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A TOEI PRESENTATION

THE DROPOUT

♪ Swimming, out from the shadow of a building

Planning: Goro Kusakabe, Tatsuo Honda Screenplay: Fumio Konami

♪ He draws near as if swimming

Cinematography: Seizo Sengen Lighting: Mitsuo Watanabe

Audio Recording: Hideto Kuriyama Editing: Isamu Ichida

Art Direction: Akira Takahashi Assistant Director: Yusuke Narita

♪ He’s a swimmer In the cold morning fog

♪ Propelling into a close-up A vacant montage

CAST

Ken Ogata

♪ Diving, as he opens a door

Ayumi Ishida

Shigeru Izumiya

Kaoru Kobayashi Mikio Narita

♪ He draws near as if swimming

Toru Masuoka, Kunitaka Kawakami Keizo Kanie

♪ He’s a diver Straight from the bathroom

Tatsuo Endo, Tetsuo Hara Umi Ato

Moeko Ezawa, Masataka Iwao Akaji Maro, Tadashi Naruse

♪ He turns into the bedroom Into high speed with a single stroke

Tatsuo Nishiyama, Hisashi Hidaka Akio Saionji, Michihiro Yamanishi Keiji Takamine

Yoko Takano, Michiko Asada Ayaka Haku, Masaaki Yumiko Kanetake

Katsutoshi Akiyama, George Maki Toshiya Maruyama, Mayumi Tokunaga Yukio Miyagi, Yasumori Hikita

♪ Diving... Diving... Diving...

Yasushi Oshiro, Kotaro Izumi Hideo Ayuba, Kenji Ikeda Yoshiaki Yabe, Kinjiro Toyama

Shigero Shirai, Junichi Hosokawa Michihiro Kinoshita, Yusuke Tsukasa Akio Kofune, Shotaro Otsuki

Kayoko Tominaga, Mariko Mitani Genichi Ichikawa, Kita Kakumin Toshiyuki Kawabe, Kyoichi Ichijo

Gannosuke Ashiya Makoto Fujita

Directed by: Eiichi Kudo

Stop that...

- You know what? - Huh?

Toshiaki will be out soon.

Has the time come already?

He's got a two-year sentence, but because of good behavior

he's apparently getting out a bit earlier.

Good behaviour? Who, that brat?

What are we going to do?

He'll get mad once he finds out about our relationship, right?

He won't be able to do anything since I'm the one who nabbed him.

It's hot...

Keiko.

What?

I love you.

That hurts!

Stay away, it's hot...

You've got to go, right?

Miss Yamane, are you home?

- It's the police. - Coming!

Hold on a second.

Yes?

I'm so sorry. Did he get in trouble again?

He shoplifted toys from the mall.

Huh?! You did it again!

Minoru! Minoru!

Madam, calm down!

- How many times do I need to say it? - Madam!

Please fill out this acceptance form.

Your address, name and seal.

I'm sorry...

Excuse me, let me pass...

Minoru, come here now!

I'm deeply sorry.

That's fine, take care of yourself.

I'm sorry again.

Thank you for your work!

Mom, what are you doing? I'm starving here!

Shoplifting is a theft!

If you start stealing, you'll end up becoming a murderer!

- Leave me alone! - Wait!

Come here, you!

Minoru!

Dad!

- Minoru... - Dad!

Come here, Minoru.

Wait! You naughty boy!

He's not your dad!

The person who sleeps with you is my father.

You idiot. He is a policeman, you know?

If you do something wrong, he will arrest you.

Don't be so mad. It's time for you to go to work.

Honey...

- Here... - Okay.

"Everyone was healthy, so the father and mother duck were rejoicing."

See? They're all happy.

"However, somehow,"

"the biggest egg didn't crack yet."

"That's strange..."

"Wh... Why is it taking so long?"

Minoru!

"The father duck wondered..."

Dispatch order from Osaka HQ for an urgent case.

A report has been sent to the staff on inside duty.

Check in with them for further briefing.

I'm Otaki.

Torn to pieces? Where?

Tsumori Block 1? On the Kizu riverbank? Got it.

Get something to eat with this. Take it.

21st Unit for Osaka HQ.

Go for Osaka HQ.

Reporting the situation at the scene.

The scene is 500 meters south of the Tsumori Complex.

On a vacant plot 50 meters from the Tsumori Block 1 bus stop.

The victim appears to be a young woman in her 20's, possibly a university student.

Osaka HQ, copy.

Kuroki is known as Prefectural Police's First Investigation Division's ace.

So, I'm sure this crime will be solved fast.

