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En'ya kora dokkoi se Pack it up, heave-ho

Dokkoi korakora yoi yoi Heave-ho, here, there, yoi yoi

En'ya kora dokkoi se Pack it up, heave-ho

Untoko seeno sassa With a grunt, one-two, quickly

"Village of Friendships and Bonds, South Mont Blanc City"

You have spirit, don't you?

From here on, there'll be a PC classroom over at the Contact Center.

How about walking there with us from time to time?

Hurry and go!

Or I'll cut your throats with my sickle!

Ah, geez.

Leave here.

Or you'll die.

Don't say such things.

It'll be you guys, too.

- Stop this. - Saburo.

You've been sick for a long time, right?

Feeling sluggish for some unknown reason.

Satoko.

Your husband's health was his only good point.

Why did he pass away all of a sudden like that?

Haruo.

How long has it been since you collapsed with your heart beating like crazy?

Wasn't it Atsuo-san who talked us into doing it?

That was your husband, wasn't it?

Yeah.

And that's why he was the first to be punished by dying for it.

Anyhow, there's nothing more we can do about it.

Yeah.

Who would ever listen to a bunch of elderly people like us?

A lawyer...

How about if we hired one?

That was a waste 5 years ago, too, wasn't it?

The local one here is useless.

Anyhow, he's just a drunk.

We need...

...to go to Tokyo and get ahold of their most skilled lawyer.

Once we've done that...

...then we can start the war!

Youyomi jikuuyoka.

Youyomi jikuuyoka.

Youyomi jikuuyoka!

Get out! Get out, I said!

I'll ask you to say this with me.

Get out, you fool!

Get out, you fool!

- You big fool! - You big fool!

- Out! Out! Out! - Out! Out! Out!

- GO! - GO!

That's what an exorcism feels like.

Thank you very much. I understand completely.

"With this, the demon alive within you has been excised and you'll meet a wonderful girlfriend."

Is this what you said to Hamamura-san?

To be precise I said, "you should meet a wonderful girlfriend, won't you?"

"Won't you" is the imperfective form of "will" plus the auxiliary verb for "guess"...

...which would make the polite expression, "I wonder."

In other words, you were expressing your guess he would meet a girlfriend...

...and not that it was foreordained. That's correct, isn't it?

Yes.

I paid that medium a total of nearly 5 million yen! ($63,000)

Yet even so, all 50 of my omiais ended in failure!

Did you go out on New Year's Day for your first shrine visit of the year?

First shrine visit?

Well, I do every year.

Did you throw in an offering and make a wish? What was it?

I guess it was that I would meet a girlfriend.

Well of course you've also made a request to the shrine to return your offering, haven't you?

Eh?

Well, I couldn't...

Why haven't you? Even though you paid money, you didn't get a girlfriend. Isn't that fraud, too?

Never thought of it like that.

Hamamura-san. For an exorcism to produce a good result, it has to start from now.

On your the 51st time, no, even today you might meet your woman of destiny.

How's this? Before you leave, how about talking to the women here in the public gallery seats?

Ask, "how about having tea with me in the Courthouse lounge?"

Thank you very much.

My fee is plenty.

Tell the founders of your religion to prepare my promised success fee as soon as possible.

Did you think it was absolutely necessary to give a demonstration?

- You hair has an incredible case of dandruff! - It's salt!

Excuse us!

Ple... ple... ple...

Please save our village!

- Please! - Please do this!

Are you being attacked by masterless samurai? (a reference to the movie "7 Samurai" and the music)

Heiwa Fansubs Presents: "Legal High"

Episode 9: "The Villagers of Love and Hate... Take Back Our Beautiful Home!"

I see. South Mount Blanc City, huh?

Sounds like a fashionable place, doesn't it?

It's called "South Mount Blanc City" because there's a mountain like it on the outskirts of our village.

Long ago, that region was called Kinumi Village.

Kinumi Village.

Ah, a peaceful village encircled by mountains.

