your biological father.

My biological father?

You want to see him, don't you?

Well…

It's a natural human inclination

to want to meet one's real father.

Tell me, Ozawa, do you miss him?

Miss him?

I don't know.

Or do you harbor resentment?

Mr. Tsutsumi!

My father…

"My father…"

Is a devil who drove my mother to death.

"Is a devil who drove my mother to death."

-He's a scoundrel to be hated. -"He's a scoundrel to be hated."

It wouldn't be enough to tear him to pieces.

"It wouldn't be enough to tear him to pieces."

"It wouldn't be enough."

Ozawa, I get that you're carrying a lot of pain right now.

If you're not ready to share, I'd wait for you.

However, I'm pressed for time at the moment.

Pressed for time? What do you mean?

It's unrelated to you.

Mr. Tsutsumi, you're hiding something from me.

What is it?

Ozawa, I want to know if your difficulties

have anything to do with your real father.

At this moment, I…

At this moment?

At this moment, I want to see my father.

I want to ask him about my late mother.

After all, she loved my father, so he can't be a bad person.

I'm sure he's a nice person.

But, when I was a child…

A child?

I don't want to talk about it.

Ozawa, please tell me!

How did you feel about your father as a child?

Ozawa, tell me!

Ozawa! Ozawa!

Ozawa, you'll be late for class, you better hurry.

Ozawa.

-Ozawa! -Mr. Tsutsumi!

I'm let down by you.

I thought you, as an educator, still had a sense of purpose.

People may mock and label you a coward,

but I had some regard for you.

But now, what's happening? You're acting contemptible!

Hold it!

Are you gonna run away?

Mr. Tsutsumi, please stop tormenting Ozawa.

What are your intentions with her?

If there's anything impure, I intend to make you pay!

Impure?

Do you believe I have romantic feelings for Ozawa?

Shindo, I just find Ozawa to be really precious.

Precious?

Are you saying that as a teacher, or as a man?

Honestly, I'm not sure myself.

But one thing I do know is that

I can't just leave Ozawa alone right now.

HISTORY TEST

Here you go.

Oh, thank you.

Mr. Tsutsumi, you really seem in pain.

Oh, no, it's nothing.

I'm here if you want to talk about it.

Ozawa, how'd you get that injury?

-Mr. Endo, Hiromi's injury… -Be quiet!

Ozawa, I got wind that Yumi Onuma appeared in Roppongi

and held a knife from a Yajuu Clan executive yesterday.

I've nothing to do with Yumi Onuma.

If that's the case, take off that bandage.

What's wrong? Why won't you do it!?

You claim no connection to Yumi Onuma, right?

Then remove the bandage and show me your hand!

How'd get this bruise? Ozawa, explain yourself!

Mr. Endo, that injury's my fault.

Your fault?

Yes, yesterday, I was biking with Hiromi when we tumbled down a hill.

That's when Hiromi accidentally

scraped her hand on the ground.

Naomi and Kyoko saw it too. Just ask them, please.

You two know about this?

That's right. It was yesterday in the park, on the slope.

We were just playing around in our free time.

Mr. Endo, it seems like you're targeting Hiromi.

Are you trying to use intimidation

on her reserved nature to manipulate us?

-Mr. Endo, that's as bad as bullying! -That's right!

Stop talking nonsense!

Ozawa, I need a straight answer.

Did you meet with Kitan's owner, Tatsuyuki Kawamoto, yesterday?

Tatsuyuki Kawamoto…

I want to know if you had a meeting with him!

I…

I haven't met anyone like that.

Mr. Kawamoto had a serious fall

down an apartment staircase yesterday.

I saw that on the news this morning.

And Yumi Onuma was present at the scene!

Yumi?

A witness claims to have seen her pushing him.

If you and Yumi Onuma are one and the same,

then it implicates you in his case.

I'll gather solid evidence one of these days.

Hiromi, I fibbed to try and cover for you,

but how did you really get that injury?

What's your link to this Yumi Onuma?

When he said you pushed that Kawamoto guy, what did he mean?

Hiromi, we're your friends, right?

You can share the truth with us, can't you?

I don't know…

I swear, I really don't know!

Hiromi sprinted away.

Her injured right hand raised questions,

was it proof that she was Yumi Onuma?

Could it be true that Yumi had pushed down Kawamoto,

potentially her father?

Amid the turmoil, a desperate plea echoed within her.

"I want someone, anyone, to hold me tight,

so that I don't lose myself."

Mr. Tsutsumi…

Ozawa!

What's wrong?

I…

Mr. Tsutsumi, you told Shindo that

Ozawa was precious to you, didn't you?

"Precious" is such a lovely word, huh?

You're being a bother to Ozawa.

