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How much money does it take to live alone?

Can I live alone on that money?

All of her life insurance money

is proof of her love.

Okay, I got it. I'm now your personal advisor.

The mountain guide Motoka Tabatake's life insurance is 30 million yen.

If the cause of death is suicide, it isn't paid.

I didn't do it.

I didn't.

Do you think Saruwatari really did it?

As long as there's evidence, we'll consider her a suspect.

It's Ogoma.

Don't admit to what you didn't do.

If the three missing people were alive, we would know who is telling the truth.

It's Mr. Monden, right?

He's supposed to be missing, so why is he in Shibuya?

He's alive.

He's a witness.

Doubt everything.

Once you have doubted everything, what remains is the truth.

-He's really the missing Mr. Monden? -Good morning.

Thank you, and yes.

Huh? If he's safe, why doesn't he come forward?

Mr. Nao.

Rescue teams are searching the mountain, right?

Yes, desperately.

What does he do for work?

He's an office worker in Sapporo.

And he came to Tokyo?

He's pretending to be missing?

He doesn't try to go inside.

He wasn't invited, and he may not have a key to the room.

I'll secure Mr. Monden and get his side of the story.

What? You plan to look for this man?

Yes. I'll make him tell me what happened on the mountain.

No…

Who gave Mr. Nikaido the sleeping pill?

What is his relationship with Harune?

Are you sure? He's not a serial killer, is he?

Could the other two missing people have been killed on the mountain?

One of them is Mr. Monden's wife.

Husbands, wives, parents, children.

They kill each other all the time.

Generally, they don't.

I'll borrow the residential map.

It's hot!

I think the camera was around here.

-Why is even the shade hot? -It's summer.

So hot! What is that?

It looks like it's here.

-Right? -Yes. All right.

-Be careful. -Yes.

So he's alive…

Coming!

-Excuse me, may I speak with you? -Hello.

Sure. What is it?

Have you seen the person in this photo?

No, I haven't.

No?

I only work three days a week. And not at night.

Do you know the man in apartment 206?

The one next to the stairs? Mr. Nikaido?

Yes!

He's from Hokkaido, right? He once gave me butter candy.

NIKAIDO

When did you last see him?

About a month ago?

He uses the place when he has work in Tokyo.

What kind of work in Tokyo?

He runs a restaurant, right? It must be related to that.

May I check the security camera footage?

It's just a fake, you know.

If you remember anything…

-Wait a moment. -Yes.

Yes?

-What are you even doing? -Oh, sorry!

That was an accident. Is there anything?

Seriously? Nothing but flyers?

Is there nothing worthwhile?

NIKAIDO

Look, there's something.

What is this?

Excuse me.

Sorry, we're not open for lunch yet.

May I speak with you? About the people in this photo?

I haven't seen either of them.

This man appeared on your security camera around 9:00 p.m. two nights ago.

What are you investigating?

Insurance investigation. There was a car accident near here.

A car accident?

Was there?

-There was! -No, there…

I don't know, so please try asking someone else.

What is this?

11 digits…

A product serial number?

Overseas bank code?

But it wouldn't be lined up like this.

Isn't it just a password?

For what?

Wi-Fi.

Why stick it there?

You wouldn't, would you?

Let's look into this too.

What are you going to do now?

Go door to door. Detectives do the legwork.

That's cool.

-Are you mocking me? -I'm not.

Will you work with the police?

No way.

If I ask anything, they'll report back to Hokkaido.

And everything I'm doing will be reported too.

So we'll investigate and not tell the police?

I don't know how much or what they are covering up.

You know what I always say.

Doubt everything?

Tokyo is big, you know?

I know.

Then I'll go

check out the CCTV cameras and ask if they can give us footage.

All done!

Let's go then.

Let's do it!

Let me confirm again.

Only your fingerprints and Mr. Nikaido's were found on the bottle.

I'm only telling you what I saw.

The place where you got lost is on a route no longer used for hiking.

Where were you going?

That's because…

I've told you so many times.

Excuse me! Do you have a moment?

Huh? Police?

No. I'm looking for people…

It's okay.

I'm here.

-If you see them-- -Okay, got it.

Have you seen them anywhere?

No, I haven't.

I don't know.

Come on.

You won't turn into scum.

May I look at the security camera footage?

Who are you?

I'm looking for some people.

We can't show it to civilians.

