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Shizuka?

That's all for today's planning session.

- It's almost summer break. - Listen…

We have to get ready, okay?

I have something to say-pi.

Change back already!

GIRL FOUND DEAD

According to the police,

the victim was fourth-grader Marina Kirarazaka.

There were signs of a blow to the head.

The police are investigating it as a possible homicide.

Oh, you're home.

Junya.

I have work again today. Try to calm Mom down again.

I'll do my best!

Well,

as your teacher just said,

your friend, Marina Kirarazaka, passed away yesterday.

I know it won't be easy, but we need whatever help you can provide.

Would it be okay if we asked you some questions?

It'll be okay.

She was in the Memory Box, so they can't ID her time of death.

And I wiped all the fingerprints, so we'll be fine.

That geological survey was unexpected, but it's all good.

There's no way they'll find out if we keep quiet.

- It'll be okay. - Excuse me.

It'll be okay.

But… is it really okay to keep quiet-pi?

What?

I've been thinking a lot-pi.

I want to talk to everyone about Marina and what we should do.

The cat's out of the bag.

They found her.

What's the point of talking about this now?!

- Stupid octopus! - But…

I'm sure Marina's mom and dad are sad too.

I feel like I have to do something-pi.

For the sake of Marina and her family,

we should tell the truth instead of hiding it.

Yeah, if we just tell the truth now…

Hey, what about the planning session?

Summer break is coming up. We can't slack off.

No, if we leave town at a time like this…

Azuma, we can go to Tokyo, right?

You said so, right? We can go during summer break.

Yeah.

So, about the bullet train…

Yeah, I gotta get this right.

After all, I said I could do it.

And I was the one who wanted to hide the body.

But they found her.

I could've done better.

No, it's okay.

I'll do better next time.

I'll keep our secret and go to Tokyo.

Then Kuze will still be my--

Hey there.

Studying this late?

Junya.

Sorry, but I did knock.

No, it's okay.

Oh yeah, what about that case?

Wasn't she in your class?

Her friends must be devastated.

What's the vibe in class?

You gotta be careful too.

Just let me know if you wanna talk.

You scared of the cops? And what about that girl?

- The one you always hang with. - Sorry.

Bathroom break.

Sure, go ahead.

Come to think of it,

Marina had been acting strange.

Strange? In what way?

- She suddenly started sucking up to her. - That's right.

Maybe she was blackmailing her?

Poor thing.

Who do you mean?

It was her.

Kuze.

I did as you said, Azuma. I didn't answer when I didn't understand.

That's good.

I bet everyone thinks the killer is an adult. So--

But they said they'd come question me again.

This won't affect summer break, will it?

We can go, right?

Of course.

ARITHMETIC AREA

It'll be okay. We can definitely go.

Let's work on your alibi.

NAME: NAOKI AZUMA

Think about it.

They'll suspect you if you don't say anything.

Sorry, I was the one who told you not to answer.

My bad.

Don't worry. They definitely won't suspect you.

- I'll get this right, and-- - Azuma.

The test is over.

Huh?

Go ahead, eat.

It must be hard on you too.

You've been out late working hard on something.

Does Mom know everything I've been through?

Mom, listen. I have something to tell you.

Don't worry about it anymore.

I know you're no good at school.

But not studying on purpose just to get my attention with bad grades?

I think it's really childish.

So enough of this already.

I'm done trying to help you.

You can have snacks every day and get whatever grades you want.

Just do as you please.

Wait.

Mom.

I…

Go ahead, eat.

Hey.

Are you okay?

I got another call from the police.

I'm supposed to go to the station again during summer break.

But I can't go because that's when I'm gonna go visit Chappy.

I don't wanna get arrested.

So I need someone--

No problem. Whatever you need.

I'll take care of everything.

I'll help you no matter what.

Thank you,

Azuma.

Well then,

can you take this and turn yourself in?

What?

- You're playing games again! - Huh?

You have a test tomorrow.

You won't get a perfect score like this!

You sound just like Mom.

Don't worry. I'll be fine.

JUNYA AZUMA SCORE: 100

It was just like he said.

You're so studious. I'm impressed.

Mom.

You might outdo your big brother soon after you start elementary school.

That never happened. Not even once.

NAOKI AZUMA 95

Junya was a genius.

Azuma.

You scored over 90.

Your mom is a doctor, right?

That's amazing.

My big brother always got 100.

Why can't you do that?

I raised you the same way.

Azuma got the top achievement test score in our grade?