Hattori-san. Could it be you've gone there?

A long, long time ago.

Compared to the real Mount Banc, well...

...it has a different air to it, but it is still a wonderful place.

You've gone to the real Mont Blanc?

When I was part of a Wandervogel (hiking club) long ago, I conquered it.

And what is it you want to discuss?

About 5 years ago, a big factory went up.

A factory?

Senba Chemical chemical plant.

We desperately formed an opposition to it at the time, but in the end it was completed.

- So it was forced upon you? - What a terrible story.

Recently, over the last 1 or 2 years...

...it's come to our attention that many people have been getting sick.

Eh?

We don't know what it is, but those people then died.

The thing is, it could suddenly be us.

Please wait. In other words, are you saying this is an outbreak of pollution problem?

We think it is.

Damn it.

- That is a serious situation, isn't it? - Serious, serious.

The former Chief's wife told us to come to Tokyo and get the very best lawyer here.

We met and discussed this with various lawyers...

...but they all said they couldn't handle it and turned us down.

Well, Senba Chemical is one of the country's largest companies.

It's not unreasonable that they would be afraid.

Yes. What�s more, Senba Chemical's legal adviser is that person.

- Could that be Miki-sensei? - Yes.

From those various Senseis...

...they recommended Komikado-sensei and Mayuzumi-sensei to us.

- Me too? - Yes.

They said it would be best to discuss this with the two of you.

Mayuzumi-sensei.

Your fame is spreading.

No... That's unexpected for me.

When we saw you in court today...

...we were convinced that it had to be the two of you.

If you would please! Please save us!

- Please do this! - Please do this!

- Of course! - We decline!

Eh?

There are 4 reasons. 1st.

Because I've decided I will never go a second time to the countryside...

...where the population of wild boars far outnumbers the people.

What are you saying!?

2nd. Because you can't afford my attorney fees from your secret savings accounts or pensions.

Please think hard about this.

This will be a lawsuit with a huge claim for damages.

When we win it, we'll get an enormous indemnity award!

3rd. At any rate, it can't be won.

- You don't know that, do you? - It definitely can't be won.

You've lost heart. I know that this will be a difficult job.

As well as Senba Chemical, there's Senba Automobile, Senba Shipbuilding and Senba Financial.

They are a huge Group that has supported the country since the Meiji era...

4th. Because I hate miserable old people such as yourselves.

To the point of nausea.

The end. Go ahead and enjoy your bus tour and then please return home.

Oi! What is that?! Oi!

Now, now, now.

We're sorry for disturbing you!

I knew that Sensei was a man with a hopeless character...

...but wasn't that just then too terrible?

It's my intention to wrap it oblately like that. Hattori-san. I will be taking a bath.

Yes.

Sensei, I have heated it.

I...

...will be away for a while.

I will pray for your efforts.

"South Mount Blanc City Formerly Kinumi Village"

"Village of Friendships and Bonds, South Mont Blanc City"

That's the factory.

Furusato Contact Center.

"South Mount Blanc City Furusato Contact Center" Well, it's like a community center.

- Oi, everyone! - Oi!

The Sensei has arrived!

Having come from Tokyo, this is Mayuzumi-sensei.

Ah!

You're very young. Are you the best lawyer in Tokyo?

The best one will come later.

So... I was sent in a hurry.

I am Mayuzumi Machiko. Very nice to meet you.

Your joints hurt and won't bend.

When did these symptoms first appear?

I think it was when the factory started.

Then please go to a hospital and have a detailed exam done then bring me the medical certificate.

Now tell me what it is you normally eat...

Miss. I had a myocardial infarction last year.

I have cataracts.

- I can't stop coughing. - And I...

Oi, oi! You guys keep it down!

Are there a lot of people here who use well water?

Yeah. Because the water here was originally crystal clear.

Oi! I've brought the rice.

Here. The vegetables.

Thank you very much.

It came out!

Ah, it came out!

What are you doing?

Giving him a facial massage.

