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EPISODE 4

Good morning.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Good morning.

I saw Mizuki Wakui along the corridors today.

Right. Her mother told me that

she'll be attending school starting today.

Hasn't it been a month since she last came?

Yes.

Give it to me.

Hey!

What's wrong?

Good morning.

It's been a while, Mizuki!

-Is your mom out of the hospital? -Yes, since yesterday.

I'm so glad to hear that!

-I thought you'd never come back. -That's impossible.

How long has it been?

It's been quite some time.

-Have you been studying? -Of course, I have.

That reminds me. Wakui… She's the one who got into that mess last year, right?

Mr. Abe.

I mean…

I'm in charge of PE classes.

How is she?

She was never one to show how she felt,

so I can't really tell.

But…

Emotional scars take time to heal.

Please be careful talking to her.

-Right? -Yes.

I'm going to the principal's office.

Please excuse me.

PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE

Mizuki Wakui will be attending school starting today.

How is she?

I can't say for sure since I haven't seen her yet.

Please tell Mr. Shimada

to be very careful.

What?

Well, he has good intuition.

Yes.

MIZUKI WAKUI

Wow. How did you manage to solve this difficult question, Mizuki?

You must have studied really hard while you're away from school.

I'm just good at math.

-I'm sure you studied really hard. -Yes.

I couldn't understand this question at all!

It's a camera!

The first-year students

found this in the gym's dressing room.

First we had theft, now there are hidden cameras?

It's so eventful here.

Hidden cameras are often planted by habitual offenders.

I'll collect fingerprints and match them with the convict database.

We're counting on you.

How dare they prey on our precious students?

That's unforgivable!

-Why are you suddenly so passionate-- -Ms. Sawada.

As little as it may be, I would like to help search for the culprit.

I'm counting on you, Mr. Shibata!

Yes!

His real intentions are showing.

Shibata is young, after all.

What is he doing in the staff room?

SUMIHAMA POLICE STATION

The fingerprints on the camera do not belong to an ex-convict.

The camera started filming 7 a.m. this morning.

Judging from the location,

could it have been done by someone in the school?

Which reminds me, we have a pervert in school.

You've got it wrong.

-It's not me. -However…

you've been frequenting high school girl massage parlors.

Please come again! It's a promise! I'll be waiting for you.

It's true that I like high school girl cosplays.

But I'm bad with real high school students!

I don't get excited unless it's cosplay.

Where were you 7 a.m. this morning?

I was at home watching an Idol Police! episode I recorded.

It's my daily routine.

Is there anyone who can testify to that?

You know I don't have anyone who can do that for me!

Then could you think of someone else who could be the culprit?

I do know of one person who likes real high school girls.

-Who is that? -It's Okabe, the art teacher.

But he's no longer in this school.

He's not here?

One year ago, he sexually harassed a female student

and he resigned after her parent came complaining to the school.

Before he resigned, he wasn't on good terms with the deceased Ms. Ogawa.

Please stop that, Mr. Okabe.

You're persistent.

There's a limit to false accusations.

Just stop it already.

Mr. Okabe!

Do you realize

what you have done?

AKAMINE MIDDLE SCHOOL ALUMNI NAMELIST ALBUM

YEAR 2019 - SOAR

ART TEACHER MASAHIRO OKABE

I'm concerned about someone regarding the hidden camera incident.

It's Okabe, the art teacher who resigned

due to a sexual harassment incident last year.

Are you perhaps suspecting Mr. Okabe?

What did he do to the students? Tell me the details.

Well…

After school hours,

he touched the body of

a girl who was in the art club.

Her parents heard about this.

What is he doing now?

No idea. I don't know how he is after he resigned.

What's the name of the victim?

I can't reveal it. Students have their right to privacy.

Wakui…

Mizuki Wakui, right?

I'm glad.

Your mom is recovering.

Let me know if you don't understand anything in class.

I'll lend you my notes.

No need to look after me just because you're the class representative.

Wakui?

I think she was in the art club.

But about the sexual harassment…

You've never heard of it?

That's not important.

Is it true that there was a hidden camera in the gym's dressing room?

