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Wait. Don't shoot--

My name is Hideo Araki.

I was killed to be silenced.

That dream again?

How did you know?

You thought I wouldn't notice?

Yeah.

You'll keep seeing that until you have that bullet removed.

Life's longer than you think.

You'd better take it out soon.

What?

You're...

a good guy.

-You just found that out? -Yeah.

Just now.

Where do people go when they die?

I got involved in a case and ended up being shot in the head.

The bullet traveled halfway through my skull

and I miraculously survived with it lodged against my basilar artery.

But...

the operation to extract the bullet would be high risk.

So for now, I'm stuck with this bullet in my head.

As a result...

I...

can talk with dead people.

-We're here. -Thanks.

An officer was murdered?

A former officer in the Fifth Division of the Organized Crime Department.

So he handled drugs and firearms.

Yeah.

Why is he a former officer?

He injured his knee on duty and transferred to off-site.

What an ugly way to die.

I'm counting on you.

Yes, sir.

You can come now.

As you can see, he was shot in the head and died.

There are entry and exit wounds from the bullet.

Meaning, only one bullet was fired and it pierced through the head.

You can see gun powder on his skin,

so he must've been shot within 20 inches of the gunpoint.

-Hey. -Yes, sir.

-Have you found the bullet? -We found it in the wall nearby.

Can you identify the gun?

The bullet is deformed, so it will be difficult.

That was the shooter's aim.

If you fire point-blank, the bullet will penetrate the head,

collide into an obstacle and deform.

If the shooter's worrying about the gun, maybe it has prior records.

Could be.

Doesn't this remind you of anything?

Of what?

The only difference is that he was an active officer.

He was also shot point-blank

and had identical marks on his head.

Oh, you're talking about him.

We couldn't identify the gun then, either.

Don't guess based on speculation.

Let's go.

Yes, sir.

Let's talk about this in detail later.

Okay.

Lieutenant Araki left the investigation team five years ago

and worked as a general clerk in the same division.

But he was treated as a standby and never worked in nor came to the office.

That's all.

So the motive for murder is not his recent duties.

The investigation team will go over all the cases Araki was involved in.

Since there's a gun involved, start with organized crime.

We must teach them that they'll never get away after messing with us.

Yes, sir.

Heart, 11 ounces.

It does look similar.

But this isn't enough evidence to assume it's the same killer.

As the chief said, it's still just speculation.

An officer getting shot is rare enough,

but using the same method? I don't think it's just speculation.

This former sergeant, Ueda, used to work at Ikebukuro East station

before quitting for personal reasons.

And before that?

Could it be...

The Fifth Division of the Organized Crime Department, just like Araki.

I guess we can't call this a coincidence anymore.

How do you know Ueda's past?

This case might be the reason why I got shot.

How's your investigation going?

I researched all cases handled by Sergeant Ueda

that involves organized crime,

but no suspects yet.

Why did he quit the police?

-Some kind of a scandal? -No.

It was voluntary.

Even his family doesn't know the reason.

But... a little while before he was killed,

he briefly said that he quit

because he dishonored his pride as a police officer.

That sounds like he was doing something bad.

That's true.

This bullet in my head is still the only evidence I have.

But this recent murder might lead to new clues.

I'll start by finding connections between the two victims.

What?

How's your health?

I'm totally healthy.

Do I not look okay?

If it hurts, you can cry just like a child.

If you sweat it out and get used to the pain,

you won't realize when something important starts to hurt.

Some pain stays even if you cry.

Even if you don't want it, people's pain might pounce on you.

What should you do then?

Tell me more in detail.

It's fine. Forget it.

Be careful.

Don't let the pain control you.

Okay.

I'll keep that in mind.

He borrowed money from different relatives.

He hasn't paid child support and living expenses for the last six months.

What was he spending it on?

Alcohol and gambling.

He used to be reliable.

But 10 years ago,

he suddenly became reckless with money.

Any idea what caused it?

I asked him once

but he just got mad and never answered.

You're sure it was 10 years ago?

Yes.

It was when our 16 year-old daughter just started elementary school.

Based on his ex-wife's story,

Lieutenant Araki was probably involved in some illegal activities.

As Director Kamogawa said, he might've had some troubles with organized crime.

Don't rush.

You two research Araki's favorite hang-outs and see if he had any trouble.

Yes.

What?

I want to investigate the case Lieutenant Araki handled 10 years ago.

That's been taken care of.

You do as you're told.

Yes.

He's in a bad mood.

What?

Go ahead, I'll use the restroom.

I'll use it, too.

You're not coming?

Mr. Tachibana.

Excuse me.

Over here, his ex-wife...

Come out, Araki.

Tell me who the killer is.

Sorry.

