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Moss?

Yeah.

Do you come to botanical gardens often?

Ah, no...

Not really often, more like once in a while...

Well, to be honest, I hardly ever come.

Oh, really?

I just invited you here because you wrote "plant appreciation" under hobbies.

I did write that.

Do you come to botanical gardens often, Sakiyama-san?

Me...

I've been an introvert since I was a kid,

never had many friends,

and even now, I'm basically not good with people.

So I spent a lot of time alone when I was little,

and I used to go often to the botanical garden near my house.

In the end, I've lived a life totally unrelated to plants...

But I still drop by the botanical gardens now and then...

So I keep it listed under hobbies.

Sorry, you were saying?

KAGAWA TERUYUKI

UCHIDA CHIKA

FUJIWARA KISETSU

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NAKAMURA ANNE

DIRECTOR & WRITER HIRASE KENTARO

SEKI YUTARO DIRECTOR & WRITER

Goodbye.

ISHIKAWA

2023

- Goodbye, I'm leaving first. - Goodbye.

It's her message to the guy she met the other day.

Thank you for the wonderful time today. I was nervous and flustered, and I feel like I ended up doing most of the talking. I'd be really happy if we could meet again sometime. Since you went along with my hobby this time, next time I'd love to go somewhere you want to go and hear all about it. I'll be looking forward to your reply. Thanks again for today.

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Dating Site

Ah, um...

Excuse me. That was industrial waste, right?

Could you please separate it properly from burnable garbage?

Huh... excuse me, who are you?

Ah, I work as a cleaner here.

I'm just about to start my shift.

I see...

That was industrial waste, yeah. Sorry.

Please make sure to inform the other staff as well.

Right, sorry.

Huh? Ah, um... Excuse me.

Could you please move it? That garbage from earlier.

You're right. My bad.

Haa... ow, ow...

Enjoy your break.

Minagawa, when's your break over?

About ten more minutes, I think.

Tell me, why'd you start this job?

What's with the sudden question?

- Just tell me.

I honestly forgot. It's been over ten years.

Where'd you work before this?

I lost my temper and punched someone at the store, so I quit.

I've had enough of this.

I'm thinking of quitting this job.

And then what?

Hell if know.

But I'm sure it'll be a better life than just staying like this.

"Change is the only constant."

Who said that?

Okakura Tenshin.

Huh...

"Maintaining status quo is the same as retreating."

Oda Nobunaga?

Walt Disney.

"Life is like riding a bicycle."

"To keep your balance, you must keep moving."

Bill Gates?

Einstein.

Damn, I almost had it.

Almost?

Well, I got the American part right, at least.

No, Einstein was German.

- Nishihama-san? - Ah, yes.

I'll be working with you today, I'm Sakiyama.

Ah, okay.

Alright, let's do this.

Let's go.

You take this off...

And then, the ones we used earlier...

You put—

You're in your work clothes now.

Ah, well, yeah...

It suits you.

Please don't tease me.

I mean it. Well then.

So, um, you put the used ones in here.

Wow, Ogi-san. Thanks for the treat.

You don't even remember— You're staring too much!

Ogi-san, you're staring.

I swear, you don't even remember.

- It's probably expensive, right? - Nah, I'll give you a discount.

- Really? - Yeah, how about it?

Hey, Minagawa!

Mi~na~ga~wa!

I'm good, really.

He said he'd give us a discount.

- 5,000 yen. - He said 5,000 yen is fine.

Nah, nah, nah...

Don't worry, I'll pay!

I'm just not good at this kind of thing.

What do you mean? You're not a kid anymore!

Ah, hey!

That's an order! I'm ordering you! Hey!

'Sup.

Ogi-san.

What were you talking about with her?

Oh, what? You saw that?

Yeah, just happened to.

I asked her out for dinner.

Huh?

And she actually said yes, surprisingly.

Ah, of course, you're coming too.

Huh?

I told her, "One of our younger guys wants to have dinner with you."

You're too shy, after all.

- It's tonight. - Tonight?

She's on the early shift today.

So we're meeting at the station tonight.

How's that? Happy?

Well...

Yeah, a little.

A little?

Just a little?

Good morning.

Good morning.

G-G-G-Good morning.

Quite a few reservations today.

Let's have that old guy handle it.

Ah, you mean Shim-san?

Well, his skills are legit.

When he first came, I was assigned to look after him,

but it turned out he didn't need help at all.

He might actually be the best one here.

Well, he's passionate. Always fidgety, though.

That cover is cute.

- Ah, this? - Yeah, yeah.

Looks expensive, though.

Not sure...

I got it as a gift, so I don't know.

Ah, from your boyfriend?

Yes.

So Nishihama-san,

do you meet people through dating apps?

Eh? No, I don't.

I see.

I mean, you can write whatever you want on your profile.

I can't trust that kind of thing.

Did you ever use them, Sakiyama-san?

Me?

No way, never.

Too many unknowns, it's scary.

How's the job?

