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(Cicadas chirping)

(Footsteps)

(Dog barking)

(Dog barking)

(Doorbell)

(Knocking)

(Sasaki Mamoru) I'm Sasaki from Funaoka City Hall.

I'm here for the regular visit.

(YamadaYoshio) It's open—

(Mamoru) Oh, thank you...

(Yoshio) Thanks for coming in this heat.

(Yoshio) Ouch... (Mamoru) Oh, I'll do it.

(Yoshio) Oh, sorry. (Mamoru) Yes, my apologies.

(Yoshio) Oww...

Here.

(Mamoru) Oh, we can't accept items from recipients...

(Yoshio) Oh, right, that's not allowed.

(Mamoru) Yes.

Sorry about that.

Well then...

(Mamoru) Um... So, Mr. Yamada...

Have you made any progress finding work since last time?

My hernia hasn't gotten any better...

The lower back is the center of the body, you know.

It's an unavoidable condition for any kind of job.

It's not like I *want* to be on welfare, you know.

If I could, I'd go back to driving a taxi tomorrow.

But 90,000 yen a month just isn't enough...

I can only afford convenience store meals and Shimamura clothes.

Even so, some people manage by cooking at home and cutting corners...

Oh, you mean like cutting back on that kind of stuff...

Nah, even this... I'm not drinking 'cause I want to.

It eases the pain.

Oh, that kind of thing...

I'm more of an analog guy, you know.

Somehow... it doesn't feel real unless it's a photo.

People these days use smartphones, right?

Well, I dunno...

"I dunno"? What do you mean?

Nah, I don't really... look at this kind of stuff much.

Hehehehe! Liar!

(Mamoru) Hey, take it easy... (Yamada's laughter)

Huh? Marriage?

I'm single.

Girlfriend?

Ah... don't have one.

(Yamada) Heh... You're not a virgin, are ya?

Uh, Yamada-san, we're getting off topic.

(Yamada's laughter)

(Yamada) Well... better to be a virgin than dressing like this just for money...

At least virgins live more honestly.

(Whispering) Any job is better than being unemployed, right?

Oh...

Hey, have you ever once stood in my shoes and thought about how I feel?

The feelings of a man who lost his job and got abandoned by his wife and daughter?

I'm sorry.

It's imagination-less people like you...

That made Japan this heartless... Hah!

Whoa! Ahh...!

Oh... I stood up.

Huh?

(Yamada) Ha ha ha...

(Miyata Yuko) Please check this. (Man) Yes.

(Yuko) Thank you very much. (Man) Thank you.

(Minehoto) You've got other cases too, right?

(Mamoru) Yes.

(Minehoto) See? So take it one case at a time...

(Yuko) Yamada's place—how many visits is this now?

Fourth time.

(Yuko) Sasaki, you're too soft.

No matter how you look at it, that's clearly faking it.

(Minehoto) Yeah.

(Mamoru) He says if he stands up, his condition will worsen again... his back...

(Yuko) Listen.

Government subsidies are meant for those who—due to unavoidable circumstances—

are forced into severe financial hardship. That's the fundamental premise.

(Minehoto) Yeah, Miyata-san, Sasaki's just too kind.

Yeah. But that kindness...

This time, it backfired.

Heh heh heh...

When you let fraudulent claims slide like this,

it breeds prejudice even against legitimate welfare recipients.

We should act as breakwaters to prevent the decline of national morality.

(Minehoto) Yeah, I see your point.

I'm sorry.

(Takano Youji) Hey, today there are three case visits on this side.

Those guys have nothing left to lose, you know.

Push them too hard, and they might turn on you out of spite...

Sasaki, can you go instead?

Huh? No way.

Just one more. Come on.

(Mamoru) No, it's impossible.

(Yuko) Takano-san, should I go instead?

(Takano) Huh?

No, just kidding, kidding.

I'm off for the visit!

(Staff) Take care! (Mine) Okay!

(Yuko) Sasaki-kun. (Mamoru) Yes?

(Yuko) Do you have time after we finish today?

(Mamoru) Yes.

(Clerk) Welcome!

(Hayashino Aimi) Number 38.

Do you have any ID?

(Aimi) I'm 22, and I don't have any kids.

(Barcode scanning sound)

(Clerk) That'll be 1,019 yen.

Actually, I'll pass on this.

(Clerk) Sure.

(Takano) Is it good? (Misora) Yeah.

(Takano) Strawberries are delicious, right?

Oh, welcome back.

That's not okay. You can't leave the kid alone and go out.

(Aimi) I just went to the convenience store.

(Takano) You left the door unlocked and your phone behind.

I called you so many times.

Here, say "ahh."

Oh, there's some for Aimi-chan too. In the freezer.

It's fine.

(Takano) Here, the last bite.

I have a visit scheduled after this today.

I don't have much time.

Misora, go draw over there.

Hey.

(Takano) Ah~ smells good.

Huh? Is this okay?

(Aimi) Please put on a condom.

(Takano) I know.

(Takano) Leg, leg.

(Aimi) It hurts... it hurts.

(Rika) I already got that one over there. 64.

(Kids) Pizza, pizza, pizza... (Mother) Hey, be quiet.

(Kids) Pizza, pizza, pizza... (Mother) Don't run. No running.

(Rika) How's your daughter doing now?

(Aimi) She's at home playing by herself.

(Rika) Huh? She's not in kindergarten?

(Aimi) No openings, and no money either. What about yours?

My mom looks after her. She's more attached to her than me.

Nah, to be honest...

If I were to get together with Ryu, she'd just be in the way.

(Aimi) What about Yuji?

(Rika) Hmm? He won't even pay child support anymore.

(Aimi) Hah... That's awful, isn't it?

Hey, Aimi, why don't you come back to the shop?

Can't.

Why not?

Towards the end when I was there, there were quite a few girls, right?

Well... A big new shop opened nearby, and...

Everyone's drifting over there. Ryu's in trouble.

Can't.

Hey, please.

Persistent

Tch... You, uh...

(Staff) Sorry for the wait. Here's your Margherita.

Excuse me.

You, uh...

You're getting welfare thanks to me, right?

It's because I introduced you to it, isn't it?

I never asked for it.

(Rika) Haha... Ugh. If Ryu-chan heard that, it'd be bad.

Just 'cause I'm a woman, you think you can't lay a hand on me? That's not it.

Sigh... You're threatening me too now?

"Too"?

What's that supposed to mean?

Nothing.

Huh? What? I'll listen if you wanna talk.

Forget it.

Huh? No, go on, say it.

I said forget it.

No, seriously!

Oh, then—why don’t you talk to Ryu-chan about it?

(Mamoru) Takano-san is threatening a case?

Huh? Where did you...?

(Ariko) An anonymous call. A tip, I guess?

(Mamoru) Uh... huh. Where did that person even hear about it?

At an izakaya. Said they overheard the next table talking.

Sounded like some drunk guy bragging about it.

Said he had leverage over a female case and was in a physical relationship with her.

Huh? So... the one bragging was Takano-san?

Can't say for sure.

Just that it sounded like one of our staff.

