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I've got a 10 o'clock meeting...

It's okay, we factor traffic into our estimates.

Everything is going according to plan.

I repeat, everything is going according to plan.

I will now merge into the left lane.

The target will soon be entering your field of vision.

The target will soon be entering your field of vision.

Prepare to fire.

Everything is proceeding according to plan, over.

Mr. Noshiro! Sir!

Operation complete. I repeat, operation complete.

Over and out.

This is a special news bulletin.

A shooting occurred on the highway this morning.

The victim was Representative Yamagishi's personal secretary,

Tatsuo Noshiro, 42.

Mr. Noshiro was targeted by a sniper while en route to his Tokyo office.

As more details come in, we will continue to--

Nice car you've got here.

Caught your eye, eh?

This was a great find.

She's a real beauty.

I'll take it.

It'll be about two months before it's ready to drive.

No problem.

I'll take it.

If you say so.

I'll pay you tonight. Did they tell you where to meet?

I haven't heard anything. I'll let you know when I do.

That's fine.

Want a cup of tea?

I'll pass.

Okay then.

See you.

Are you okay?

Oh, what a mess.

I'm sorry.

Professor Okumura!

Ms. Odaka...

What happened?

Should I call an ambulance?

Or should I call the police?

No, it's okay.

But, it's better to get these things out in the open.

No, really...

It was my fault too.

Are you sure?

Can I...

pay for your medical expenses?

Medical expenses?

At my age, it would be hard to tell which bruise was from this fall.

Don't say that...

Can't we just go our separate ways, with no hard feelings?

Well, see you then.

I'm very sorry.

You'll be in Room 303. How long are you staying?

If I like it, I might stay for awhile.

There's no one else here right now, so you'll have to go up by yourself.

In other news,

Representative Yamagishi's secretary, Tatsuo Noshiro, was killed this morning

in a shooting which occurred on the lower level of the Route 9 expressway.

The police say that this was the work of a sniper, according to witnesses

who saw a gunman on a rooftop, over 400 meters away.

Forensics investigators are currently examining bullets found in Mr. Noshiro's car,

to determine the model of the weapon used in the shooting.

However, the police are saying that the results might not be available

until later in the week.

In an attempt to explain the reason for Secretary Noshiro's assassination,

many have suggested that Representative Yamagishi's refusal

to authorize support for major American computing corporations,

which has been the cause of significant friction within the government,

might have provided a motive for the crime.

Next up, homeowners in the Tokyo area--

Everything went according to plan.

After this, Yamagishi will be forced to change his mind.

It looks like things are finally starting to go our way.

It sure seems like it.

Excuse me.

Sir, you have a guest.

Oh!

Well, well, well!

We've been expecting you. Please, take a seat!

Thank you for taking the trouble.

I must say, we were really pleased

with the way you handled the situation.

Mr. Fukuzawa, you must have a very dependable partner.

The first time was... what, two years ago?

When he took out that racecar driver at the Maebashi Speedway.

And after that...

The yakuza boss who doublecrossed me.

All three of them...

Just one shot, with a rifle.

Mr. Fukuzawa, your partner's work...

is like a breath of fresh air.

Am I to assume that he's...

an old friend of yours?

From when you were both cops.

Wasn't our arrangement supposed to be "no strings attached"?

Oh...

Of course, I apologize.

I just...

hope that I can continue...

to call on you when I need your services.

Check for Services Rendered

I reserve the right to refuse.

I don't owe you anything.

You know...

My son is just about to start school.

Mr. Fukuzawa...

Isn't your grandson about the same age?

I don't have to tell you how much power my company has.

We should remember...

that family is the most important thing.

Mr. Fukuzawa will be leaving now.

How is it?

You tell me.

It looks good on you, sir.

- Tell me. - Yes?

How would you like to punch out early...

...and go have sex with me?

I still can't believe it.

What's that?

I mean...

Who are you, anyway?

I've never met anyone like you before.

Hey, is that what you think this is?

That's exactly what it is.

Get out, you bastard!

I know it's around here somewhere...

- Can I help you look? - No, it's okay.

Well, did you decide to go with me to the excavation site in Luxor?

Yes, I was planning on it.