My name is Kuroki, pleased to meet you.

Getting straight into it, I'd like to convene the initial investigative meeting at 22:00.

- Well, I will see you later. - Keep up the good work.

Kito...

Yes?

Have you decided who's going to be on this case from our precinct?

Yes, more or less. But what are we supposed to do about Otaki?

Otaki, huh?

But since he was the first at the scene, we can't just remove him, right?

What if he starts trouble with the Prefectural Police again?

If that happens, you take care of it. I won't be held responsible for that.

Me...?

The victim,

who lives near the scene at Tsumori Apartment Complex, Block 16, No. 413,

is Yumiko, a 21 year old college student,

eldest daughter of office worker Shuichiro Nishio.

The body was identified by her father who rushed in to check out the commotion.

Furthermore, even though the autopsy results have yet to arrive,

according to the findings, right-hand marks were found on her throat.

The cause of death is assumed to be blood loss

from multiple stab wounds caused by a knife-like weapon.

Among these, 16 stabs are assumed to be inflicted postmortem.

Any traces on the intimate parts?

We'll have to wait for the autopsy results to draw a conclusion.

Chief, please go ahead.

HQ's plan consists of following two leads for now.

The first one is the pervert lead.

And the second one is the passion-grudge lead.

Well then, first of all, we need a list of deviants,

particularly those living in nearby areas.

Secondly, for the passion-grudge lead, focus on the victim's love life.

And thirdly, comb the site with all you've got

for witnesses, things left behind and possibly the murder weapon.

That is all.

The first investigation meeting is now over.

Thank you for your work!

If there's traces on the victim's intimate parts,

then it's a lust murder for sure.

You could say the same thing in the case of a passion crime.

- But I doubt that's the case. - You think so?

But, from my inquiry, the victim was known in the neighborhood

as a girl with filial piety and irreproachable conduct.

According to her parents, she never got any phone calls from a possible boyfriend.

And you believe that? Was she a virgin?

Well, about that... I don't know.

The autopsy report will clear that up for us.

Let's move.

I never thought they'd pair me up with you.

Well, I look forward to working with you.

But don't expect me to be as polite as a university assistant inspector.

That's fine with me. I've already heard many things about you.

Good rumors all of them, I bet.

Please, let me serve you next.

I'm fine.

There's no way she could've made 5 million from us.

I mean she's only been working here for around two months.

Say, Jun, it must be from the other place, right?

That's right, no mistake about that.

What other place?

Yumi worked here in the afternoons. At nights, she worked as a call girl.

Call girl? Are you sure about that?

I sure am.

She was saving money to go to Europe.

I'd be in trouble if anyone finds out I told you this,

but the Meiryu Group came here to recruit girls.

None of the other girls took them up on their offer except for her.

Hey, where do you think you're going?

Are you with the Meiryu Group?

So, what if I were?

What the hell are you doing?!

Come here, you fucking moron!

It's me...

Relax, we're not raiding you today.

This is her belongings...

Wow, look at all these men.

Couldn't be farther from an irreproachable conduct with this many on her list.

She was a real college girl, so she was very popular!

All the big shots from companies were coming to see her...

Do you think the killer is one of them?

Shut up!

- That's for the police to find out. - Yes...

Please excuse my rudeness.

What did she do the night she was killed?

She must've took in clients.

Well, I wouldn't know what she did.

Since we're a discreet business,

whatever happens between them is freely up to the girls.

Oh, you're leaving already?

Hold on, hold on...

Keep this a secret, will you?

We're back again.

Mr. Otaki!

- Do you have any scoops for us? - We'll treat you to something!

Oh, the media...

If you buy me a drink, I'll tell you anything you want.

You sure? Let's go, then!

Really? You report in. I'm going for a barbecue.

- Let's go! - Tell us an interesting story...

We are counting on you.

In front of her parents, she acted like a proper daughter

with filial piety and irreproachable conduct.

Junior college student my ass...

This might be coming from Miura, but I hear you're the source of this news!

- Yeah, that's right. - Don't admit so easily!

Apparently, the parents intend to file a lawsuit

against the newspaper's chief editor.

That's quite funny.

But these are the facts.

I'm just warning the parents in this world, so they don't end up in this situation.

Do not get carried away!

My bad...

Sorry for the wait. It's done.

I don't want that! I hate stir-fried liver and chives.

Don't say that.

Stir-fried liver and chives are highly nutritious.

They're delicious!

Oh, it's delicious!

Eat it. Come on.

Eat it already!

Minoru, you should eat.

You won't grow up if you don't eat.

Here.