Huh? Huh... Then why do you think it's Mr. Takano?

A hunch? My hunch?

No, that's not...

If we're talking about the Welfare Department, even I... Couldn't it possibly be me?

(Yuko) Sasaki-kun... You're not the type to have that kind of courage.

There are plenty of other male staff members too, you know.

The only person I can think of who might do something like that... is Mr. Takano.

(Mamoru) Hmm... Then maybe... we should consult the section chief first?

Huh? No!

We need to create a situation where Mr. Takano absolutely can't talk his way out of it.

Otherwise, the public won't believe us.

Huh? Wait, you're making this public?

Isn't that obvious?

That's dangerous!

It'll ruin the credibility of caseworkers.

Are you saying we should cover it up?

That's why I'm saying we should consult the section chief first!

Either way, Mr. Takano will just get disciplinary dismissal, and that'll be the end of it.

Uh... Why are you telling me all this?

I want your help. To get to the truth.

You're the only junior in the department, Sasaki-kun.

(Employee) Good morning! (Kanemoto Tatsuya) Park the car for me—

(Employee) Yes! Excuse me!

(Manager) Good morning, Mr. Kanemoto. (Kanemoto) Yo— Mornin'.

(Manager) Uh... Yamada-san is here, but...

Hehehe... Should I go this way? Or this way?

Coco-chan wins! Congratulations!

That said! It was an extremely close call— What a fierce battle!

You were amazing too! Congrats! Hahaha!

Yamada-kun~!

Haha... Thanks, Mr. Kanemoto.

Alright, go ahead.

As expected, Coco-chan's boobs are the best.

The service period ends today.

Huh?

I heard you've been putting even the women you bought on the shop's tab?

That's...

Who made such a promise, huh?

Then, in that case...

Please do something about the pay for the extra shifts.

(Kanemoto) You idiot! (Yamada) Ouch!

(Kanemoto) Come here for a sec.

(Yamada) Wh-what? What is it?

I said it hurts!

(Kanemoto) What the hell are you doing, huh?

Do you even realize what you're doing? You, huh?

Huh? I told you this was just between us, right?

Sigh... Last month's pay still hasn't...

Moron!

How much do you think you've been drinking here, huh?

The total from last month's fun...

Exceeds what you earned as a pusher.

Idiot!

I'm risking my life here too, you know!

Oh~ Then how about giving me half of your welfare money again?

Here.

Please, cut me some slack.

(Kanemoto) I was the one who arranged it for you, wasn't I?

(Yamada) Yes.

Hey, you... You're not living alone, are you?

(Yamada) Yes. (Kanemoto) You're alive because of me.

(Kanemoto) Do you understand what that means? (Yamada) Yes.

Forget that, and you'll die for real, you know? You wanna die?

(Rika) Oh, there you are.

(Kanemoto) Nam. Sky Cross Fist. "Tenkuu Pekaji Ken"—you know this move?

Hey, Ryu-chan.

Hey, Rika. Get out of the shop already.

(Rika) Ryu-chan, remember? Ami.

(Kanemoto) It's the carotid artery, right? The carotid—here, look.

(Ami) I'm going home. (Rika) W-Wait a sec!

(Ami) I told you, it's no use. (Rika) No, I just wanna talk!

(Kanemoto) Shut the hell up.

N-No, it's not like that. Ami’s being blackmailed.

Uh, what do you call them? The people who come when you're on welfare.

(Rika) Ah... (Yamada) Caseworker?

(Rika) That's it! (Kanemoto) Correct! Bonus Cross Fist!

(Rika) She said that guy has dirt on her, so he’s forcing her to do it for free.

(Kanemoto) Hahaha...

Huh?

(Rika) Ami worked here as help about half a year ago, right?

She said that guy just happened to come by as a customer then.

(Rika) Right? (Ami) Yeah.

(Kanemoto) What’s his name?

(Ami) Takano. (Kanemoto) Takano...

Wait, so why was she being blackmailed again?

(Kanemoto) Dumbass.

It's 'cause she got caught working while on welfare, right?

Right?

So he told her, "If you don’t wanna lose your benefits, you gotta put out"?

Plus, he’s skimming 30,000 yen from her monthly payments.

Huh? He takes the money after doing the job. That guy.

No—if I refuse...

They said I'd have to return all the money

I've received so far. (Kanemoto's laughter)

(Kanemoto's laughter)

(Kanemoto's laughter) (Rika) Oh no...

(Kanemoto's laughter)

Seriously?

(Kanemoto) Ah—sorry, sorry. Yeah, that's rough.

Hmm... got it. I'll figure something out.

Anyway, it's about time for more customers to come in, so...

Can you head out to the shop?

(Aimi) No, I can't. I have a kid waiting for me.

Nah, it's fine, right? Just one night.

(Kanemoto) How old's the kid? (Aimi) Five.

Ah—then you should go back to them.

(Rika) Huh? (Kanemoto) It's fine, yeah.

(Rika) Huh? Hey, I have a kid too, you know.

You've got your mom, right?

Anyway, let's talk it over properly tomorrow, okay?

Hey, don't you go easy on just Aimi?

(Kanemoto) Dummy. You're family, right? Huh?

(Rika) Ugh... (Kanemoto) Here!

Get outta the shop already, family.

(Rika) See ya, Aimi.

(Aimi) Yeah, bye-bye. (Kanemoto) Later.

(Door closing sound)

(Kanemoto) Hey, what would you do?

Hmm... Well, I'd shake him down. That Takano guy.

(Kanemoto) I already know that. It's the *how*—the *how*.

Simply put, "Keep quiet and hand over the money," right?

(Kanemoto) Idiot. That's his job, you know?

Caseworker.

If that were the case, he'd round up the homeless and storm the government office.

(Yamada) Huh...

Those guys have no money, no family, no home—nothing.

They're the perfect candidates for welfare, but they don't even apply.

(Yamada) Hmm... Why is that?

They just don't know. They live without thinking about anything.

Well, that said, poverty businesses have been on the rise lately.

Getting applications approved isn't easy.

But what if there was a kind-hearted caseworker?

If we used that Takano guy as the contact to push through the applications...

If we provided them with homes and meals, they'd be happy too.

Win-win. Win-win, right? Haha.

(Kanemoto) A one-room apartment with two bunk beds can house four people.

Food costs about 10,000 yen per person per month, right?

Even at a conservative estimate, that's 70,000 yen profit per person.

10 people would be 700,000, 20 would be 1.4 million.

As long as the homeless don't die, the money keeps rolling in forever.

Sounds good.

(Kanemoto) Hey, tomorrow, go to Akihabara and buy a video camera.

(Yamada) A camera? (Kanemoto) Yeah.

A tiny one for secret filming.

What are you planning?

(Furukawa Kasumi) Are you okay?

That was intense.

Ah—soaked.

(Kasumi) Uh, um...

I'm Furukawa Kasumi. I came for the job interview for the worker recruitment...

I see.

No, thank you.

(Kasumi) 3, 4, 5...

(Sound of collision)

(Customer) Excuse me.

(Yuta) Huh? Wha... what's wrong, Mom?