You were a esthetician before, weren't you?

No. This is something I mastered only recently.

Ah, I see.

Anyone who bothers my precious refreshment time will be fired!

It came out at last.

- Clorotasium Hario-propolene. - What's that?

- It's common name is Helmut 38. - And what's that?

It's an arsenic compound that isn't understood well yet, but it seems to be a new substance.

There's no doubt but that it's due to this!

How can you declare that?

Because nothing else is likely.

With this we can start a pollution lawsuit.

You could say we have to wake them up.

Hattori-san. Lift-ups, please.

Yes.

You're still not motivated, even with this?

I told you. I hate the countryside and old people.

Are you going to act like a spoiled brat forever?

I have to report this to all of them, so I'll be returning to the village...

...but I will definitely never give up!

So long.

Komikado-sensei.

I'm old, too.

Hattori-san is different.

Like we thought, some toxic substance did come out?

Damn it!

Let's stand up against this! Let's fight resolutely!

Okay, everyone!

Let's beat Senba Chemical!

Oh!

Yeah! Yeah! Oh!

Yeah! Yeah! Oh!

"Komikado." Um, that Komikado-kun? If he's brought into this, that's bad.

Don't worry.

I taught that man.

Because I know all of his skills, it'll be easy for me.

If by any chance we at the 4th factory are forced to stop operations, what will the situation be?

Not just for Senba Chemical, it would be a total loss for all of Japan.

No... we would sink, wouldn't we?

Well still, all of our hands will be striking away at this.

A baby's hand is enough to twist an old person's hand.

Well, we'll leave it to you, Miki-sensei.

None of you has anything to be worried about.

Please just push on with the development of this country's future.

"Data Related to Senba Chemical's 4th Factory"

How about this?! "Stop the Murder Factory!"

- Stop it! - That's good.

We'll have a sit-down in front of the factory tomorrow.

We'll bring bentos.

We should also bring blankets.

That's why I said I don't know, so stop it!

Because it's fine just once before I die...

...like the time I went to the Asakusa World Tree...

I guess Komikado-sensei won't be joining us, will he?

He's a little moody, so I don't want to bother him too much.

I'll certainly persuade him though.

This came addressed to Mayuzumi-sensei.

- Here. - For me?

Thanks.

"Concerning the Opposition to Construction of Senba Chemical's 4th Factory - Proposed Measures"

"Concerning the Opposition to Construction of Senba Chemical's 4th Factory - Proposed Measures"

"In Charge, Komikado Kensuke"

"In Charge, Komikado Kensuke"

This was sent to me anonymously. How about it?

There's no doubt but that's the report I wrote 5 years ago.

You were at Miki's Law Firm then...

...so you were involved behind the scenes during the troubles over the 4th factory construction, right?

- Didn't I tell you about that? - Please explain this properly.

Ah, why not. 5 years ago in Kinumi Village, there was opposition to the construction of the 4th factory.

Miki was bearing the full brunt of it, but secretly behind the scenes...

...the village Mayor at the time was admirably cajoled into it.

The one attached to him to start construction was I, Komikado Kensuke.

What are you so proud of? It's your fault this pollution occurred, isn't it?

Stop spouting nonsense. I didn't cause any pollution.

Yes, but to everyone in the village it's the same as if you had.

Then this is why you wouldn't take this job, isn't it?

It could be a conflict-of-interest, but still!

So annoying.

Please consider this.

Don't you think this is a chance for you to atone for your mistake and turn things around?

What's that?

To fight for this village and atone for what you did 5 years ago.

Now please help us out in some form!

When those foolish people came here, I remembered their murderous intent.

I haven't even one sin to atone for and I think it's those old people who should be looking for forgiveness.

I'm not interested in what happens to that village.

Never mind then. I'll organize a defense team.

If you get excited on your own, you'll lose. Then I suggest you change jobs to caregiver.

- You won't know that until you're fighting! - I do know that!

Because those old people don't know the meaning of what it is they say they're fighting for.