Are you here for the murder?

I have pretty good ears, too.

And what did you hear?

The victim had a bad reputation among those people.

But not so much as getting killed.

He was just collecting small cash using his authority.

Then who would hate him enough to commit murder?

That, I haven't heard yet.

The usual.

Yes.

Long time no see.

Last time, it was the politician's idiot son.

What's today?

Do you know much about the police?

To a certain extent.

You have good memory.

To a certain extent.

Tell me about the Organized Crime Division 10 years ago.

You were still in college back then.

Which division?

The fifth.

Do you have information or not?

It's just a rumor.

Tell me.

-Close the store. -Okay.

The Fifth Division conducted a crackdown of a drug-trafficking group 10 years ago.

When the police team searched one of the their offices,

a person died.

He was the group's leader,

and he tried to escape but fell.

The investigation concluded that the team wasn't at fault,

and nobody was punished.

So you're saying it was planned?

I don't know.

The truth is now a mystery.

What's the problem, then?

After the crackdown, a rumor went around in the underworld.

It said that serious money had disappeared from the office.

How much?

Figures differ,

but around 100 to 200 million yen.

The group didn't look for the money?

It would've been confiscated, anyway.

It's not worth the cost and the risk.

That's why they let it go.

The police team could've killed the leader for the money.

I don't know about that.

I don't think the police are that corrupt.

The leader died, and things were in chaos.

Someone accidentally found the money, gave in to temptation

and took the money in the midst of chaos.

That's my guess.

And Araki was on that team?

Yes.

The former officer who was killed when you got shot was there, too.

How many were on the team?

Five, I think.

Who are the other three?

I only know one.

Tell me.

Sakai, a detective.

He's in the First Investigation Division at Itabashi West Station.

You know all three, don't you?

Some things should be uncovered over time.

You...

You know me?

How do you know who I am?

Are you the one who shot me?

What are you talking about?

Don't play dumb.

I know you guys are fighting over the money.

If you still have pride as an officer, admit to the crime and pay for it.

Or else you might be silenced, too.

Who shot me?

Is it one of the other two?

Should I call the police?

I won't let you get away.

Are you okay?

Shut up.

-You're late. -Sorry.

It's the exact same as Araki's case.

It's definitely a serial killer targeting the police.

It could be terrorism, too.

We'd need to broaden the investigation from organized crime

to radical groups as well.

We'll take the reins and solve it at all costs.

Yes, sir.

Are you all right? You don't look well.

Yeah.

I'm fine.

Which one was being violent?

The one in the suit, right?

Yeah, that one.

What's the matter?

Ishikawa. We're going back.

Okay.

Any other features?

It was a black suit.

He was around the same height as this officer.

I think he was a little shorter.

You think so?

You want us to find the team involved in the crackdown 10 years ago?

You think it's that easy to find the police's inside information?

I guess not.

You're giving up that easily?

You think we're just typical computer nerds?

People are digitizing police information these days.

What, journalists?

That's right.

We've been stocking journalist data regularly.

It's fun because you can read things that aren't in the newspaper.

Reading this will totally change your view on society.

Hooray for the freedom of press and the right to know.

I found it.

This, right?

DRUG-TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION CRACKDOWN

Yeah.

This is it.

WHEREABOUTS OF THE MISSING MONEY

MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZED CRIME DEPARTMENT FIFTH DIVISION

What are you doing here?

I wanted some advice before work.

I see.

This is a nice house.

My wife's family happened to be wealthy.

She makes me do all the small chores instead.

How long have you been an officer?

25 years.

It's my silver anniversary.

I'm surprised I've made it without a divorce.

What was the toughest thing so far?

It's always been the same.

It's tough when I can't solve a case.

You, too, right?

Yes.

By the way,

where were you stationed

after your initial patrol time?

Why do you want to know?

I'm just curious.

What advice do you want?

It's about the bullet in my head.

My doctor is pushing me for a surgery.

I see.

And?

I'm considering getting it removed soon.

-It's a risky surgery, right? -Yes.

There's a 50% chance of success.

Aren't you scared?

I am.

But... this bullet is the only clue I have.

I want to find the shooter.

And...

it might be a clue to the recent murders as well.

You're right.

I hope the surgery goes well.

What's the matter?

That's Sakai's body, right?

Yeah.

When will it be handed over to his family?

Tomorrow afternoon.

Can you delay it?

Why?

I can't tell you,

but I need it for the investigation.

I don't think you'll find any new clues from that body.

Please.

-How much time do you need? -One week.

-That's too much. -Five days, then.

Okay. I'll try.

Thanks.

Will you tell me why someday?

Yeah.

I promise.

You're really into it.

This is my job and my hobby. I'm always serious.

