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I hope you like it.

Is it okay to accept such an expensive gift?

6 months ago

That's the least I can do for you.

How do I look?

I hope things will go well.

Just leave it to me.

People lie...

I should've asked for more money before the divorce.

Talking about the divorce settlement?

To escape from their sins, and to live their lives.

Is that cop still outside?

Has he noticed that we're lying?

A lie is a shadow of the truth.

You should already know...

that there is a predator among the residents of this town.

Not for sale or stream.

Detective's son

Episode 7

Hello.

Did you follow me here?

Since I saw you carrying flowers, I couldn't help following you.

Don't follow me for such a stupid reason.

-Is there something you don't want me to find out? -No.

Who is this for?

Today's... the death anniversary.

Death anniversary?

Seems like Mitsui Mineko had financial problems, huh.

You've been visiting Mineko's ex-husband, Kiyose Naohiro, and her son, Kiyose Koki, often.

All I can say about that family, is how dysfunctional they are.

Takamachi Shizuko whom Mineko hired as her divorce lawyer,

also acted as her confidante during their consultations.

Apparently, Mineko wasn't happy with the divorce settlement, so she sought legal advice.

Is it possible to ask for more money...

Two months earlier

if I can prove his infidelity?

Do you have any proof?

Seems that Mineko was suspicious of her husband's infidelity.

If Naohiro and his secretary had an affair prior to the divorce, then Mineko could've asked for more money

So Mineko discovered the affair afterwards, and went to talk to the lawyer?

And Naohiro killed Mineko to silence her.

-Should we question him? -No.

Let's wait until we have solid evidence on him.

Don't we need to be more aggressive?

Got any evidence on him?

Investigation is all about making a move to rule out any possible...

You do know there is a hierarchy you have to abide by.

If you'll excuse me.

-Divorce settlement? -Yes.

She was thinking about renegotiating the amount.

Have a seat.

What changed?

Mineko might have been in need of a large amount of money.

Did she want the money because she thought we were having a baby?

Could be.

But isn't it difficult to renegotiate?

She knew she couldn't do it that easily.

So she might've had something which enabled her to renegotiate.

She thought if she could fault your father based on something that...

would jeopardize the marriage, it might grant her more money.

Do you know anything?

How would I know when I hadn't seen him in a long time?

May I ask you something very personal?

What is it?

Did your parents ever argue over a possible affair?

No, not that I can remember.

It's hard for me to imagine a workaholic like him having an affair.

But you haven't seen him for a while, right? How can you be so sure?

That's because...

You must trust him a lot.

I don't. Why would I?

If the police starts questioning me, how should I answer?

You don't need to tell them anything.

It's me, Kishida. May I come in?

Come in.

Mr. President, why don't you transfer her to another department at least?

Assigning her as your secretary is too obvious.

Why don't you get married if you wanna be with her so much?

Remarrying when my ex-wife just got killed?

Imagine what people will say.

I'm just worried that things will go too far.

You didn't come here to talk about that, right?

How were the provisional calculations?

As I thought, personnel costs was the bottleneck.

We need to reduce the number of employees from 70 to 50.

20 is not realistic.

We can only let 10 go the most.

Then, how about 11?

Your secretary included.

I know it's a bitter pill to swallow,

but it's all for your own good.

Thank you for coming to...

Did you decide what to cover on our next issue?

Not yet.

It's only a local magazine, but don't take this job too lightly.

It'll affect me since I referred you.

Sorry.

I understand how the murder case is affecting you.

But it shouldn't affect your job.

-Koki, I'm going out! -Okay.

Oh, hello. Hello.

Excuse me.

It's your turn now?

-Did anybody else visit you? -Kaga Kyoichiro.

-Oh, him. -About the divorce settlement again?

No, I came here to ask about your father.

Go ask him in person.

I'm wondering if there's anything only you would know.

I have nothing to do with him anymore.

You're so immature.

Acting like you grew up by yourself.

-I'm not depending on them anymore at least. -Oh, really.

I don't see your name on your theatric group's next performance.

I was the lead, but I lost it.

Really?

Why do you have to investigate me?

Because you're related to the victim.

Why did you leave the house? Did you fall out with your father?

Fall out?

I...

I left the house to pursue my dream.

Your dream?

I wonder if you can still pursue that when you reach my age.

He also asked me what I would be doing thirty years from now.