That kind of heat won't be able to melt through Aphrodite A.

Come on, everyone gather up!

If all the playing around made you thirsty, take a big sip...

Oh... That's Mom!

That's a painting of Mom!

Your mom? That's not her, go away.

This is my glue. You can't use it without asking.

Toshiaki! Oh my...

You got out from jail?

That's right.

You look so sexy.

By the way, I kind of ended up drinking all the money I got in prison.

Could I have some?

It can't be helped...

Sorry about this...

- You have no place to stay, right? - Yeah...

Come and find me later.

Yeah... Are you sure?

I'm sorry about this. But thank you.

See you, then. I'll come again.

Take care of yourself!

Why won't you open?

What are you doing? Get in.

Yeah, right.

Minoru? Hey, hey, Minoru!

It's me, Toshiaki!

Can't you see he was sleeping? Don't get him up.

I'm Toshiaki!

- You stink! - So what?

Minoru, return to bed. I'm sorry about this.

Hey, don't do that. You shouldn't get him up.

- You've grown so much! - Minoru, return to bed, I'm sorry.

It's me, Toshiaki!

Just for today, okay?

- Sleep tight. - Let's sleep together...

Sleep well.

- Come here. - Not right now, go away.

- You'll wake him up. - Just a little bit.

I said no, Toshiaki. Please, stop it.

- No! - I'm asking you.

- Come on, okay? - But you agreed to break up...

You're hurting me!

Stop it!

- Come on... - I haven't done it in two years...

Ouch...

Let me go... that hurts!

Let me go already!

I've told you to stop it!

Stay still like this, okay?

Is he going to be my dad next?

Stop it!

Go to bed!

I'll be done in a bit. Just give me a break.

No!

Wait a moment. I told you to stop!

That hurts...

Ouch!

- Ouch... - Oh my... Huh?

What's wrong?

It looks like I came. Ouch... Oh, shit.

I've been in prison too long...

I'm pathetic...

What?! So, you're dating that detective?

You see... He offered to reduce your sentence, so I had no choice.

But, I...

I've got no job...

I have no place to live...

I do feel really sorry for you, Toshiaki.

Damn right...

Shall I try asking him to break up?

Since he's a detective, he might listen if I ask nicely.

Don't cry, okay?

Don't worry, yes?

Which one do you like, huh?

Ah, this one! This one!

This one?

I get it, I get it. All right, all right.

Don't touch it if you're not buying it.

What if it breaks?

Papa, you are so good at this!

Come catch me! Come on!

- Hurry up! - Wait a bit!

- Catch me! - Hey, stop running!

- Hey! - Come catch me!

Papa, hurry up! Hurry up and catch me!

I won't if you run like this, you fool!

Hurry up! Hurry up and catch me!

Hurry up!

It might be faint, but we got a luminol reaction.

- Really? - Yeah.

What about fingerprints?

There were fingerprints, but the pouring rain ruined them.

That's because they used this cheap drape.

Thanks!

Are you trying to say that I painted this?

My point is... This is completely different from what I paint.

Thank you very much.

Here. Eat a lot, okay?

It's tasty.

Yes?

Yes?

Sakagami!

- Oh, hey... - Have you been released?

Mr. Otaki, thank you!

I have to thank you for everything you've done. You were really helpful!

I am very grateful to you. Thank you very much.

Never mind that. Keiko, bring me a beer.

Get him a beer...

- You know what? - Huh?

He just happened to come by.

That's right. I'll be leaving soon.

You have no place to live. Instead of wandering around, stay here.

- Sakagami. - Yes?

You better stay away from meth.

I'll work seriously from now on.

Right, if you work earnestly, something good will surely come your way.

Feel free to ask me if you need help.

Thank you a lot.

Mister, you know what? He will be my papa from now on.

What are you talking about, Minoru?!

Hey, Minoru. Come on, let's go play outside.

I don't want to!

Hey, Sakagami... I forgot, I can't drink during work hours.

I... I've got some things to do... I'll be going.

If you excuse me... See you.

Keiko, want me to escort you to work?

Minoru, shall we play together?

No!

Thank you very much.

Buddy, who is in these paintings?

Well, this is Lady Maria Kannon.

She is the saving light for those who have fallen from grace into hell.

By praying to Her in the morning and evening, you will be saved from any worldly pain.

In fact, there have been cases where She helped cure injuries as well as alcoholism.

And how much is it?

- 500 yen. - 500 yen?!

That's so expensive!

Hey, buddy, don't you have paintings more erotic? More erotic, you know?

That's right! Don't you agree?

