1 00:00:02,672 --> 00:00:06,384 [voice-over] Even good medicine, when taken too much, 2 00:00:06,467 --> 00:00:07,844 becomes poisonous. 3 00:00:08,177 --> 00:00:10,304 [official] I even saw it on the news 4 00:00:10,513 --> 00:00:14,976 that all the swings in parks in Taihei will be replaced with safe swings. 5 00:00:15,059 --> 00:00:17,979 Yes. The plan is to finish by the end of the year. 6 00:00:18,354 --> 00:00:21,691 [official] You are so dependable, Mr. Utsubo. 7 00:00:21,774 --> 00:00:27,697 And I'm working with the city to get a safety rail around the pond. 8 00:00:27,780 --> 00:00:28,948 Goodness! 9 00:00:29,032 --> 00:00:31,993 Just like I heard, you're a fast worker. 10 00:00:32,285 --> 00:00:34,537 You're quite popular at the women's club. 11 00:00:35,038 --> 00:00:36,706 Hina, bring me the documents. 12 00:00:39,083 --> 00:00:40,084 Here you are. 13 00:00:41,794 --> 00:00:46,716 Those are records of the drownings and injuries from the last 20 years. 14 00:00:46,799 --> 00:00:50,219 Dear me! There's been this many in the last 20 years? 15 00:00:50,803 --> 00:00:52,930 Children are this country's treasure. 16 00:00:53,306 --> 00:00:54,932 It is the duty of us adults 17 00:00:55,016 --> 00:00:57,185 to remove the stones that might trip them up 18 00:00:57,268 --> 00:00:58,978 so they can walk safely. 19 00:00:59,729 --> 00:01:01,189 [Utsubo] I want to protect children 20 00:01:01,814 --> 00:01:04,400 from everything that might harm their development, 21 00:01:04,484 --> 00:01:06,194 like porn and discriminatory language. 22 00:01:06,778 --> 00:01:08,780 That is my way of thinking. 23 00:01:10,573 --> 00:01:12,575 [♪ upbeat rock theme music playing] 24 00:01:14,869 --> 00:01:21,876 The Fable 25 00:02:40,037 --> 00:02:42,331 Rei Utsubo 26 00:02:44,041 --> 00:02:45,042 Taihei Detective Agency 27 00:02:45,126 --> 00:02:47,962 Mr. Utsubo, this stuff is totally legit. 28 00:02:48,045 --> 00:02:49,881 What's shady about it? 29 00:02:50,256 --> 00:02:51,257 [Utsubo] All of it. 30 00:02:51,591 --> 00:02:53,759 We're a completely shady company. 31 00:02:54,343 --> 00:02:57,513 So everything you said before was a lie? 32 00:02:57,972 --> 00:02:59,891 No, I meant it. 33 00:02:59,974 --> 00:03:02,018 It's what I believe deep in my heart. 34 00:03:02,602 --> 00:03:05,021 Huh? I don't get you. 35 00:03:05,104 --> 00:03:07,773 Anyway, I could never do this kind of work. 36 00:03:08,357 --> 00:03:11,277 [associate] I'm good at intimidating and kidnapping people though. 37 00:03:12,069 --> 00:03:16,782 Yeah, you and me both are misfits who could never even become proper yakuza. 38 00:03:17,366 --> 00:03:18,868 [Utsubo] Hang around tonight too. 39 00:03:18,951 --> 00:03:21,787 You can decide whether to work with us or not later. 40 00:03:22,371 --> 00:03:23,372 Huh. 41 00:03:23,873 --> 00:03:25,499 [wind gusting] 42 00:03:25,583 --> 00:03:28,711 [Utsubo] "Monster parents." That's a great phrase. 43 00:03:29,378 --> 00:03:31,881 When I first heard it, it had me trembling. 44 00:03:31,964 --> 00:03:33,799 It's so fitting. 45 00:03:33,883 --> 00:03:35,092 Why's that? 46 00:03:35,176 --> 00:03:38,429 It's an amazing way to describe the opposite of "momma's boy." 47 00:03:42,308 --> 00:03:43,601 [Utsubo] Raise it up. 48 00:03:43,684 --> 00:03:44,852 -Hmm? -[engine whirring] 49 00:03:48,898 --> 00:03:51,734 -[muffled whimpering] -[♪ tense music playing] 50 00:03:53,319 --> 00:03:56,489 Nice! I love this kind of thing. 51 00:03:56,948 --> 00:03:58,824 So, who's this guy? 52 00:03:58,908 --> 00:04:01,744 A new type of person created from monster parents. 