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Three months earlier

Are you okay?

Look at this...

Mom...

Why did you...

What do you mean why?

We needed a rug.

An old towel is perfect for a rug.

But this is Maki's favorite Hello Kitty towel.

So what?

It's not a big deal.

I...

I won't talk to you until you apologize.

Fine.

I didn't do anything wrong.

I can't believe this!

Maki!

People lie...

to escape from their sins,

and to continue living their lives.

Should a detective set foot here,

only the sins of the residents would catch his eye.

Mom is dead?

She was murdered?

Everybody has a secret.

There are many lies and secrets hiding in this town.

A lie is a shadow of the truth.

I didn't realize...

there was a lie hidden behind her smile.

You should already know...

there is a predator among the residents of this town.

Not for sale or stream.

You guys haven't found the son yet?

Look for him at the funeral two days from now.

Episode 3

Ceramics shop’s daughter

Then,

I'll leave the victim's family to you.

Okay.

Excuse me sir, what about me?

You'll be investigating those with Kaga.

Here is the victim's e-mail history.

Received and sent e-mails.

Received

Sent

The one on top was sent right before the murder.

E-mails...

Dear Makitty,

I got it.

It was 7,875 yen.

I'll drop it off to your store some time.

I deposited the money right away.

Mitsui, it's Makitty.

Let me know when you come to the store!

Makitty=Maki+Hello Kitty's Kitty

Makitty¹...

Yanagisawa Maki.

She married the son of a long-established ceramic shop, Yanagisawa, half a year ago.

I wonder what she is like, the person who sent the e-mail.

Hey, Kaga!

Yanagisawa is this way!

Ubugeya

This one cuts very well.

How much is it?

14,700 yen.

That's expensive!

Those scissors are made by hand.

Kaga.

How about this one?

7,875 yen.

7,875 yen?

I got it.

It was 7,875 yen.

Are they the same scissors as those in the picture?

Yeah.

The kitchen scissors found at the scene...

Did this woman buy them recently?

Yeah.

She did.

I see.

Why are you taking those pictures?

-Hello! -Hello.

Are you Yanagisawa Maki?

Yes, I am.

I'm Matsumiya of the MPD.

MPD?

Do you know this lady, Mitsui Mineko?

Yes, she stops by every now and again.

She died on April 13.

We think she was murdered.

Murdered?

When was the last time she was here?

Let's see...

I think it was two weeks ago.

Two weeks earlier

This Meotobashi¹ are beautiful.

Meotobashi¹: Matching chopsticks for a married couple. Usually sent as a gift.

-Those lacquer-coated ones are custom-order. -I see.

I'll take those.

Can you have them gift-wrapped?

Sure.

-I'll get them on order. -Okay.

Did she say who she was sending them to?

No, she didn't.

Where are the chopsticks now?

I ordered them, but they are not arrived.

Let's see...

Here it is!

This is the set she ordered.

-Beautiful. -Yes, they are very popular.

Especially during bridal season.

Oh, really.

Is there anything else you can tell us about Mitsui?

Actually...

-Never mind. -Hello.

Welcome back.

They are detectives.

Detectives?

We're investigating a murder case in Kodenma.

Does the murder have something to do with my shop?

No, we are just checking the shops the victim visited.

I see.

May I ask where you were from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on April 13?

We were here.

Um...I was...

at the nail salon.

See?

She might scratch the merchandises with those nails.

-There were kitchen scissors... -Well,

if you remember something, please give us a call.

I'm Kaga of Nihonbashi Police.

Okay.

Here.

Detective, will you give me your email address?

Maki...

What, they don't mind.

This is mine.

There you go.

Why didn't you ask about the scissors?

If they are hiding something,

we need to keep what we know from them, and see what they do next.

We should check about "the money" first.

"The money" is not the 7,875 yen, right?

Makitty didn't mention it.

That's suspicious.

It's Makitty.

I'm sorry I wasn't any help.

I'll call you if I remember something.

What are you doing?

Um...well...

Nothing.

Just...I thought it was a cute message.

Looks like she is interested in me.

Just so you know, mine has more hearts.

She was also sending the same message to you.

Look at the message from my wife.

One sentence is good enough to show her love.

Wife

Get your ass back.

I can tell she can't wait to see me.

There's no text in the body.

This blank says how much she's missing me.

Mmm, good!

This one is good too.

I can eat baked and raw cod roe at the same time...

What a...

luxurious dinner...

By the way,

the detective knew your name, huh.

Did he?

He did. Isn't it weird?

I don't know if it's weird or not.

The owner of "Ubugeya" told me the detectives came to his shop too.

Apparently the victim bought some scissors there.

Really.

Good.

Maki made them. They are good.

How can you make such hard things when you know I have weak teeth.