"Village of Friendships and Bonds, South Mont Blanc City."

Such a splendid slogan. But they can't break their beautiful culture.

I don't know what it is you're trying to say.

Really? Truth is, haven't you begun to realize it? The true character of those old people.

To them, there's no distinction whatsoever between a war and a bus tour with all-you-can-eat snow crabs.

I will handle it.

I'm honored.

To have received an invitation from Sensei.

What are you scheming?

It could only have been you.

Was it also you who sent those old people over to my place? Was it under Miki's direction?

It was my own judgment.

You're a person who can see completely through to the bottom of his desires, right?

What were your intentions in doing this?

I am Miki's secretary.

It would be impossible for me to move openly, now wouldn't it?

I just...

I want to help the old people of Kinumi. With all my heart.

I didn't think you had that sort of sense of justice in you.

However it may seem, those are my true feelings.

Because...

...the only one who can win against Miki is Komikado-sensei.

With what you've given us here, we might be able to win.

Can you betray Miki?

I think this sometimes.

That if I had left the firm 3 years ago along with Komikado-sensei...

...what would be happening to me now?

This is a phone number Miki doesn't know about.

Are you setting a honey trap for me?

It's only natural you wouldn't believe me, isn't it?

Since I've done what I have.

Even if I do regret it...

...it won't take me back to that time.

I'm embarrassed by my own disgracefulness.

Her pheromone level is SO different from Mayuzumi's!

Aren't you too well matched for that?

It's perfectly suited for a bow-legs like you.

It's stunning how reminiscent you are of a Machaaki! (TV series showing craftsmen helping poor children)

Get a meeting set with those old people.

You have some gall coming out here!

What have you come for?

We heard about everything from Mayuzumi-sensei!

You were the instigator who persuaded our village Chief to let them build that factory, weren't you!?

Everyone. For now let's listen to what Komikado-sensei has to say.

He wants to apologize to all of you.

Apologize? Why do I have to apologize?

Huh?

I accomplished my job.

And I have come to say I will use my ability for your sakes this time around.

With just this annoying, incompetent woman it would be hopeless for you.

Of course it all depends upon my remuneration.

- Don't make fun of us! - You rascal!

Oh!

Tane-san!

Are you okay?

I want to participate, no matter what.

Outta the way, outta the way!

We haven't spoken in a long time. You're the former Kinumi Village Chief's wife, Ariuma Tane-san.

Do you remember me?

Such a shameless look.

And that sarcastic hairstyle.

I haven't forgotten!

Aren't you that crappy lawyer...

...who deceived my husband?!

So... sorry, Tane-san.

For bringing this guy along.

We didn't know about that.

He'll leave right away.

We'll never let him set foot on this land again!

You guys!

Well done!

- Eh? - Huh?

It's true it can only be this man.

- The one who can beat Senba. - But...

To win a war...

...you need exceptionally strong weapons.

Good weapons are expensive.

If you capture Senba...

...how about 30%?

5 years ago, if it was you who was village Chief and not your husband, I'd have been screwed.

You got that right!

Well then, shall we go greet our opponent's lawyers for now?!

Isn't that Fuji TV?

- Eh? Where? Where? - In that round thing.

Ah, you're right.

- Ah, you're right. - Fool.

This is a matter that was agreed upon 5 years ago.

The factory was built with all of your understanding.

It was strictly checked for toxic substances at the time and nothing was detected.

However! This time around, Clorotasium...

Helmut 38 was detected.

It's a pity that the health of each of you has been injured...

...but whether this is really due to the plant...

Wha... what are you saying!?

Senba Chemical is a company making the future.

The future always entails some risk.

And after explaining those risks to all of you, you agreed to it.

There is a strict liability principle in the Water Pollution Prevention Act.

When they are negligent, a company must take responsibility.

And therefore...

...I am proposing to prepare for you a 10 million yen solatium. ($125,000) How's that?

You're 2 zeros short.