53 00:04:02,662 --> 00:04:05,748 [Utsubo] I love you, my boy. Now just calm down. 54 00:04:05,831 --> 00:04:10,336 You see, thanks to being raised by an incredibly overprotective mother, 55 00:04:10,711 --> 00:04:16,259 he has become a magnificent example of someone who is ignorant of the world. 56 00:04:16,342 --> 00:04:20,680 Hey, someone's been spending all of mommy and daddy's fabulous wealth. 57 00:04:20,763 --> 00:04:23,891 Cars, vacations, beauty treatments, and even hair removal. 58 00:04:23,975 --> 00:04:26,143 My, my. Quite the lavish life, eh? 59 00:04:26,727 --> 00:04:29,563 How much are you going to get from intimidating him? 60 00:04:29,647 --> 00:04:32,650 I've already gotten it. About 10 million. 61 00:04:33,484 --> 00:04:37,238 [Utsubo] Now, this guy's going to escape to Southeast Asia. 62 00:04:37,321 --> 00:04:39,282 -[muffled sobbing] -The story is that he's taking a journey 63 00:04:39,365 --> 00:04:42,535 of "self-exploration" along with the 10 million in cash. 64 00:04:43,035 --> 00:04:46,956 His monster mother thinks her son is figuring out his identity. 65 00:04:47,039 --> 00:04:49,417 She must be quite happy. 66 00:04:49,917 --> 00:04:53,296 But she'll be waiting forever for her son who's never coming back. 67 00:04:53,671 --> 00:04:54,922 [muffled screaming] 68 00:04:55,006 --> 00:04:56,090 [Utsubo] Don't you worry! 69 00:04:56,632 --> 00:04:58,551 I hate gruesome sights too. 70 00:04:58,634 --> 00:04:59,844 [associate] Eh? 71 00:04:59,927 --> 00:05:01,012 Go ahead. 72 00:05:01,095 --> 00:05:03,389 -[engine rumbling] -[muffled whimpering] 73 00:05:03,472 --> 00:05:04,557 [muffled screaming] 74 00:05:05,266 --> 00:05:07,310 I think he's trying to say something. 75 00:05:07,393 --> 00:05:08,811 Probably begging for his life. 76 00:05:08,894 --> 00:05:10,604 [Utsubo] It's nothing that interests me. 77 00:05:10,688 --> 00:05:11,689 [muffled screaming] 78 00:05:11,772 --> 00:05:15,860 Overprotectiveness is great. It creates the best suckers. 79 00:05:16,319 --> 00:05:18,237 Children who fall on level paths. 80 00:05:18,321 --> 00:05:21,449 They don't know dangerous games or what competition is. 81 00:05:21,532 --> 00:05:27,455 They have no immunity to getting hurt or having things not go their way. 82 00:05:27,538 --> 00:05:32,293 Why don't we make more of children like that? 83 00:05:32,376 --> 00:05:33,836 [loud thud] 84 00:05:33,919 --> 00:05:37,340 [Utsubo] For villains like us. 85 00:05:39,925 --> 00:05:42,011 -[Jackal] Please, Ai. I'm begging you! -[♪ dramatic mellow music playing] 86 00:05:42,094 --> 00:05:43,346 [Ai] Yu-chan! 87 00:05:43,929 --> 00:05:45,848 Just one time! Just one shag! 88 00:05:45,931 --> 00:05:48,601 Or even just the tip! Please! 89 00:05:48,684 --> 00:05:50,436 I'm begging you! 90 00:05:50,519 --> 00:05:53,105 [Akira] He's so desperate. How passionate. 91 00:05:53,189 --> 00:05:55,941 So, this is love, huh? Love... 92 00:05:56,442 --> 00:05:58,611 [children laughing] 93 00:05:59,320 --> 00:06:00,363 [child] What'll we play next? 94 00:06:00,446 --> 00:06:03,032 Children are so sweet and innocent. 95 00:06:03,115 --> 00:06:05,951 Yeah, they're cute while they're baby chicks. 96 00:06:06,952 --> 00:06:11,874 I understand now why you told me to wear a suit. 97 00:06:11,957 --> 00:06:14,168 You know what they say about a skilled hawk. 98 00:06:14,794 --> 00:06:16,629 It hides its talons perfectly. 99 00:06:16,712 --> 00:06:18,881 [Utsubo] We promote whatever the current trends are 100 00:06:18,964 --> 00:06:20,966 to protect kids. 101 00:06:21,384 --> 00:06:25,054 I love people who complain like crazy about TV and magazines 102 00:06:25,388 --> 00:06:26,806 breaking broadcast codes and stuff. 