-Are you police? -No, I'm not.

Which area are you looking in?

Hold on.

-May I use your map? -Yes.

Here.

Come on!

-That's too wide! -Impossible!

You'll need a car to search all of this!

I don't have a car.

A bicycle?

Get a rental one!

Go ahead! Go on through!

Excuse me. If you see them, please call this number.

-Wait. Show me again. -Yes?

Would she really throw away 30 million yen that she could give her daughter?

I love you.

PAID PARKING

Hello. I'm Nao of Zennichi Insurance Research.

I'm looking for a hit-and-run vehicle.

Welcome, you can sit anywhere.

-Excuse me. -Yes?

Are those your shop's security cameras?

In Hokkaido, I could cover the whole town in half a day.

-Will you go back to Hokkaido, then? -Who said I would go back?

I took leave to come to Tokyo, so I'm not going back empty-handed.

Did you find anything?

No. But I'm just getting started.

So you found nothing.

Tomorrow, I'll widen the search area.

Mr. Monden lives in Sapporo, right?

He may be staying somewhere.

Where are you staying?

What? Me?

The place I always stay.

Does your place have room?

Haven't you booked a hotel?

It's summer vacation. All the cheap places are full.

The only available ones cost as much as rent. Around 30,000 yen a night.

I'll try negotiating to see if you can stay.

Want to come with me?

NAO

-Hup. -What?

Is this your home?

Yes.

Don't you work in Hokkaido?

I worked in Tokyo until two years ago.

I hope they haven't changed the lock.

All right, it opened. Come in.

Excuse me.

-Who are you? -Oh, I'm sorry…

I'm no one suspicious.

I'm home! Go on in.

Are you sure I can stay?

Probably.

Probably?

Did you eat dinner? I bought food.

-Hey! -What?

Won't I be bothering her? Who is that?

My wife.

Akane.

You're married?

Is that so surprising?

Excuse me.

The food will be ready soon.

A detective from Hokkaido you met at work?

Yes.

She's very cautious, so show her proof you're trustworthy.

Yes.

I am Ogoma of the Hokkaido Prefectural Police.

Your police badge?

They can't carry it around on vacation.

Sorry.

I bet you're wondering, "Is he the real thing?"

People keep asking if I'm impersonating a cop or running a con.

People from Tokyo are very cautious.

You are on leave, right?

Yes.

I took time off.

And you're still investigating?

He's looking for a witness.

Is it an official investigation?

No, it's an independent one.

Independent?

Don't press him.

He wants to rescue his benefactor from trouble.

That's also true, but as police, it's a case I can't ignore.

Then why independently investigate?

Here you go.

You're right to ask that.

It's a long story, so let's eat first.

Okay? All done.

Let's eat.

Thanks for the food.

So good!

It's good.

This meat was on sale too. It's good meat, right?

It's not bad.

-How is it? -Average.

Average is best.

I guess I'll use this sauce.

May I ask how you two met?

You really want to know?

Sorry.

Delicious.

Use the house as you like.

I have work tomorrow.

Thank you for letting me stay.

Mr. Nao--

We have been separated for two years.

You shouldn't trust that man too much.

What's wrong?

How long has it been since you last saw your wife?

Huh? A year and…

four months?

If you need to speak with Akane, I'll stay at an internet café.

Speak to?

Yes.

Not really.

-Really? -Ogoma, are you married?

I would like to someday.

But no one wants to live in my remote district.

Maybe find a girlfriend who loves mountains and nature.

I'll just get promoted to a bigger station and get out of there.

-Promotion? -Yes.

-A positive mindset. -Yes!

Tomorrow will be dangerously hot too.

-So sleep well. -Yes.

-Okay, good night. -Good night.

Sorry for worrying you.

And thank you for being on my side.

Good morning.

Where's Ogoma?

He already went out.

Looking for someone in just five days…

It's impossible, but he will try anyway. That's who he is.

This is the biggest case of his detective career.

It's complicated, but he must solve it.

How long will you stay?

Could I stay here for a while?

I'll sleep over there. I'm grabbing a cup of coffee.

Good morning.

Sorry for calling you so early.

It's okay. What's wrong?

It's about my sister's life insurance.

-Did you get the death certificate? -Yes.

In the "cause of death," which box did they tick?

Suicide.

If the cause is suicide, the insurance won't pay, right?