-Ozawa! -Mr. Tsutsumi!

How about feeling shame as a teacher!?

-Hold it! -Shindo!

Be mindful of your words.

The one who should be feeling shame is you!

Me?

If Mr. Tsutsumi told you that he finds Ozawa "precious,"

wouldn't that be because he sees you as a fully realized man?

Shouldn't we…

give due weight to the purity carried in the word "precious"?

Yumi definitely shoved him.

That's totally Yumi's style.

Maybe she did it 'cause she was pissed he told her

to cut ties with Tatsuro?

The boss claims she didn't lay a finger on him.

Isn't the boss just covering for Yumi?

-I bet she is! -Of course!

I reckon you're referring to what went down yesterday.

Can you spill the details?

Oh, look, it's that stupid South Precinct cop.

We don't talk to pigs.

Don't say that, we're not that far off in age.

Is there something good about not being far off in age?

No, what I mean is the bond of us living through the same era.

Bond, huh?

-Here, it's yummy! -Oh, thank you.

If I'll eat this, will you talk to me?

You'll have to at least try it.

Here, we got this, too.

Dumbass, the Yajuu Clan ain't about to tip off a cop.

-Exactly! -This guy's a dork!

Bye-bye!

You won't be mobile for some time,

but it'll be a period of recuperation.

-Thank you very much. -No problem.

Oh, you're the inspector from Roppongi.

Excuse us, ma'am.

Oh, my, Mr. Kawamoto, you must've gone through the wringer.

Thanks, but you didn't have to come all the way down here.

-I'll make some tea. -Don't bother, ma'am. We'll be out soon.

How did you end up falling down the stairs again?

It's a bit embarrassing to confess, but dizziness hit me.

Were you with a woman named Yumi Onuma?

Oh, she's my son's girlfriend.

She was just showing me around.

Huh? You never told me that!

I said I don't remember much about before or after the fall.

Ma'am, it's actually not uncommon

for details to slip after an incident.

Yes, that's exactly right.

But Mr. Kawamoto, can you recall now?

I think I do.

Tell me, when the dizziness struck,

how close were you to Ms. Onuma?

To Yumi?

Inspector, why are you asking about this?

Mr. Kawamoto,

I think it wasn't dizziness

but this Yumi woman who pushed you.

Inspector, what are you trying to say?

Mr. Kawamoto, try to remember what happened

before and after the fall.

You might've overlooked something.

Well? Did something pop into your mind?

Inspector, Yumi's my son's girlfriend.

She never laid a finger on me.

I'm telling you, I got dizzy.

Very well, we'll be outta your hair now.

Mr. Kawamoto, take care.

Quit giving me that cop-like stare.

-Hey. -Yes, Inspector?

Make sure to register the name of that woman, Yumi Onuma.

Yes, sir.

I'm looking for Yumi. Have you seen her?

She's still out in town.

I'm just gonna wait till she gets here.

I'll take a coffee, please.

I only make coffee for the boss. Here.

Thanks.

-It's good. -Teach…

If Yumi ain't here by the time you're done with that coffee,

get out without any fuss.

All right, I'll do that.

Hey, is Yumi around?

-You're here too, Teach? -Tatsuro.

Yumi's the one who took a shot at your old man.

And yet you still have the hots for her?

-What'd you say? -You stupid bitch!

Yumi never laid a finger on him! Don't spout nonsense.

Tatsuro, I saw it myself.

She had nothing to do with your dad's accident.

So don't worry.

I wasn't worried. Yumi'd never hurt my pops.

Boss!

Tatsuro, Yumi just showed up at the back of Wave.

Yumi's there? Got it.

Teach, nightlife's not your style. Focus on teaching, okay?

Yumi's in town. Shouldn't you go after her?

I need to ask you something.

Can you fill me in on the details of Mr. Kawamoto's fall?

Did Yumi really not do anything to him?

I just said Yumi never laid a finger on him.

Tatsuro's old man is a bit spry but showing his age.

He's just a clumsy guy, really.

Yumi, you're on fire tonight!

Tatsuro, I just wanna fly away from here!

I wanna fly to the ends of the universe!

Yumi, that's where the land of mirages is!

Right, Tatsuro, get the blood in your body boiling,

and then you'll fly to the land of mirages.

My blood is boiling, my body is on fire!

Boss, don't bring that teacher here.

He followed me on his own.

Teach, take a hike.

You're cooling my vibe when I'm trying to get fired up.

Yumi, let's step outside for a minute.

The sharpest chill in the wind

is the remedy for cooling off fiery blood.

Ryoko, you have something to say to me, don't you?

Yumi, I know you've got it in for Tatsuro's old man.

Got it in?

-That's not the case. -You can't fool me.