Huh...?

(Sound of pulling a light cord)

(Sound of fiddling with breaker switch)

(Kasumi) *Sigh*... It stopped.

(Yuta) I borrowed it from Dad.

Wow, it's like a birthday! Heh heh.

Off for a home visit—see you later!

(Staff) Good luck! (Mamoru) Take care...

(Takano) That's unusual—you contacting me first.

Huh? Where's Misora?

With friends.

(Takano) What's this "consultation" about?

It's about money.

(Takano) Oh...

Money, huh.

(Sound of door opening)

Huh...?

(Kanemoto) Whoa.

Hey.

Ugh, seriously. Okay, move, move!

Ugh, seriously. Okay, move, move!

(Yamada) Pretty sure we got the shot~ Ugh, seriously... Poor thing.

(Kanemoto) Hey, are you okay? Hmm? (Aimi) Yes...

(Takano) Um... (Kanemoto's laughter)

(Kanemoto) Okay, that's a wrap~

(Doorbell chime)

Takano-san might come out or something...

Please stop it.

Yes.

(Ariko) Ah, are you Hayashino Aimi-san?

I work as a staff member at Funooka City Hall.

My name is Miyata.

I'm sorry for the sudden visit, but I'd like to talk with you briefly.

Huh? Right now?

I know it's inconvenient, but could you spare some time?

(Aimi) I have plans after this, so I don't have time...

(Ariko) I apologize for the sudden visit. I won't take much time.

Could we perhaps step inside for a moment?

Where is your child?

(Aimi) Playing next door...

They're very well-behaved.

(Aimi) I really don't have time...

Ah... Our staff member Takano Yoji...

He's your caseworker, Hayashino-san.

Has he done anything to you?

(Aimi) What do you mean?

Let me be direct.

Has Takano been demanding sexual favors...

in exchange for your welfare benefits, Hayashino-san?

I don't really understand what you're saying...

(Ariko) I'm not here to blame you. The problem lies with Takano.

Exploiting your vulnerable situation to coerce you is unacceptable.

As a fellow caseworker, I absolutely cannot overlook this.

I don't understand what you're saying.

(Ariko) You really have no recollection at all?

Even if what you're saying is the truth...

What happens if I admit to it?

I want you to press charges.

Press charges?

To be specific, I'd like you to file a police report about the damages.

Could you please leave?

Sasaki-kun, could you stay with Hayashino-san?

(Aimi) Actually... I have plans after this...

Just a little while. Let us women talk privately.

Um...

Why don't you play with her child?

(Mamoru) Amazing!

You're really good at this.

(Misora) The pink... it's gone.

(Mamoru) Hmm?

The pink color is all gone.

Oh... well then, why don't you use another color?

It has to be pink.

I see...

Then next time, I'll bring some for you.

Let's go.

(Mamoru) See you.

(Misora) When will you come?

(Mamoru) Hmm?

When will you come next time?

Well...

(Ariko) Thank you very much. Excuse me.

(Sound of door opening and closing)

Did you find out anything?

(Yuko) No.

(Mamoru) Then should we ask Takano-san directly?

(Yuko) Yeah...

(Piano playing)

(Yamada) You're really the scum of the earth.

(Yamada laughing)

(Kanemoto) Takano-san.

From now on, answer my questions with either "yes" or "no," okay?

Huh? Takano-saaan?

(Rika) Hey! Are you listening? Don't ignore me!

(Kanemoto) Hey, hey, hey! Stop that.

Stop the violence right now.

Takano-san, hey, hey, hey.

Look me in the eyes and answer, will you?

Yeah.

You've done something unforgivable.

Yes...

If things stay like this, you're going to jail for blackmail and rape.

Yes...

Do you wanna end your life here~?

(Rika laughing)

Huh? Do you wanna end it?

No... no...

If you listen to what I say, your job and family will be safe.

Will you cooperate?

Or won't you?

(Takano) No. (Kanemoto) Will you cooperate?

(Takano) Yes... (Kanemoto) Yes.

(Takano) Yes, yes... (Kanemoto) Yes, yes!

(Rika's laughter)

(Rika's laughter) (Kanemoto) Yes, thank you. Thanks.

(Kanemoto) Yes, thank you. Thanks.

(Kanemoto) Yes, thank you. Thanks. (Mobile phone ringing)

(Mobile phone ringing)

(Mobile phone ringing) (Kanemoto) Got it!

(Mobile phone ringing)

Hello?

Huh? Who's this?

Hey, wait, Ryu-chan's here. Hold on.

Manami, someone came to the house asking about this guy.

Huh?

Hey, hello? What's up?

Ah... hey. Where are those guys now?

Hey, you didn't snitch on us, did you?

Hey, you better not be lying. You'll regret it if you are.

Huh? Money? That's the least of our worries right now, idiot!

(Kanemoto) Hey, you. (Takano) Yes...

Did you tell anyone about you and Manami?

Really?

Tch. Haah... seriously?

Damn it, shit!

Ahh—shit! Shit! Shit!

(Rika) Who came? (Kanemoto) Huh? This guy's coworker.

(Rika) Huh! Why? (Kanemoto) How should I know?!

Hmm... Tch.

No good, stop. Stop, stop, we're calling it off. No good.

(Rika) Huh? Why? (Kanemoto) Are you stupid?

If his coworkers find out, he's gonna get fired, dumbass!

Then who's gonna be the one to deal with it? Dumbass. Stupid bitch. Damn it.

(Kicking sound) (Kanemoto) This is a waste of time.

(Rika) Wait, Ryu-chan! (Yamada) Hey!

What about this guy? What do we do with him? Hey!

Haaah...

(Cellphone ringing)

Hello?

It's Manami. Kanemoto-san isn't answering his phone.

(Yamada) He stormed out of the store, really pissed off.

What should I do?

(Yamada) Well...

Not sure why you're asking me...

(Manami) Yeah, right.

By the way, that staff member who came to your place, Manami-chan—

Takano's colleague—

Do you know his name? Did he leave a business card or anything?

A woman named Miyata and a guy named Sasaki.

Sasaki? First name? Wait, is it Mamoru?

So it *was* that bastard...

(Manami) Huh?

I'm on welfare too.

That guy was my caseworker. Total asshole, right?

He didn’t talk much. Just kinda tagged along.

(Yamada) Hmm.

Takano, you were threatening him.

He won’t come back. He was already falling apart.

Got it.

So what were you actually trying to do in the end?

Huh?

You were trying to squeeze money out of Takano, right?

Takano, or rather...

Takano was using the welfare office to increase the number of benefit recipients.

By employing homeless people...

(Aimi) Is it really over now?

(Yamada) Without Takano, we've lost everything—both the principal and the interest.

Would it be okay if I just stayed quiet about Takano?

(Yamada) Our colleagues already know, so even if you stay silent...

(Doorbell rings)

(Yamada) Huh?

It's Sasaki.

What?

(Yamada) Why? Did you call him? (Aimi) No way...

(Aimi) What should we do? (Yamada) What should we do...?

Should we pretend we're not home?

Yeah... No.

