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FEBRUARY 2, 2026 TEN DAYS AFTER THE MASS STABBING

How did you do it?

How the heck did you get back onto the show after you aired

that footage of the kid's messed-up face.

Aren't they going to show an exclusive photo no one else has

on tonight's news program?

Yeah.

I gave Producer Shibata that photo.

So I got a reward.

Keep this in mind.

Every staffer on the show is my person.

Make one little mistake and you're gone.

- So you better be prepared. - I'll see you tomorrow.

Toriyama will be on standby with a camera to shoot live from the hideout.

Are the lights and mic ready?

Yeah.

You'll be live nationwide on News Prime the second Takigawa chases you

into the hideout.

We absolutely have to air it live, right?

If we don't, the station would get pressured into the burying the footage,

even if we got video testimony of Takigawa admitting his crimes. Right?

Yeah.

This guerrilla-style live broadcasting is the only way to guarantee it'll be aired.

So I have to do it when the show is on between 9:00 p.m. and 9:54 p.m.

You need to get Takigawa to talk about killing

Mazaki and the mass stabbing victims on camera.

That will be your main role in this.

Crap, it'll rain tomorrow.

It's already hard enough to make it all the way to the hideout…

Soma.

Shuji is done for if you mess up and don't show up.

I know.

What?

Is the sales department manager Nakasako?

No, the only thing we know is he's in the ICU.

They're here, Toriyama.

- Toriyama! - Sorry, Yarimizu, I gotta go.

- Hurry. - I'm coming.

- Mr. Morimura, a question. - Was it an accident?

Was it because of the inspection?

- Was it suicide? - Did he fall by accident?

- Please say a word about the inspection. - Wasn't Mr. Nakasako

in charge of the on-site inspection?

Can we get a comment?

Where are they?

I don't know.

He's no longer with us.

People.

Become honest in the face of pain.

They beg for me…

to end the pain…

to kill them quickly.

They eventually confess everything to me.

And then I fulfill their wishes.

But…

not those two.

They smiled…

right before they died.

A smile of defeat?

No. Their eyes…

didn't have that look in them.

Tomorrow is D-Day.

Rest well tonight.

Nakasako probably jumped of his own accord.

There's no way he'd kill himself. Right?

What would people think

if the sales director committed suicide on site right after the factory inspection?

Nakasako probably ran into Takigawa,

got chased up to the roof, and then decided to jump…

so that Titus Foods would look suspicious.

So what about tomorrow's operation?

Nakasako was the company's conscience.

That's why Mazaki

wanted to protect him.

We follow the operation as planned.

WHERE'LL WE GO FROM NOW GODIEGO

FEBRUARY 2, 2026

FEBRUARY 3, 2026

FEBRUARY 3, 2026 DAY OF THE OPERATION

Good evening, everyone. I'm Odajima, a director at News Prime.

A few days ago, someone named Kunio Sasaki contacted me.

He said he would tell me

where the Mommy Palette sample batch is if I agree to show it on live TV.

And

after exchanging a few words with him, we concluded the information is credible.

So we will now show it to you live.

Please stay tuned to watch it.

Okay, cut.

It looks good.

Okay.

11:46 AM

When Yarimizu gives the signal,

- air that clip, then cut to the live feed. - Yes.

I went to say hi today.

Aren?

No, Yohei.

Yohei?

My friend who went blind.

I hadn't seen him

since that day.

If it weren't for this whole thing…

I would've been too scared to go see him.

What did you say?

I gave him a pudding-flavored juice.

And?

I finally said it.

I told him I was sorry.

And that I'll visit him again.

I promised him I would.

Okay, it's about time.

We move separately from now on.

Let's go.

See you later.

7:51 PM

I'm heading to the Wakabacho 4-chome convenience store.

Then I'll leave it to you.

I'm Odajima, the director. I look forward to working with you all.

Just for tonight.

- Let's have a great show. - I promised

to reinstate him if tonight's numbers are good.

