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FIVE YEARS AGO

Your phone's ringing, Dad!

- Dad! - What time is it?

7:50 a.m.

Crap!

Hello, this is Todoroki. Right now?

I'm on my way to the office. What's up?

A consultation?

But I'm too busy to set aside the time.

Okay, let's talk later. See you.

I'm running late. Thanks.

You're old enough to know that you need to change your shirt.

It's okay, I have spare shirts at the office.

Mom, why did you marry someone like him?

- Did you say something? - No, it's nothing.

- Go on, you should hurry! - All right, I'm off!

- Wait, one more thing. - What?

- Did you perhaps forget something? - Kana!

Glad you're my daughter.

- Glad I don't take after you. - I'm off now.

- Have a good day at school. - Will do.

Right, I'll do the laundry when I get home.

Also...

I love you.

- That's cringe. - How could you say that?

- Take care on the way! - Come on.

That hurts, you know?

Thank you for the food.

AJISAI

- I'm off, Junko. - Wait, I'll get your bento box.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

How is your waist?

I'd feel much better

if my dear husband earns more!

But I'm happy with how things are. At least your lunches are the best!

That's all I'm good for, anyway.

Right, Ryo said he's visiting next Sunday.

Is that so? Got it.

- I'm off. - Take care.

AJISAI

I made it in time.

Good work. Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Good morning.

You really should clean up your desk soon.

I work best in this condition.

Right.

Locals are suing Ofuna Construction over the rights to sunlight access

for a commercial building under construction.

I told you over the phone. I'm too busy to take that case.

It's okay to help the disadvantaged

but you should also help the company earn some profits.

Sorry, but I'm only good at things like this.

In any case...

Give this case a thought.

Got it. I'll think about it.

- He lectured you again? - Not at all.

He had a new case for me.

You should learn to be more tactful.

I don't want to hear that from you.

I take on big cases for the law firm and they like me.

Is that so?

In any case, how are preparations on your side?

It's going perfectly well.

All right.

Well then, shall we go win a totally unprofitable lawsuit?

After you change out that wrinkled shirt of yours.

Right.

- I'll be waiting at the lobby. - Got it.

You're the teacher-in-charge

and yet you're saying that you did not notice

the student being bullied?

I asked Koda, but he insisted that they were just playing around.

Don't lie.

If that's true, why did Yuka try to kill herself?

You really think she'd do that if they were playing around?

Please calm down, Mr. Koda.

I'm sorry.

He insisted that they were just playing.

So the school doesn't acknowledge his actions as bullying.

Mr. Nonomura.

As a teacher responsible for the future of children

can you swear that you're telling the truth?

I swear.

I understand.

Your Honor.

I will now display Plaintiff's Exhibit 12

which will be submitted to the court.

DAILY WORK LOG

This is the daily work log that the defendant claimed to have lost.

On November 20, when the bullying incident happened,

you've clearly written here that

a bullying incident has occurred in class, Mr. Nonomura.

Objection. This evidence could be fabricated

and its relevance to this case is unclear.

We found this document in a trash bin in the school!

However, it was shredded and thrown away due to sloppy management.

In fact, you should be thankful that we found it!

Mr. Nonomura. In order to protect yourself

you pretended not to see anything

even though a student was suffering.

As a result, the victim fell into despair

and is still struggling to break free from her trauma!

And until today, the plaintiff continues to be tormented

by regret for not noticing his daughter's sorrow!

Mr. Nonomura.

Who is suffering the most right now?

You're the only one who can save them!

Please.

Remember the reason

why you wanted to become a teacher!

Bullying...

happened in the class.

He probably hates you now.

I did my job, that's all.

Mr. Todoroki.

Thank you so much.

You're welcome.

As Yuka's father

I failed to notice her pain and couldn't help her.

Mr. Koda.

You've suffered enough already.

From now on, you should focus on making Yuka smile.

Will I

be able to do that?

You're her father, so only you can do that.

You care so much about your daughter.

I'm sure you'll be able to do it.

Thank you.

I really appreciate all you've done.

- Let's go, Mr. Koda. - Okay.

As always, thanks for the help.

Complimenting me isn't going to do anything.

I appreciate your skills as a lawyer, but you can do better as a father.

- What's this all of a sudden? - I heard stories from your daughter

when we met the other day.

You should spend more time with her.

What the heck? Since when did you two--

There are things that a young woman finds it hard to talk to her father.

Hey, Asami. What do you mean by that?

Hey, wait! Are you listening?

Looks like you're nowhere done yet.

What about you? Leaving already?

I'm having dinner with my wife.

I see. You guys are still so close.

- Todoroki. - What?

Isn't it your daughter's birthday soon?

Oh, you're right.

You should spend some time celebrating it with her.

Every year, I told her we should hold a party and all.