No, let's just answer and let him in.

Huh? What do we do once he's inside?

Hold on.

I'll listen from here.

(Aimi) What should I do...?

Just listen to what he has to say for now.

Misora-chan, keep drawing, okay?

(Doorbell rings)

Hurry.

Good evening. Sorry to bother you again.

Earlier, I promised Misora-chan I'd give her some crayons...

That's all, so... I'll be going now.

(Aimi) Ah...

You can come in if you'd like.

Please give them to her directly.

Ah... Yes.

Excuse me.

Misora-chan.

Here, the crayons I promised. There's even a peach-colored one.

(Aimi) Misora, go draw over there.

Over there!

Over there.

You're slow!

(Mamoru) It's okay. It's okay, here.

Mr. Hayashino.

I don’t think this is something for outsiders to interfere with, but...

Please show Misora-chan more affection.

Affection?

Aren’t humans the same as animals?

A gorilla mother...

A gorilla mother disregards danger to protect her baby.

It’s not a calculated action— more like pure instinct...

(Aimi) Huh?

Ah... No, I mean...

Children are shaped most by the adults closest to them—

Especially their mothers...

Don’t act all high and mighty just because you bought some crayons.

(Mamoru) I'm sorry.

(Sound effect)

Then help me out.

(Mamoru) Huh?

(Aimi) What?

(Mamoru) What?

Just go home already.

(Door closing sound)

(Yamada) Got it? I'll explain it one more time.

First, make Sasaki interested.

You can use Misora-chan as bait or whatever.

Just get close and make him fall for you...

Then, when the timing's right, lure him into a room.

With that guy, he won't make the first move himself.

In that case, what do we do again?

You initiate it and have sex.

(Yamada) ...while secretly filming it.

Basically, we're doing to Sasaki what we did to Takano.

Simple, right?

When are we telling Kanemoto-san?

(Yamada) No need. We don't have to tell him.

This is just between me and Manami-chan.

(Manami) But...

Sasaki and Kanemoto-san have nothing to do with each other.

He's just my caseworker.

Besides, fewer people means bigger shares.

You want lots of money too, right Manami-chan?

(Misora) I'm hungry... I wanna go to Faramis.

(Mamoru) Faramis?

(Manami) She means family restaurant.

(Mamoru) Oh, family restaurant.

(Misora) Let's go together.

(Mamoru) Huh? Me?

(Misora) Let's go.

(Manami) Is that not okay?

(Mamoru) Well... I am strictly a caseworker, so...

(Manami) But it's Sunday... We're just regular people now, right?

(Mamoru) Regular people...?

(Misora) More Fanta, please.

(Mamoru) Want me to go with you? (Misora) I can do it myself.

I'm sorry about the other day.

Oh no, it was my fault.

There are things only parents and children can understand...

Could you play with Misora again sometime?

Do you dislike Misora?

Huh? No, I like her. Of course.

What about me?

Uh... me?

You look down on me, don't you?

What you heard about me and Takano-san is true.

But it was easy.

It was just about the physical part—he'd leave right after.

Why didn't you tell me when I visited last time?

I thought you'd be angry.

Why would I be angry?

The lady over there helped me.

Oh, that's good.

(Misora) Mm-hmm.

(Mamoru) Is it good? (Misora) Yeah, it's yummy.

(Sound of door opening)

(Mamoru) Sorry about the shoes. (Aimi) Oh!

(Aimi) Sorry. (Mamoru) My bad.

Let me just step in. There we go.

(Aimi) Oh, I'll take that.

Okay.

(Mamoru) You think she'll be alright?

(Aimi) Yeah, once she's asleep, she won't wake up at all.

(Mamoru) Yeah, she played a lot today.

(Aimi) Thank you for today.

(Mamoru) No problem.

Well, I should probably get going...

(Aimi) Would you like to stay for a beer?

(Mamoru) No, I really shouldn't...

(Aimi) I see...

(Mamoru) Well then...

(Sound of door opening/closing)

(Aimi) *Sigh...*

(Children laughing and playing)

(Wife) I'll leave the watermelon here, okay?

(Takano & children) Got it!

(Son) My face got in it!

(Mamoru) You've been off work for days—how are you feeling?

Do you know why I came?

It's about Hayashino Aimi.

Did Aimi say something?

That doesn't even matter.

Who else besides you would even know?

I haven't told anyone.

But can I ask you one thing?

Quit your job.

What you did is unforgivable.

I really should report you and make you face consequences.

But if this goes public, Hayashino-san is the one who'll get hurt.

How much do you even know?

Everything.

(Takano) Even about Kanemoto?

Kanemoto? Who's that?

(Children) Aah! Mom! The water's leaking!

(Wife) Huh? Water? No! Wait, wait...

No! What's wrong? Ah, just a minute!

I quit. If you wanna quit, then quit.

No matter what, my life is over.

(Wife) No no no no! Daddy!

(Takano) Oh? What's wrong, what's wrong?

(Wife) Look at this, see? It spilled from here. (Takano) Ah— ah— ah—

(Cellphone vibration sound)

(Ariko) Where's Takano-san?

Uh, seems he's absent with the flu.

The flu? Where’s it spreading now?

Hey.

He ran away.

Alright, after work today, we're going to Takano-san's place.

Uh, I actually have plans today...

Even though you don't have a girlfriend?

No, even without one, I still have plans.

Well, it doesn’t have to be today.

At this point, it’s not like he can escape anyway.

Can I ask you something?

Miyata-san, where does that sense of justice of yours come from?

Because wrong is wrong.

Isn’t that just normal?

Misora will do it too.

(Mamoru) No knives, they're dangerous~

(Mamoru) No. (Door opening sound)

(Mamoru) Welcome back. (Misora) Welcome back.

(Aimi) Ah, sorry I'm late.

(Mamoru) No, no.

Then Misora-chan, how about you help Mommy wash the vegetables?

Okay?

(Aimi) What? Which ones?

(Mamoru) These. Can you help wash them together?

(Aimi) Can you do it? (Misora) Mm-hmm.

(Sound of faucet turning) (Aimi) There we go.

Let's wash them here.

(Mamoru) Heh. (Aimi) Hmph.

(TV audio) (Misora's sleeping breaths)

I met with Takano-san today.

In exchange for keeping this matter quiet, I told him to resign.

I see...

Truly, I deeply apologize for all the trouble this time.

(Aimi) No...

It's fine now.

I won’t forgive Takano-san.

Taking advantage of his position to exploit someone’s weakness—

That’s just despicable.

Thank you.

(Mamoru) Want me to carry it?

(Aimi) Yeah, sorry.

(Mamoru) It’s not just Hayashino-san—

In the end, Misora-chan would’ve gotten hurt too.

She’s an angel.

You have to love an angel.

(TV turns off)

Ah...

I should get going.

(Aimi) Will you come again tomorrow?

Misora will definitely want to see you.

(Mori) Yes...

(Sound of door opening/closing)

Sigh...

(Girl) Gonna give you a good rubdown. Hehehe.

(Staff) Here you go.

(Girl) Sorry for the wait~ (Customer) Long time no see.