And second in the whole town. That's amazing!

But my big brother was first in our prefecture.

I had both of you wear the same clothes and eat the same food.

But there was a silver lining.

Are these for me?

Didn't you say your vision got worse?

Your brother never needed glasses.

Thanks, Mom.

Do better next time.

NAOKI AZUMA SCORE: 93

Then came a turning point.

Junya rebelled.

Are you really working part-time?

Don't worry about it.

That's a bad idea. What if your grades drop?

Now's my chance!

I bet my brother will join a gang,

and Mom will pin her hopes

on her rock-solid younger son taking over Azuma Clinic.

JUNYA!

SCHOOL FESTIVAL 2-1 NICE MEETING YOU!

But it worked to his advantage.

Besides, his grades wouldn't have dropped because of that.

It only kept Mom worrying, yet admiring him.

All I have is my dedication.

Dedicated but stupid.

I already knew that.

Junya's the only one who inherited Mom's sharp mind and quick thinking,

along with that silky black hair, which he ruined by dying.

Also, Mom's beautifully defined, almost anime-like

double eyelids.

What?

Nothing.

Isn't she…

Azuma, are those brand-name glasses?

- They're from an eyewear chain. - You piece of trash!

How dare you waltz in here like nothing happened!

Die!

Wait a sec. I can't allow bullying while I'm the class rep.

I have to do something to protect the clinic's reputation.

Kuze, are you okay?

I'm the class rep. If there's anything I can do to help…

It's fine.

No way it's fine!

But…

My job leaves no room for mistakes. Lives are on the line.

- If you can't do everything perfectly… - Right.

I have to be perfect.

If it were Junya at a time like this, I bet he…

It won't change a thing.

See you.

She looks just like my mom, and like her, she expects nothing from me.

I won't stand for it.

You're all I have.

Help me.

This time, I have to be perfect.

After all, she's expecting so much from me.

I'm the only one Kuze has. Just me.

- Wait. Are you sure about this-pi? - Only me.

I'm the only one…

This is okay, right, Mom?

This way, I'll definitely be like you, working to help people.

I'll save many lives.

I'll become a doctor.

Azuma.

Azuma.

Azuma, I…

You're the only one I can count on now.

So I'll keep waiting for you.

Even if you turn yourself in and get sent to juvie,

I'll be here waiting for you.

I'll look for Chappy in the meantime.

- So… - Really?

You really won't give up on me?

It'll be okay.

Don't worry.

It'll be okay.

Oh, right.

Now I remember.

That day was the last time Mom hugged me.

Hey.

Where are you going so early?

Junya.

You killed her, didn't you?

You're a disgrace to our family.

Everything is ruined because of you.

Including mom's clinic and my future!

Not only are you incompetent, you're dragging us down too?

How are you gonna make this right?

Hey.

Are you okay?

I can tell something's got you worried.

That's why I told you we should talk.

I'm always here for you.

You wouldn't understand.

You're capable and have integrity. You can do anything.

All everyone talks about is you.

But I have no one.

I haven't made any friends. I've tried hard but fail at everything.

I can't do a single thing people ask of me.

Even Mom's disappointed in me and has given up.

No one's interested in me or expects anything from me.

All I have left is

Kuze.

No.

You have me!

I keep trying to tell you, I'm always here for you.

Test scores don't matter one bit!

They just don't!

You can tell me if there's something bothering you or you can't figure out.

I want to hear it!

'Cause you're

my little brother!

If you can't do something,

just say so!

Naoki!

AZUMA CLINIC

Besides,

no one can do everything.

I'm terrible at Monster Hunter.

Just between us, I always ask my girlfriend to help me.

And the pancakes Mom used to make were awful.

You're lying.

It's true.

They were undercooked, but she made them before her night shift,

so they solidified after being in the fridge.

So I see her as someone who tries their best,

a lot like you.

Junya…

These glasses…

Mom bought them for me.

The prescription doesn't match anymore. But I couldn't tell her.

And… I…

have something to tell you.

I gotta get it off my chest.

Did you hear?

The son of that clinic's doctor has been linked to the murder case.

Really?

But he's so well-behaved.

I bet someone made him do it.

The police seem to think so too.

That's horrible.

It is.

And I heard it was a classmate.

Shizuka.

Azuma won't help me anymore.

Shizuka.

What should we do now-pi?

We should tell the truth too.

What are you talking about?

Pi?

Summer break starts today.

Is that so-pi?

So let's go!

To Tokyo!