103 00:06:26,889 --> 00:06:28,641 -[child giggles] -[gasps] Wait! 104 00:06:29,308 --> 00:06:32,978 We work with those magnificent whiners and monster parents 105 00:06:33,521 --> 00:06:35,940 to put the children on the merry-go-round. 106 00:06:36,649 --> 00:06:39,777 Their beds are always germ-free, neat, and safe. 107 00:06:40,861 --> 00:06:43,656 Their parents will always protect them. 108 00:06:44,240 --> 00:06:46,909 So, the future is always bright, right? 109 00:06:47,410 --> 00:06:50,663 We'll keep them on the merry-go-round. 110 00:06:51,372 --> 00:06:53,499 We can't let them become aware of reality. 111 00:06:54,500 --> 00:06:55,960 And we gobble them up 112 00:06:56,043 --> 00:06:58,921 once they've become full-grown chickens, huh? 113 00:06:59,547 --> 00:07:03,926 Isaki, I came up with this method 15 years ago. 114 00:07:04,009 --> 00:07:06,387 [Utsubo] In the past, people always said, 115 00:07:06,887 --> 00:07:08,806 "Send your sweet child on a journey," 116 00:07:09,140 --> 00:07:10,975 or "Drop them into an abyss." 117 00:07:11,308 --> 00:07:13,185 They raised kids differently then. 118 00:07:13,269 --> 00:07:15,813 The historian Trevelyan once said, 119 00:07:16,230 --> 00:07:19,775 "Education has produced a vast population able to read, 120 00:07:19,859 --> 00:07:23,195 but unable to distinguish what is worth reading." 121 00:07:23,863 --> 00:07:25,698 The more children there are 122 00:07:26,282 --> 00:07:29,368 who can't choose what to read, and who can't use smarts and innovation, 123 00:07:29,452 --> 00:07:31,704 then the better business is for me. 124 00:07:31,787 --> 00:07:33,873 [children chattering] 125 00:07:35,040 --> 00:07:37,126 We've got a new team member starting today. 126 00:07:37,501 --> 00:07:40,337 My name's Isaki. Nice to meet you. 127 00:07:41,046 --> 00:07:42,339 [Utsubo] That's Hiroshi Suzuki. 128 00:07:43,382 --> 00:07:44,550 That's Hinako Saba. 129 00:07:45,634 --> 00:07:48,387 You were driving that excavator, weren't you? 130 00:07:49,346 --> 00:07:51,474 Listen, Isaki. 131 00:07:51,557 --> 00:07:55,269 Don't go prying. Everyone's got their secrets. 132 00:07:56,145 --> 00:07:59,106 However, the four of us here will be working together. 133 00:07:59,190 --> 00:08:01,775 Teamwork is important. 134 00:08:02,443 --> 00:08:04,820 For a big job, a team of four is best. 135 00:08:05,196 --> 00:08:07,198 With too many, quarrels are more likely. 136 00:08:07,281 --> 00:08:09,783 And with too few, there's not enough to do the work. 137 00:08:10,367 --> 00:08:12,369 [Utsubo] The Beatles. U2. 138 00:08:13,370 --> 00:08:14,872 KISS. Queen. 139 00:08:15,372 --> 00:08:17,875 The Sex... What is it again? 140 00:08:18,167 --> 00:08:19,877 The Sex Pistols. 141 00:08:20,878 --> 00:08:24,548 Bands that gave us famous songs all had four members. 142 00:08:24,632 --> 00:08:26,884 Anyway, it's what I like. 143 00:08:28,260 --> 00:08:31,180 Let's drink to the chickens who can't use smarts and innovation. 144 00:08:31,263 --> 00:08:32,473 Cheers. 145 00:08:33,641 --> 00:08:36,060 [sizzling] 146 00:08:36,894 --> 00:08:37,895 Isaki. 147 00:08:38,896 --> 00:08:40,689 [Utsubo] You'll be sharing a room with Suzuki. 148 00:08:41,649 --> 00:08:43,651 You sleep on the top bunk. 149 00:08:44,693 --> 00:08:46,153 The room in the back is mine. 150 00:08:47,154 --> 00:08:49,448 [Utsubo] The room to the right of the living room is Hina's. 151 00:08:50,032 --> 00:08:53,077 If you make noise, I'll kick you from below. 