Okay, begin the live feed

when Mr. Nakasako's family arrives at the hospital.

Okay…

What about this segment?

Will they really come?

They will.

Is that really what this is about?

What are you scheming here?

Matsui.

Didn't you say I was in charge tonight?

Here. There might be a slight change in R4 and R6.

Got it? Thanks.

Any changes to this clip?

Let's see…

Buy black trash bags at the convenience store.

And place 100 million into separate double bags.

Let's bag the 100 million.

I got proof Takigawa and Hattori know each other.

This will prove the mass stabbing is connected to Titus Foods.

We're going to the next location.

- Evening. - Yes?

TOKYO POLICE

Is it just you at this time?

Yes, sir. I'm Officer Ihara.

It is almost time for the night patrol. The chief will be here then.

He should be at the main station now. Shall I call him?

No need.

I want you to start the patrol early tonight.

And come with me.

Can you do that?

Yes, sir.

- Get ready to go. - Yes, sir.

It's going to rain.

Understood.

OUT ON PATROL

Turn left at the second corner.

Leave all the trash bags in front of the house

with the "Ishino" doorplate.

We dropped off the money.

Go to the top deck of Tokyo Tower within 30 minutes.

I'll tell you where Shuji Shigeto is

after I've confirmed you both are there.

The samples are also with Shuji.

They must be thinking we'd never leave 500 million yen sitting on the street.

Stop the car.

Tokyo Tower is too far away.

They will immediately come to pick up the money.

Takigawa will definitely get out of the car and check on it alone.

It's Takigawa.

Act like you're going to take the money.

Huh? Why? Isn't that risky?

He's got good instincts.

So we make him think you gave up on the cash and ran.

Then you lure him to the hideout.

I'll take care of the money.

What's wrong, Shuji? Get out of there now.

- Get out of there! - Shut up! I'm trying!

Not yet.

It's not over yet.

On air in five,

four, three, two, one.

NEWS PRIME

- Good evening. - Good evening.

MIZUKI KUDO

TARO GUNJI

It's 9:00 p.m.

Time for News Prime.

Today, February 3rd, is traditionally the last day of winter,

but we were hit with extremely cold temperatures.

We'll see how different areas handled the cold and tell you about today's news.

So what's on the show tonight, Tsukagoshi?

You're late.

The show already started.

- Sorry. - Let's go.

Yarimizu, can you stand over there?

How is it?

Okay.

This is the best shot of Takigawa entering.

It wasn't raining in the dummy video you shot yesterday, right?

Of course it wasn't. We filmed it yesterday.

- I hope no one notices. - Well…

LIVE FEED

We'll just have to pray.

End it with a comment and cut to commercial.

The next segment will start with camera two.

Remember, we will go to the live feed when the Nakasako family arrives.

Okay, show the lineup and cut.

Can you hold the mic here?

Okay.

What's wrong?

Shit.

What happened? Are you okay?

The manhole…

My bike slipped on it.

Where are you?

Around

Kita Kaikan.

I'll be right there.

What happened?

Shuji! What's wrong? Shuji!

I see him.

That's the suspect, right?

Arrest him after you catch him in the act.

You want to be detective? Don't you?

Then follow the legal procedures. Got it?

Takigawa got Shuji.

Can you get here right away?

Yeah, I'll be right there.

Change of plans. We're going to live stream.

He's at Kita Kaikan. I'll be done soon.

Come quickly.

Okay. It will take me some time to get there.

Wait for me.

Okay.

- I'm going in. - Not yet.

It's not time yet.

I'm going in!

I'll let you arrest him.

So don't act on your own again.

Got it?

You cuff him after the suspect confesses and moves to attack the man

who is under police protection. Got it?

Yes…

Sorry, I lost them.

It's all my fault.

Let me take a breather.

What time is it?

9:20 p.m.

We need to get it all on camera, or else…

Odajima.

Why isn't it raining on the live feed?

I just saw it was raining outside.

When did you shoot this clip?

Where is the live broadcast van?