So, what do you need today?

-Secure a place for me. -What kind?

A place where I won't cause problems for others.

What kind of problems?

Life-threatening problems.

I got it.

What is it?

Do you trust me?

What?

I'd like to talk to Director Kamogawa.

-Let's finish this later. -Okay.

Thank you.

Have you heard from him already?

About the surgery?

It seems pretty sudden.

I'm sorry. I couldn't bring myself to talk about it.

You didn't have to make the decision when you're busy with such a big case.

Well, health comes first.

So when's the surgery?

In four days.

Why did you follow me?

To kill me?

Ishikawa, listen.

Were you going to report me missing

and discard my corpse along with this bullet in my head?

That's nonsense.

I heard from Ichikura that you were acting strange,

so I was worried and kept an eye on you.

Lieutenant Ichikura...

why are you here?

Which one of you

shot me in the head?

Nonsense. Why would I shoot you?

When the group's leader died

and the money disappeared, the only people at the scene were

you two,

Ueda,

Araki,

and Sakai.

Why did you kill them?

Is it because you fought over the money?

You're right. We were in the same team 10 years ago.

We also had an accidental death during the office search.

But I don't know anything about the money.

What are you talking about?

Ichikura, say something.

Do you have any evidence that our team stole the money?

No.

Unfortunately.

That's why

I said I'll remove this bullet for evidence,

as bait to draw out you two.

Now you come out.

Who shot me?

The one who shot you and me is...

Ishikawa!

Stop.

So you...

you shot me with this gun!

Answer!

So what if I shot you?

You were caught totally off guard as an officer

and walked around that scene like you were taking a stroll.

I just shot an idiot.

You were unlucky.

You happened to be around where Sakai and I met up that night.

To give him the money

you stole from Ueda?

You really are an idiot.

He'd already used up the money.

And then he went on talking about his pride and guilt as an officer,

all that rubbish,

to drive me into a corner.

Why did you kill Araki?

He had loads of debt and started threatening me.

What about Sakai?

Because I talked to him?

Yeah.

But he was becoming afraid that everything would be disclosed,

so I probably would've killed him anyways.

You killed your peers that easily

just to protect yourself?

If they were on my side, they wouldn't betray me.

Look at him. He suspected the truth

but pretended not to know to protect himself.

That's not true.

I didn't have any evidence

to make a case.

You weren't there when they stole the money?

I stayed at the site where the leader fell to his death.

I made you stay on purpose.

Back then, he was just like you.

All he cared about was justice.

I knew he wouldn't want to steal.

But look at him now.

He's become a coward who can't even confront me.

Were you afraid of getting killed?

Ishikawa.

What?

You'll eventually know what I mean.

As officers, no matter how hard we work from our guts,

we'll never get anything equal in return.

We're paid the minimum and our pensions are mere chicken feed.

Even the money we stole was destined to be handed over to the country

and used by some stupid politicians for some stupid purposes.

If so...

why shouldn't we, who are fighting for the people, get the money?

Ishikawa, sooner or later, you too will stray from justice.

You will need someone who can support you when that happens.

I'll be that person for you.

I'll make sure your career goes smoothly from now on.

You, too, Ichikura.

Either way,

you have no evidence we stole the money or I killed those guys.

Don't forget.

I still have this bullet in my head.

You think I can't have the bullets switched?

Plus, I'm a director.

I can change the course of investigations however I want.

Think about it.

I've convinced people to think it's the work of a gang or terrorists.

You just follow what I say.

Understood?

Give that back.

Come on.

Sir.

Sir!

It's not worth it!

And I think it wouldn't be good for us.

Hey!

Damn.

I want to hit him, too!

That's enough! Enough!

Finally...

we got some evidence.

I'll never stray from justice.

Didn't he say something weird, like "come out" or something?

Yeah, I heard that.

This isn't the first time he's acted weird.

I think the bullet in his head is affecting him.

I thought you'd really shoot him.

I almost did.

I'm not sure how I was able to control myself.

Did you think I was the shooter?

Honestly, I wasn't sure.

But when I saw you with that garbage bag, I decided to trust you.

Shut up.

I did it all to get a confession from Director Kamogawa.

I'm sorry.

I'll let it go this time.

But don't ever try to trick me again.

Okay.

I'm already depressed about having to clean up this mess.

Ishikawa.

What are you going to do about that bullet?

We don't need it as evidence anymore.

Take your time to think.

Okay.

Have you...

made up your mind?

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LAST EPISODE

I'll be the absolute evil. And you'll...

THE ABSOLUTE EVIL WILL COMMIT

...be desperate to carry out...

A PERFECT CRIME

...your misguided justice, and you'll lose.

I'll catch him.