Maki.

-A cream puff, please. -Okay.

I love your nails.

These?

Do you like Hello Kitty too?

Yes, but I am still new to it.

I've never seen this one!

It's crazy cute!

Here's the bank account histories of Makitty and Mitsui.

Look, 200,000 yen was transacted on the same day.

Makitty withdrew 200,000 yen and Mitsui deposited the same amount.

That's a lot of money.

Look at this.

The envelop found at the scene.

-A Hello Kitty sticker! -That means...

Makitty might have given the money using this envelop.

So, "the money" is the 200,000 yen?

Yanagisawa Maki

Check the fingerprints.

To know Makitty you need to know Hello Kitty.

I see.

So that's why you are looking into Mitsui.

You got powder on your mouth.

I remember Mitsui had powder on her mouth like that.

-Really? -Yeah.

You kinda look like Mitsui.

Um...

Will I be in trouble if the police find out I'm lying?

Can I help you find something?

Not really.

How about these neckties?

Or...

How about this underwear?

It looks good on you.

How about these red ones?

-I'll take them all. -Thank you very much!

Matsumiya, take care of this.

Me?

Hey, Kaga!

Hello?

Kishida.

Her funeral?

Yes.

Yes.

Thank you for calling.

The funeral will be at her parents house.

I'll get your suit ready.

Nah, I'm not going.

You're not going to your mother's funeral?

It's none of your business.

Ise Shima

Hello.

I'm sorry to bother you again, but is Maki here?

She's out.

I think she went to the nail salon...

Is she a suspect?

No.

As I said before, I'm checking out the shops the victim visited.

I heard you went to 'Ubukeya' too.

People are already talking?

That saves me time.

You also heard the victim bought a pair of kitchen scissors from him?

Yes. What about it?

Do you own kitchen scissors?

Of course I do.

I'm sorry, but can I take a look?

That's fine...

but why?

A low level detective like me has to follow orders even if they don't make sense.

When kitchen scissors are found at the scene, we ask people to show us their kitchen scissors.

Is that alright?

Hold on.

Thank you.

-Going on a trip to Ise Shima? -Yes, I leave in two days.

My scissors are nothing special.

They're nothing like the ones sold at Ubugeya.

Let's take a look.

You bought these recently?

I think it was two years ago.

-Any plan to buy new ones? -No, they are still good enough.

I don't waste money unlike somebody else.

-Who are you talking about? -My daughter-in-law.

She bought a computer recently even though she doesn't need it.

I see.

Thank you very much.

Would you like some rice crackers?

Oh.

Are they from 'Amakara'?

I used to eat them, but my teeth are getting weak.

-Then... -Um...

I'm sure my son will eat them.

-Thank you very much. -Bye.

You should take good care of your teeth.

-Okay. -Bye.

Thank you very much.

Looks like you can buy them finally.

Detectives have a lot of free time, huh.

Why?

Since you frequently wait in line here.

If something comes up, I'll go back on duty.

I see. Can I take your order?

Excuse me.

You're from Yabagisawa?

There's something I want to ask.

Do you have a moment?

Can we talk here?

Why don't you get back on duty, Mr. Detective?

Is Maki involved with the murder case?

I'll tell you as much as I can.

It looks like Maki asked Mitsui to buy kitchen scissors.

-Kitchen scissors? -Yes.

But Maki never mentioned it.

That has been bothering me.

By the way, is there anything you're hiding from Maki?

Of course not. What kind of question is that?

Just asking.

I was wondering if it's common to keep secrets from your spouse.

I can't figure out why Maki asked Mitsui to buy kitchen scissors...

even though Ubugeya is in your neighborhood.

Also...

"Why did she needed kitchen scissors."

I checked your kitchen scissors, and they looked just fine.

Well...

When we were newlyweds,

Maki and my mom were getting along...

but then something came between them.

What happened?

My mom made a rag out of Maki's favorite towel.

Since then, they haven't talked to each other.

Women are such a pain in the butt when they fight.

They don't even want to use the same knife.

They both have their own knives now.

That's why she wanted her own kitchen scissors.

Maybe she asked somebody else since she didn't want us to know.

That's why she was hiding it from you.

Looks like it.

Here's your Carmel mitarashi parfait.

Are you slacking off so you can eat parfait?

That's my line.

I thought you were a reporter.

I'm working here part time since my reporter's salary is not enough.

Is that so?

Timing, Translating, Typesetting, QC by Chuks

Editing by hubby_b

Does a waitress tail people too?

I'm a reporter now.

Will you tell me more about the kitchen scissors?

That's a bad habit.

I'm announcing the arrest of the suspect in connection...

Three years earlier, Nerima Police

with the body abandoned at Icho Park in Nerima.