Anything troubling you?

Ah... well...

Nothing job-related.

"Nothing job-related"?

Um, Sakiyama-san...

Hm?

I saw people here

stealing items from the discarded stock.

Even if it's stuff meant for disposal, it's still theft, right?

Say, if I report stuff like this,

would it improve my evaluation?

Well... I'm not sure about that.

—party, drinking party, fufufufufuun~

Drinking party, drinking party, fufufufufuun~

You okay?

Are you hurt?

Sorry.

I tripped and fell on my own.

Ah, I see...

I'm quitting this job.

We can talk about that later. Come on.

What are you doing!? Hurry up!

Got her contact info?

Didn't ask.

Okay, can I ask you to return the cart?

Sure.

Well, today's over.

Let's do our best again tomorrow.

Sakiyama-san.

Hm?

I just wanted to say I'm truly sorry for causing you trouble today.

No worries.

But there's one thing I just can't leave unsaid...

Yeah? What is it?

Earlier, when I knocked over the cart,

you shouted at me in front of customers.

Eh?

Honestly,

being scolded like that in public,

that was... extremely humiliating.

Wait, hold on. I didn't mean—

You were loud and very harsh.

That's because it was necessary to resolve—

I wish you had said it that way.

The way you said it

felt excessive for the mistake I made.

What are you talking about?

If I knew you'd treat me like that, I'd have rather handled the mistake by myself.

Eh?

Excuse me, I'll be going.

So normally, we drink at cheap izakayas, not places like this.

But today, since we had a girl joining us,

we figured we should reserve a proper place.

Still, I'm really glad you could come out at this time.

I've always wanted to have a drink with you, Shim-san.

Let's order their famous eel kamameshi too.

Eel?

Hm? Yeah.

Ah, no, uh...

Are you worried about the price?

Don't worry. It's on me today.

Ah, wait, do you not like eel, Shim-san?

Yes.

I can't really eat eel...

S-Sorry.

What? You should've said so!

Then, how about this? They have sea bream kamameshi too.

Right...

Then, it's about time, I guess.

Shall we do our usual bet?

- I'd rather not. - Why not?

What's wrong with you today?

Shimura-san.

No offense, but I'd like to make a bet with this guy.

I say Shimura-san is a yes.

Yes?

Hey, that's seriously rude.

So which is it for you?

I say no. Definitely no.

- Okay.

Shimura-san.

This might be a rude question...

But you've done time, haven't you?

Eh?

You've been in prison. Am I right?

Eh?

I have this knack

for telling whether someone's committed a crime

just by their face.

Ah, uh... Shim-san, I'm sorry. That's really out of line.

You can ignore him. Just ignore him.

N-No...

Shimura-san, have you?

I haven't.

Huh?

See!

You owe him an apology!

Really?

I win.

Shimura-san, you really haven't done time?

Y-Yes.

Even if you did, don't be ashamed.

Believe it or not, both Minagawa and I

are ex-convicts.

H-Huh?

You can get certified as a hairdresser while doing time.

Ah, I s-s-see...

Right, Minagawa-chan?

Shim-san, don't take it personally, okay?

This guy always goes for yes.

He just wants like-minded company.

Excuse me, we're really closing up, so if you could wrap up, please.

How many times I gotta say it, huh!?

How many times is this now!?

How many times!? Piss the fuck off!

We're drinking here, dammit!

How many times already!?

How many times has it been now!?

You, hey! Piss the fuck off!

Excuse me, that's industrial waste, right?

Ah, over there.

The one on the far left.

- Sorry. - It's okay.

Ah, there you are.

Sakiyama-san, Chief Nitta is calling for you.

Come in.

Ah, pardon me.

Sakiyama-san...

How should I put this... well...

It's hard for me to say...

Ah, am I fired?

Ah, no, I wouldn't go so far as to... it's not exactly that...

It's fine. Just say it already.

Well, to be blunt,

when the overall sales at the mall start to drop,

the cuts naturally hit departments like cleaning...

and labor costs.

Right?

Of course, Sakiyama-san, you've been efficient,

and above all, we've really relied on you and your experience...

It certainly wasn't an easy decision.

Did that girl say something to you?

Huh?

The new one. Nishihama-san.

Nishihama-san?

No, not particularly...

Uh-huh, whatever, it's fine.

Well... I'm really sorry...

but your employment will end at the end of this month.

I'll quit today.

Huh?

You won't be able to receive your full pay.

I'll quit today.

Ah, there you are.

This was found in the cart over there.

They were going to throw it away.

Um...

I'm really sorry about yesterday.

Actually, there was a bit of trouble...

Ah, no, it's fine.

It was our Ogi-san who forcibly invited you to begin with.

I'm sorry.

Don't worry about it.

And look, this, don't you think it's a waste?

We're not allowed to take those.

Hey, um... actually, I need to talk to you.

T-Talk?

Yes, um...

Like, for example, tonight,

even if it's late, wanna meet up after work?