(Girl) Long time no see~ Thanks~

So you run a place like this too, huh?

(Kanemoto) Yeah, started last month. A cosplay hostess club.

Wanna have some fun?

(Yamada) Broke this month, so...

(Kanemoto) That social worker who came by Aimi’s place the other day—

(Yamada) Yeah?

(Kanemoto) The guy—Sasaki. You know him?

(Yamada) Nah... Why?

(Kanemoto) Takano quit the office, apparently.

And not fired—voluntary resignation. Even got severance.

(Yamada) For real?

(Kanemoto) Asked Takano why, and—

Turns out that Sasaki guy knew about him and Aimi.

Said if he kept quiet, he’d have to resign himself.

Basically threatened him.

(Yamada) Huh...

I dunno, man. Normally, you’d report that to your boss, right?

Why didn’t Sasaki do that?

(Yamada) What’d Takano say?

(Kanemoto) Sasaki claimed, "Going public would hurt Aimi."

(Yamada) Oh... I mean, depending how you see it, Aimi-chan’s kinda a victim too.

Maybe he pitied her?

(Kanemoto) *Laughs* That trash of a woman? Who’d pity her? Seriously?

Hmm... something's bothering me.

(clears throat)

Takanos getting a severance package, right?

Since the money's going to Kanemoto-san, it's fine for now, right?

What's happening now?

(Kanemoto) Huh? Takano? Wait...

(Takano) Sorry to keep you waiting. (Customer) You're late, already...

(Hostess) "Sorry to keep you waiting" my ass! How long do you think you made us wait?

(Takano) I'm sorry. (Hostess) I told you to come the second you're called!

(Takano) Well, but that girl over there... (Hostess) Huh?

Don't you dare make excuses!

(Takano) Uh...

(Hostess) Hey! (Takano) I'm really sorry!

(Hostess) If "sorry" fixed everything, we wouldn't need cops!

(Kanemoto) The moment he quit his government job, she filed for divorce. Hahahaha!

He was crying about losing his kids and house, so...

I had no choice but to hire him.

Hey, I'm seriously a good guy, right?

Anyway, maybe I'll have Rika look into Aimi first.

(Kanemoto) Hey, Takano! (Takano) Yes?

You idiot, come to the back for a sec.

So sorry! Are you hurt? My apologies!

Go! Go!

(Yamada) Well? Did you get it? Sasaki's sex tape?

(Aimi) Not yet...

(Yamada) Why not?

(Aimi) I've been trying to seduce him, but he keeps refusing...

(Yamada) Press your tits against him! No man hates boobs!

Just go all in and try!

Yes...

(Mamoru) I'm home!

(Aimi) Welcome back.

(Misora) Mama, ice cream! (Aimi) Hmm?

(Mamoru) First, you should take a bath, right?

Come on, go in with your mom.

(Mamoru) Oh, I'll wash the dishes. (Aimi) Ah...

(Dog barking) (Doorbell)

I'm Sasaki, the caseworker.

Yamada-saaan?

You're home, right?

(Mamoru) About what we discussed last time— how's it going?

Have you been looking for work?

Sasaki-san, you look different somehow.

More manly, I guess?

Oh, did you manage to do this too?

Please don't change the subject.

You're just complimenting me.

Are you job hunting?

I do it every day.

Here— *giggles*

Yamada-san, if this continues, your support will really be cut off.

What if I starve to death? The guilt would be unbearable for you.

That’s your own responsibility.

Saving people like me is your job, isn’t it?

We can only offer support.

Then support me properly!

Yamada-san...

Do you really think this is okay?

Is this the life you want?

How long can you keep acting this tough?

What do you mean?

(Yamada) Well...

(Kasumi) I'm sorry.

(Nakamura) Ah, right... in a traffic accident...

(Kasumi) Four years ago. (Nakamura) Yeah.

(Kasumi) He was a truck driver.

After that, everything happened so fast.

(Nakamura) Why don't you just remarry quickly? You're still young.

I have a son, so...

In times like these, staying loyal to the dead is pointless.

In spring, I thought about welfare...

I went to the city office to apply for welfare.

Welfare?

But I got rejected. Even without money, they said I still have a husband.

It seems tough when your child is already an adult.

But you might qualify, right?

But that's funded by everyone's taxes, isn't it?

I kind of felt hesitant.

You shouldn't worry about that.

In the end, women like us...

Can't survive alone in this country.

Can't survive alone in this country. (Ding of the stop button)

(Ding of the stop button)

(Ding of the stop button) (Announcement) Next stop.

(Announcement) Next stop.

(Misora) Oh, a coloring book!

(Mamoru) Hmm? A coloring book?

(Misora) Here, thank you.

Hmm, what should I do...

(Family's daughter) Daddy, hurry up!

(Mother) Over here, over here!

(Father) Sorry to keep you waiting.

(Mother) It's beautiful, isn't it? (Father) Yeah.

(Family conversation)

(Aimi) Is it over? (Misora) Yeah.

(Mamoru) Alright... Oh, could you help clean up?

Um, I promised Misora-chan we'd draw together.

(Aimi) Okay.

(Mamoru) Alright, let's go.

Let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go!

(Mamoru) Ready...

(Mamoru & Misora) ♪ Happy birthday to you

♪ Happy birthday to you

♪ Happy birthday dear...

(Misora) ♪ Mama (Mamoru) ♪ Aimi-san

(Aimi) Huh...?

(Mamoru & Misora) ♪ Happy birthday to you

(Mamoru) Aimi-san, blow them out.

(Mamoru) Happy birthday! (Misora) Mama, happy birthday!

(Aimi) Thank you.

(Mamoru) Yay! Surprise success!

Oh, Misora-chan and I made this together.

Right?

(Misora) Yeah.

(Mamoru) I wonder if it's tasty. Let's have Mama try it, okay?

(Misora) Okay.

(Mamoru) Oh, I'll go get something to serve it with.

(Misora) Misora will help too.

(Mamoru) Oh, just wait a second—

Okay, then you bring the plates.

I've never had anyone celebrate my birthday for me.

Huh? Not even once since you were born?

(Aimi) Nope.

Not even with your parents?

Mom forgot my birthday sometimes.

Since I was little... Friends, boyfriends...

People always said they couldn't tell what I was thinking...

But honestly, I didn't really understand myself either.

Things like happiness or sadness...

I always felt like no one was really looking at me.

(Mamoru) I see you.

(Aimi) Ever since I met Sasaki-san...

I think I've been changing little by little.

Yeah.

Don't disappear on me, okay?

(Mamoru) From now on...

Let's celebrate every year.

Hayashino-san's birthday too.

And Misora-chan's.

(Employee) Sorry— Oh, please have a seat.

*sits down*

This is hard to say, but...

Furukawa-san, today will be your last day.

You know why, right?

One of our employees saw you getting arrested.

Said you were screaming and crying, caused a huge scene.

Well, word's gotten around, and... you know how it is.

I mean... it's literally a crime.

I'm sorry...

(Employee) We'll pay you for this month's worked days.

So that's the end of it.

Ah... Good work today.