I would like you to look into something.

About my sister's suicide.

As a family member, I'm sure you feel that something is off.

Yes.

If I investigate,

I'll need to talk fees and expenses.

How much would I need to pay?

If I prove your sister's death was not suicide

and the insurance is paid,

I take ten percent as my fee.

Not suicide?

How about it?

I think it's not a bad deal.

Have you seen these people?

Take care.

Let me check.

You can't sit here!

Don't you have school?

Thank you.

Take care.

I may have seen them, they have been staying several nights.

-Excuse me. I'm opening the door. -Okay.

What is it?

You don't look similar at all. Sorry.

"13@…"

Hey.

I'm looking for some people.

Have you seen them?

We don't know.

Is this a scam?

-It's not! -You're scary.

How am I scary?

Excuse me. Have you seen these people?

-No? -No clue.

You don't know?

I guess not.

Have you seen these people?

I haven't.

Anyone who looks similar?

Hello.

Have you seen these people?

We close at 8:00 p.m., understood?

I'M TAKAHASHI FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SITE I FOUND SOMEONE WHO HAS SEEN THEM!

Yes!

We close at 8:00 p.m.!

-Hurry up and eat! -Okay.

I got a lead!

I was contacted about someone having seen Mr. Monden!

A construction worker shared the photos in a group chat.

A group chat with 170 people! Is that normal in Tokyo? Isn't that crazy?

-I'll make room. -Hey!

You're being a bit rough.

Sorry.

It's here.

The traffic guide who stood here on the night of August 4th

remembered stopping Mr. Monden's car.

-There is construction ahead. -I have to turn around?

-A car? -Yes, a car.

To detour to Mr. Nikaido's condo, he needs to take this route.

When the CCTV caught him, he was walking.

Which means…

He must have parked somewhere!

If we know the plate number, we can trace the owner's contact.

Car model?

Unknown, but it's a white sedan. Do you have the camera footage there?

More or less.

Let's find this car! Bring it on!

We're getting closer!

Have something to drink and take a break.

Okay.

Did you figure out the meaning behind those 11 digits?

Not at all.

I think only Mr. Nikaido knows.

Here.

Thank you.

So many things we don't know.

Good morning.

Should I move from here?

Where is he?

Mr. Nao went to collect security camera footage.

We found a lead yesterday.

Would you like some?

Yes! Thank you.

Did you walk around all day yesterday?

Aren't you tired?

I prefer moving around.

It makes me feel like a police detective. I love it.

Do you not get to do it often?

My district has a small population.

When a crime happens, oftentimes, I instantly know who did it.

It's not even worth searching.

You know him through work, right?

Actually, I only met him last week.

Do you trust him?

Honestly, at first I thought, "What a nonchalant guy."

I was the opposite.

I met him in a night class at university.

I worked at the same insurance company he's at now.

Sorry, what are we talking about?

You wanted to know how I met him, right?

Yes! That's me.

Sorry. Please continue.

After work,

he and I both studied risk management at university.

He was knowledgeable, quick-witted, and confident.

I thought he was trustworthy.

I'm beginning to think so too.

Am I wrong?

Now,

when I see his face, I think…

"What a nonchalant guy."

He's like that.

He doesn't care which method he uses.

But I feel like no matter what, he will find out the truth.

So I trust him.

Shall I help?

With what?

With what you're doing now.

What?! Are you sure?

But, don't you have work?

I'm on summer vacation starting today. What should I look for?

Then, thank you.

I need your help to find a white car.

Okay.

It looks delicious!

You aren't going anywhere for summer vacation?

Everywhere is crowded.

Too many people, yes.

I want to go somewhere without people.

Thank you for the food.

I wonder what place isn't crowded these days.

When my daughter was alive, we climbed mountains every year.

Did he not tell you about our daughter?

No.

She died.

She was six.

That man just kept on blaming…

himself.

How is it going? Did you find the white sedan?

It didn't appear in any parking lot.

Is that even possible?

Maybe they parked on the street?

The search would never end.

Maybe we should officially ask the police.

Large-scale searches are their strength.

I will find it tomorrow, no matter what!

Hey, Ogoma.

Can you come here now?

I'm going to talk to Nono…

about Ms. Tabatake.

You should join me.

Okay.

Nono, can you hear us?

Can I have this policeman listen in on us too?

Hello.

Hello.