Don't tell me you're behind it.

What?

What was that?

You have a track record.

You're getting on my nerves.

And I wanted to show you an interesting video I found.

Video?

There's no mistake.

These are students in our school!

Mr. Shibata…

It's from a paid video website.

The culprit filmed the students in school, and uploaded the video on this website.

Please send a request to the website to remove these videos.

If videos like this spread, the students will…

I've already reported this to our precinct cyber department.

They should be able to locate the user's IP address soon.

Good work.

The videos were being uploaded from the internet cafe on the third floor.

It's room number 73. A man has been staying in that room since a month ago.

Stay here.

Are you going to hog all the credits to yourself?

Don't whine over such a small achievement.

We build small achievements over time. That's how we small officers get by.

Don't get in my way.

Yes, sir.

Excuse me. About the man I inquired about…

He should be in the room.

What? Wait a minute…

Hey!

It's the police.

Open the door.

There's something we'd like to ask.

Do you know the person in room 73…

Damn you…

-That hurt… -Stay still now.

You're right.

I installed the hidden camera.

How did you enter the school?

From the school's rear entrance.

The video started filming 7 a.m. in the morning.

Morning practices should have begun by then.

And you actually installed the videos while hiding from the students?

I guess I was just lucky.

What about the key to the gym? How did you get it?

That's…

I don't remember.

I guess so.

The gym uses a dial lock.

You don't need a key.

Who are you covering for?

INTERROGATION ROOM 1

It does seem like he's covering for someone.

Let's go look at the videos he filmed.

Yes.

This is the original video.

Stop.

Rewind that part.

This part.

What?

What are you talking about?

Look at this girl.

She looked right into the camera as she entered,

as if she's conscious about it.

What?

Oh, my!

-Here you go. -Thank you.

SP SHIMADA MAIL MESSAGE

FROM: SP SHIMADA WHAT'S THE NAME OF THIS STUDENT?

Ms. Sawada.

-Yes? -Well…

This girl…

She's in your class, right?

Yes.

Here!

Rio Imai, Class 2-1 from Akamine Middle School.

She's your sister.

Did you ask her to help you install the camera?

This has nothing to do with my sister…

Among the videos you uploaded,

she's been looking at the camera as if she's conscious of it.

That means she knew the camera was installed.

-That's… -Or…

Was she the one who filmed it

while you did the voiceovers

and uploaded it to the website without her permission?

If you don't speak, I'll just talk to your sister.

Wait!

I get it.

I'll tell you everything.

Have a seat.

I can't believe Imai installed the secret camera.

Her brother fought with their parents and he left home a month ago.

Then he returned once to borrow money from Imai

and found out about the hidden camera videos.

But why would Imai film these?

Her brother said he doesn't know why either.

Then we have no choice but to ask her.

I'm leaving this to you, Ms. Sawada.

Yes.

Swing your arms wider, Ishikawa!

-Komine! -Yes?

-Your spurt was slow. -What?

Last lap!

Let's run one more time!

Yes!

It feels like you're jumping high enough,

so you should try doing it horizontally instead.

-That's right. -We're starting, Komine!

Take your position!

Ready…

Go!

Watch your arms!

Nice! Last spurt!

Wow!

-That might have been a personal best. -Really?

Thank you.

-Imai. -Yes?

Well…

Could you go visit Mr. Shimada together with Ms. Sawada?

You're the one who installed the hidden camera

in the gym's dressing room, right?

You can't talk your way out of this.

We'll know once we collect your fingerprints.

I'm sorry.

I did it.

Why did you do that, Imai?

No, give it back to me!

Hand it back. Hey…

You like her?

What are you saying, Mr. Shimada?

Imai's a girl.

I knew it.

Is it disgusting?

It is, right?

No girl would like it

if another girl confesses to her.

That's…

Oh, man…

I didn't want anyone to find out before I graduate.

Your brother…

He used the videos you took

and uploaded them to a website.

What?

The videos have been deleted,

but in the end,

you revealed an embarrassing part of your crush

to complete strangers.

Mr. Shimada! You didn't have to say it that way.