152 00:08:53,160 --> 00:08:54,495 [worried grunt] 153 00:08:55,287 --> 00:08:58,082 I just want you guys to get along. 154 00:08:58,165 --> 00:09:00,084 We're all partners, after all. 155 00:09:00,668 --> 00:09:02,336 You've got work, right? 156 00:09:02,419 --> 00:09:03,963 Go get it done. 157 00:09:04,797 --> 00:09:05,798 [door creaks, closes] 158 00:09:06,298 --> 00:09:09,218 Can we trust that guy? 159 00:09:09,301 --> 00:09:12,263 Isaki used to be a member of the Maguro Group. 160 00:09:12,596 --> 00:09:16,267 Trust is important, but being useful is more important. 161 00:09:16,684 --> 00:09:18,769 If he gets in the way, we'll get rid of him. 162 00:09:19,311 --> 00:09:20,479 Never mind that. 163 00:09:20,563 --> 00:09:24,066 I heard Maguro's Sunagawa had his business messed with. 164 00:09:24,149 --> 00:09:25,734 I heard an odd rumor. 165 00:09:25,818 --> 00:09:28,696 You mean, about what hair tonic he's using? 166 00:09:28,779 --> 00:09:29,822 [Utsubo chuckles] 167 00:09:29,905 --> 00:09:32,491 [Utsubo] It's a little late for him, don't you think? 168 00:09:33,117 --> 00:09:35,744 Do you know a hitman named Fable? 169 00:09:35,828 --> 00:09:39,456 -[♪ uneasy music playing] -That's just an underworld urban legend. 170 00:09:39,540 --> 00:09:42,167 [Utsubo] What would you do if you found out he was real? 171 00:09:43,711 --> 00:09:46,547 He apparently had a gun like yours. 172 00:09:46,839 --> 00:09:49,758 A gun with a silencer used for assassinations... 173 00:09:50,301 --> 00:09:51,844 and a manual ejector. 174 00:09:52,428 --> 00:09:54,471 A Hush Puppy, huh? 175 00:09:55,055 --> 00:09:57,433 An imitation that's similar to it. 176 00:09:57,808 --> 00:10:00,811 Either way, if it looks like he'll be trouble, 177 00:10:01,270 --> 00:10:03,981 we'll look into both Fable and Maguro. 178 00:10:04,565 --> 00:10:07,318 [Utsubo] Those who aren't prepared are always in a panic. 179 00:10:07,818 --> 00:10:10,446 If I were fighting Dracula, 180 00:10:10,529 --> 00:10:12,698 I'd have a crucifix and garlic, 181 00:10:13,324 --> 00:10:16,493 and set up a plan to bathe him in sunlight. 182 00:10:16,577 --> 00:10:17,953 Octopus 183 00:10:18,537 --> 00:10:20,289 I finished the delivery. 184 00:10:20,664 --> 00:10:22,708 [Misaki's boss] Great. Thanks. 185 00:10:22,791 --> 00:10:25,377 You can leave for the day, Sato. 186 00:10:25,461 --> 00:10:26,503 [Akira] Okay. 187 00:10:26,587 --> 00:10:27,963 [Misaki] Good night. 188 00:10:28,047 --> 00:10:29,548 [Akira] See you later. 189 00:10:35,512 --> 00:10:36,972 [door opens] 190 00:10:37,056 --> 00:10:38,223 [♪ dramatic music sting] 191 00:10:38,974 --> 00:10:39,975 [door closes] 192 00:10:41,185 --> 00:10:44,438 [Misaki] This is so annoying. This is so darn annoying. 193 00:10:44,521 --> 00:10:46,857 He could have said something. 194 00:10:46,940 --> 00:10:49,360 About what? What for? 195 00:10:49,443 --> 00:10:51,820 [Misaki] He's just so darn callous. 196 00:10:52,571 --> 00:10:57,201 [singing] ♪ You feel your shoulders... ♪ 197 00:10:58,577 --> 00:11:00,871 [birds squawking] 198 00:11:03,707 --> 00:11:05,334 -[♪ ominous music playing] -[shaky breathing] 199 00:11:06,210 --> 00:11:07,628 -[squelches] -[choking] 200 00:11:09,713 --> 00:11:12,091 [shaky breathing] 201 00:11:13,467 --> 00:11:14,468 [soft gasp] 202 00:11:18,389 --> 00:11:19,390 [clanks] 203 00:11:19,473 --> 00:11:20,766 [heavy breathing] 204 00:11:20,849 --> 00:11:22,059 [exclaims] 205 00:11:22,851 --> 00:11:25,729 [shaky breathing] 206 00:11:26,605 --> 00:11:27,648 [gasps] 207 00:11:37,866 --> 00:11:41,120 Hmm... The girl from that time... 208 00:11:42,538 --> 00:11:43,789 [Isaki] Anyway, cheers. 