But she keeps saying, "That's cringe, so no thanks."

I can't handle kids in puberty.

And as always, you're slow outside of work.

- What? - Would your kid send this to me

if she really dislikes you?

PLEASE REMIND DAD TO CHANGE HIS SHIRT!

Kana is just a 15-year-old child who lost her mother to illness.

I'm sure she must feel lonely.

I'm leaving first.

Good work.

I'm home.

- Welcome home. - Thanks.

- Did you eat? - I did, at the office.

There are leftovers in the fridge, so help yourself if you want some.

- What's wrong? - No, it's nothing.

I'm going to sleep. Good night.

Good night.

What are you doing?

Just thought we could have breakfast together once in a while.

Really?

Thank you for waiting.

- Thank you for the food. - Thank you for the food.

- Kana, your birthday next week? - Yes.

Why don't we have a party at home, just the two of us?

I told you it's okay. That's kinda cringe.

- Why not? - What's this all of a sudden?

I'll celebrate with my friends, so don't worry.

Let me celebrate with you just for this year!

But I already made plans.

Can't you cancel it?

That's all I'm asking from you! Let me celebrate with you!

Please!

Fine, I'll ask my friends.

Really? That's a promise.

In fact, you promised you'd do that.

Promises are meant to be kept.

It's a promise, after all.

If you break a promise, you'll be found guilty.

MARCH 19, KANA'S BIRTHDAY

MARCH 19, KANA'S BIRTHDAY

- Can I ask you something, Kariya? - Yes?

What would be a good birthday present for a 16-year-old girl?

- What? - Like I said

what should I gift a 16-year-old girl to make her happy?

What's this all of a sudden?

What do you mean? I'm just out of ideas.

I don't know what 16-year-old girls like.

I was going to celebrate it with my friends

but he suddenly told me to keep that day free.

I'm happy for you.

Well, I'm not happy! He should have told me earlier.

MARCH 19, KANA'S BIRTHDAY

SPECIAL FEATURE ON BIRTHDAY PRESENTS FOR TEENAGERS

EIGHT POPULAR BIRTHDAY PRESENTS

MARCH 19, KANA'S BIRTHDAY

No.

I can't think of anything.

MARCH 19, KANA'S BIRTHDAY

JUST ASKING OUT OF CURIOSITY, BUT IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WANT?

NOT REALLY. I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR GIFT!

Kana. What time will you come home today?

Around 5 p.m., maybe?

Let me know when you're coming back. I need to make preparations, too.

Okay, I get it.

Don't forget!

- I'm off. - Take care.

Another robbery incident? There are so many of those recently.

Today, we'll need to do a thorough investigation of the CCTVs

- and some legwork. - Yes, ma'am.

I've already contacted the police station in Minato City.

Good work.

Good work.

I'm envious of you, Hiroo. Your wife cooks for you every day.

Well, she makes good food.

I'm addicted to her cooking.

Look at this middle-aged man boasting about his wife!

- Good work. - Good work.

- Which bus for my afternoon shift? - Number 14.

- Got it, thanks. - Thank you.

MARCH 19, KANA'S BIRTHDAY

Todoroki, I'll write up the brief.

- Really? - Just go home and have your party.

Thanks a lot.

I appreciate it.

I'm really sorry about today!

It's all good. But you're spending the weekend with me!

Got it.

- See you! - Bye- bye.

Please wait, I'm getting on!

Sorry! Thank you so much.

Welcome.

We're departing now. Please remain seated.

MINATO CENTRAL BUS

SO, WHAT TIME ARE YOU COMING BACK?

All right.

SO, WHAT TIME ARE YOU COMING BACK?

ON MY WAY HOME NOW.

DAD: DONE WITH WORK! I'LL GO HOME AFTER BUYING SOME THINGS

MINATO CENTRAL BUS

I'm sorry about that.

What's going on?

- Everyone, please hold on tight! - What's happening?

Hey, that's dangerous!

The bus can't stop.

It won't stop!

Still no lead?

- Stop complaining. Next stop. - Got it.

MINATO WAKABADAI INTERSECTION

What was that?

- After the bus! - Got it!

Stop!

Stop moving!

Dad!

MINATO CENTRAL BUS

Hagiwara, get an ambulance and the fire brigade!

I'm on it!

This is Hagiwara from the First Division.

A bus has exploded in a construction area.

Requesting immediate reinforcements!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KANA

INCOMING CALL

Kana. Kana!

Kana.

Kana!

We should leave, Asami.

We've already done all we can.

You're right.

Please wait! Hey! Please!

Hey, wait!

- You can't do this! - We're following orders from above.

And you think we're going to just accept that?

Numata, stop it!

There's nothing we can do. You know that.

I'm Asami from the First Division.

Is something the matter?

It's all settled, Otobe.