Will I be punished?

The principal said that he won't file a police report.

But in reality, the real victim is the friend whom you filmed.

Ms. Sawada…

I…

What should I do?

It will be fine.

It will all be fine.

Do you regret…

confessing your sins to me?

I killed Ms. Ogawa.

I heard that ever since you entered this school,

you visit the music room every time you have breaks.

Ms. Ogawa racked her brain over you.

Do you think that's the reason why

she fell to her death?

It's true that I gave her

a lot of trouble.

Did she ever…

show you she's unhappy about that?

Do you know Ms. Ogawa?

Right before she died…

How was she?

I don't really know, but…

She often went to the Principal's Office with Mr. Okabe.

Regarding Imai…

I heard she's quitting as the club manager.

What?

I guess she's taking responsibility in her own way.

Well, her brother was arrested,

and she must be feeling bad about it.

She might also be feeling guilty for

involving people important to her in this incident.

But I guess I can understand her trying to get videos of someone she likes.

I mean, she was planning to keep this one-sided.

That's a selfish explanation.

If it were a boy who took the videos,

would you forgive him in the name of adolescent love?

Please don't pay lip service.

I heard, Ms. Sawada. I'm glad the incident has been resolved.

It's thanks to Mr. Shimada.

Should we take this opportunity to inspect the entire campus?

I mean, there may be other hidden cameras left.

Good suggestion!

I think that's a good idea.

Really?

Yes. I expect a good result,

Mr. Shibata.

-Please do your best. -Yes!

Yes. Oh, wait…

Wait!

I said wait!

Why did you suddenly quit, Rio?

Tell me the reason!

If it's our fault, just say it. There's no need to hold back.

It was my fault.

Sorry.

Why must I spend my precious break time

with you, Shibata?

Don't you feel sorry for me that I'm doing the investigation alone?

You only ended up like this because you wanted to

look good in front of Ms. Sawada.

You deserve it.

Guess things really won't work out between us…

It's a little late to say this,

but I guess you prefer older ladies.

Well, yes.

And yet you don't act differently in front of me.

Well…

It's because you're like that.

What do you mean by that?

Make it clear!

It's a little hard for me to explain.

BOYS' VOLLEYBALL CLUB

Ms. Sawada.

Oh, don't tell me you guys are checking for hidden cameras?

Yes.

Good work.

-You can head back first. -Yes.

Please excuse me.

We had a meeting on a training regimen.

The Kanto Tournament is around the corner,

so we have to make final preparations.

Wow, I see.

Mizuki Wakui.

There's something I'd like to ask

about the incident from a year ago.

Because you were sexually harassed,

I heard that Ms. Ogawa, your homeroom teacher,

often quarreled with Mr. Okabe.

What was the reason? Was it because of the sexual harassment?

Or was there another reason?

I don't know what you're trying to say.

I'm suggesting that the two of them

had another reason to fight.

How would I know? Don't ask me about that.

You…

Do you really think that Ms. Ogawa's death was an accident?

What?

There was someone at the beach…

Class is starting, Mizuki. Let's hurry.

Got it.

You can go ahead.

Okay.

Hello?

Mr. Shimada has been in contact with Mizuki Wakui.

He must have had a secret reason.

I did think he was suspicious from the beginning.

To think that an elite from Criminal Investigation Division 1

volunteered to become the School Police for an unknown school like ours…

If he continues to pry into the incident from a year ago,

let me know immediately.

I'll talk to the Board of Education

so that they'll dismiss him immediately.

I understand.

Sorry, Kikuchi.

-Are you all right? Are you injured? -Don't touch me!

What?

What? Kikuchi?

Are you all right?

Pull yourself together!

Kikuchi!

How are you feeling?

Have you calmed down?

Yes.

I'm sorry, Kikuchi.

It's fine.

Are you perhaps afraid of girls?

Don't be too worried about it.

Everyone has something they're bad with.

I'm bad with dogs.

I had a bad experience as a child--

I'm perfectly fine

with students my age.

However…

When older women touch me,

I suddenly get afraid.