Our side is claiming damage compensation of 1,103,702,500 billion. ($14 million)

Plus the stoppage of all operations at the factory.

We can't accept that.

Yes! Well then, the war has started!

This time around we won't settle for just shaming you. We'll bankrupt this firm!

Sensei!

Sensei!

Sensei, Sensei!

The chemical that was detected was Clorotasium Hario-propolene. It's common name is Helmut 38.

It was detected in the concerned region's groundwater, rice and in portions of other crops.

It's in trace amounts, but when ingested continuously, it has been shown to cause various health hazards.

There are even those who have lost their lives in the region.

There has been no verification of any such outbreak from Senba Chemical's 4th factory.

I think it needs to be carefully verified just where the source of this is coming from.

The common name for what will change the world is Carbon X.

Used as a semiconductor in place of all other metals...

...it is a new dream material to improve computer performance by leaps and bounds. Right?

That's right.

Surely no one can foresee the results of research into the unknown...

...so doesn't that mean there is a much higher probability for various substances to occur?

I am not an expert in research.

Still, you're an engineer, aren't you? Please answer with the pride of one.

Is there a possibility of that occurring?

I can't declare that it couldn't.

Judge. I request to submit a document with test results of air and ground water quality...

...of the Defendant, Senba Chemical's 4th Factory.

Anyhow, that was wonderful!

"Noppon" You didn't give the opposition an opportunity to take the advantage.

The opponent's lawyer couldn't do a thing.

Like this, we really might win.

Shut up!

This is a hospital!

You don't have to report each and every little thing! Get out!

World's best! World's best!

"To them..."

"...there is no distinction whatsoever between a war and a bus tour with all-you-can-eat snow crabs."

Well, if it comes to that...

...just make it a conflict-of-interest issue and that should be an excuse for Komikado-sensei to drop out.

What do you mean by, "if it comes to that"?

Well...

Don't you mean, "if you're losing"?

No. That's...

You said something unnecessary again, didn't you?

There is something you can do so you don't have to worry about your neck being cut.

What should I do?

I've decided to give you a dirty job.

A dirty job?

Can you do it?

Yes.

Don't fail this time.

There at your feet...

...is a very thin floor with an open and shut switch.

And right below that...

...is a pool just overflowing with sharks.

- It's dangerous to meet you anymore. - Who is it that Miki's setting a trap for?

If you truly do have regrets, then show it to me in your actions.

If...

...you are able to surpass Miki-sensei...

Komikado-sensei.

Could you please put me close to your side?

I'm always thinking of how I'd like to have an excellent secretary.

Thank you.

- Not tonight. - Yeah. That's true, huh?

Welcome back.

Where have you been?

- Please help me out. - Be quiet! Pettanko! (flat-chested)

"Pettanko"?

What is "Pettanko"?

I couldn't begin to guess.

Here you go.

"Hotel New South Mont Blanc" This check-in seems to be running about 15 minutes late.

Good afternoon.

Have you given some thought to it?

Assistant Manager Nishikino.

I don't want to say this.

You've been with us for a long time, after all.

Well, that is, geez...

It's just...

...that within the Group, now that such a thing has occurred...

...there are voices along the periphery asking if that is a good thing.

Well, that's...

How about discussing it with your father?

Please take care of it this one time.

Please consider my situation.

You know that Senba Group customers at our hotel are big spenders, don't you?

And here you are the leader of the plaintiffs.

What are you doing, Dad?!

Sorry.

I got this from people with Senba Chemical.

It's an advance payment.

They said if you do well at persuading everyone, they'll pay you double.

Your skill at taking sneak shots is improving by leaps and bounds!

I guess you could say I erase all signs of myself or that I blend into the background.

- Weren't you in the background to begin with? - Eh?

How about making it as an actor?

This is about technique! Technique! This is a technique skill! Hattori-san, seconds.

- There are none. - Eh?!

A trial might take many years, right?

And the more drawn-out it gets, the more expensive it gets...

...and we're people with short lives ahead of us.