Yes. I'm counting on you.

Otobe and Minato City are now useless.

Make up some excuse to cut them off.

Understood.

The Deputy Commissioner of the Police HQ has left a message.

The incident has been settled without a hitch.

- Relay my gratitude to them. - Yes, sir.

Please draft alternative locations for the plan as soon as possible.

Understood.

We can't let some trivial accident stop us.

The future of the country hinges on this plan.

Kiriishi, spare me a minute later.

We need to talk.

At a time like this?

I apologize for the sudden visit.

I'm Uzaki, the wife of the bus driver.

My husband has committed a terrible mistake.

I'm really sorry about this.

I know I don't deserve to come here.

- But-- - Please leave.

I'm here because

- I'd like to apologize-- - I'm begging you!

Please leave!

I'm truly sorry!

I'm sorry!

I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Bus driver Uzaki Hiroo, now deceased

was referred to prosecutors for negligent driving causing death

after allegedly operating under medication with known side effects.

Todoroki.

We need to talk to you. Open up.

Leave.

I want to be alone.

It's about the bus accident.

I'm really pained by Kana's death too.

It hurts me so much that I couldn't do anything

even though she's right before my eyes.

That's why

I want you to know about this.

That bus accident didn't happen by chance.

What do you mean?

On the day of the incident

HQ confiscated all of the evidence our jurisdiction gathered.

They were returned the next day, but they were all falsified.

We suddenly had photos of skid marks

and the driver was accused of

taking strong medication with side effects on that day.

All of the evidence was altered

and made to appear as if the accident was due to the driver's negligence.

Just what are you trying to say?

That day, Mayor Otobe of Minato City

suddenly canceled his work trip and returned to town.

If it were a simple accident, he wouldn't have gone that far.

What do you mean?

Someone's behind that accident.

Someone powerful enough to influence the mayor.

But why?

How does that

even make sense?

Kana.

Kana's just

a normal high school student.

She's never done anything wrong.

So why?

Why would she get involved in some kind of conspiracy?

Asami.

Isn't it the police's job to protect its citizens?

So why?

Why is the police protecting the criminal?

I know.

I'm sure that the upper brass is behind this incident.

I swear I will reveal the truth behind this incident.

Once I figure out who the culprit is

I want you to bring an end to them as a lawyer.

Todoroki.

I'll help you.

Am I supposed to just wait until that happens?

Don't be ridiculous.

You've got to be kidding me.

I'll go gather info.

What are you planning to do?

Once I get a lead

I'll submit a disclosure request to Minato City Hall and the police

and obtain leads on the person who killed Kana!

- Todoroki. - Todoroki!

Keep it down.

Todoroki.

Are you back to work?

Tamura.

We need to talk.

What are you thinking?

This is the only thing I can do as a lawyer.

Let me submit a disclosure request

to the police and Minato City Hall under the law firm's name!

I absolutely cannot approve that request!

Tamura, this is for the sake of justice!

As a lawyer, if I can't serve justice--

I can't risk destroying the law firm because of your idea of justice!

Todoroki. What keeps us continuing as lawyers

is not justice.

We're doing this for our clients.

If you fight in the courtroom, you'll receive compensation fees.

As a father and a lawyer, this is the best you can do!

You're right.

If I continue working as a lawyer in this law firm

this is all I can do.

I'm resigning.

- Calm down, Todoroki! - I can submit a disclosure request

in a personal capacity, right?

Hey.

Hey, Todoroki!

You'll remain here.

I'll manage the rest on my own.

If so, it's pointless to submit a disclosure request.

Like I said...

Forget it.

MR. TODOROKI

TO TODOROKI KENJIRO

FROM UZAKI JUNKO

AJISAI

DIE, MURDERER

DIE, MURDERER

DIE, MURDERER

GET CURSED

Excuse me.

Mr. Todoroki. I'm truly sorry for what happened.

What my husband did was unforgivable.

I'm really very sorry!

Please stop bowing.

What happened to your place?

It seems like our address was doxxed.

My son's not so bright

so he hunted down the person who wrote all those and beat them up.

Now he's with the police.

After all

my husband caused the deaths of several people.

We have no choice but to bear the consequences.

Still...

My husband was serious about his job.

I don't believe he'd take any strong medication.

I'm sorry.

I know I shouldn't be telling you all that.

I'm really sorry.

What did the police say about the vandalism?

They said that the assault and vandalism are two separate incidents.

Besides, we can't consult this with anyone.

MURDERER, JUST DIE ALREADY

The accident and slander are two separate issues.

If these are used for the vandalism, there might be fingerprint residue.

- You should keep them. - What?

Talk to a lawyer

and tell them to talk to the person suing your son for assault

and let them know about the fingerprints on the spray cans.

If your son did that to stop them from vandalizing

- things may take a turn. - But...