Listen, you should paint focusing more on the genital area.

Here. Right here!

You bunch, how dare you say such things?! Can't you see how people suffer?

Can't you see all the syphilis-infected rotting away?

This is exactly like the stuff you paint, right?

Can you show me more like it?

Excuse me, give a moment.

Here.

Did you draw them yourself?

Yes...

Do they sell?

Well... Maybe two or three, depending on the day.

When they don't sell, I work as a day laborer.

Do you remember what you were doing on the evening of April 5th between 9 and 10?

I have no idea.

I don't even remember what I did yesterday.

Hey...

- Who owns this? - Me.

That's not your name on it.

You stole it, didn't you?

No, I bought it.

You bought it? But this is expensive...

Mr. Detective, do you know where we are?

Are you taking the police lightly?

You're under investigation for dealing in stolen goods. Come with me to the station.

Move it.

Bring this with you.

Don't dawdle, you hear me?

Mr. Shimamura! I'm innocent, help me!

Mr. Shimamura, help me!

Put your back into it!

Mr. Shimamura!

I guess that's about it for the bicycle inquiry.

Yes, sir. If you'll excuse me, then...

Hold on.

We still have to talk about the stabbing case.

Stabbing?

You're the one responsible for the Kizu River murder.

- Me? - Yeah.

That's ridiculous...

Say, doesn't the woman in this painting found at the scene,

and the murdered woman look quite similar?

Did you have a grudge against her?

Huh?

Stabbing her body 20 times,

and then, stuffing the shirt into her vagina.

You couldn't get it up, am I right?

Are you impotent?!

Don't make a fool of me!

Tanaka.

I doubt paintings like these sell well.

So, you must be painting more sensual stuff, don't you?

No, I don't!

These sell because they're like this.

In this age, everybody talks about salvation, looking for God's light.

The heart beats, making squeaking sounds.

If left alone, the heart may break down and stop.

What are you even saying? That whoever has sex can go to Heaven?

- Can you even have sex? - That's not what I mean.

Women represent emotions. A pure woman is divine.

The Kannon I painted is purer than anything!

I see, I see.

So, you stabbed that woman because she wasn't pure, right?

What are you talking about?

How can the police use violence? I've always been weak to it...

You're weak against violence? Huh?!

How could a woman stabber be weak against violence?

Now, you've really done it, Otaki. What if this were to leak to the newspapers?

Wouldn't it be a disaster?

Once you cool your head off after your one-week suspension,

you'll be transferred to larceny as a disciplinary action.

Well, what did you expect?

We did keep the disciplinary action to a minimum,

and you'll basically be doing the same work.

It's one of the major jobs with a significant impact on the performance of this office.

- So, is Tanaka being released? - We'll put a mark on him, just in case.

But did you really have to bring him in for a bicycle?

The administration is strict about undercover investigations,

and separate charge arrests.

Understood? You're being transferred.

Thank you!

Sakagami!

- I was waiting for you. - Welcome!

How are you doing? Sorry I'm so late.

Have a drink.

- Thank you very much. - Come on, have a drink.

Can I?

Thanks.

- Wanna eat? - Huh? Yeah...

- Sakagami. - Huh?

How is Minoru doing?

He's fine...

He can read kanji now!

He does it really well and asks me if he doesn't know something.

- Are you two getting along? - Yeah, I guess so.

- Let's have a toast, then. - Yeah...

- Give me some beer. - Yes.

Listen up, Sakagami. They gave me the boot.

- Huh? - I got the boot.

Who kicked you?

Kicked me? No, no, you got it wrong.

How do I explain this...

Where were you born?

Where was I born? Well, about that... In Aomori.

- You're kidding. - I'm being serious.

Really? You never had a job, did you?

Of course I did.

Then, how come you don't know what getting the boot means?

What's wrong with you today? You're acting strange, Mr. Otaki.

- What? - Please, keep drinking.

- Pour me a drink. - Sure, sure, right away.

Thank you.

- What's wrong with you today? - Thanks!

I'll partake.

How is Minoru doing?

Do you even know how I feel?

You're Sakagami, aren't you?

Ishikawa? It's been so long!

- When did you get out of prison? - Huh?

Barely a week ago.

You forgot something, you know?

Money.

Oh, no. About that... Thank you.

Excuse us for a moment.

It's really been ages. How're you doing?

Hello.

It's been two years since we met last time.

We are not moneylenders, you know.

- I know... - You know how much you piled up?

How much would that be?

- 3 million yen. - Huh?!

That can't be, Mr. Ishikawa... I borrowed only 200.000 yen back then.