Residents near the park discovered the body and reported it to the police.

The suspect is a 14 years old male student.

We are still investigating if he is responsible for the death.

I was going through a lot of pens back then.

How about now?

Try to go through a lot of pens like you used to.

The 'Ise Shrimp' ones are limited from Ise Shima, right?

500 yen?

Okay, please put it on layaway for me.

Bye.

Seafood must be exquisite in Ise Shima.

I heard abalones are good, so I'm looking forward to it.

That sounds good.

But Ise Shrimp is my favorite.

I see.

Do you need something?

I'm sorry to bother you again, but is Maki here?

She's out.

She's always wondering around like a cat.

A cat?

Your son doesn't say anything about it to her?

He can't say anything to her.

When she was a hostess, he fell head over heels for her.

I swear I'll love you forever.

He lets her have her way all the time.

I thought she would be more help with the shop.

-Who'll watch the shop while you're away? -She will.

Are you gonna let a cat to watch the shop?

It's none of your business.

Detective.

How can I help you this time?

I can't quite understand why Mistui bought the kitchen scissors here.

She must have been very picky when it comes to scissors.

What are those scissors for?

Flowers.

How about that one?

Cloths.

Nihonbashi Police Station

Tomorrow you'll be investigating the scissors again?

Yes.

Her funeral will be tomorrow.

I'm sure the son will show up unless he has a heart of stone.

Every family has their own issues. Isn't that right, Uesugi?

Right.

I know a man who didn't go to see his father when he was dying.

Did anyone notice?

I'm back.

Welcome back.

Where were you?

Mm? Nail salon.

Where is she?

She's taking a bath.

Hey!

Wha... what are you doing?!

What happened?

Your wife was digging in my bag!

Did you really do that?

See?

She is a thief!

Maki.

You guys really piss me off!

Maki!

That's why I hate hostesses.

Maki!

Wait, Makitty!

-You're annoying! -Ouch!

Maki!

About Mineko's wake today...

I'm sorry, but will you go to the funeral and give this money?

Tell them to use this money to pay for the funeral.

You're not going, sir?

I'm...

not her family anymore.

You're really not going to the wake?

That woman...

regretted having me.

I wish I could keep working like you.

If only...

I didn't get pregnant.

That pregnancy was a mistake.

I don't think she really meant it.

-You don't know that! -I know!

I know you have a warm heart.

I think it came from your mother.

No matter how many times you fail, do not do something you'll regret.

That's what you told me when I wanted to quit being a reporter.

I don't want you to regret.

Mitsui Mineko Funeral

I know they were divorced, but he could at least show up.

He has no heart.

Her son is not here either.

The son is not here, huh.

It's the son.

Koki...

Covering the funeral? You're a dedicated reporter, huh.

I'm trying to wear my pen out.

Actually my pen is dead.

Can I borrow yours?

I'm sorry, I don't have one.

You came to cover the funeral without a pen?

I'm not...

regretting it.

It's confirmed the fingerprints on the envelop belong to Yanagisawa Maki.

Also she has been missing since last night.

Go find her with Kaga.

Yes, sir.

I heard Yanagisawa Maki comes here often.

She hasn't been here since the 13th.

Maki...

she was lying to me.

Mr. Yanagisawa.

But I see her in the neighborhood often.

I deposited the money right away.

Makitty withdrew 200,000 yen and Mitsui deposited the same amount.

-Going to Ise Shima for a trip? -Yes, in two days.

I heard abalones are good, so I'm looking forward to it.

Maki asked Mitsui to buy the kitchen scissors for her.

But she never mentioned it.

She bought a computer the other day even though she doesn't need it.

Yanagisawa Maki has been missing since last night.

Maki...

She was lying.

She's not back yet?

Your mother is going on a trip tomorrow, right?

Yes.

But, that is irrelevant right now.

She'll come back like a cat.

Don't be so worried.

Where are you going?

To get some snacks for the trip.

Don't worry.

I promise she'll be back tonight.

How do you know?

I won't be surprised if she asks for a divorce because of my mother.

She'll be back for your mother.

What do you mean?

Scissors?

This is a food scissors only available at Ubugeya.

How about that one?

This one doesn't have an official name,

but we call it the "Food Scissors."

Food scissors.

Since it's rare,

many people mistake it for kitchen scissors.

Probably Maki asked Mitsui to get these food scissors.

But Mitsui bought kitchen scissors by mistake.

Why did Maki want them?

You use these scissors to cut up chewy food,

like squid or octopus.

Or Ise Shima's abalone.

Your mother has weak teeth, right?

But she's looking forward to eating abalone in Ise Shima.

So Maki decided to get her these scissors secretly.

Really?

So...

Maki asked Mitsui to get the scissors for my mother?