What's more, there's no guarantee that we'll win. That's because they're all lawyers, after all.

10 million yen isn't much, but if they could give just a little more...

...that should be more in the neighborhood.

Though it's in litigation, Miki is asking to have a discussion with the plaintiffs, no matter what.

It's come. They're requesting a settlement.

Well then, please come to South Mount Blanc City. We'll discuss this with all of the locals.

It's the Director!

It's the Director himself!

Eh... In spite of the lawsuit today, that you would be willing to sit with us is truly...

Please drop the stiff formalities and eat some lunch.

This is the rice taken from here. And the fresh vegetables.

And the delicious well water.

This is what everyone here has every day.

Now, don't feel reserved.

Everyone!

I am very sorry!

We're very sorry!

At present, the source is being investigated.

We wish to apologize to all of you from the bottom of our hearts...

...about the tough time you have had!

It's insignificant, but please accept it.

It's red bean jelly...

...and a gift certificate for 100,000 yen that can be used for anything in the Senba Group. ($1,200)

Moriguchi-san. How is your dizziness?

How about you, Sir?

I am truly astonished as well about this occurrence.

To us, all of you are family.

In Spring, we'll go flower viewing.

In Summer, we'll have fireworks.

In Fall, we'll have mochi tournaments. (sticky rice cakes)

We'll take every opportunity...

...to build our bonds with all of you.

Please, in difficult situations like these, let's take each other�s hands...

...and weather through it together! Right?

With one heart.

Those with Senba Chemical are preparing a solatium totaling 20 million yen. ($250,000)

That ain't cheap.

We will ask with this settlement money that the trial be ended.

"When rain falls, the ground hardens." (Adversity build character)

Senba Chemical and all of you are family...

...and we expect that those bonds will grow ever stronger.

Such a thing wouldn't be possible, would it?

How about it, everyone?

I can say frankly that I feel the sincerity of the Senba Chemical people.

I also think it'd be best to end the quarreling in this region.

Eh?

Oi!

This, oi! Isn't this Harou-san?

Nishikino Harou-san.

Just how much did you receive from Senba Chemical?

Sensei...

I'm very sorry.

Everyone.

Unfortunately, Nishikino-san has connections with Senba Chemical.

Eh?!

I believe that Nishikino-san has persuaded many people...

...but this is just a scheme cooked up by the other side.

I'm sorry.

My son asked me to...

That's too bad, Miki-sensei.

I'll come again.

It's my fault! I'm very sorry!

So, not the sharks!

That's okay.

Huh?

I think they will use every measure to try and win you over.

- Please brace yourselves. - Yes.

I don't think we'll exclude you from the list of plaintiffs.

Please pull along with everyone else from here on.

Um...

Yes?

I'm...

...thinking that a settlement would be fine.

Huh?

Right, Dear?

Yeah. That's right.

Please wait. Senba Chemical attempted to deceive all of you, didn't they?

You say "deceived," but I feel sorry for the Senba Chemical people.

Our daughter as well was telling us...

..."It would be best if you quit that trial."

When that 20 million yen is split among us, that's nearly 1 million yen per person. ($12,500)

That's more than fair for us, isn't it?

This is a pollution lawsuit, isn't it? Of course we have to take it further than this!

Even if you say that... Right?

Our wish was for the sincerity of the Senba Chemical people.

This time around we could really feel that.

Right.

They...

...reaffirmed our bond, didn't they?

Money isn't everything.

That's right.

Yes, yes!

Wonderful!

I admire all of your intentions.

This is indeed "The Village of Friendships and Bonds."

Then let's go through the formalities, shall we? Mayuzumi-kun. You handle the rest.

Farewell.

- Sensei. Is this okay? - It's fine.

- But... - They said it's okay with them. Right, everyone?

Yes. There are things more important than money in this world after all. Right?

That's right, that's right.

I can see it. The looks of satisfaction upon your faces.

Isn't this the look you get when you return home from your all-you-can-eat snow crabs bus tour?