You idiot!

Give me a break!

What are doing?! Stop right there!

Hey, what are you doing?!

- You fuckers! - Don't bullshit us!

Don't look down on us!

- You fucker! - Stop it, please.

Stop it, please!

You know what compassion is? You have no clue, right?

How can you give me that?!

- I told you you have no idea. - You didn't have to do that...

Hey, I'm feeling bad...

I'm feeling sick.

Are you okay?

- It's none of your business... - Ouch, ouch...

You're hurting me! Hold on, Mr. Otaki...

Oh, come on... Mr. Otaki...

Be careful, here... Keep walking, okay?

Hold on... Are you all right?

Okay, let's go...

- Hey, you go to Keiko's house. - Huh?

Go to Keiko's house! Go!

- Go... - I'll go.

Come on!

You go to Keiko's house!

I'll go there right away...

I'm home.

You should take a bath.

- What are you doing? - Huh?

- Hey, show me that! - No...

This is my money!

- Hey, just a bit. - You burglar!

I'm just borrowing it, please.

You're planning on doing meth again?

- Right? - Of course not...

I told you to stop doing it!

- I told you it's not that. - Why do you need this money?

- I'll return it back. - Tell me!

Dear!

Oh, hi.

What did you come here for?

I am here to get meth...

What's wrong with you? Come here!

- I just came to get some meth... - Just come here!

I could help you with that, but do you have money for it?

I do...

- Where? - Right here.

Don't fuck up again, by the way. Or you'll find yourself in serious trouble.

I understand...

Go and look for Fujimoto in Kemabashi.

- Really? Fujimoto? - Yeah.

And call me after. Okay?

- Thank you very much. - Don't wander around.

- Sure, sure... Thank you so much. - No problem.

Would you mind if I try some out?

I don't mind, but aren't you fresh out of prison? Just a little, okay?

Okay, just a little is fine.

Damn yeah... It's been a while...

Listen to me, okay? When you receive the money,

make sure you put it in here. Don't drop it, understood?

I get it.

Do I get 10.000 yen today as well?

Got it? I'll be waiting for you at the pachinko parlor.

Okay? Do me that favor.

- You know what? - Huh?

I would like you to stop coming here.

Why?

The neighbors are saying that we look like a real family.

And...

You know, Minoru got really attached to Toshiaki. He's even calling him Papa.

And Toshiaki is also very fond of Minoru.

You see, Toshiaki works earnestly now, and is bringing in money.

That's why I believe the three of us can live happily together from now on.

Sakagami working earnestly, you say?

You'll end up being deceived again.

Then, are you willing to marry me?

Of course you're not.

That's why I'm asking you not to come here anymore.

Let's put an end to this.

It's odd for a woman like me to be involved with a detective, after all.

What's so odd about it?

It was odd from the very start. Even though I didn't want to, you forcefully...

I don't want to, stop...

- I said I don't want to... - Keiko...

No...

No...

No... Cut it out!

No! Stop it, I don't want to!

No... I said no...

What is it?

- You're shooting meth, aren't you? - Huh?

You're shooting meth, aren't you?

- That hurts! - Am I not right?!

I'm not!

- Sakagami got you into it again? - That hurts... Not true!

- Am I not right?! Keiko! - I don't know! It hurts!

Ouch!

He's using Minoru as a delivery boy, am I right?

- That's not true! - Huh?

I didn't do it...

What were they talking about earlier outside, then?

- Let me go, it hurts! - Say something!

Do you hear me? Hey!

What pachinko parlor was he talking about? Tell me!

Spit it! Where's he?

- Oh, it's you! - What are you doing?

Minoru!

Hey, is this money from selling white powder?

I didn't do anything!

It's true! I just sent him to get the money from someone I lent money to before.

Trust me, it's the truth!

- It's the truth! - You fucker.

- Where did you get the stuff from? - I'm telling the truth!

Do you want me to beat you up like before? Huh?!

Where are you getting it from? Spit it out.

I'll beat you up! Huh? Tell me, tell me!

You fucker!

Hey, hey, hey! Aren't you gonna tell me, huh?

Stop! Stop! Stop! I beg you!

I'm sorry! I'm sorry! Stop it, please!

I'm sorry. I won't let him do that ever again. So, please, forgive him!

Toshiaki... I promise I'm going to straighten Toshiaki up.

Are you all right? Okay, good...

Go over there.

Stop it! I'm so sorry...

Keiko.

Don't use Minoru. Got it?!

Use Minoru again, and I'll throw you in jail!

I'm sorry.

Minoru!