Well,

that's typical of a parent,

-How long have you been a detective? -More than 30 years.

Really.

So with all that experience do you think you are in a position to tell me what to do?

What does that mean?

If you really are a veteran detective, catch the murderer already instead of lecturing me here.

I'm not trying to lecture you...

But you are lecturing me, just like my old man.

If you have something to say about your father, go tell him in person.

He doesn't care about me.

He's more worried about his company than his own son.

Is something wrong?

No, nothing.

Come back after you catch the murderer.

This soup is really good. I can definitely finish it.

Good, we should come back here again sometime.

Hello.

I'm Kaga Kyoichiro of Nihonbashi Police.

-I'm Miyamoto Yuri, a secretary. -Nice to meet you.

I'm checking this restaurant out since I heard it's good.

You two come here often?

-No, it's the first time for us. -I see.

Does that mean the both of you dine out often elsewhere?

-What're you trying to say? -Nothing.

Please, don't mind me.

Dried sardine soup with light soy sauce... sounds good.

Thank you very much!

-I'll have this dried sardine ramen. -Thank you very much!

Well, let's get going.

Your necklace, it looks good on you.

Is it a gift from somebody?

-What about it? -No.

Just asking.

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-He was having an affair? -Yeah.

I heard it from Kyoichiro.

I saw him once...

Two years ago

that workaholic man walking with a woman.

But you don't know if it was really an affair.

But he started changing around that time.

One and a half years ago

Can you imagine what you would be doing in thirty years?

I can.

It's no good when you can't answer that right away.

Are you even in a position to lecture me?

-Aren't you also doing whatever you want? -Like what?

Not telling you.

-I'll quit the university and live as an actor. -Then, do whatever you want.

Get out of this house. Never come back!

Fine.

He wouldn't try to listen to what I had to say.

I feel that ever since he met that woman, our family started falling apart.

Did you tell your mother about what you saw?

I couldn't.

I lied to Kyoichiro that my father wasn't having an affair.

Lies don't work on him.

Kishida Tax Consultant Office

May I come with you?

-Why are you following me around? -You just happen to appear wherever I go.

I'm Kaga Kyoichiro of Nihonbashi Police.

I'm Kishida Yosaku, a tax accountant.

May we ask some questions?

Let's see...

Do you know why Naohiro and Mineko divorced?

I heard Mineko asked for it.

You and Naohiro know each other for more than thirty years, right?

I've been in charge of tax management since the establishment of his company.

His secretary's name is Miyamoto Yuri, right?

That's right.

Do you know anything about her?

I'm just a tax accountant.

I'm unaware of personnel matters.

One thing I do know is that Naohiro knew her before he hired her.

How did they get acquainted?

I only know that they knew each other.

Looks like Naohiro owes him something, huh.

His testimony is not reliable.

You think he's lying?

Yeah. He might be covering up for Naohiro.

You also lied, didn't you.

What do you mean?

Your principle is to follow orders from the top.

So what?

HQ's orders were to leave Naohiro alone.

So why are you going against that order and following the Kiyose family?

It's none of your business.

I saw you buying this theater guide the other day.

Why do you care so much about Koki?

I'm investigating the case in my own way.

Well, so am I.

Ami?

What is it you wanted to talk about?

I quit my job at the magazine.

You did?

Why?

I want to look into your mother's case.

She thought I was pregnant and tried to assist us financially.

I think she got killed in that process.

-You don't need to feel responsible for it. -That's not it.

She prayed for our happiness,

so I wanna do something for her in return.

Hello there.

May I ask some questions?

-From me? -Yes.

I'd like to know about your relationship with Naohiro.

I'm his secretary.

Secretary, huh.

-Will you move out of my way? -There are many kinds of secretary, you know.

Leave.

I said leave.

Hiroshi.

Management has decided that you will resign.

I see.

-I think... -You reap what you sow.

Or is there something you want to say?

No.

I don't have any.

I thought you quit smoking.

My job's gone, so has my decision to stop smoking.

What were you arguing with Naohiro?

You shouldn't trust a quitter, you know.

I've never trusted you.

I just want information.

If you want information, go find it yourself.

Working hard, huh.

You again?

This will be my last time.

-You found the murderer? -No, unfortunately.

I came to tell you I've resigned from the police.

You did? Why?

I'm the worst kind of man who shouldn't be working for the police in the first place.

What do you mean?

I apologize for not being able to find the murderer.

