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JANUARY 24, 2026 DAY AFTER THE MASS STABBING

You can sleep on that sofa.

Hold on.

What? Don't want the sofa?

Do you understand what we're saying?

A man in a ski mask tried to kill me.

He's still after me.

And he's like a pro assassin or something, right?

That's not all. We can't trust the police.

That's why this dude came here asking for this favor.

Calling an elder "this dude" isn't very respectful.

You might get dragged into this too, you know.

He knows exactly what he's doing. That's why he's letting us shelter here.

Who is he?

He was a lowly TV director back in the day.

The "lowly" was unnecessary.

What are you doing now?

I'm a lowly hack writer.

Hack writer?

A bad guy who sells scandals to the press.

Is that what you're doing these days?

Then maybe you can find some information for me.

Information?

Don't tell me…

You're going to look for that ski-mask man?

Whether I run or I wait for him to come kill me, it's all the same.

Your hazard pay.

You can't use it if he kills you.

But if you're only half-dead,

money will be the first thing you need, right?

Where did you get that much money?

I'm not telling.

Not to the police.

Are you going to take it? Or not?

- There's no way he'll take it... - Of course I'm taking it.

I'll gladly accept it.

Hey.

Hey, wait a minute.

I can't pretend I didn't see this.

Man, you haven't changed at all.

- What? - You always did things by the book.

- Of course. - And that's why you became a cop?

So? Did it change anything?

Is your life easier now?

This isn't the time for that conversation.

I'm saying I can't ignore it when suspicious money exchanges hands right...

So anyway…

Is the ski-mask man who attacked you really the same guy as that mass stabber?

I'm sure of it.

Yeah.

But it's still just a hunch.

And without real evidence, the police won't do anything. Am I right so far?

So the real Darth Vader was someone else…

Darth Vader?

The news named him Darth Vader because of the full-face helmet and enamel coat.

Anyway, let's exchange numbers.

What's yours?

My phone broke when I fought that guy.

That's right.

There's one thing that's been bothering me.

Why did he try to pull you out of the fountain

instead of stabbing you with his knife?

It must be because…

he wore the enamel coat and boots on purpose,

to prevent blood from getting on his clothes.

But if he had gotten wet,

he'd have had to make Sata wear his drenched pants and even his wet socks.

That's why he didn't want to get in the fountain.

Huh…

So he made Sata wear his clothes.

But would Sata just obediently put on bloody clothes?

Sata had meth and heroin in his system.

I see now.

So the killer gave Sata heroin, went on a stabbing spree,

then killed Sata who was already high on heroin and meth

and put the bloody coat and boots on him.

That has to be what happened.

The killer's DNA wasn't found on the coat or boots?

Surely it wouldn't be only Sata's DNA on them.

Yeah, there was a lot of different DNA on them,

since the coat and boots were both secondhand.

He had Sata buy them from thrift shops.

That killer is pretty smart.

But why is he

so determined to kill you?

Do you have any idea why he would target you like this?

No.

Wait…

Just ten more days.

Stay alive for ten days and you'll be safe.

Please stay alive.

You're the last one.

Who was he?

I don't know.

That frameless glasses guy

correctly guessed you were one of the five victims?

I suppose.

Since he said, "You're the last one,"

does that mean the other four victims were killed on purpose?

I don't know…

Did you know the other victims?

No.

But he knew five people were going to be

- killed at that location, right? - I don't know.

What does he mean when he says you'll be safe if you stay alive for ten...

I said I don't know!

Quit hounding me.

You gotta stop pestering people with your questions.

Ten days after the mass stabbing?

That's February…

2nd. February 2nd ring any bells?

Nope.

Sata was the one who bought the coat and boots, right?

Yeah. He was all over the security footage.

Which means the killer used Sata.

So they're connected somehow.

The police

should know which places he's been frequenting.

I'll check them out tomorrow.

I'm going with you.

No way.

What if the killer sees you and follows you here? I don't want to die with you.

Just sit tight. Okay?

Sorry I'm late.

Hey.

- Long time no see, Tori. - Yeah.

How have you been?

TOA TV

You know, things happen.

I'm good, man.

How's Odajima?

Well, he got pulled off News Prime and is just rotting away.