Look, this is the sky in Tokyo!

Let's get to the point.

Last time, there was something you couldn't say about your mom, right?

Nono.

Is it about what you mentioned to me at the hospital last time?

Was my Mommy…

killed?

Can you tell us why you think that?

Any reason is fine.

We want to know what your Mom was thinking.

Mommy…

was always worried someone would come to our house.

When there was a noise outside, she went to check right away.

Did someone come?

No, there was no one.

-Is it this? -Yeah.

Then, I'll make a star.

She told me never to follow strangers, even if they spoke to me.

She said it to me again and again.

-You good? Okay. -I'm going!

-I'm late! -Take care!

Bye!

What do you mean I can't turn back now?

I'll call you back.

Was she always like that?

No.

Welcome home.

When did your Mom start acting scared?

In the last few months, apparently.

And a while before that, she told me she got a new job.

Aside from being a mountain guide and a driver?

Yes.

I told her not to overwork,

but she said this job doesn't take much time and pays well.

Nono, did she ever tell you what the job was?

I also don't know much.

I'll look into that.

Can you?

Of course. Who do you think I am?

-Chika. -Yes?

May I ask a favor?

Sure.

Nono, don't worry.

There's nothing to worry about.

Okay.

Huh? Tabatake's jobs?

She was a guide and driver, right?

Did she have another job?

Part-time or short-term?

How long is your vacation?

Until tomorrow.

Make sure you come back.

Saruwatari is about to confess…

She was interrogated for eight days straight.

She's nearing her limit.

I can ask the police to let you rest.

No. If I refuse, I'll look more suspicious.

It doesn't matter. It's just voluntary questioning.

Please put your health first.

Yes.

Hello?

How have you been?

How are your injuries? How is the investigation going?

I know it's their job, but the police sure are persistent, right?

How can I make them believe what I say?

The police

are investigating under the assumption you're the culprit.

They haven't arrested you for questioning yet, right?

Arrested?

If you say anything that sounds even slightly like admitting guilt,

they'll switch to it.

Even though I did nothing?

Ogoma is working hard every day for you.

Don't forget that.

Can you tell Ogoma something for me?

That as long as I have even one ally, I can bear it.

I'll tell him.

We're always here to talk, both me and Ogoma.

Thank you.

-Are you going somewhere? -Yes.

I'm going to check the parking lots around Mr. Nikaido's condo again.

Hold on. I got it.

-Hold on. -But why?

-I have to go! I have no time! -It's okay. Come on.

Just stay here for now.

I have no time.

Leave going outside until tomorrow.

Is Harune really in Tokyo?

She definitely took a plane bound for Haneda.

My sister, Harune, left her medicine at home.

Yes?

But she's on airplane mode, so I can't reach her.

Okay.

Without it,

she'll die!

You keep making up the most outrageous lies.

-Police do it often. -I've never done it.

Nor will you?

As a rule, I don't want to.

Flexibility is important these days.

-You're just saying whatever. -Ogoma.

Have you contacted Ms. Aya?

-I haven't. -Why? Do it!

I'll get evidence, then come back to Hokkaido and call her.

So let me go.

By the way, isn't this bed too small?

It's fine.

It's definitely too small!

Akane is a capable person, but sometimes she misses things like this.

This is definitely too small. Let me--

-What? -This room…

This is your daughter's room, right?

Did she like stars?

Yes.

Did Akane tell you something?

Yes, a little.

What did she say?

That it was a traffic accident.

That's about it.

It was right after she entered elementary school.

Dad!

I had that day off, so I went to her school to see her.

You must think I'm an overprotective parent.

No.

She was in nursery school up until then,

and either Akane or I still had to pick her up,

so I was just worried.

I called an ambulance right away.

But she didn't make it.

Hey, turn her over here.

-Decide! -Which one do you want to stick up?

This one? Oh, this one?

Okay, here you go.

You probably feel the same.

Why is it so hard to part with someone who is no longer in this world?

They're always…

on your mind, right?

Thank you.

Hot!

Yes.

It's strange, isn't it?

Wait!

There!

-Whoa! -Nice! Stick them on harder!

Was there a parking lot over here?

Your residential map is old.

This place became an empty lot and then a parking lot.

You did great finding it.

All that walking around paid off.

This is the place.

-Nice. -What do you mean "nice"?

Thank you.

Welcome.

You again.

Hello.