Come here, hurry up!

Hey, pops. Is the man next door not home yet?

Ah, you mean Tanaka? He left around four minutes ago.

Pops!

That was noisy...

Do you know where he went?

I've finally put the baby to sleep.

Do you know?

I don't know anything.

Are you sure?

Ah, it's useless.

All right, all right. That's a good baby...

To be honest, there's no use hiding it.

Lady Maria Kannon's face is modeled after Noriko's face, after all.

Noriko Senba.

The tobacco store owner's daughter from Himesato Block 1.

So, you're saying you fell in love with that girl?

I miss her!

When we meet, both Noriko and I will be saved.

I've always been looking for her, all this time.

I was also in love with a girl when I worked at the coal mines.

But when I was around 18, all the coal mines closed down, and...

What is he on about?

I can't even remember her face anymore.

And to try to find her now...

She might already be dead?

She was 27 years old.

She was such a complicated girl.

Oh, that Tanaka!

The one who used to work at the sign shop nearby, you mean?

We had a terrible time because of him.

What do you mean by that?

Well, anyway, he was obsessively following my daughter around.

Apparently, he even ambushed her once out of nowhere to go out for a tea with him.

And, listen to this, after he mustered up the courage to ask her to marry him,

he kept calling her over and over, day after day, night after night.

He would never stop calling, you know?

My daughter ended up having a nervous breakdown.

So, we sent her away to some relatives.

Then, what happened?

My husband gave him a good chew.

And, of course, he stopped showing up. He even quit the sign shop, apparently.

- I see. - Mr. Detective, please have a tea.

Where is your daughter now?

You see, thankfully she ended up marrying an office worker.

And they are living in an apartment complex in Senri.

Noriko... How could you betray me, Noriko?

3:10 PM, June 4th, 1980.

At the tobacco store in Himesato Block 1,

when I bought a Hi-lite cigarette pack,

Noriko, with a smile on her face, said, "Thank you, come again".

Who is responsible for this?

Hey, this way!

The victim is Michiko Hanada, a 23 year old night club hostess.

The cause of death is the same as in the Kizu River murder, a stab wound to the chest,

followed by over ten other stabs with a fruit knife or a similar weapon.

The victim's underwear was stuffed into her genitals, matching the same MO.

That concludes the briefing.

Use this material as a basis for your investigation.

Hello? Yes...

- It can't be... - What, the Modus Operandi?

No, the victims. Both of the victims and that painting...

- Their characteristics match. - Oh, you mean Otaki's find?

I think we should investigate that man again.

But there was no painting this time.

This is urgent. Get Detective Otaki here.

Hello, HQ? Yes... yes...

By the way, Otaki, about that man you got for bicycle theft, the painting guy...

We'd like to look into him again.

Do you know where he is now?

Well, I have no idea.

Come now, Otaki. Why not turn over a new leaf and cooperate with us here?

I stopped keeping track of him after I was transferred from Public Safety.

But, Mr. Otaki, you must have a clue as to where he is...

Nope, I got nothing.

But I'm sure he's out there somewhere, right?

If you'll excuse me now.

That brat's doing this on purpose.

He must be after a medal. What a petty bastard!

Oh, no...

Oh, it's a fire... Look!

A fire? Where?

Wow, it's a really big fire. Dear, come take a look!

Is that so? Damn, you were right!

Damn, nothing beats a fire after meth.

I'm gonna kill you!

Dear!

Stop doing that! Enough with that...

No! Stop doing that!

I can't stand this anymore!

- Don't do that. - What do you want?!

Stop...

What did you do?

- I didn't do anything! - Don't talk back to me!

- Dear, please stop! - Shut up!

Shut up, you bitch!

- Why did you do this to me?! - I didn't do anything!

Can you please stop this?

I told you to stop!

Nobody's gonna help you!

You damn bitch, do you wanna get some more?!

Stupid brat!

Just you wait!

Wait!

- Come here! - Somebody help me!

Come back here!

Why are you doing this?!

Where are you going?!

Wait, you bitch!

- Stop this! - Shut up!

Wait!

Help me! Somebody help!

Please, help me! Somebody help me!

Are you all right? Dear!

Why did you do this?

- Dad, stop fighting! - Piss off!

Hey, what are you doing?! Let her go!

- Stay put! - Put him down.

Stay down!

Don't move!

Stay down!

Arrest him! Don't move!

Stop it!

That was scary...

I really thought he was going to kill me.

That's why...

Meth is dangerous.

You're not going to use it anymore, right?

I won't...

- I will stop for real. - Good.

You have to stop.