When did you start feeling that way?

Why did that happen?

Kikuchi…

Kikuchi.

Could you tell me what happened?

She touched my body.

She would make me stay behind

during lunch breaks or after club practices.

And then she'd touch my body.

Who did that to you?

Ms. Sawada.

When did that start?

One month ago.

After club practice was over, I was exercising alone.

You're still here, Kikuchi?

Yes. I wanted to do some muscle training before going home.

It's admirable to work hard secretly,

but it'll have an adverse effect if you work too hard.

I'll be careful.

Lie on your stomach.

What?

-I'll massage you. -No, that's fine.

Come on, no need to hold back.

Since then,

Ms. Sawada made me meet her numerous times.

Kikuchi.

Come to the club room later.

Are you fine with not participating in the competition?

All three years of your efforts will go down the drain.

That's…

That's undeniably sexual harassment.

Wait, did she do the same just now?

-Ms. Sawada. -Oh, don't tell me you guys are…

Do the other club members know about this?

I understand. I will talk to Ms. Sawada.

Please don't do that!

There's no way she'd acknowledge that.

And worse comes to worst…

I might not be able to participate in the competition.

There's no way…

I can tell everyone about this.

Mr. Shimada. Is there any way you can help Kikuchi?

Impossible. I can't do anything without evidence.

Then what should I do…

You have to submit a police report first.

Then we can begin investigating.

Can you at least give her a warning?

That's not within my job scope.

Isn't it the police's job to help out those in need?

Isn't it the teacher's job to help out students in need?

Did you do anything for Kyosuke Kikuchi?

I understand. Then…

Since the police won't do anything, I'll do it!

I'll do everything!

I misjudged him.

But you know what Mr. Shimada said was right, wasn't it?

Well…

Why are you cradling your head, Shibata?

I mean…

I never expected Ms. Sawada to have such a hobby.

You shouldn't be upset about that!

As a teacher, that's not what you should be upset about!

-You mean the sexual harassment? -Exactly!

But that's a difficult issue.

For example, if I make a mistake in work,

you often tell me things like,

"That's why you can't get a girlfriend"

or "You have no right to be upset!"

Personally, I could regard that as

sexual harassment!

You're right. If Ms. Sawada insists that

she was just trying to let the student relax,

it won't be acknowledged as sexual harassment.

I can understand that.

Then what are you going to do?

-Presents for you. -That hurts!

Wow! Thanks…

Cup noodles and rice balls?

-At least give me something better. -Then give it back.

I'll take them.

It's better than nothing.

-Who's this? -Check this guy's address.

You're making me run errands again.

This may help you get a promotion.

Who is this man?

Someone that I'm most concerned about.

MEETING ROOM

Ms. Asamura.

What did you want to talk about?

Actually…

I'd like to ask you guys something about a volleyball club member.

He was sexually harassed by Ms. Sawada.

That person…

Are you referring to Kyosuke?

Did you know about this?

I kind of had a feeling that

Ms. Sawada likes Kyosuke.

He often stays back after club practices too.

But he's been in great agony

because of this.

Enough to cause a panic disorder.

Is Kyosuke planning to sue the school?

No.

Kikuchi is afraid that

the club will not be able to

participate in the upcoming tournament

if this scandal is exposed.

What do you want us to do, Ms. Asamura?

I hope you guys can help him.

Try to make sure he's not alone

and talk to Ms. Sawada about this, if possible.

I'm sorry, but I can't do that.

I'm afraid of not being able to participate in the competition.

-Me too. -Same for me.

Is the competition more important than your friend?

It is!

We worked so hard for three years for that.

I feel bad for Kyosuke…

but I hope he bears with it a little longer.

Ms. Asamura.

What did you talk about with the volleyball members?

Just some personal business.

Without asking me, the club consultant?

I don't know what you told them,

but it's unpleasant, honestly.

You look so scary.

Is there something you'd like to tell me?

If so, please don't hold back.

No, it's nothing.

I have nothing to say.

If you're going to do this half-heartedly,

then don't even poke your nose into our business.

Kikuchi.