You don't have to go if you don't want to.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have your help.

- I understand. - Oh, there it is!

Hello, Archaeology Department.

No, it's okay.

Oh, that was tonight?

Can you pick me up?

Yes, I remember, but...

I have to work tonight...

Hello?

Hello?

You've got a date with Yamagiwa?

No, it's not like that.

His friend's having this party. I just got invited to it.

That should be good for you.

Go have some fun for a change!

But I...

You can finish your work tomorrow.

Digging up people's graves...

...and obsessing over reports is no way to live your life.

If I had someone who cared about me, I would go in a heartbeat.

Okay, I understand.

In that case, I think I'll leave early today.

Hi, Akiko.

Let's go!

I'm sorry...

I don't think I'll go, after all.

Why not?

I don't really like parties, anyway...

But you promised!

It's been so long since I've seen you.

Let's have some fun!

Everyone's waiting.

I'm not dressed for it...

You're fine as you are!

It's just a casual party.

I'm sorry...

That's too bad.

Well, I'll give you a call when the party's over.

You'll be at home?

- Excuse me. - Yes, miss?

- A beer, please. - Yes, right away.

Hey!

- You want a ride? - No, I don't.

Did that old guy go to the hospital?

Maybe I don't have the most memorable face...

Put your glasses on and take another look.

I remember, you just didn't make a good impression.

Well, you got me all wrong.

- I'll prove it. - I'm going home.

Then I'll take you home.

Will you let me drive?

I like people like that old guy.

He's a professor, you know.

He may not look like it, but he's a famous archeologist.

And I'm his assistant.

Really?

So you're an archaeologist too?

Where are we going?

I really don't care.

Did you just happen to be in that cafe, by coincidence?

No, I followed you.

Why?

I was interested in you.

You're strange.

Aren't you scared?

Scared of what?

Letting a total stranger drive your car...

You know I have poor eyesight, right?

If I wanted to kill myself, I could just turn the wheel.

If I could die with you, it would be my pleasure.

What do you know?

You've got a great smile!

You're too pretty to be a scholar.

I'm not looking to hook up, you know.

I see...

So you're seeing that guy who was talking to you before.

- Let's switch. - Why?

Just move over!

Get out.

Driver's license.

You were going 30 over.

Was I?

Have you been drinking?

No.

You used to be a police officer?

Yes, used to.

Why did you quit?

What are you doing now?

She makes a lot of money.

She's a good catch.

Looks like you got a good woman.

What's this?

Bribery?

Of course not. Just paying my fine.

Oh, I see.

Okay, here's your license.

Thank you, officer. Sorry for the trouble.

So you used to be a police officer?

I'll buy you that beer...

The one you didn't finish.

I'll have a Grant's, straight.

So, when did you quit being a cop?

Two years ago.

Where was this?

I moved around.

What do you do now?

I investigate...

Gather information...

Then I carry out my mission.

Let's just leave it at that.

You sure like to dig, don't you?

Must mean you're curious.

I guess so.

I want to know how you're able to drink so much.

I'm leaving. Thanks for the drink.

I'll take you home.

Thanks, this was fun.

Well...

Good night.

Can I get a cup of tea?

I'm all out of tea.

Who is it?

I bought some tea.

Just five minutes.

Five minutes!

Come in.

Wow...

This is a nice place.

These are beautiful.

What are they?

Just some stones.

I picked those up two years ago near the ruins of Palmyra in Syria.

Palmyra... What's that?

It's a desert kingdom that peaked around the 3rd century.

Haven't you ever heard of the desert queen Zenobia?

Never.

This woman, Zenobia...

Was she beautiful?

Yes, she was.

Beautiful, but ruthless.

She killed her husband and ran away with a younger man.

She hated being controlled, loved freedom,

and fought the Roman Empire.

She fought on the front lines,

in Arabia, Persia and Egypt.

Riding atop a white camel, covered in a purple robe,

she travelled all over the desert.

How do you know all that?

We have written records.

But a lot of it is guesswork.

In the end...

she was killed by the Romans,

and that was the end of Palmyra.

I'm even more interested in you now.

"Interested in me"?

What do you even know about me?

Your name is Akiko Odaka.