By the way...

I want to ask you a favor.

You look like her...

And so...

I want you to go on a little walk for me.

You know about that Kizu River crime, right?

I really want to lure out that suspect.

The one from the stabbing?

- Yeah. - And I will be the decoy?

Do I look like the person who was killed?

Yeah...

I don't want to. What if I end up getting killed by that person?

That's why I'll be there to keep that from happening.

You don't have to worry. I promise it'll be okay.

No.

I can't do that...

Why? Huh?

I have work.

Are you stupid?

I'll pay you for the lost time.

You just have to walk.

- I'm asking you. - I can't do it.

Please!

I'm scared...

You have no reason to be scared. I'll be with you, right?

Keiko...

Keiko...

Keiko...

To be honest...

I'm thinking of marrying you.

You're kidding...

I mean it. I really mean it.

But...

What about Toshiaki, then?

I feel sorry for him, but he's hopeless.

I'll take care of you and Minoru for life.

I'll even send Minoru to college.

This blockhead... Going to college?

If he doesn't learn, he'll have no status.

I'll do it.

You want a distinction, am I right?

I'll become a decoy or anything you want.

Honey.

Sleep with me...

Could you go around this area a few times?

Let me go!

Keiko!

Wait for me!

Hey, what the fuck are you doing?

Tanaka!

Keiko...

Hang in there! We'll be at the hospital in a second.

- It hurts... - You'll be in the hospital soon.

I can't wait anymore... It hurts so badly...

Say, about what you said earlier... Are you really going to marry me?

Yes!

Can we live together with both Minoru and Toshiaki?

Will you be quiet for a moment?

It hurts...

Keiko...

Unbecoming of a police officer for acting arbitrarily,

a one-month suspension is the lightest punishment possible.

Use this time to reflect upon your actions.

That was a real shady move.

Chief, can't we just transfer him to another station,

during next month's staff reassignment?

What happened?

Weren't you staying at a relative's place?

Their brat started talking shit, so I fought him and then ran off.

Please, look after me. I have no place to go to.

- Together with your mom? - Yes.

Want to go and have something good to eat?

That sounds good. But I think Mom wants to get home first.

You're right. Well then...

I'll cook something for you.

But not stir-fried liver and chives.

- How about rice curry? - Yeah!

Will you be here all the time now?

Yeah, I'll stay here.

By the way, you'll start going back to school again.

Don't you have your own house?

I suppose I don't.

Is the curry too spicy?

- Hurry up! - Quick!

Rock, paper, scissors!

Hey, Minoru!

Hey, Minoru... Hey, Minoru!

Minoru! It's me, it's me!

- Come here. - Huh?

Toshiaki? Do you know my mom is dead?

I know, I know.

- Will you let me burn some incense for her? - We don't have incense.

Never mind then, let's go.

How are you doing?

Ouch, ouch... That hurt, you know?

However, I can't believe this happened to your mom...

It's all that detective's fault.

- Detective? You mean Dad? - Yeah...

That son of a bitch Otaki...

Hey, Minoru, do you want 10.000 yen?

Yeah, I do. I really want to buy a baseball glove this time.

Okay, okay! Let's go get that for you, then.

Let's go.

This car here...

Huh? You gonna snatch it?

It's okay, don't worry.

We did it!

This is a one-way road. Turn back. Go!

Urgent report from Imamiya to Osaka HQ.

Reporting in a fleeting car...

Keep the fuck down, you bastards!

Minoru, your mom got killed, you know? By that fucking detective Otaki.

No way! Mom was killed by a criminal!

That's what was written in the newspapers.

That's not true.

That detective set up a trap and got your mom killed.

The poor soul... I feel sorry for her.

Oh, no! Go! Go!

What are you doing? Hey!

You see what you've done? Open the door!

Get out of the car, you bastard!

Wait! Hold up!

Hey! Wait!

Unresponsive, the pursuing Imamiya unit requests for assistance.

Therefore, units from the adjacent Taisho, Abeno, Sumiyoshi and Suminoe

shall be dispatched and prioritize intercepting...

Suspect vehicle spotted in Suminoe. Now beginning pursuit.

You are permitted to force stop the car.

Also, the suspect vehicle is heading towards...

Somebody take him to the hospital!

Update from Osaka HQ.

The wanted suspect, at 15:50, drove through the supermarket parking lot,

in Sakai, Kanaoka Block 1.

This case was escalated further to a major incident.

Hence, following the 15:50 incident, from Sakai-Kita to Sakai-Minami...

Stop the car! Stop the car!

It hurts...

It hurts...