209 00:11:44,623 --> 00:11:46,291 -[gulping] -[♪ light music playing] 210 00:11:46,375 --> 00:11:48,377 It's been two years, huh? 211 00:11:48,836 --> 00:11:50,045 Yeah. 212 00:11:50,963 --> 00:11:53,632 I couldn't stick around in Taihei. 213 00:11:54,133 --> 00:11:55,634 How come you couldn't? 214 00:11:56,176 --> 00:11:59,012 It's not like you got expelled or cut off. 215 00:12:00,097 --> 00:12:02,099 I'm glad to hear you say that, 216 00:12:02,182 --> 00:12:04,685 but the other members don't look at it that way. 217 00:12:06,729 --> 00:12:10,566 No sooner did our beef with Sameken start three years ago, 218 00:12:11,191 --> 00:12:14,111 than I got arrested for some totally unrelated fight. 219 00:12:15,612 --> 00:12:18,991 And then I got released on bail the moment the beef with them ended. 220 00:12:19,491 --> 00:12:22,536 So, of course everyone thought I ran away. 221 00:12:23,203 --> 00:12:24,538 Enough already. 222 00:12:24,955 --> 00:12:27,958 -You're ruining our get-together. -[sighs] 223 00:12:28,792 --> 00:12:29,793 Mama. 224 00:12:29,877 --> 00:12:30,878 [Mama] Sure. 225 00:12:32,004 --> 00:12:35,591 How are things with you, Kuro? I heard you're moving up in Maguro. 226 00:12:35,674 --> 00:12:38,051 -Maybe so, but it's a small group. -[ice cubes rattling] 227 00:12:38,135 --> 00:12:39,136 [liquid sloshing] 228 00:12:39,219 --> 00:12:40,512 Nothing's really changed. 229 00:12:41,013 --> 00:12:42,765 [Isaki] How's Takahashi doing? 230 00:12:42,848 --> 00:12:44,475 [Kuro] Still a plebe. 231 00:12:44,558 --> 00:12:46,518 [Isaki] A plebe, huh? [laughs] 232 00:12:47,519 --> 00:12:48,979 What about Mr. Sunagawa? 233 00:12:49,521 --> 00:12:51,940 Is he getting along with Mr. Ebihara? 234 00:12:52,024 --> 00:12:53,066 [soft grunt] 235 00:12:55,027 --> 00:12:57,362 You digging for info? 236 00:12:57,821 --> 00:12:59,114 [Isaki] Don't be silly. 237 00:12:59,490 --> 00:13:02,409 It's been a while, so I'm just wondering how they're doing. 238 00:13:03,410 --> 00:13:05,829 Asking about Mr. Sunagawa and Mr. Ebihara... 239 00:13:06,497 --> 00:13:10,834 That's not the kind of question an ex-member should ask over drinks. 240 00:13:10,918 --> 00:13:12,669 [Isaki] I told you, I'm not... 241 00:13:12,753 --> 00:13:15,339 You were a yakuza once, so you should know better. 242 00:13:17,424 --> 00:13:19,718 [Isaki] Fine. I get it. Where are you going? 243 00:13:19,802 --> 00:13:21,011 [Kuro] The can. 244 00:13:21,678 --> 00:13:24,598 [sizzling] 245 00:13:30,437 --> 00:13:34,399 You always show up when I'm about to have dinner. 246 00:13:34,483 --> 00:13:37,110 [Akira] There's something I want you to look into. 247 00:13:37,194 --> 00:13:39,238 I want to see the files 248 00:13:39,321 --> 00:13:43,116 on a murder that happened in Tokyo four years ago in June. 249 00:13:43,200 --> 00:13:45,118 Do it yourself. 250 00:13:45,202 --> 00:13:47,871 I have work. 251 00:13:47,955 --> 00:13:49,873 That's so uncool! 252 00:13:49,957 --> 00:13:52,626 Are you saying I've got nothing better to do? 253 00:13:52,709 --> 00:13:54,503 Well, it's true, right? 254 00:13:54,586 --> 00:13:56,129 You better watch out. 255 00:13:56,213 --> 00:13:59,132 [Yoko] It ticks people off when you talk that way. 256 00:13:59,216 --> 00:14:01,385 [exhales deeply] 257 00:14:04,471 --> 00:14:07,099 Why do you want to know about that murder? 258 00:14:07,182 --> 00:14:09,393 Don't you go causing trouble. 