You're irresponsible.

I know. I'm irresponsible, huh.

Koki.

Even if it takes you 30 years, I hope you'll become an actor worthy of this magazine's cover.

I'm terribly sorry.

He's been dealt with accordingly.

You didn't need to go that far.

-It's partially my fault for overreacting. -No.

It wasn't his first time causing problems.

I see.

-Have a seat. -About his replacements...

Excuse me.

I'm Matsumiya Shuhei of MPD.

Nice to see you again, I'm Kaga Kyoichiro of Nihonbashi Police.

Ah, hello.

May I ask a question?

What is it?

Did you know Mineko wasn't happy with the divorce settlement?

Let's put off the questioning to a later date.

Apologies for that.

No problem. Have a seat.

I didn't know she wasn't happy with it.

Our divorce was amicable, and it was initiated by Mineko.

We never had any disagreement on the asset distribution.

I see.

By the way, when did Yuri started working as your secretary?

You're also asking about Yuri, huh?

Since I'm taking over Hiroshi's job, I'm following up on the information he had.

-I hired her about six months ago. -Six months ago?

That's around the time you divorced.

I can tell what you're thinking.

But our relationship is nothing more than a professional one.

Okay.

I was just asking.

Did that detective quit?

He was annoying, but I kinda liked him.

Ah.

He even bought this and told me to be on the cover someday.

He understood me more than my old man did.

Actually...

-Thank you very much! -Thank you very much.

Detective, the line is short today.

-May I stop by? -Were you always slacking off eating taiyaki?

-But I haven't actually eaten one yet. -Don't lie!

Go back to HQ and write a report on Naohiro!

-Watch him! -Yes, sir.

Let's go, Kyoichiro.

-I wasn't lying. -Hurry.

I should buy some for my wife.

So many people already?

Sold out

That's it for today.

Seriously?

What's a third class reporter doing here?

The best way to research about the police is to interview a policeman.

What're you covering?

I heard Hiroshi quit the police.

I saw Hiroshi and Naohiro arguing.

What about it, then?

I don't think Hiroshi punched Naohiro.

Based on what I saw, he didn't need to quit.

Interesting.

-But I heard Hiroshi didn't defend himself. -That's why...

I think it's strange, so I'm looking into it.

You firing up that third class reporter spirit of yours?

Whatever, I just want to know the truth.

This is Hiroshi.

Why does my resignation concern you?

You resigned because of what happened with Naohiro, right?

I saw you and Naohiro arguing.

You were there, huh.

Yes.

I already quit the police, so it doesn't matter anymore.

It does. I want to know the truth.

I resigned. That's the fact and the truth.

You didn't hit Naohiro, but he hit you instead. Am I wrong?

I hit him so I was told to resign.

But you had a bruise on your face and you were wiping your mouth.

Ignoring the fact that the assailant is admitting to his assault...

What a third class reporter you are.

Kyoichiro calls me the same too.

He did, huh.

I wish I could correct it to a first class reporter.

I don't think you are at fault.

Why is that?

Koki told me...

that you cared about him a lot.

I thought he didn't like me since I bugged him a lot.

He also said you understood him more than his father did.

I never imagined anybody would say something like that.

Even my son has never said anything like that.

How old is your son?

He died.

Three years ago.

He died in a bike accident.

It was my fault.

-Forget what I just said. -But...

Will you tell Koki...

that I only investigated him as a detective.

Thank you very much.

16-year-old high school student dies in motorcycle accident

Kyoichiro.

-Don't slack off. -I'm not.

Did you meet Hiroshi?

Yes.

But he was still hiding something about Naohiro.

He wouldn't speak the truth that easily.

Did you know his son died in a bike accident?

-Yeah, but I don't know the details. -Is Hiroshi responsible for the accident?

Why would you say that?

He said it was his fault.

I see.

That's why you were reading that article.

Yes.

Tomorrow is the anniversary of the accident.

Around 4:20AM on the 12th...

Did you investigate his son?

No.

You are third class, after all.

I should have brought you flowers.

Do you have to follow me even after I quit?

-Today is your son's death anniversary, huh. -Yeah.

Hiroshi.

You were lying.

When I saw you here four days ago, you told me this...

It's his death anniversary today.

Did I?

Yes, you did.

So why are there two death anniversaries?

Oh well, looks like lies don't work on you.

According to this article,

his death anniversary is today.

Which one is the real one?