(Cell phone vibration sound)

Sigh...

Mom, play with me too.

Yeah.

(Cell phone vibration sound)

(Rika) Hey.

Don't ignore me.

Settlement day is tomorrow, right?

(Kanemoto) Yeah.

(Yamada) Did something happen?

Where are you going?

It'll be soon.

(Rika) They're here, they're here.

(Kanemoto) Sit there.

(Rika) Here, come on.

Okay.

(Kanemoto) Mostly... I heard it from Manami.

But I wanted to hear it properly from your mouth too.

(Yamada) No, that's not it. (Kanemoto) Huh? What's not it?

You're the one who brought this up to her, right?

(Yamada) Kanemoto, you were after Takano, weren't you?

That's why I... uh... Sasaki...

(Yamada) Sasaki... (Kanemoto) Hey, you... hey!

What the hell do you mean telling me to shut up, huh?

Huh?

If you keep talking shit, I swear I'll slit your damn carotid artery, you bastard.

Hey, you wanna go? Should I pull it for you, huh?

Oh, what? I see, I see.

You've been looking out for me every day while I'm busy, haven't you? Taking care of everything alone first?

Huh? And once everything was ready, you were gonna report to me, right?

Right?

That's correct.

(Kanemoto) Haha! (Rika's laughter)

You idiot! You bastard! I'll kill you, you bastard!

(Rika) Ouch, ouch!

(Kanemoto) So, did you get it? (Rika) Ouch, ouch...

(Yamada) Huh?

(Kanemoto) Don't just say "Huh?" It's the video—Sasaki and this guy.

Manami.

(Manami) I didn't do it, so there's nothing to record.

(Kanemoto) Huh? You...

Don't tell me you've got a crush on that Sasaki guy.

(Kanemoto) Huh? (Rika) What? Seriously?

Hahaha! Gross!

(Kanemoto) Hey, Manami...

The Takano thing—you were the one who came to me about it in the first place.

Don't think you can just back out halfway.

If you try to cut ties with me, I'll hunt you down no matter where you go. For real.

(Kanemoto) Huh? (Sound of something moving)

(Kanemoto) You there? Misora... Misora-chan, right?

(Manami) Huh? (Kanemoto) It's Misora-chan, isn't it?

(Kanemoto) Misora-chan. (Manami) Hey!

(Kanemoto) Misora-chan, I'm opening it. Oh, you're here.

Good evening! Good evening.

Ah~ So cute! How old are you?

There are tons of guys who'd want a kid like this.

All-purpose—you can use 'em for anything.

I'll do it!

Just do it then.

(Yuko) Is this spot okay?

Good work today.

I heard from Ms. Minemoto.

That old lady from before - you got her to sign the withdrawal consent form, right?

Not bad.

When I searched, I found him after all - her son.

He runs a cleaning company in the next town over, and somehow I got him to stamp it.

(Yuko) Hmm.

Persistence paid off.

You've really changed.

The power of love really is amazing, huh?

Are things going well with Ayami Hayashino?

Sasaki-kun has been going to Hayashino-san's house

every day lately... (Mamoru) Hey, shh!

(Yuko) The reason you kept it secret from me - was it because you didn't want to be misunderstood?

(Mamoru) Well... I'm not Takano-san.

I'm serious about this.

(Yuko) In the end, did Hayashino-san come to accept Takano-san?

(Mamoru) Yes.

(Yuko) Was it you, Sasaki-kun, who pressured Takano-san to resign?

(Mamoru) Yes...

(Yuko) I see. That makes sense.

(Mamoru) I'm sorry...

(Yuko) I'm not sure you should be apologizing to me, but...

Still, I'm a little disappointed.

(Mamoru) Um, about the workplace...

I understand.

But in return, I have a favor to ask.

Do you know where Takano-san is now or what he's doing?

(Mamoru) No...

I heard he got divorced...

But I don't know where he went... I want you to find him.

Ah, no, but...

All I can do is try calling his phone...

Do you think he'd answer now...?

It's fine. Just ask around with anyone you know.

Whatever you can manage is enough.

Then I won't say anything about your situation either.

Um...

Why are you so fixated on Ms. Takano?

Regarding benefit fraudsters—

Do you know what our greatest weapon is?

(Mamoru) What would that be?

Integrity.

(Mamoru) Integrity?

There are people pretending to be vulnerable, leeching money from the state.

That money comes from our hard work.

To fight against such dishonesty, we need integrity.

If we let Ms. Takano slip away...

We'd lose our strongest—and only—weapon.

(Mamoru) I'm home—

Where's Misora-chan?

(Kanemoto) Welcome back — (Rika) Hehe...

Welcome back—

(Kanemoto) Sasaki-san...

(Mamoru) Yes...? (Kanemoto) Right? Yeah.

(Kanemoto) Welcome back!

(Rika) Welcome home.

(Mamoru) Who? (Kanemoto) Sasaki-san.

Can you sit down for a minute?

Right there.

(Rika) Hey, sit down already!

Okay.

(Mamoru) Mr. Yamada?

(Rika) Eww~

(Kanemoto and Rika laughing)

(Kanemoto) Whoa... Whew! Damn... That's graphic.

Hey, Aimi?

Mr. Hayashino... What's going on?

(Kanemoto) Wonder what'd happen if I sent this footage to your workplace?

(Mamoru) Hey... What the hell is this?!

(Kanemoto) Shut the fuck up already! So damn noisy.

In any business, touching clients is a big no-no.

What you did is no different from Takano.

It's a crime.

My demand is simple.

Just approve the welfare applications for the people we referred.

Easy, right?

Say something...

(Rika laughing)

Like someone like you could ever end up with Aimi, dumbass.

Hahaha!

(Kanemoto) You got played, my man.

Tough luck.

You'll never crawl out of this one.

Hmph.

(Cicadas chirping)

(Mamoru) It's not written here.

(Kanemoto) Sasaki... You look down on welfare fraudsters, don't you?

"People on welfare are just lazy freeloaders getting easy money."

That's not true.

Even if you work your hardest, you earn less than welfare benefits—

Society is messed up.

In Japan’s current job market,

expecting people to make a living on their own is the real problem.

Honestly, in this situation,

I think everyone at the bottom should apply for welfare.

It’s a basic right as a citizen, isn’t it?

Don’t worry. I’ve done my research.

I’ll bring people who can pass the screening easily,

and if needed, I’ll get a shady doctor to write fake diagnoses.

(Mamoru) Next, please.

(Homeless Man 1) See? That guy said it too.

Welfare is a citizen’s right.

(Homeless Man 2) A decent human life, right?

(Homeless Man 1) Yeah, haha, exactly!

(Yamada) 3, 2, 1.

(Timer beeps) (Yamada) Okay, 3 minutes.

(Yamada) Let’s eat. (Misora) Yeah.

Welcome back!

(Door slams shut)

(Yamada) Aimichan, 3 minutes too.

Honestly, I wish they’d just leave already.

(Yamada) It’s Kanemoto’s orders—can’t help it.

We’re told to keep watch, so…

Here.