When I first visited here,

Maki didn't tell us about the scissors because your mother was here too.

Actually...

Never mind.

Maki opened your mother's bag last night...

because she wanted to put them in without anyone knowing.

Your mother will leave tomorrow.

She didn't have time to wait for a better chance.

Women are complicated.

It's not uncommon that they actually care for each other even though they don't look like it.

Of course sometimes the opposite is true.

Reading a woman's mind is the most difficult part of my job.

I also figured out why Maki has been out a lot lately.

She started taking a computer class two weeks ago.

Computer class?

This homepage opened today.

Yanagisawa

These are...

the pictures Maki was taking.

G, I...F.

And...

It's done! Yay!

Nobody in my family can use a computer.

We need a homepage in this day and age, you know?

That's true.

So next...click here...

Good.

I didn't know she cared that much about this shop.

But I...

was doubting her.

Maki!

Are...are you crying?

-Sorry, Maki. -What?

-Sorry. -What's wrong, Nao?

-Sorry. -Your nose is running...yuck.

Maki.

You have the same scissors, don't you?

Why?

Why do you have them?

Are they for my mom?

You created homepage right?

How did you find out? It was suppose to be a surprise.

Where were you last night?

I was at the Internet cafe since it took more than I wanted to create the homepage.

I bet she's furious.

Do you think so?

I think there'll be another surprise.

As we suspected, she was looking for Makitty. She's heading back.

She'll be back shortly.

Now...now is the only chance.

Hurry up.

Okay?

I'm relieved.

Look.

She marked it.

Maki.

Hello Kitty Goods-Limited to Ise

Hello Kitty Goods-Limited to Ise

Hello Kitty Goods-Limited to Ise

Ise Shrimp Version

Detective.

-My mother is... -Shh.

She's back.

You were still here?

Yes.

You didn't buy any snacks?

No.

-The one I wanted was out of stock. -I see.

I hope the one you want in Ise Shima is not out of stock.

I'm sure they have abalone.

Ise Shrimp too.

Limited Ise Shima for 500 yen.

Since I love Ise Shrimp, I looked for 500 yen Ise Shrimp,

but, you can't eat them, can you?

Ise Shrimp Version

The cat you were looking for is back.

Welcome back.

Welcome back.

Don't you...

have something else to say?

I'm...sorry for making you worry.

Where have you been?!

As a wife of the successor of this shop, be more responsible.

To be honest,

Naoya is not so reliable.

You'll manage this shop after me, okay?

Okay.

You're obedient today.

Anyway,

I'm glad you came back.

Otherwise, I would have to miss my trip.

Excuse me.

It's time for the farewell.

Yokohama Heian Saien Crematorium

Let's go.

Are you Kiyose Koki?

Makitty.

Look at this.

The abalone stake is so soft that I don't need the scissors.

It's so her.

It is.

Yanagisawa.

Did you use this envelop to give Mitsui 200,000 yen?

Yes, I did.

That money was for this.

Mitsui found this for me.

She offered to order it for me.

How was the computer class?

It was too difficult.

I'm too stupid to understand it.

Don't give up.

I found the perfect computer for you.

Look, there's a place you can get such a cutely decorated computer.

-Hello Kitty! -Isn't it cute?

You can learn better with a Hello Kitty computer, right?

She was always nice...

and would cheer me up with a big smile.

Thus, Yanagisawa Maki is not our suspect.

-What happened with these? -Rock, paper, scissors?

Idiot!

You lost, by the way.

I'm not playing! I'm asking...

who bought the scissors and gave them to Yanagisawa Maki?

Who is it?

Hello...

You lost this, didn't you?

Where was it?

You gave Makitty the scissors, didn't you?

The lady who bought the scissors... what did she look like?

What did she look like?

Do you also have a habit of bitting your pen?

The lady who bought them dropped it.

Why did you buy the scissors for her?

What's wrong with helping my friend out?

Women become friends easily, huh.

You don't understand women.

Did you interview the victim's son at the funeral?

He was there?

You didn't notice?

You're a third class reporter after all.

Don't tell me you know something that even bigger than the son.

I didn't know yet...

there was a lie hidden behind her smile.

She also hadn't realized my lie.

If I had such a big story, I wouldn't be working here.

That's true.

Yes.

I am looking forward to reading your report to see what you write...

and what you don't write.

Why is that?!

The exposed secret

Donkichi?

Only Donkichi knows...

She's your mother!

That old man is lying.

the watchmaker's secret.

Are you sure?

His daughter eloped.

Probably Donkichi knows everything about his master.

He only trusts his dog.

Is he hiding something about the victim?

-What's wrong? -Nothing.

Use your watch.

Nobody saw Mitsui at the park.

You'll keep working there, right?

I was forgetting about the important witness.