I would like to ask about the night of August 4th.

I'm busy. Ask someone else.

Please! Can you listen to me?

-The "car accident" was a lie, right? -It was, sorry.

You were lying too.

I showed many people those photos.

Most took a long look at them, and tried to jog their memory.

But only you said, "I haven't seen them," right away.

I haven't seen either of them.

I'm Ogoma, with Hokkaido Police.

I'm Nao from Zennichi Insurance Research.

Take care.

On the night of August 4th, this man talked to me.

He said he was looking for this woman.

Looking for her?

What about that car parked in the lot behind?

It's mine.

August 4th at 9:00 p.m.

He gave me 10,000 yen and asked me not to tell anyone.

-Quite visible. -Yes.

-Can you stop it here? -Yes.

I can see the plate numbers!

Yes! Thank you so much!

I love you!

Come on!

-Do you have his contact information? -You do, right?

Yes!

All right!

-Who are you calling? -070… Huh? This number.

Why are you calling?

-I'll call him over. Oh, come on! -No!

You need more information first. Are you stupid?

A plate check?

Yes, here's the plate number. Shinagawa 301…

What are you doing?

Nothing.

Don't tell me you're sneakily investigating?

I am not…

Why do you sound so unsure?

I told you, we're officers! Just follow the higher-ups!

Here.

Wait a moment.

An officer from Hokkaido?

He's investigating something.

I'm Tamura from Yoyogi Central Police Station.

A person from your station is here.

Yes.

I told you not to act on your own!

Sorry.

When you come back, report everything.

Don't come empty-handed.

Did something happen?

No, nothing.

Hello, sir!

Good work today.

Thank you.

Shirokuma Car Lease?

Shall I ask the lease company?

No. Call Mr. Monden.

Hello.

Um… Hello? I am…

I'm sorry to bother you.

I'm Suzuki from Shirokuma Car Lease.

We have an urgent notice about the vehicle you're using.

What?

We found parts in it that need replacing.

So for your safety,

we must ask you to swap to a substitute vehicle right away.

Today?

Yes. I'm really sorry to bother you! When would you be available?

Will Mr. Monden really come?

I don't know.

I have something to tell you.

Chika gave me some documents on Ms. Tabatake's household finances.

Bank accounts, credit card statements, and so on.

Wages for the guide and driver jobs are deposited there.

But no deposits for the other job Nono mentioned.

So it's paid in cash?

Do you know how much Nono's treatment costs?

I can't tell from the bank account.

But look at this.

We can roughly see Nono's medical costs.

What?

Nono's illness is covered by insurance, right?

It shouldn't cost this much. This is astronomical.

Maybe she was prescribed drugs not covered by insurance.

It's roughly one million yen per month.

The math doesn't add up.

Even working as a guide and driver, she cannot cover all of that.

A super well-paying job that pays solely in cash…

As a police officer, I can only think of one thing.

Crime.

If even I can figure it out, the police must have a clue, right?

They didn't tell you?

They never told me. That's why I'm here.

Will Nono be okay?

If she can't afford those medical costs anymore…

I won't let that happen. I will make sure she is okay.

Why are you grinning?

Shirokuma Car Lease!

Sorry for the trouble.

Hey!

-Wait! -Hey!

Wait!

Why are you running?

-Hey! -Hold on!

Why are you running?!

Stop!

Monden!

Ogoma!

Which way?

This way!

This way, I guess.

Wait!

Wait!

Stop right there!

EMERGENCY EXIT

Not that way.

Hey!

I'm telling you! Stop!

Where?

Got him! Ogoma, I got him!

It hurts!

Wait!

Okay, okay!

I give up!

Get your dirty hands off him!

Sorry!

-What're you doing?! -Bring it on!

It hurts!

Here we go again! Stop!

What? Who are you?

As if I'd tell you, idiot.

Just give up already!

Amateur! If you don't hold back, I'll die!

You're the idiot here!

I know who you are. Got it?

You're Ryutaro Monden, right?

I bet you want to know who I am.

Follow me.

Don't tell anyone what I'm about to tell you.

I'll think about it.

Don't be cocky.

Can you tell me your story?

The security camera footage with me on it…

Who in the police…

has seen it?

I don't know what happened on that mountain…

How will you take responsibility?

We have to admit it failed.

Can you keep this a secret?

Subtitle translation by: Nix S.