I knew you would find out eventually.

I would, if I had to.

Of all people, he had to find out about this, huh.

My son, Kazuhiro, his death anniversary is today.

Then, why did you say his death anniversary was four days ago?

That day was...

the day I killed my son.

First Investigation Department

Three years ago

My son was driving without a license?

He gave us a hard time before giving up his parent's name, and I was surprised to hear yours.

I'm very ashamed.

What should I do with him?

I apologize for asking you this but will you overlook it this time?

Overlook this matter?

I'm begging you, please.

All right. I'll just give him a warning then.

I really appreciate it. Thank you.

I'll let you off with a warning this time. You should thank your father.

What did he say?

He asked me to overlook it.

That's it?

Go already.

I covered up his traffic violation.

I should have requested that he be punished strictly according to the law.

What's with that look!

What do you think would've happened if I wasn't a detective!

Reflect on it!

You should reflect on what you did yourself.

What do you mean?

A detective covering up his son's violation...

I did it for your own good.

For me? Give me a break.

You protected your job and status, not me.

You don't care about me.

Kazuhiro, that's not true.

You're only interested in criminals.

Hey.

Hey, Kazuhiro. Hold on...

Stay away from me.

That was the last time I saw him.

Listen! His father is a detective!

His father covered up his traffic violation!

You can do whatever you want if you're with me.

Let's go, guys!

On this very day, three years ago...

Kazuhiro died over there.

Today is the actual death anniversary.

So four days before his accident was the day you covered up his violation?

It's because I covered it up...

that is how I killed him.

I took away his future.

There are many kids who respect their detective fathers and follow in their footsteps.

-Talking about yourself? -No.

I'm talking about you.

I'm not following you.

That third class reporter was researching about you.

Here's your son's middle school graduation essay. Have you read it before?

"My dream is to become a detective like my father.

He looks scary and not exactly good-looking.

But when he puts his life on the line in the name of justice, he truly becomes a man amongst men.

It's too embarrassing to say it in person,

but if I ever become a detective, I want to work with him.

That's my dream."

He wanted...

He wanted to be a detective.

Oh, damn it.

I've failed as a father.

I'm the worst kind.

Hiroshi.

The one who was really hit wasn't Naohiro, but you, right?

-Kyoichiro. -Yes.

I was the one who hit him, and also the one who was hit, too.

What do you mean?

Everything that I threw at him, came straight back at me.

Will you cut it out already?

I'm just doing my job.

I'm sure a hardworking fella like you would understand it.

-What has my company to do with the murder? -Koki told me.

That his old man was more worried about his company than him.

He moved out the house.

-Let's go. -Naohiro.

Naohiro.

Aren't you also worried about something else?

Let's go, Mr. President.

She's something, huh.

A hostess turn mistress, huh.

Maybe your parents are at fault to raise you like that.

That's enough.

It's their fault not being able to stop you from becoming like this.

We are both...

idiots.

I saw myself in Naohiro,

so I couldn't help taking it out on him.

Maybe I was more concerned with the relationship between Naohiro and Koki rather than the murder itself.

That made you buy the theater guide?

Probably.

I see.

So any information on the case?

Kyoichiro.

I am not nice enough to just tell you that.

In this murder, someone's protecting another person.

That supposed "protector"...

would be your murderer.

Well, that's my hunch as an ex-detective.

Your hunch, huh.

You're as irresponsible as you'll always be.

Just leave me alone.

Kyoichiro.

That third class reporter...

Relay this message to her.

That she's not third class.

She's first class.

Kaga Family

I became a detective because I admire Uncle Takamasa.

He told me,

"You'll become a respectable detective."

"That's my hunch as a detective."

For him, I have to become a decent detective.

It's hard to imagine that coming from my old man.

He was always nice to me.

Looks like there was a side of him only you had known.

Yes.

The detectives are here again.

Tell them I'm busy.

Yes, sir.

I'm afraid Mr. Kiyose is too busy to see you at the moment.

Yuri might be an accomplice of Naohiro!

The old man I knew is gone.

You can't trust your own father?

May I talk to you?

What's his purpose?

Report to me his movements.

It's not a coincidence, right?

Like disposing the murder weapon...

He has no alibi.

The police is also suspicious of you.

How did you know?

What did you get from the divorce?

There's a new testimony to disprove his alibi!

She moved out because of you!

You want me to ask if you killed my mom?