Occupation...

Teito University, Humanities Department #1

Assistant to Professor Okamura, esteemed archaeologist

Your drink of choice is Grant's.

What's more...

When you take your glasses off, you're Zenobia.

It's been five minutes. I'll leave now.

Thanks for the tea.

Can I keep this?

If you want.

Thank you.

Good night.

Yamagishi still won't budge.

He won't even negotiate...

I told you!

A simple warning doesn't work on someone like him.

It looks like we'll be forced to take more drastic measures.

Yamagishi is set to leave for New York in four days.

I want it taken care of by then.

Is that clear?

Here's the file on Yamagishi.

Here's the rest of the money.

10 million yen, that's my take.

I'll take this.

This is for the car.

Okay.

You should put some money away.

It's time to start thinking about the future.

What's this? Are you lecturing me?

Not a lecture, just a warning.

The truth is...

They want us to do another job.

Let's do it.

20 million up front and another 60 million afterwards.

Show me the file.

Sorry, but I can't let you take this job.

The risk is too high.

After our last job, the guards are on high alert.

You still want it?

Sure, I do.

So you'll do it?

Fine...

But it'll be our last job.

Last?

Why's that?

It's time we moved on.

If we keep this up, it won't end well for either of us.

Once we finish this job, you should get out of Tokyo.

Why should I?

What gives you the right?

I get it.

I was the one who brought you into this work.

That's why, when I quit...

you quit too.

Cut it out!

I don't need to listen to an old man who got cold feet after two years.

Then you won't get this job either!

It might be better that way.

I want to know...

Are we working for the same person again this time?

Why are you asking me that?

Next time, I'll just go straight to him.

Don't be stupid.

Tell me!

I won't!

So you're taking it?

Of course I am.

You've got four days.

Kozo Yamagishi

Do you really think that they would try to kill me too?

They can't be that stupid.

Even so, sir...

I don't think it hurts to be careful.

What's on the schedule for today?

You have a fundraising event in Shinano at noon.

Then you have a meeting here in the afternoon.

In the evening, you'll be having guests.

These are the notes for today's meeting.

Yesterday afternoon,

Katakura arrived at Haneda.

Katakura?

He's a bodyguard.

He's been hiding out in Southeast Asia...

But he's dependable.

I'll leave all of that to you.

In Support of Rep. Kozo Yamagishi

I really appreciate it...

Do you have a light?

Thanks.

I'll only have four seconds.

From about 800 meters away.

I want a US Marine M4 sniper rife.

The scope is 10NS.

You can't!

You've never shot from 800 meters away before.

Can't you find another place?

What?

Then it's impossible. We're pulling out.

I'm the one who's gonna do it.

If you want to get out, do it fast.

Hello!

What are you up to?

I thought you were someone else.

Are you working?

I remember...

You investigate things and then you carry out your mission.

How about you?

I'm going into the office.

I see.

Well, sorry. I gotta go.

You can't get it?

What do you mean?

We don't have enough time.

However...

They said they could get a bolt action hunting rifle.

How's that?

What will you do?

Should we call it off?

I'll take it.

I'll do my best.

Just get it.

What's wrong?

The range is barely enough.

On top of that...

It veers slightly to the left.

So, no good?

It's no good, but it'll have to do.

Can you stand in front for me?

In front?

In front of what?

Check the reflection from the scope.

Just do it, already!

Now, tell me.

Who hired us for this job?

Do you really think you can pull the trigger?

Do you want to find out?

His name is Hamada.

He's the president of a company called Hamada Research.

Did he hire us for all of the other jobs, too?

That's right.

He knows a lot about you, too.

He pulls all the strings in the politics and business worlds.

Don't underestimate him.

Thank you.

You were a tough as nails detective for 30 years.

Then you borrowed money from the yakuza for your retirement.

If you were fine with that, why would this be any different?

So you're really planning to keep doing this?

Of course I will.

How about you?

If I sell the garage, I can pay off all my debts.

If this job goes as planned, I'll take the money and leave Tokyo.

Well, that's great for you.

My daughter keeps calling and asking me to come home.

My grandson just turned 7.

His name is Masao.

"Lakeside"...