Pulled off? Why?

He broadcasted a child's face without blurring it.

That? I watched it.

I thought the show was doing something extreme.

The mother wanted it that way

otherwise she wouldn't do the show.

But I still tried to film it nicely.

What? You were the cameraman?

Yeah.

We got a ton of complaints.

And they kicked me off the show too.

I see…

I feel bad for asking you that favor.

It's fine. I have nothing to do anyway.

- So, was it February 2nd? - Yeah.

I was wondering if you know if that date has anything to do

with that mass stabbing?

I looked into the suspect and victims,

but found nothing related to February 2nd.

Okay.

Sorry I wasn't of any help.

It's all right.

You know…

if you wanted to show that people actually play mahjong here,

you should at least dust the tables.

Give me a break.

I said I don't know this guy.

Really? He never went in the back?

That's the break room. There are customers resting in there, okay?

With those horse racing odds on that wall, and if your customers were placing bets,

that's proof this is an illegal gambling den.

What?

Why would you be investigating that?

Aren't you from the Criminal Investigation Bureau?

You're not from Community Safety.

So should I call a Community Safety detective over?

There's a good detective named Hirayama.

Do you have any idea how much that guy's taken from me?

So he skimmed off a good portion of your earnings because he's got dirt on you.

Oh, come on.

What do you want me to do? Well?

Should I call him?

Okay, I will.

Let's see…

Hey…

Don't do that. Have a seat, please.

Take a load off.

- What do you want to know? - Like I said,

tell me about him.

He stabbed those people…

probably because he knew he couldn't get away, and self-destructed.

Get away from who?

The syndicate found out he was stealing their meth

and were going after him.

The syndicate?

Oh.

The yakuza running this place.

The ski-mask man must have known Sata's about situation

and convinced Sata by saying he'll do something about the syndicate.

I see.

So he made Sata buy the weird Darth Vader outfit and wear it to buy the knife.

Probably.

Then gave him the heroin and meth as a thank you.

Yeah.

But you've changed a bit.

You actually let a bookie go, even if it was in exchange for info.

No.

I reported him to the relevant precinct.

What? That's evil. He gave you the information.

I never said I would overlook it. I didn't lie to him.

Both the criminals and the cops

all hate you, don't they?

What?

The door is open.

What about him?

- Is he inside? - I'm checking right now.

- Hey. Wait, don't go in. - You're so loud. I'm hanging up.

That idiot.

AOKEI NEWS

You sure came from Kabukicho pretty quickly.

Omelet rice okay with you?

Omelet rice…

Forget the food. Why didn't you call me if he was okay?

Oh, yeah.

That reminds me. Here's your new smartphone.

I used the funds you gave me to pay for it.

- Hey. - It already has a GPS app to track you.

You used that money?

Why was your door open?

That was because he went out without locking it.

AOKEI

You can read the Aokei cycling paper?

My dad likes keirin racing.

You went outside?

I told you I'm not gonna wait around here to get killed.

That's why I gave it some thought after you guys left.

About what?

The girl I was going to meet.

That girl

never showed up.

Either she knew what would happen, or…

I wanted to see if I was right.

And who is this girl?

No clue. I only met her once.

Eat while it's still hot.

It's delicious.

This guy at my job knows her friend.

I found out which hair salon she works at.

So I went to see her.

Sorry, we don't open until 10:00.

Do you want to make an appointment?

You didn't come that day.

What? That day?

We were texting each other.

What are you talking about?

"I want to see you. Tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.

Meet me at the fountain at Jindaiji Station. From Aren."

What?

You asked me for my number.

At the club.

Oh, right, the club.

I lost my wallet that night.

- At the club? - Yeah.

Then a guy on the dance floor asked if I wanted a job.

Said he'll give me 10,000 yen if I got your number.

Who was he?

He said he was a scout for a host club.

Sorry. I really needed the money.

You didn't get mixed up in something weird because of me, right?

That man must have been the killer.

Which means he was after you from the start. Any idea why?

No…

He used Aren's name to text you.

That means he knew her name. Maybe they're accomplices.

He probably stole her wallet.

That's how he knew her name.

Looks like you're smarter than the cops.

Thanks.