259 00:14:09,476 --> 00:14:10,561 [soft grunt] 260 00:14:11,520 --> 00:14:12,521 [shaky breath] 261 00:14:12,604 --> 00:14:13,897 [gasps] 262 00:14:14,606 --> 00:14:16,733 There's something bothering me. 263 00:14:17,234 --> 00:14:19,319 I've told you this a hundred times. 264 00:14:19,403 --> 00:14:22,698 We're here so we can live ordinary lives. 265 00:14:22,781 --> 00:14:24,616 No causing fights or trouble. 266 00:14:25,117 --> 00:14:28,036 [Yoko] And don't even think about killing anyone. 267 00:14:28,120 --> 00:14:30,038 [exhales deeply] 268 00:14:31,874 --> 00:14:33,208 What's wrong? 269 00:14:33,625 --> 00:14:36,295 You going to eat? You want me to blow on it? 270 00:14:36,378 --> 00:14:37,462 [Akira] No, never mind. 271 00:14:37,546 --> 00:14:39,673 -You added too much salt. -Eh? 272 00:14:39,756 --> 00:14:41,383 -Good night. -Hey! 273 00:14:41,884 --> 00:14:42,926 [door opens] 274 00:14:43,385 --> 00:14:44,970 -[Yoko] What's his problem? -[door closes] 275 00:14:46,013 --> 00:14:47,055 That's salty! 276 00:14:47,139 --> 00:14:49,224 [♪ gentle music playing] 277 00:15:00,485 --> 00:15:02,070 [door opens] 278 00:15:02,154 --> 00:15:03,363 [♪ music fades] 279 00:15:05,908 --> 00:15:07,743 [♪ sinister music playing] 280 00:15:07,826 --> 00:15:08,952 [snickers] 281 00:15:09,912 --> 00:15:11,955 [Hina] It's that time of the month for me. 282 00:15:13,749 --> 00:15:15,500 Think I care? 283 00:15:15,584 --> 00:15:17,085 I like blood. 284 00:15:21,798 --> 00:15:24,301 I'm back... 285 00:15:24,927 --> 00:15:27,220 Hurry up and shut the door, you twit. 286 00:15:27,304 --> 00:15:29,306 -Oh, right. -[door closes] 287 00:15:29,389 --> 00:15:31,433 Isaki, you married? 288 00:15:32,059 --> 00:15:34,519 Huh? What's that all about? 289 00:15:34,811 --> 00:15:36,313 No way. 290 00:15:36,396 --> 00:15:37,856 What about you, Mr. Suzuki? 291 00:15:37,940 --> 00:15:39,942 [chuckles] You must be kidding. 292 00:15:40,025 --> 00:15:42,861 You know anyone that marriage brought happiness to? 293 00:15:42,945 --> 00:15:44,863 [Isaki] Hold on here. 294 00:15:44,947 --> 00:15:47,866 There's no way you're older than me. 295 00:15:48,450 --> 00:15:51,370 Is that so? How old do I look? 296 00:15:51,453 --> 00:15:54,373 [Isaki chuckles] What is this? A hostess club? 297 00:15:54,456 --> 00:15:57,042 -[door opens] -Suzuki's almost 40. 298 00:15:57,125 --> 00:15:58,210 Mr. Utsubo... 299 00:15:58,293 --> 00:16:00,170 What? 40? 300 00:16:00,253 --> 00:16:02,005 [Suzuki] Why did you go and tell him? 301 00:16:02,089 --> 00:16:03,882 Make me a drink. 302 00:16:04,466 --> 00:16:06,134 You got plastic surgery? 303 00:16:06,718 --> 00:16:09,137 Quit flapping your lips, you brat. 304 00:16:09,221 --> 00:16:12,015 Isaki, what did you learn about the Maguro Group? 305 00:16:12,099 --> 00:16:13,600 Well, sorry... 306 00:16:14,101 --> 00:16:16,019 -Don't sweat it. -[liquid sloshing] 307 00:16:16,103 --> 00:16:19,398 I'm not in a huge hurry to get info on Maguro. 308 00:16:19,982 --> 00:16:21,400 This here is first. 309 00:16:21,483 --> 00:16:23,276 A new chicken? 310 00:16:23,360 --> 00:16:24,403 [Utsubo] Yeah. 311 00:16:24,486 --> 00:16:27,239 I've had my eye on him since he was around 10. 312 00:16:27,322 --> 00:16:29,616 He's a little over 20 about now. 313 00:16:30,242 --> 00:16:32,494 I want you two to check him out. 314 00:16:32,995 --> 00:16:37,749 His family's assets. His work. His friends. His sexual taste. 315 00:16:38,166 --> 00:16:40,168 The more info, the better. 316 00:16:40,961 --> 00:16:43,130 [Utsubo] Get close to him and find dirt on him. 317 00:16:44,381 --> 00:16:46,508 Gain his trust then exploit his weakness. 