(Faint sound of wind chimes)

(Children laughing and shouting)

(Children) Die! Die! Die!

Die! Die! Die!

(Metallic sound of puzzle ring)

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

(Kazumi) Yes, thank you. (Yuta) Yeah... alright...

(Ariko) Did you find out anything about Mr. Takano?

No, nothing.

Are you really looking for him?

There's only so much I can do.

Then I'll go to Mr. Hayashino's house today.

(Mamoru) Huh?

(Ariko) There's something I want to ask Mr. Hayashino.

She said she has nothing to say...

It's fine. I just want to talk to her directly.

This is really sudden and inconvenient!

Do you really think this situation is acceptable?

(Loud desk slam)

Cut it out already.

(Kazumi) Um...

Ah... I'm sorry.

(Mamoru) Yeees?

Come in.

(Mine) Ah, Ms. Miyata, a moment please.

(Ariko) Yes?

So, four years ago you lost your husband,

and now you're struggling to make ends meet while raising your son alone,

and you want to apply for welfare assistance. Is that correct?

Yes... I'm sorry.

(Mamoru) Are you looking for work?

(Kazumi) Ah... I've been sending resumes after checking job listings...

Everything has fallen apart...

How many applications have you sent out in the past month?

About three...

People who are seriously looking send out dozens.

Yes... I'm sorry.

It's easier now than before—you can apply so simply with a smartphone, right?

(Kasumi) My phone got cut off...

Don’t you have any parents or someone who can help you?

Mr. Furukawa’s family, relatives...

Your late spouse’s parents, siblings...

You’ve obviously asked those people for help, right?

And only after that did you come here for advice, correct?

Look...

We can’t have people treating this place like some last resort.

Everyone comes here screaming about how they can’t make ends meet,

But we can’t just casually say,

"Oh, how sad—here you go."

This place...

Is for those who’ve done everything they can,

And only when they’re truly out of options should they come here.

I'm sorry...

(Mamoru) Most people in the world manage somehow.

You *should* be able to manage, by nature.

Um, can I ask you something?

Do you realize you’re a burden on the country?

Nah, I don’t think you do.

That’s why you can live so carefree.

Even I don’t make much of a salary.

But I pay rent, eat, and even send money to my parents.

I’m barely scraping by.

I'm already at my limit.

Me, who's been living honestly all this time.

Only I end up suffering and losing out.

Nobody stands by my side.

Huh? So it's all my fault?

Did I... turn myself into this person?

Does the world bear no responsibility at all?

Wait... are you seriously saying that?

Then... what should I have done instead?

I really was thinking about you...

Huh? Then... what was I to you?

What must I do to make you...

I...

(Newscaster) Typhoon No. 12 has intensified to a very strong storm this morning (Yamada's snoring)

(Yamada's snoring)

(Yamada's snoring) and is approaching the Kii Peninsula.

Maximum sustained winds near the center reach 45 meters per second.

With peak wind gusts of 65 meters per second, it's recording the strongest winds this year.

It will maintain its strength while moving northward.

It's expected to directly hit the Kanto region early next week.

I'm going to the convenience store.

(silent muttering)

(Aimi) What?

"Don't disappear on me."

What was that all about?

What was that?

I don't understand.

I don't understand myself.

I always...

(door opening/closing sound)

(Distant thunder)

(Minemoto) Ah... Haa...

(Tachibana) Sorry to interrupt your work.

I'm Tachibana from Funaoka Police Station.

(Todoroki) Todoroki here.

(Tachibana) We'd like to ask Mr. Sasaki some questions.

(Whispering) Excuse me...

(Tachibana) Hmm?

(Minemoto) Hey, do you remember someone named Furukawa Kasumi?

Furukawa... Kasumi...?

(Minemoto) Yeah, apparently she came to our office for consultation last week.

According to records, you were the one who handled her case.

You deal with so many people every day...

(Tachibana) That's understandable.

Given the current times, you must be very busy.

About this person...

(Minemoto) Sasaki, does she look familiar?

No...

(Minemoto) Really?

Yes...

(Minemoto) Did something happen to her?

She's in critical condition, unconscious.

It appears she attempted suicide.

(Minemoto) Suicide?

(Tachibana) Well, judging from the circumstances...

The child...

(Minemoto) Hmm?

There was a child, right?

What happened?

(Todoroki) Did you remember something?

Huh? Yeah... just a little.

(Boom) They probably couldn't leave the child behind.

It seems they attempted a suicide pact using charcoal briquettes.

The neighbor noticed and reported it.

The son is still unconscious, so details are unclear...

Sasaki-san, if you know anything, could you tell us?

Sasaki-san.

(Strong wind sounds)

(Thunder)

(Thunder)

(Mamoru) Ugh... whoa...

(Door opening and closing sound)

(Yamada) Hey, what happened? Didn't you bring an umbrella?

Hey...

Hey!

What the hell are you doing?

(Mamoru) No, we're dying together.

(Yamada) Wh... what?

I thought about it, and it felt wrong for just me to die.

So then I figured... maybe Hayashino-san has an obligation to die too.

Oh, and while we're at it, Yamada-san, wanna die together too?

Wh... what the hell? "While we're at it"? Why the hell do I have to die?

It's not like anything good comes from living anyway.

Just calm down, okay? What's going on?

Fine.

Let's die together.

What the hell are you saying too?

Whoa, whoa, wait, wait... calm down!

(Rika) Huh? It's open. (Yamada) I said stop it!

(Rika) I'm coming in. This rain is insane.

Huh? Everyone's here already.

Do we have enough ice cream?

Huh? What?

Nah... just something about dying...

(Rika) Hah? (Kanemoto) Oh come on, stop messing around.

Rika!

Don't go holding the umbrella by yourself! You're soaked, you idiot!

Huh? What's your problem?

What the hell are you doing?

(Rika) Hey! (Kanemoto) Yeah, yeah, what?

What's wrong? Hey, hey— That's dangerous, man. Hand it over.

What's up? What's going on? Hey!

What the hell! I said it's dangerous—give it here!

(Rika) Aimi!

(Kanemoto) Hey, stop it, you idiot! Rika!

Stop it, stop it!

(Rika) I said let go! (Kanemoto) It's dangerous!

Knock it off! I said stop it already!

(Kanemoto) Hey! (Stabbing sound)

(Rika) Ah... ah...

(Aimi) Huh...?

(Kanemoto) Hey, Rika? (Rika) Ugh...

(Kanemoto) Rika? Hey... Hey, Rika!

Hey, what the hell are you doing? Don't get cocky, you little brat!

Hey! Huh?

What the hell are you doing?! Hey!

You little shit!

Hey, Rika... Hey, you okay?

(Rika) It hurts... it hurts...

Huh? You okay? Hey!

Hey, Yamada! Move the car!

(Kanemoto) Hurry up! (Yamada) Yes.

(Kanemoto) Rika, are you okay? (Doorbell)

(Kanemoto) Huh?

(Police Officer) We're from the Funooka Police Station.

Hey, hey, turn them away! Turn them away!

Yes.

(Police Officer) We received a report about a suspicious person in this area.