I've already finished work.

Do you have any hobbies?

Eh...?

What would you do with that information?

No, just as a conversation starter, you know.

Mo... Moss, I guess...

Moss?

Yeah.

I collect wild moss

and grow it in my place.

Really? That's unusual.

Is it? I'm not really sure.

But it's beautiful, isn't it?

The moss you see growing at temples and such.

No, it's fine, really. You don't have to force yourself to relate.

Why did you come to like moss?

Why...?

I've...

been an introvert since I was a kid, didn't have many friends,

and even now, I'm generally not good with people.

So, growing up,

I spent a lot of time alone...

And I guess I tend to get into hobbies that I can do by myself.

Moss is something you can grow alone, at home.

I totally get it.

A childhood where it was hard to talk to others.

Thank you.

Ah, right, I almost forgot.

Commuter Pass in a Pass Case

Huh? How?

Well, yesterday, I found this near the station where we were supposed to meet.

Thank you so much.

It's mine.

I'm glad.

You finished work early today, huh.

Because I got fired.

Hm?

Fired.

I'm not going back to that workplace anymore.

What are you going to do from tomorrow?

No idea, really.

I see.

Well, then...

How about taking a nice walk while thinking things over?

Eh? A walk?

I just have to stop by the shop in the morning,

so around noon, maybe at some park...

Eh? Why do I have to think while walking with you?

Well, you know...

It's better to talk it out with someone than to worry alone... right?

Eh, really?

No doubt about it.

Ah, right.

How about instead of a park, we go see moss?

At the botanical garden.

The botanical garden?

Yeah. Sounds good.

As thanks for listening to me,

I'll bring food.

Huh?

Ah, lunch, for tomorrow.

It's fine, I've got time anyway.

AM 7:09

Wha— What's wrong?

What are you doing here this early?

Well...

Aren't you off today?

Ogi-san, you've been acting flashy lately, so I got suspicious.

You said you were quitting the shop,

but if you quit now, you'll be the first one they suspect.

You wanna get in on it too?

What?

Wanna split it?

Can't live on this salary, right?

Did you know?

We make less than regular workers.

This place.

The security cameras aren't operating before opening hours,

so if you help, we won't get caught.

No, I'll pass.

Listen,

people like us, no matter how honestly we work,

we'll never live comfortably. Never.

That's just the way the world is now.

Sorry.

At least for now,

I want to live an honest life.

That's just the way the world is now!

AM 8:55

AM 9:12

Mi-Minagawa-san.

Oh, hey, Shim-san!

Good morning.

Eh? What are you doing here?

I-I just happen to be out s-shopping this morning.

Ah...

A-And you, Minagawa-san?

Ah, well... just had a quick errand at the shop.

Y-You seem busy.

Not really.

I've got time before my next appointment, so I was wondering what to do.

Then, s-since we ran into each other,

h-how about a drink?

T-Today's your day off, right?

Ah, sure, why not?

Eh, eh? But, drinking already?

Um, it's j-j-j-just, if I don't have something to drink...

I can't talk... properly.

Right...

Shim-san, you're quite the drinker, huh.

Ah, right, I've got a juicy story to tell you.

PM 12:46

From Minagawa

(Yesterday)

At 1:00 PM in the plaza of the botanical garden

Eh? Wait... Eh? Why?

Wait... Why!?

Why, why, why!?

No way! No way! Hey!

Wait! Wait a second, wait!

I-It's true that I made plans

to meet Sakiyama-san

at the botanical garden for lunch yesterday.

But Sakiyama-san's outgoing call history

shows activity even after noon, until 3:00 PM.

Right...

Um, actually...

Before meeting her,

I had a few drinks

with a coworker,

but ended up getting drunk and fell asleep...

With a coworker?

In the daytime?

Yes.

We just happened to meet in front of the mall.

So then, you didn't meet Sakiyama-san yesterday?

Yes.

By the time I arrived at the botanical garden,

she was already gone.

I see.

By the way...

I hear you assaulted a female coworker at your previous workplace.

E-Excuse me?

That's what prompted you to switch shops.

Um...

Are you suspecting me of something?

I heard it was an accident. Was it not?

I see...

Yes.

Excuse me, sir, do you have a moment?

Got it.

Sorry, I'll step out for a bit.

Could I ask for a little more of your time later?

Detectives investigating suicides in other prefectures?

- Yes

From the Kanagawa PD, First Investigation Division.

- Kanagawa PD? - Yes.

Why come all the way here...

I'm sorry for the trouble.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Say, is it true that there was something strange about the victim's hair?

Huh? Y-Yes... that's right.

This way.

Is this a special investigation?

No, we're following cases that may be part of a serial case.

Ah...

The appetizer is herring roe with vegetables in dashi.

No decoration at the moment,

but next month we're thinking of featuring yellowtail.

It's good.

For the dobin-mushi, we added tilefish and lily bulb.

Tilefish has a delicate umami,

and the lily bulb...

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