318 00:16:47,968 --> 00:16:50,971 Put the weak at ease, then steal everything from them. 319 00:16:52,014 --> 00:16:54,266 That's the way the FBI used to do it. 320 00:16:56,018 --> 00:16:57,436 Let's see here... 321 00:16:57,519 --> 00:17:00,522 Etsuji Kainuma, age 23. 322 00:17:01,523 --> 00:17:03,525 Memorize everything written there. 323 00:17:04,067 --> 00:17:06,153 And imprint his face in your memory. 324 00:17:06,778 --> 00:17:08,822 [Utsubo] Shred it when you're done. 325 00:17:09,239 --> 00:17:11,950 Not just that info, but his life too. 326 00:17:12,034 --> 00:17:13,660 -[birds chirping] -[door opens] 327 00:17:14,661 --> 00:17:16,038 Good morning. 328 00:17:16,121 --> 00:17:18,081 [Misaki's boss] Oh, Sato. Come here. 329 00:17:18,665 --> 00:17:19,666 [Akira] Yes? 330 00:17:19,750 --> 00:17:22,335 You know, Misaki's been in a bad mood. 331 00:17:22,711 --> 00:17:24,755 You two had a fight or something? 332 00:17:25,088 --> 00:17:27,591 [Akira] A fight? No, not at all. 333 00:17:27,674 --> 00:17:31,970 Can you think of anything you did that might have upset her? 334 00:17:32,054 --> 00:17:33,305 [inhales sharply] 335 00:17:33,388 --> 00:17:34,973 Not at all. 336 00:17:35,057 --> 00:17:36,975 [sighs] Is that so? 337 00:17:37,059 --> 00:17:38,101 [Akira] Yeah. 338 00:17:38,685 --> 00:17:41,980 Anyway, when Misaki comes, give her some kind of compliment. 339 00:17:42,064 --> 00:17:44,775 She said she was going to the beauty salon yesterday. 340 00:17:44,858 --> 00:17:45,984 Okay. 341 00:17:46,068 --> 00:17:47,986 [Misaki's boss] When Misaki's in a bad mood, 342 00:17:48,070 --> 00:17:49,780 it's hard for me to get my job done. 343 00:17:49,863 --> 00:17:50,906 [door opens] 344 00:17:50,989 --> 00:17:52,240 [Misaki] Good morning. 345 00:17:52,324 --> 00:17:53,492 -[door closes] -[Misaki's boss] She's here. 346 00:17:53,575 --> 00:17:54,576 Oh. 347 00:17:58,497 --> 00:18:00,248 -Good morning, Prez. -[Misaki's boss] Morning. 348 00:18:00,332 --> 00:18:02,000 Good morning. 349 00:18:02,084 --> 00:18:03,752 Go on, compliment her. 350 00:18:05,754 --> 00:18:06,755 [chair rattles] 351 00:18:07,422 --> 00:18:08,507 That sure is red. 352 00:18:08,590 --> 00:18:09,591 Huh? 353 00:18:10,967 --> 00:18:14,262 -Oh, you mean my top? -[♪ comical music playing] 354 00:18:14,346 --> 00:18:16,014 Not that! 355 00:18:16,098 --> 00:18:18,266 Your skirt sure is white. 356 00:18:18,350 --> 00:18:20,143 [Misaki] Huh? Mm... 357 00:18:20,227 --> 00:18:21,478 So, what about it? 358 00:18:21,937 --> 00:18:25,065 No! Her hair. Her hair. 359 00:18:25,148 --> 00:18:27,818 And your hair is really black. 360 00:18:27,901 --> 00:18:28,944 -Huh? -[Misaki's boss gasps] 361 00:18:29,027 --> 00:18:30,987 Yes, that's the color of my hair. 362 00:18:31,071 --> 00:18:32,739 What's your problem, Sato? 363 00:18:32,823 --> 00:18:34,950 What the heck is wrong with you? 364 00:18:35,033 --> 00:18:39,204 Oh, right. That's the same coloring as the Brazilian coral snake. 365 00:18:39,287 --> 00:18:40,705 -[Misaki] Snake? -[awkward chuckle] 366 00:18:41,289 --> 00:18:43,333 -It's a venomous... -Enough. 367 00:18:43,416 --> 00:18:45,210 Go make a delivery. 368 00:18:45,669 --> 00:18:47,045 [Misaki] A venomous snake? 369 00:18:47,129 --> 00:18:48,964 It's a very beautiful snake... 370 00:18:49,047 --> 00:18:50,966 Enough. Enough. 371 00:18:51,049 --> 00:18:52,717 -[door opens] -[Kainuma] Good morning. 372 00:18:54,511 --> 00:18:57,639 Huh? Did you get a new hairdo, Misaki? 373 00:18:57,722 --> 00:19:00,142 Huh? Uh, yes, actually. 374 00:19:01,184 --> 00:19:03,395 I've got work at a bar starting again tonight. 