We're talking to the neighbors to gather information.

We're busy right now—can you come back tomorrow?

(Takano) Please cooperate with us!

Huh? Takano?

They're here…

(Takano) Everyone's here… (Kanemoto) Huh?

I'll kill them all! I'll kill every last one of them!

(Yamada) I... I didn’t— I had nothing to do with this!

Ryu-chan… an ambulance… call an ambulance…

(Kanemoto) Hey, you bastard, do you even know what you're—

(Takano) Shut up! It’s all your fault!

Shut up, you idiot!

Hurry up and come here! C'mon, get over here!

Hey, come here, trash! Hey, come here!

(Takano) Aaah!

(Kanemoto) Come here!

Hey, c'mon, get over here, loser! You weakling, come here!

Hey, c'mon, get over here, loser! You weakling, come here! (Doorbell)

(Doorbell)

(Doorbell) Hurry up and come here!

(Yamada) Wait a second! What the hell is going on today?!

(Yamada) Wait a second! What the hell is going on today?! (Doorbell)

(Doorbell rings)

(Yuko) Sasaki-kun, you're here, right?

Uh...

(Yuko) What's this?

(Kanemoto) Huh?

(Yuko) Yoji-san... So you were here after all.

(Kanemoto) Hey, who the hell are you? Damn it!

So Sasaki-kun was in on it too, huh?

(Takano) What the hell are you doing here?!

What? That outfit...

Shut up!

I've been searching for you all this time.

Searching for me? That's rich coming from you.

(Yuko) It's your fault.

You kept saying you'd get a divorce, but in the end, you went back to your wife.

And on top of that, you got involved with this woman.

And now you're hiring yakuza too?!

Huh? What are you talking about?

Hey, I told you, didn't I? I'd make sure you regret this.

You're just a hopeless piece of shit.

(Yamada) Excuse the interruption, but now's not the time for this...

There's nothing left for you now, Yoji-san.

The only choice you have is to come back to me.

I want to live with my kids!

(Kanemoto) Shut the hell up, you bastard!

Who the hell are you? Hey!

Whoa!

(Kanemoto) Whoa... That was close, you bastard! Hey!

Hey... Watch out, watch out, hey!

Hahahaha! You're a real danger to yourself!

Hey

Takano! Takano! Takano! Hey, hey!

Takano! Hey! Huh?

You okay? Look over here! Look over here! Hey!

Hey! Takano!

(Ariko) Stop it! (Kanemoto) How are you?

Hey, you— Huh? Who the hell are you?

Hey, hey, hey! Who are you? Who the hell are you?

Huh? Who are you? Tch.

Hey, Rika! Rika, you okay?

Don’t fall asleep! Don’t sleep! Stay awake and hold on tight!

Huh?

Ugh… damn it… damn it.

There’s no turning back now.

(Kanemoto) Yamada. (Yamada) Yes?

(Kanemoto) You— Go get me a damn big car.

We’ll kill these guys and burn them in the Tochigi waste disposal.

Where’s the knife? There’s a kitchen knife, right? A kitchen knife!

(Yamada) Th-that’s too much! (Kanemoto) Huh?

(Yamada) Killing people— Please, don’t make me do that!

What the hell are you saying? Hurry up and bring the damn car!

(Yamada) No, please, don’t! (Kanemoto) Bring it here!

(Yamada) No, no, I can’t!

(Kanemoto) You wanna die first? I’ll kill you first!

(Yamada) Kanemoto-san, please wait!

(Kanemoto) I’ll kill you first! Hey, hurry up and bring it!

(Yamada) No way! You wanna die? Huh? Wanna die?

You wanna die? Huh? Wanna die? Let’s both die! Let’s both die!

Let’s both die! You die too!

(Aimi) Let’s go.

(Kanemoto) Hurry up! (Yamada) No way!

(Aimi) Misora!

(Kanemoto) Aimi

Aimi!

Ai... Aimi!

Hey! Aah!

Hey! You there!

(Aimi) Aah!

Run!

(Aimi) Misora! (Kanemoto) Hey, stop!

(Kanemoto) Come here now! (Aimi) No—!

(Takano) Waaah!

(Scuffling sounds)

(Stabbing sound) (Takano) Aaahhh!

(Ariko) Yoji-san! Yoji-san!

(Takano moaning)

(Aimi) No, no... (Kanemoto) Hey, hey!

(Aimi) No! (Kanemoto) Hey!

Ugh, what a pain, damn it!

(Aimi) No! No...

(Kanemoto) Come here!

(Aimi) Misora!

(Kanemoto) Hey! You're in the way, you damn brat!

Hey, I said you're in the way!

(Aimi) Misora

Misora!

(Mamoru) A... a... Aaahhh!

(Kanemoto) You bastard!

(Ariko) Yoji-san, Yoji-san!

Be with me.

Ugh...

I'm the only one who can save Yoji-san now.

(Mamoru's strained voice)

(Stabbing sound) (Mamoru) Aaaahhh!

What the hell is this?!

(Kanemoto) Hey! (Aimi) Whoa!

(Yuta) Heh heh, yeah!

(Kasumi) Oh! Yuta! I'm sorry, I'm so sorry!

(Yuta) Sorry about that.

(Kasumi) Be careful!

(Yuta) Hey hey, can I eat as soon as we get back?

(Young man) Huh? What's this about dependency verification...?

(Staff) So we'd like to send your parents a document to confirm whether they can provide financial support—

We want to send your parents paperwork to verify this.

(Young man) Uh, could you maybe not do that? Seriously.

(Staff) Your parents are still alive and working, right?

Ideally, we'd like to prioritize financial assistance from them.

(Young man) No way. We're seriously on bad terms.

I really don't want them knowing I'm trying to get welfare. Seriously.

(Staff) So you're estranged?

(Young man) Yeah, that's it.

Seriously, it's been like 4-5 years since we last contacted each other.

(Staff) Ah... that timeframe might be a bit...

(Young man) Huh? Wait, so how many years would be enough then?

(Staff) About 10 years, perhaps.

(Young man) "About"? What does that mean? Man, this is seriously strict.

(Staff) Well, before this, it used to be 20 years.

(Young man) Ah... my bad.

Actually, yeah, it's been over 10 years since we last talked. Seriously.

(Staff) Even if you say that casually, we can verify it, you know.

(Young man) Please, I'm begging you.

Seriously, if I don't get welfare, I'll have no choice but to die.

Seriously, if I don't get welfare, I'll have no choice but to die. (Minemoto) Sigh...

(Minemoto) Sigh...

If I die, can you take responsibility? Seriously.

(Rika) Come on, come on! Come on, come on!

(Customer) Whoa!

(Rika) Ah! (Customer) Oh! Oh!

(Rika) Ugh, come on! (Customer's laughter)

(Rika) Don't you dare laugh at me!

(Customer's laughter)

(Man) Hey.

(Mamoru) Oh, sorry.

It's slippery, so be careful.

(Sound of a can hitting)

(Railroad crossing alarm sound)

(Mamoru) Hello. (Woman) Hello.

(Unlocking sound)

(Mamoru) I'm home.

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