Not a bad name, is it?

It's a small restaurant, just a hole in the wall,

but people seem to like it.

I thought I should at least pay them a visit.

Do you want to come?

No way!

But I do agree. Living a life like that,

with your daughter and grandson, happy and peaceful in your old age...

I think that kind of life would suit you perfectly.

Don't you understand how I feel?

You don't have to go through with this job.

I've been saying that from the beginning.

Do what you want.

Who is it?

It's me.

I thought I would give this back, after all.

It's fine, really.

You keep it.

I brought this too.

Good night.

Have a drink with me!

Just one, though.

Is straight okay?

Sure.

Here you go.

Why don't you sit down?

Standing relaxes me.

You're really strange.

This is much more relaxing. Come on, take a seat.

You know, I'm...

leaving for Egypt soon.

I'm just getting all the paperwork ready.

You know...

I got proposed to.

By someone you know.

He wants to get married once I get back from Egypt.

We went to university together,

and he's been waiting for me all this time.

He said I could keep working, even after we're married.

What's wrong with that?

You're right.

There's nothing wrong with it.

Why are you telling me this, anyway?

I don't know why.

Maybe...

It's because I've never met anyone like you before.

You're like a...

I'm just an idiot.

Well, you're in a bad mood tonight!

Okay...

Let's talk about you, then.

Let's see...

You're 24... 25?

Are things...

not going well at work?

I'm leaving.

What is it?

I said one drink.

Hey, wait up!

Don't you have something to tell me?

No, I don't.

I'm busy right now.

And you think I'm not?

Showing up unannounced... Why did you come here, anyway?

Hey!

Yamagishi isn't there!

It turns out he's leaving for New York today.

He's at home in Akasaka right now.

The car's parked out back.

Just hurry.

Hey!

Don't draw attention.

You won't have time to shoot from a distance.

They should send instructions.

Yamagishi is wearing a grey checkered suit.

I repeat, a grey checkered suit.

He's got a guard on each side.

He just entered the lobby.

Hurry up.

Sir!

There he is!

Hey, the new car's ready to drive.

Looking forward to it.

Please be careful of the closing doors.

This is the final boarding call for Los Angeles.

All passengers bound for Los Angeles, please proceed to Gate 34 immediately.

But, that can't be!

I mean, we...

I don't want to hear your excuses.

Yamagishi just flew out of Narita a few minutes ago.

You made a mistake.

You know that, don't you?

I need you to take care of them as soon as possible.

Why are you here?

To see you, of course.

What about?

I'm sorry for how I acted last night.

You're really not good with people, are you?

You should work on that.

I said I'm sorry!

I am working on it!

I have errands to run and a visa to pick up.

I don't have time to entertain you.

I'll join you.

I want to be with you.

That's okay, right?

You're really leaving, then...

I'll be a little lonely.

Going to look for more rocks?

They just found 15 statues in the palace ruins of Luxor

from 3,500 years ago.

3,500 years ago, huh?

From the early days of the Egyptian empire.

They might have belonged to a Pharoah!

There have never been that many statues found in one place.

And the professor was asked to participate.

Archaeologists from all over the world will be there.

Professor Okamura hasn't been to Egypt for years, so I'm sure we'll be travelling too.

Gizeh, Amarna, Abu Simbel...

How long'll you be gone?

Six months.

When do you leave?

In three days.

That Jaguar downstairs...

She's a real beauty.

Thank you.

Would you sell it to me?

It's already been sold.

That's a real shame...

I'm very sorry.

What can I do to persuade you?

How about a different car?

This shop will be closing soon.

Who's the buyer?

Just drop it, already.

I want to meet him.

The buyer...

What do you want?

This is a pretty nice store, right?

Yeah, it is.

How about this one?

The color looks like Egypt.

I wonder if it's hot in Egypt.

It is!

I'll be getting there during the hottest season of the year.

Where will you stay?

Well, our base will be in Cairo,

but we don't have any backup, so we'll probably just stay in Luxor.

I see.

There's a place in Luxor called the Valley of the Kings,

where many of the Pharoahs were buried.

I'd like to sit on top of the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari,

and have a beer while the sun shines over the valley.

Wouldn't you?