Odajima.

Explain what is going on.

Odajima. You...

Please just wait.

Shibata, it'll be fine.

Did you lie to get the broadcast van?

Fifteen seconds until we're back from commercial.

Roger.

Odajima. Come here and explain yourself.

We're back in ten.

- This is a huge scoop. - Eight, seven…

Odajima!

- Four… - Odajima, I'm taking over.

- Three, two… - Go to camera one.

One.

Yarimizu.

What's wrong? What happened?

Nothing.

I tripped.

That's Ihara.

I'll bring the broadcast van.

No.

We'll walk.

We should split into two groups.

I'll call if we find him.

Okay.

There was a camera with photos of us together.

I see how it is.

There was also a live broadcast van nearby.

They were planning to do something.

Their plan failed.

Yes.

Lady luck is on our side.

What the hell?

What's wrong?

My camera's gone.

Hello, Odajima? I'm sorry.

We ran into some trouble and will need more time.

I got kicked out of the control room.

What?

The operation failed.

Your police friend

will lose his job.

The other man

will end up with a miserable life.

All because

of what Mazaki did.

Screw you.

I wouldn't be here

if he hadn't demanded money.

Mazaki didn't want the money for himself.

It was for those children, the victims.

He wanted to leave behind…

something in this world that wasn't twisted and warped.

This world

is extremely twisted.

This will all end…

once you die.

You don't get it at all.

Even if I die,

Kunio Sasaki will still have the samples and continue doing what Mazaki started.

And even if you kill that Kunio Sasaki,

another Kunio Sasaki will take his place.

The fact that those kids

got the Melted Face Syndrome from those samples.

And that Titus Foods hired you

to kill Mazaki and the witnesses…

cannot stay hidden forever.

Throw down the knife!

Go.

Put the knife on the ground!

You're under arrest!

For attempted murder!

Hey! What time is it?

Did we make it?

Toriyama.

9:44 PM

- What? - The show's still on air, right?

It's almost done.

Okay. Give me a second.

Let me know once you send the video.

Okay.

- What now? - I apologize for earlier.

Matsui. Sorry about what happened.

I just sent it.

Hey, Odajima. What are you doing right now?

This will all end

once you die.

You don't get it at all.

Even if I die,

Kunio Sasaki will still have the samples and continue doing what Mazaki started.

And even if you kill that Kunio Sasaki,

another Kunio Sasaki will take his place.

The fact that those kids

got Melted Face Syndrome from those samples.

And that Titus Foods hired you

to kill Mazaki and the witnesses…

cannot stay hidden forever.

EMERGENCY

Don't change…

that…

honest side of yours.

I hope you'll be a good detective.

Thank you.

This stab-proof vest is so cool.

It saved me.

But it freaking hurt.

Yeah.

When did you get here?

Right before your big speech.

I arrived a little earlier than him.

How did you even know

I was here?

Just somehow.

Somehow?

As if.

Because

this was where we decided to carry on Mazaki's plans.

I have something I need to apologize for.

What?

The camera with the photos that prove Takigawa and Hattori are connected

was stolen.

Just make Takigawa admit it.

I don't think he'd say a word.

Yeah.

- I'm really sorry. - It's okay.

As long as Takigawa is alive,

he'll be proof of the conspiracy behind this case.

- He came out. - There he is.

Please stay back.

All right, everyone. Stay back.

Don't push.

Stay back.

Hey!

Stop!

Are you okay?

Everyone, stay back!

- Is the suspect okay? - Someone stabbed him.

Stay back!

Get back!

Arrest him!

They're going back in.

Stay back!

Kawada!

Anyone!

Get a nurse! Now!

Stop! Nurse!

Get back, you idiots!

He's stabbing himself!

Hey! Stop!

Stop!

Nimura, stop him!

- Go get Ueda! - Yes, sir!

Let go!

Ueda!

Nurse! I need a nurse!

JINDAIJI POLICE STATION JURISDICTION MAP

- Here. - Thanks.