Mayuzumi-kun, remember this well.

This is what's called the country's deep-rooted culture of collusion.

When humans have been tamed after many long years, they become creatures like ticks.

Ticks?! Are you calling us that?

Is there anyone else here? I am truly envious of how you don't even realize that.

Such happy lives where you'll even be put into your graves not realizing what fools you've been made of.

Hey you! That's a little terrible!

I'm very sorry. As I told you at the start, I hate miserable old people such as yourselves.

Oi, youngster.

What's with you?! What makes you so great?!

That's right.

Shouldn't you have respect for your elders?

We've lived twice as long as you have!

Though you've lived twice as long...

...what I'm trying to tell you is that you don't even understand yourselves. Ready?

This nation has abandoned all you in the country. You're abandoned people.

For the sake of the country's development...

...and because the elderly are only worthless indulgers of pensions...

...they can be swept up into a dustpan with some red bean jelly to eat and so silenced.

To a large company, that's exactly like being a parasitic tick. That's all of you!

Sensei. Please stop this already.

Isn't it you who's being the parasitic tick or even a germ?!

That's not like us!

Once upon a time on this land...

...it's said there were mulberry fields spread all across it.

Because every family was raising silkworms.

It's said that they spun a beautiful silk.

People would praise it so much that this place came to be called "Kinumi." (beautiful silk)

After the silk farming industry declined, they turned to growing rice.

It was said a wonderful rice, suitable for sake was made here...

...but after the government's agrarian reforms, that also declined.

After that, without any industries around, depopulation occurred.

With the cycle of towns and villages being merged, the people got by with their subsidies.

Then the chemical factory came 5 years ago, didn't it?

Because of the opposition movement, you were all handed some pocket change.

Many of you even gave up farming.

They even erected such a splendidly empty box like this Contact Center for you.

They also put in a fiber optic cable that isn't even used. You're grateful for that, right?

Casting aside such an old-fashioned name like "Kinumi"...

...you took up the more fashionable name of "South Mount Blanc City."

It's "in" and "young" and "trendy," isn't it?

Now the earth here is filthy, the water is unclean, you brave illnesses...

...and there's a possibility you can no longer live on this land.

But because of some gift certificates, you feel their sincerity and their bond.

How thankful you must be! This is really great, really great!

With that, the earth and water'll be revived, right?! You'll be cured of your illnesses, won't you?!

The factory will keep discharging pollutants but there won't be any further problems, right?!

Because you've got your BOND with them after all!

Wait everyone! Please calm down!

Sensei!

Please get away from him.

Lemme go!

Are you okay?

You bastard! I'll kill you, bastard!

Joji, your feelings are reasonable.

That's right. Why should we be told such horrible things?!

You're a devil!

Someone like you couldn't understand our suffering!

Because we know all about the hateful things you've talked of.

All of us can't help but be vexed and mortified by that.

But you don't have to convince us...

...by forcing us to our deaths with such desperate feelings!

- Why? - Why?

If you know you're being treated like trash, why are you being so understanding?

- Because we're already elderly. - Because you're elderly, what about it?

Even though we're sick, we're trying our hardest!

Like I said, what about it?!

Because you want pity? Because you want to be consoled?

Because if you're treated kindly, you'll be happier sooner?

Don't you think your ancestors would be ashamed...

...at how pitiful their descendants have become?

What is this "South Mont Blanc"?

Why don't you think that Kinumi Village is far more beautiful than the real Mont Blanc?!

With no one taking responsibility or seeing what you don't want to see...

...all of you can live easily and get along with one another, can't you?

But, if you'd like regain some pride in your way of life...

...then you have to look at the reality that you don't want to see!

Resigning yourself to bearing deep wounds, you have to move forward!

That's why it's called a war! You should make your complaints in the graveyard!

Money isn't everything? It's money.

It's how you show your opponent you've got the guts to return the blow they've given you.

When you've been violated and trampled upon...