I would think about the ancient Egyptians...

How they lived, who they loved...

You never know...

I might think back on this moment, drinking a beer with you.

I wonder if Egyptian beer is any good?

I wouldn't mind drinking a beer with you while looking out at that big valley.

Maybe I'll go to Egypt too.

Maybe I can go with you and help you investigate the ruins.

- What's this, all of a sudden? - I have money, you know.

My money might be useful to you.

Well, well... That is something.

I'm happy to hear you say that.

I just finished a job.

I was actually looking for a new assignment.

Egypt might not be a bad way to go.

What, are you actually serious?

So you think I'm joking?

Are you really considering it?

Well, yeah.

I'm sorry, but...

I wouldn't want you in Egypt, not the way you are now.

Even if you are serious.

You're just...

You have no sense of reality.

In all sorts of ways.

You might be right.

You really are strange.

Every time we meet, it's all about you...

Yet I still don't know the first thing about you.

But...

I'm glad I met you.

Thanks for everything.

So this is it.

Goodbye.

I think we'll see each other again.

You're right.

You must be Hamada.

Who the fuck are you?!

I'm the guy whose partner was murdered by you.

What are you talking about?

Don't fuck with me!

Give me my money.

I want my fucking money!

Don't be ridiculous!

The job wasn't completed. Yamagishi is still alive!

That doesn't matter.

I did what you told me to do.

Hurry up!

Fine...

Where's the money?

I don't have it here.

Come on, open the safe.

Open it!

I knew this was a bad idea...

This is all you've got?

Search it if you want!

You're gonna give it to me!

Fukuzawa did a lot for you, didn't he?

Least you can do is make a funeral donation.

Lakeside

Welcome!

What would you like?

Ramen.

One ramen!

One ramen, coming up!

Ms. Fukuzawa?

It's about your father.

He's not here.

Is he in trouble or something?

Masao, hurry up!

You'll be late for school!

Have you heard from him lately?

He sent a letter saying he's doing well.

He's sure got a lot of nerve.

Who are you?

I'm a friend of your father's.

You shouldn't get involved with him.

Two plates of motsu, ready for you!

Okay!

He only cares about himself, you know.

He got in trouble three years ago and just disappeared.

If it weren't for him, my mother would still be alive.

Now he wants to come home... Who wants him?

Here you are, one plate of motsu.

Thank you for waiting.

Bye, Mom!

Sorry.

Your ramen's almost finished!

It's okay.

Your father asked me to give you that.

Stop that!

Stop right there!

Drop the knife!

What's wrong?

You kill people for a living, but you're afraid of dying?

Is that it?

Are you scared?

Killing that guy is...

my job.

Killing that guy is...

my job.

Hi, Odaka speaking.

What is it?

There's something I forgot to ask you.

You're leaving for Egypt tomorrow, right?

What time is your flight?

What are you going to do if I tell you?

I want to talk to you, in person.

What about?

I'm not sure... Not right now, anyway.

I'm sure that when I see your face tomorrow, I'll remember.

So... Will you wait for me?

I'm sure being so reckless and free makes things easier for you,

but I think you'd be better off if you were more realistic about things.

Take care of yourself more.

I just wanted to tell you that.

That's why I'm going to the airport to see you.

That'll be the chance I need.

Tomorrow, at what time?

At 12 o'clock, sharp.

South Wing.

I'll wait, but I won't hold my breath.

I want you to wait.

I promise I'll be there.

Okay?

Okay.

I'll be waiting.

Okay, I'll be there.

See you tomorrow.

Come again.

You're welcome anytime.

That's enough!

I've been waiting for the chance to fight against you.

Can I have your attention please? Flight 860 to Egypt will be departing at 12:00.

All passengers for Flight 860, please proceed to Gate 27 for boarding.

All passengers for Flight 860 to Egypt, please proceed to Gate 27 for boarding.

We should probably get going.

Okay!

...please proceed to Gate 27 as soon as possible.

CAST

Toru Nakamura

Toru Minegishi

Shizuo Nakajo

Yuko Natori

DIRECTOR: Haruo Ichikura

Subtitles: WiseJake237 --JINGI MINAMI SUBS--