Soma, coffee.

Thanks.

The man who attacked Takigawa works for a political organization.

He said he saw the news on TV and wanted to mete out divine retribution.

The victim didn't have any identification on him.

He had a phone.

That was how he contacted Hattori, Isobe's secretary.

There was no phone.

Then…

It was taken at the hospital or by a cop.

Chief.

Someone in the police is in Isobe's pocket.

We should bring both Isobe and Hattori in for questioning.

We need physical evidence to do that.

Forensics are looking for his fingerprints in places we know he's been,

Shuji Shigeto's apartment and Yarimizu's destroyed condo.

He always wore gloves.

That reminds me, the victim

had this on him.

February 4, 2:00 A.M.

SUSPECT STABBED TO DEATH BY POLITICAL ORGANIZATION EMPLOYEE

Oh, I…

have some information

about the mass stabbing at Jindaiji Station.

WILL THE TRUTH DIE WITH THE SUSPECT?

MOMMY PALETTE

We found them.

Was this what you saw that day?

Yes.

Thank you.

THREE MONTHS LATER

You used me.

What are you talking about?

Aoki Inn.

The three of you

never said a word about that place.

Sorry. I don't know what you're talking about.

I might tell the brass about the inn.

Go ahead.

They will ask you how you knew about it.

Then I'll go and tell them everything I know.

And make you famous.

You're threatening me after you took advantage of me?

Don't expect to get any courtesy after you sold me out.

So, what did you get for double-crossing me?

A piece of paper.

A piece of paper?

A check?

A certificate of merit.

With the Commissioner General's seal.

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

Three months ago, 500 million yen was found in trash bags outside a home.

And as of today, it legally belongs to Sakiko Yamashina.

She went to claim the money today.

Mrs. Yamashina, may I ask a question?

Mrs. Yamashina, can you provide a comment?

- Mrs. Yamashina. - Please make way.

- How do you feel? - Do you think it is dirty money?

I will soon hold a press conference

to explain how that money will be used.

Please allow her to pass.

Excuse us.

Is the money related

to the incident where a young man

was nearly killed by that unidentified man near your home?

PLEASE USE THIS FOR THE CHILDREN

Yes.

Not yet.

It's not over yet.

Though 500 million yen is a large sum, she won't be able to take it all home.

And since the source of the money remains a mystery, it is no wonder many people

view Sakiko Yamashina with suspicion.

Hard to believe such a thing like that can happen.

Right?

Yes. It's unbelievable.

Here you are.

- Here. - Thank you.

- Excuse me. - Yes?

- Mr. Nakasako's sister is here to see him. - Okay, one second.

Sorry to interrupt your session.

There's someone here to see you.

Thank you for everything.

My lawyer said

the problem with the sample batch would never have been made public

if it wasn't for you.

No…

I'm so sorry.

Please don't apologize.

I…

Almost destroyed those samples.

But you didn't.

There was a note

in one of the bags of money.

It said, "Use it for the children."

So I

intend to sue

Titus Foods and the country that gave them

the Smile Kids certification for damages.

Please

let me testify in your lawsuit.

Thank you.

Hey.

Didn't Takigawa know that was your car?

He got a good look at it in Nagano.

Then why did you use it?

It was on purpose.

I had to make them think I came to pick up that cash.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have worked.

Yet you still left your camera in your car.

That really was a mistake.

This whole case would've been solved if we had those photos.

No.

I should've given Takigawa more protection under police custody.

I dropped the ball.

What about Odajima's 100 million yen?

He never asked about it.

Well, he screwed up anyway.

That's true.

Are they going to take this down?

What are you going to do now?

About?

Will you quit the police force?

I can't.

Four innocent people

were killed right here.

And their murderer was also killed.

I just can't stand that kind of bullshit.

So,

let's get to the bottom of this case one day.

Together.

JINDAIJI STATION SOUTHERN EXIT

HANZAISHA: CRIMINAL

Translated by: Annie Chen