Hey,

don't talk like you know...

Quiet.

That's him. That's the guy.

- What? - The man at the hospital.

FUNERAL FOR FOUNDER OF TITUS GROUP

The frameless glasses. That's him.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF KOICHIRO TOMIYAMA

SPIRIT OF THE DECEASED

FUNERAL OF KOICHIRO TOMIYAMA

- Please show them in. - Sure. This way.

Manager Nakasako.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

Why is Chemicals manning the reception instead of us Foods?

I apologize.

But Titus Foods are in charge of managing the condolence money

and guiding the mourners.

Fine.

- Representative Isobe has arrived. - I'll be right there.

- Continue your work. - Yes, sir.

Nakasako.

Yes?

Please pass Representative Isobe's message to Mr. Hattori in the kitchen.

"Wait in the car after you're done eating."

I will.

Shall I wash the dishes next?

Yes, thank you.

Ms. Ozaki.

Hello.

Where's Mr. Hattori?

He went to the storeroom in the back.

Oh, my God.

Mr. Hattori, are you here?

Yes.

It's Nakasako from Titus Foods.

Stay there and tell me what you want.

I'm in the middle of a meal.

Representative Isobe asked me to tell you

to wait in the car when you're done eating.

Thank you for the message, Mr. Nakasako.

I apologize for interrupting your meal.

KOCHI QUEENS HOTEL KOCHI PREFECTURE

JANUARY 14 NINE DAYS BEFORE THE MASS STABBING

I have a reservation under Tanimoto.

Thank you for last night.

The girl from the ferry.

Yes.

Thank you very much for your help.

- Are you okay? - Yes.

I was just a little seasick.

- It was a rough ride. - Yes.

Mr. Tanimoto, right?

Please fill this out.

Welcome.

I don't like him.

Can I ship a package from here?

Yes.

How do you know that Tanimoto guy?

We just met on the ferry coming back from Osaka.

I even sold my scooter

to scrape money together to send you to Osaka.

I told you to get the abortion at a hospital.

So Shun, you get to decide if I keep it or not?

Didn't we already talk about it?

It's impossible for us to raise it.

I'm in a hurry. This was a customer's request.

From that Tanimoto guy?

- I'll give it to him. - I'll do it.

He also asked for ice.

I'll take that to him too.

I'd be happy to be a father…

If only I had money.

Pardon me.

I brought the ice and box you asked for.

SENAN TRANSPORT

Shogo Mazaki?

TOA TV

TOKYO DAILY NEWS

THE TRIBUNE

KUNIO SASAKI

SENAN TRANSPORT

TO: KATSUO SUGITA

MATSUMOTO CITY, NAGANO

FROM: HIROSHI TANIMOTO CONTAINS: DOCUMENTS

Please ship this for me.

It will be sent out tomorrow. Will that be all right?

That's fine.

Please wait a moment.

What am I doing?

Why didn't I steal his cash when I was in here?

Why isn't it here?

Everything would be fine if I just had money.

What's this?

I brought your water.

Enjoy your stay.

What's your name?

It's Suezawa.

Thanks.

Drink.

You worked hard today.

Here.

It's a present.

Try it on.

I knew it would be a perfect fit.

Why the present?

To make up with you.

It's very pretty.

It's almost the same color as your scooter.

I want to keep the baby.

What about the money?

Can't I?

It'll be too late if you don't abort it soon.

Shun.

A customer's asking for you in the parking lot.

Got it.

You should have checked out in the morning.

Can you give me back my gloves?

What?

What's the point of stealing them?

Or do you have sticky fingers?

You came back just for that?

Can you give them back?

Those gloves aren't yours anyway.

Your hands are too big for those gloves.

They're my son's.

Stop lying.

You're just a guy who used a fake name to book the hotel.

Right? Shogo Mazaki.

I killed him.

I killed my son.

What the hell?

Can I get my gloves back?

They're at home.

I'll get them after my night shift.

I'll get fired if I don't go back soon.

Now.

I can't now.

But give me some time.

He's unhinged. A total nutjob.

I don't know what he'll do if I don't give back the gloves.

ENTRANCE

I'll deliver them by 7:00 p.m. to the room you stayed in yesterday.