375 00:19:04,563 --> 00:19:05,605 Really? 376 00:19:06,940 --> 00:19:10,360 [Kainuma] Guess you'll be busy again. Will you be working late? 377 00:19:10,944 --> 00:19:13,864 -Have a conversation like that. -[Akira] Mm... 378 00:19:13,947 --> 00:19:16,116 Yeah, like until 3 a.m. or something. 379 00:19:16,700 --> 00:19:19,452 Really? 3 a.m., huh? 380 00:19:20,453 --> 00:19:24,374 [Kainuma] Then tonight, I can get back the memory card. 381 00:19:24,457 --> 00:19:26,626 At last, I can get into her place. 382 00:19:27,460 --> 00:19:31,464 In fact, if I wanted to, I could lie in wait for her. 383 00:19:31,965 --> 00:19:35,135 I could knock her out and bang her. 384 00:19:35,677 --> 00:19:38,430 I should be able to get away with it. 385 00:19:42,267 --> 00:19:45,520 Okay, let's call it quits for today. 386 00:19:45,604 --> 00:19:47,022 I'm exhausted. 387 00:19:47,606 --> 00:19:49,232 A venomous snake, huh? 388 00:19:49,774 --> 00:19:51,109 Maybe I'll change clothes. 389 00:19:51,610 --> 00:19:55,447 Misaki, he didn't intend to be mean by what he said. 390 00:19:55,530 --> 00:19:57,866 He was complimenting you in his own way. 391 00:19:58,366 --> 00:20:00,744 I understand, but... 392 00:20:01,203 --> 00:20:02,537 It's just kind of... 393 00:20:03,121 --> 00:20:07,125 Later, Sato told me your hair looks cute short. 394 00:20:07,209 --> 00:20:08,210 [Misaki's boss] That's a lie. 395 00:20:08,293 --> 00:20:09,920 [Misaki gasps] He did? 396 00:20:10,629 --> 00:20:12,547 Then he noticed. 397 00:20:12,631 --> 00:20:14,049 Of course he did. 398 00:20:14,132 --> 00:20:15,800 [Misaki's boss] That'll be my story. 399 00:20:16,384 --> 00:20:18,720 Then I'll go to my next job dressed like this. 400 00:20:18,803 --> 00:20:20,013 [Misaki's boss] Cheer up! 401 00:20:20,096 --> 00:20:21,306 Yeah, go on. 402 00:20:21,389 --> 00:20:22,849 [Misaki's boss] Misaki, you look good 403 00:20:22,933 --> 00:20:24,726 no matter what you wear or what your hairdo is. 404 00:20:24,809 --> 00:20:26,811 [Misaki chuckles] You're being too flattering, Prez. 405 00:20:26,895 --> 00:20:28,772 -[Misaki's boss] I'm serious. -[Misaki's boss and Misaki chuckle] 406 00:20:28,855 --> 00:20:31,483 Okay, see you later. Good night. 407 00:20:31,566 --> 00:20:33,026 [Misaki's boss] Okay. See you. 408 00:20:33,109 --> 00:20:35,445 -[Kainuma] Bye, Misaki. -[door opens] 409 00:20:36,029 --> 00:20:37,906 -Dang, I'm exhausted. -[door closes] 410 00:20:38,281 --> 00:20:39,699 Darn that Sato. 411 00:20:39,783 --> 00:20:43,370 [Kainuma] That's right. Everything is Sato's fault. 412 00:20:43,453 --> 00:20:47,707 I was content with just spying, but then he interfered. 413 00:20:47,791 --> 00:20:51,211 [sighs] Sato's on a delivery and will go straight home. 414 00:20:51,294 --> 00:20:53,463 You want to go for a drink, Kai? 415 00:20:53,922 --> 00:20:56,591 No. I've got something to do tonight. 416 00:20:57,801 --> 00:20:59,469 Sorry, Prez. 417 00:20:59,552 --> 00:21:00,637 Uh... 418 00:21:00,720 --> 00:21:03,807 There's no need to apologize. 419 00:21:04,933 --> 00:21:07,227 I'll be going now. 420 00:21:08,186 --> 00:21:10,939 -[Kainuma] Yeah, I'm pretty ticked off. -[♪ tense ominous music playing] 421 00:21:11,815 --> 00:21:16,319 It's Sato... It's society... It's the whole world's fault. 422 00:21:16,820 --> 00:21:19,698 I'm going to do just what I want to do. 423 00:21:19,781 --> 00:21:20,907 [♪ music fades] 424 00:21:21,491 --> 00:21:23,910 [♪ upbeat closing theme music playing] 425 00:22:45,909 --> 00:22:48,828 Next Episode Cheerio 426 00:22:48,912 --> 00:22:50,914 Translated by Brian Athey