...the only way to win back your dignity is with an appropriate compensation!

Nothing other than that!

Nishikino Haruo-san. You're a former postmaster.

When the village post office was nearly closed, time and again you'd protect it to the very end!

Moriguchi Saburo-san, you were the Principal of the elementary school.

All of the village's children are students of yours!

Your wife Hisako-san was in the cosmetics department of a city department store...

...where she holds the record in monthly sales!

Goda Joji-san in truth reclaimed 100 acres in fields!

Though Kamata Satoko-san and her husband have a rice paddy...

...they also held untold numbers of day jobs as well!

Tomita Yasuhiro-san, Chairman of the shopping district.

Because he's such a booster of the yearly Festival he's sometimes called the "Crystal King"!

Even though Itakura Hatsue-san is a woman, she raised 6 children to work with crane trucks!

You who took this country...

...from the very depths of defeat and built it into the most prosperous one...

...surely that soul is still left inside you somewhere!

I was a fool for expecting that possibility.

Ready? Don't waste my time trying to get me involved with you old people again.

While you gentle ticks vigorously lick each other's wounds, please go to Hell!

And with that everyone, I bid you Farewell!

Tane-san.

She just died.

Eh?!

This was Tane-san's last request.

"When I die..."

"...fill up the courthouse Visitor Gallery with everyone holding portraits of those who died."

"That way we can appeal to the Presiding Judge," she said.

She was doing her best by herself, wasn't she?

In that rice paddy.

En'ya kora dokkoi se Pack it up, heave-ho

Dokkoi korakora yoi yoi Heave-ho, here, there, yoi yoi

En'ya kora dokkoi se Pack it up, heave-hoh

Untoko seeno sassa With a grunt, one-two, quickly

En'ya kora dokkoi se Pack it up, heave-hoh

Wansaka wansaka shu shu! Lots, lots, shu shu!

En'ya kora dokkoi se Pack it up, heave-hoh

Dokkoi korakora yoi yoi Heave-ho, here, there, yoi yoi

En'ya kora dokkoi se Pack it up, heave-hoh

Untoko seeno sassa With a grunt, one-two, quickly

En'ya kora dokkoi se Pack it up, heave-hoh

Wansaka wansaka shu shu! Lots, lots, shu shu!

Sensei.

If it were you, how much would you get?

That's for you to decide.

You should state the amount you'd like. I'll look into getting it for you.

If we lose, will you take responsibility?

It'd be impossible that I would have to take responsibility, wouldn't it?

Can't take chump change to the world after this one.

This is for the pride of the people of Kinumi.

Let's show them.

Anyhow if we die, we can take Senba Chemical along with us!

Sensei.

We won't abandon this anymore.

We will fight with you till the very end.

That's a slightly better look in your eyes you've got there.

It's going to begin at last, isn't it?

The true war.

Sensei.

I will definitely take the enemy!

I will drop Komikado into Hell!

Yes.

Sensei. We can win, right!

Don't say that so easily. We don't know what will happen.

Eh?

Miki is using Sawaji to skillfully manipulate both you and me.

Everything so far has been moving according to Miki's expectations.

According to expectations?

You don't mean today as well?

His scheme wouldn't be to drop out mid-way through the trial, now would it?

Sensei, if you knew it was a trap, why did you get on board?

Miki is trying to settle things with me.

I just accepted his challenge.

Sensei...

Most likely, this will be the worst battle of my life.

It's said...

...that to every person, there is a past.

Yours is far too excessive with that.

When I have to confront my past, I, too, would prefer to look away.

But if I can confide about it to someone...

...I find my heart is lightened.

This Hattori will listen to you.

Can I speak to you, Hattori-san?

Tell me anything.

You're standing on my foot.

Please excuse me.

"Legal High To Be Continued"

"The Lawyer Bets His Life on a War of Attrition!"

"Search for Evidence of Toxic Substances!"

"The Woman Who Holds the Key to the Pollution Trial"

"Komikado's in a Desperate Situation!"