True, you never laid a hand on Kawamoto,

but that fall of his wasn't accidental.

You intentionally missed the timing.

Timing?

No need to keep secrets from me.

If you got a beef with Kawamoto, I'm game to lend a hand.

Ryoko, I'm telling you, I got no beef with Kawamoto.

Having a beef with Tatsuro's old man would be just weird.

Fine then.

Yumi, there's one more person besides me who's onto your little game.

And who's that?

-Mr. Tsutsumi. -That's ridiculous!

There's no way that fool of a man could steep into mind.

I'm going that way!

-But Tatsuro… -Just lay off!

Yumi!

Kyoko, Yumi's gone. I'll go find her.

Mr. Tsutsumi, it's about time you told the truth to Tatsuro.

What truth?

That Hiromi and Yumi are one and the same,

and she's his sister.

Women are usually sensitive to public image.

No matter how much we alter our appearance,

one person can't juggle two public facades.

Mr. Tsutsumi, it baffles me how Hiromi could transform

into another person, both physically and mentally,

named Yumi Onuma.

But the two are one.

Who knows what trouble will stir up

if we keep lying to Tatsuro.

Hold on.

Kyoko, you make a good point.

Just give me a bit more time.

Mr. Tsutsumi, the truth has a way

of revealing itself eventually.

I get that.

But if Ozawa discovers she's Yumi Onuma,

her life might be in jeopardy.

That's right.

Ozawa's that type of student.

Besides, Tatsuro's sole reason

for living right now is Yumi Onuma.

If he learns Yumi Onuma is his sister,

who knows what he'd do in despair.

Honestly, I'm not even sure how I'd handle it.

I just can't leave these kids alone.

The only thing to do is work with them

to find a way to help.

Now, if you'll excuse me.

Yumi!

Don't leave me behind!

Tatsuro, it's time for little boys to hit the hay.

Enough joking around.

I'm a real man. Don't ever call me "little boy" again.

Let him tag along if he wants.

That's the spirit, I feel incomplete without you beside me.

Hey, you punk!

What the hell do you want!?

You're parking illegally, so what beef do you got!?

What the hell!? Don't get cocky, dumbass!

Tatsuro, it's no use talking to this bunch.

What'd you say?

Back off, these guys are pros.

You gotta be kidding. These punks laid hands on my partner.

I don't give a damn if they're gangsters.

Ryoko, no need to get your hands dirty.

If you insist, I'll back off.

Bring it!

Yumi! Yumi, that's enough!

Let's roll, Tatsuro.

Yumi, way to go! Suck on that, losers!

Not so fast.

I ain't about to laugh this off and let it slide.

Don't run your mouth like you're hot stuff!

You son of a bitch!

Ryoko, I'm gonna wipe the floor with this scumbag!

Yumi, that's enough!

Please, stop. Can you let them off for today?

You think you can grab my arm and stroll away like nothing?

I didn't mean any disrespect.

-I'm very sorry. -You stupid bastard!

You bastard!

You're gonna get it!

The hell? The teach didn't do a thing,

yet he took a tumble on his own.

You bastard!

That's quite enough.

I'm begging you.

Teach…

Yumi…

Teach, that Aikido move you just pulled…

You're my enemy. Mark my words, I'll take you down!

Yumi, the demonic woman, felt fear for the first time.

To Yumi, not Hiromi, Tsutsumi, the once pesky teacher,

now appeared colossal in her eyes.

Yumi's nocturnal instincts sensed

Tsutsumi as a formidable foe.

Tatsuro, leave this teacher to me.

Okay, I'll go get Yumi.

Teach, right from the start,

I noticed your body's no slouch.

Even when we were laying it on thick on you,

you made sure to guard those life-or-death spots.

It looked like you were going through some pain on purpose.

So, that move you just pulled, you wanted Yumi to see it,

testing the waters of her emotions, right?

-You… -You think Yumi used that trick

to take down Kawamoto, huh? Well, I don't buy it.

Not at all, I don't think she's the kind of girl

who'd do something like that.

Think what you like,

but I ain't letting you mess with Yumi's business!

I just don't want her going down a criminal path.

Have you seen her closely?

She harbors a hidden, potentially murderous rage.

That's what frightens me.

Teach, we've all got that inner killer within us.

Whether Yumi's up for it or not,

-it's none of your business. -I can't leave her alone.

Keep poking around, and I'll stab you!

Why'd you do that for Yumi?

She's my only family in this world.

Don't you forget this, Teach,

my knife's got your six, shining and ready.

It was just a foolish dream…

I can't believe I dreamed about Yumi killing me.

Could she want me dead?

That's absurd…

Mister, is something wrong?

Nothing.

Lemme peel you an apple.

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