You should install some CCTVs too. You can use them as evidence.

Also, you can submit a request to disclose the personal information

of those who doxxed your address.

Ms. Uzaki.

I'm really sorry for everything.

I hated your family.

But I was wrong.

Your family

are good citizens who have upheld the law.

When people like you are in trouble

it's our job as lawyers

to protect you using the law.

So...

Ms. Uzaki Junko.

If someone hurts you

you should get back at them.

But...

Are we allowed to do that?

Of course.

I beg you.

Please live on.

Thank you so much.

I'm sorry. I don't deserve your kind words.

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!

AJISAI

BENTO BOX

Welcome home.

Mom.

I'm sorry.

You're not a kid anymore. When will you learn your lesson?

Sorry.

I'll do a proper job protecting the shop next time.

Don't worry about it.

A lawyer came and taught me how to protect the shop.

A lawyer?

You were released without any charges thanks to that lawyer, too.

Quite ironic to name your law firm using the word "peace."

Isn't it fitting?

Peace is only achieved after you fight for it.

Asami. We won't be able to catch the mastermind by ourselves.

I know.

I'll continue to gather info from the inside.

Anyway, you'd better not go under before we catch the culprit.

No need to worry about that.

I have a plan.

It's a pretty dangerous plan as a lawyer, though.

There are people who can't sue even if they want to

and incidents that police refuse to even investigate.

There are many people cowering in fear of villains.

What's your plan?

We just need to make them fight.

I want to save clients I can trust.

Even if I have to ignite them.

Don't worry. I can vouch for her capability.

Please let me work under you.

INOO MARI

Various firms have been scouting me.

Why would a place like this want me?

You're the kind that gets bored easily, right?

On top of that, you have a lot of things on your mind.

Our law firm specializes in extorting money from villains

using a variety of special methods.

Doesn't that pique your interest?

Well...

I guess I can hear you out.

Cool.

Look. This is Peasuke, the official mascot of our law firm.

I made this.

Isn't that a bit too big?

We received two leads from Asami

and we have five other potential igniters.

We really need additional manpower.

That said, we can't just let anyone join...

What's wrong?

UZAKI RYO

Please come again!

AJISAI

- I'm off to my part-time job. - Ryo!

Our shop's going to go under from all the debt

so get a full- time job soon!

- I know! - Take care!

Got it!

It's you, Mr. Todoroki.

Thank you for everything you did.

Was that your son?

- Yes. - Has he found a job yet?

He may not look it, but he's a lawyer.

I see.

I think he realized his mistake because of you, Mr. Todoroki.

To protect someone, he needs more than physical strength.

So he decided to become a lawyer to protect the weak.

He resigned from his company, came back to live with me

and barely managed to pass the bar exam.

But he hasn't had any luck getting hired.

He's a fool with a one-track mind

and honest to a fault.

So he's not very well-received by the large law firms.

I think there are law firms who would want people like him.

I went independent since we last met and set up my own law firm.

If you'd like, please hand this to your son.

No, I can't possibly--

He'd find it awkward to drop by if he knows who I am

so please keep my real identity a secret.

- No, but-- - I will not hire him

if he's incompetent.

Thank you very much.

Gosh, all these look delicious.

Hold on, one's missing.

This is the place?

PEACE LAW FIRM, TODOROKI KENJIRO

One of my donuts went missing.

- I wonder. - I wonder.

Don't tell me, did one of you

eat it?

- What? - Hey!

You ate my donut, didn't you?

All right.

Sorry I'm late!

You're late, Uzaki.

You're on toilet duty as punishment.

I'm just a minute late.

Stop arguing over the pointless stuff.

Let's begin our meeting.

- Got it. - Okay.

Come in.

Pardon me.

I have something to report, sir.

There's a law firm investigating that bus accident.

The president of the law firm is Todoroki

and was the plaintiff's attorney in the lawsuit involving Mayor Otobe.

Also, he's the father of a victim involved in the bus accident.

Let him be.

I doubt a mere lawyer like him can do anything.

Yes, sir.

Please excuse me.

The connections and circumstances of this case are as described here.

Get this into your heads, guys.

Of course. It's all in here without any information missing.

All the fights that we've ignited so far

is all for this one fight.

The risk will be huge. Are you guys ready?

Stop asking.

You've already asked this multiple times.

That means we're all prepared.

Don't worry. You won't lose anything dear to you again.

I know.

All right.

Let's come up with a detailed plan to bring them down!

- Sounds good, let's do this! - All right.

The real fight begins now!

My husband was earnest in his work.

He would never take such a medication!

The chances of inadequate maintenance is zero!

I'll admit that the spy did a commendable job.

We have all the cards we need to fight.

We'll take down Ishikura, no matter what it takes.

Translated by: Qianni Lu