Where did you put those gloves?

Where are the gloves?

Weren't you at work?

Get me those gloves. Hurry.

Wait.

Weren't these to make up for fighting?

Quit nagging.

Why?

Why are you always like this?

Even with the baby.

You always do this.

Abort the baby.

No.

We can raise it… if we try.

My contract ends at the end of the month.

If they don't renew it, I'll be out of a job.

Why do you always think about the negatives?

Nothing good has ever happened to me.

Your parents didn't accept me because I'm still a contract employee.

Even if I tried to be full-time, people like us would never get hired.

Give it.

Why am I doing this…

Now.

…when I love her so much?

Actually,

she's one hell of an unlucky girl.

She's in this mess because she met me.

Where were you?

Bathroom.

For almost an hour?

I'll work overtime and stay on until my shift ends tomorrow.

Rules are important in the hotel business.

It sets a bad example for the employees if you leave without permission.

I'm sorry.

You can forget about your contract renewal.

All of a sudden?

Hi, I'm from Senan Transport.

Wasn't I supposed to be hired full-time if I worked hard for two years?

I only said that was a possibility.

If only you hadn't disappeared during your shift.

I'm here for the pick-up.

I'll go get them.

Stop what you're doing and bring the luggage and boxes out.

All right.

It's all that guy's fault.

That crazy man.

This is his.

DOCUMENTS

TO: KATSUO SUGITA FROM: HIROSHI TANIMOTO

TOA TV

TOKYO DAILY NEWS

TOKYO DAILY NEWS MINATO CITY, TOKYO

KUNIO SASAKI

Kunio Sasaki.

He's using another fake name.

What the heck is this?

THE TRIBUNE

NEWS PRIME

TOKYO NEWS

KATSUO SUGITA MATSUMOTO CITY, NAGANO

What the hell?

Did he take the gloves back?

Who are you?

I can call the cops, you know.

Those gloves…

Are they that important?

You came to get them too?

Okay.

Then you're looking for something else?

That thing you're looking for…

I might have it.

What do you have?

You're not Japanese.

What do you have?

I saw a guy named Shogo Mazaki on this thing.

Do you understand Japanese? Are you looking for this?

I knew it.

I have all 23 of them.

I'll sell them to you.

Were you…

the only who saw it?

There's one more person.

That's why you need to pay twice the hush money.

Do you know what "hush money" is?

Welcome back.

Hey.

I'm going to work after I'm done cleaning.

You don't need to go.

What?

Hello? Mr. Tokuda?

This is Suezawa. I'm quitting as of today.

Ogawa too.

Suddenly? What am I going to do about the shifts today?

Stop spouting nonsense!

You're the one spouting nonsense.

You fired me out of nowhere just 'cause I'm a contractor. Screw you!

You better give us our final paychecks.

That felt good.

I should've cursed him out more. Damn it. I screwed up.

Hey…

What are we going to do now?

I've got a big payout coming my way.

Once I do this tiny, little job tonight,

I'll be rolling in it.

Let's go celebrate.

She's ready for you.

Okay.

This way.

You look great.

What's wrong?

I hope I get to wear a dress like this one day.

You will. I'll make it happen.

I can feed you better when I get the money.

This is more than good enough.

Let's keep the baby.

Say that again.

Let's keep the baby.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah…

Things are finally going my way.

This must be a present from God

to make up for never having anything good happen to me.

I just need to give this to him.

Really?

There's nothing to worry about.

Where's the money?

This is the briefcase key.

Why did you make a deal with me?

Aren't you pregnant?

Do you need this too?

It's the address those things were being sent to.

The address of some guy named Katsuo Sugita.

That man…

Who is he?

He's our God of Fortune.

I'm thinking of opening a thrift shop with this money.

You like those kinds of stores, right?

Since I have a good eye for fashion.

Yeah.

Together, we'll make it the best store.

There's this really cool garage on Wangan Boulevard.

Yeah, I know it. Opening a thrift shop there?

- That sounds nice. - We open a store there.

Buy a car instead of a scooter,

and spend our days off going on family trips.

Natsu.

I'll definitely…

be a great dad.

HANZAISHA: CRIMINAL

Translated by: Annie Chen