Hey, Minoru, are you all right?

What? Huh? Minoru!

HQ come in! We've arrived at the scene!

- Watch out! - Move away!

Stay away! Stay away!

Keep the fuck down! You think I'm full of shit? Try me!

- Stop... - You'll fucking regret it!

This is Osaka HQ, relaying the situation at the scene.

The suspect abandoned the vehicle, and is now at Shinkanaoka Block 3, No. 14...

You better be quiet.

Be quiet... Okay?

Please, stop...

After the suspect shot a round from the second-floor window earlier,

the situation remains unchanged.

Also, from what we can tell about the hostages,

the woman and the boy seem to be safe for now.

Regarding security, Unit 20 from the 4th has arrived at the scene and is on standby.

Sakai PD, over.

Osaka HQ, copy. Also, Chief Kuroki from HQ is on his way

to the scene and will assume command once he arrives.

Osaka HQ, over.

Yes, copy that.

About the woman, we believe she is Mrs. Tokio,

the housewife from Shinkanaoka Block 3, No. 14...

Turn those off! You fuckers!

Help me!

Hey, stop fucking around! Go call that bastard Otaki!

Otaki? You mean Detective Otaki from Imamiya Station?

Of course! If you won't hurry, I'm gonna kill them!

Hurry up, you fuckers! Or else, I'm gonna kill them!

Okay, we understand. But who are you, by the way?

And who's the kid?

I'm Sakagami! My name is Toshiaki Sakagami!

Listen up, Otaki. He's high on meth and he's even committed murder.

So, keep things calm and collected. Saving the child comes first.

- Right. - Kita, drop your stuff.

- Yes, sir. - And wear a handgun and a vest.

Osaka HQ, keep onlookers away.

Otaki, you sure planted a lot of seeds.

Well, anyway, he asked for you. Be ready for a breach.

Sakagami, it's me, Otaki.

Show your face.

Sakagami, show your face!

Show your face, Sakagami!

Can you hear me?!

Sakagami!

I want to go inside.

Wait. A child's life is on the line. We must be careful here.

He's high on meth, if we don't act quickly...

Chief, maybe he's out of bullets.

Whether he's out or not, we'll find out once I get in.

- Otaki! - Wait!

Try talking to him again!

Otaki! Otaki!

- This is Sakai PD, come in. - Go for HQ.

Stay put, okay?

Sakagami...

You hate me, don't you?

You can kill me if you want.

But please release Minoru.

I'm asking you. Okay, Sakagami?

I'm opening the door.

Stop right there! I'll shoot him.

- Release Minoru! - Shut up!

- Let him go! - Never, you fucker!

Shoot me if you want to shoot!

- Huh? - Shoot me, you brat!

You fucker!

Release Minoru!

Stay away!

If you get close, I will kill Minoru and then myself as well.

Fool, what would be the point of killing Minoru?

He's my precious kid! I can do whatever...

How is Minoru your kid?! Release him!

- Get away. - Let him go!

Update from Osaka HQ.

The hostage incident in Sakai, Kita Ward, Shinkanaoka Block 3, No. 14,

has been resolved along with the rescue of the woman named Mrs. Tokio Tokuzawa...

It was you who killed Mom, am I right?

The suspect has been apprehended.

At the current time of 5:10 AM, you can return to your stations.

The Sakai PD, along with the security and the preservation of the scene,

shall handle the retrieval of any residues. Osaka HQ, over.

It was you who killed Mom, am I right?

Thank you!

- I'm sorry, can I see those? - Yes.

Thank you very much.

That's 1.100 yen.

♪ The time flows, Oh, baby...

♪ At the price of freedom, Oh, baby...

♪ We are living a lonely life

♪ I'm a happy man, I've made my choice in life

♪ I'll keep fighting, Oh, baby...

♪ Today in my own way

♪ I'm going to hurt somebody again

♪ I'm a lucky man, I've too many friends

♪ I'm a lucky man, I've too many friends

♪ We are rolling to be free, We are sailing to be free

♪ We are flying to be free

Don't come here!

♪ I'll sing again today, Oh, baby...

♪ I can't keep my mouth shut, Oh, baby...

You can't come in! Just leave!

♪ Even if those lips say I'm a coward

♪ I'm a happy man, I've made my choice in life

♪ I'm a happy man, I've made my choice in life

♪ We are rolling to be free, We are sailing to be free

♪ We are flying to be free

♪ We are rolling to be free, We are sailing to be free

♪ We are flying to be free

♪ Oh, baby!

♪ I'm a lucky man

♪ I'm a happy man

THE END