If Ms. Sawada asks you to stay again,

tell her that I asked to meet with you regarding your future course.

I'll do something about that.

I understand.

I hope that your efforts

won't backfire on you.

What?

Center!

Go, center!

My legs feel stiff today.

I'm hungry! Shall we stop by a convenience store later?

-Sounds good! -All right.

Yes? Please enter.

Can you stay behind today, Kikuchi?

Sorry, but I'm supposed to meet my homeroom teacher

regarding my future course today.

Is that so?

If she asks you again, just use me as an excuse to leave.

I'll try my hardest to convince Ms. Sawada.

Yes, Ms. Asamura.

Thank you for everything.

Did you think I'd just give up that easily?

You're getting your punishment after we go back.

You talked to Ms. Asamura about me?

She approached Kusuda and the others,

and pleaded with them to help you.

But no one's willing to help.

That's what friends are.

They care for themselves more.

You…

You're being offered as a sacrifice.

How about making it clear, Kikuchi?

This…

is a time-limited game.

The one who enjoys themselves more wins in this game.

AIM TO WIN NATIONALS! WE CAN DO IT IF WE TRY!

LET'S GO TO THE NATIONALS!

AKAMINE MIDDLE SCHOOL

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

After class yesterday… someone secretly filmed a video of

Kikuchi being sexually harassed by Ms. Sawada,

and they sent the video to me.

If you watch the contents in this disc,

I'm sure you'll all understand

the pain that he's been going through.

However…

I don't want to show everyone how pitiful Kikuchi looked.

I'm sure that

Kikuchi doesn't want that either.

I hope all of you

imagine how he held it in,

and how he endured

the pain and humiliation

he experienced.

I don't know if

everyone here

can still turn a blind eye to this.

Kikuchi and the others aren't coming.

Where are the boys?

They're with the police now.

They were accompanied by Mr. Shimada

to submit a police report to the police station.

I'm sure I told you that it's useless.

You don't have any evidence.

We have it.

I'll let you know that it wasn't a hidden camera.

Yesterday,

someone left behind their video camera here.

On top of that,

the camera was left recording.

You can clearly be seen in the video…

sexually harassing Kikuchi.

Ms. Sawada…

You made use of your position

and toyed with Kikuchi's body and heart.

You hurt him.

As a teacher… No.

Even so,

that's despicable!

Turn yourself in

and apologize to Kikuchi!

Why should I?

Why should I be lectured by

someone like you?

Atsuko Sawada.

You are arrested for indecent assault.

What?

Let go of me!

Why should I be reprimanded?

That boy must be secretly happy that

a woman like me is touching his body!

You're gross, old hag.

That's just what you think.

If the other party feels unpleasant at your slightest touch,

it's considered sexual harassment!

If this incident is exposed to the public,

they won't be able to compete!

Don't worry. This school is good at covering things up.

And if you try something funny again,

your sexual harassment videos may be spread by someone online.

Then all those with weird hobbies will come flocking to you.

You can take time choosing your target.

What will you do?

It's your life. You make the choice.

I thought you'd be

talking to the students regarding the report at the police station.

Why did you come back to school?

It's because you're stupid.

What?

Someone who's foolishly as nice as you

will definitely try to convince Ms. Sawada to turn herself in, right?

Someone as proud as her would probably snap. It's easy to imagine.

I just…

I wanted Ms. Sawada to reflect as a human…

But that would be for nothing if she lashes out at you.

If Kikuchi hears her apology,

he might feel a little better too.

Don't impose your ideals on others.

First of all, everything would have been resolved

if you had just taken the video camera.

Stop giving me extra work.

So it really was you who placed that camera!

-I don't know about that. -Didn't you just confess?

What was that?

Yesterday,

Ms. Sawada was arrested, and they're interrogating her now.

If she's indicted,

she'll probably be dismissed.

Her name won't be completely revealed by the media, right?

That won't happen.

The victim's a minor, after all.

In any case, why do incidents keep happening in our school?

Isn't it because we adopted the School Police system?

-What? -That's what Mr. Shibata said.

Wait…

In any case,

I hope everyone will brace themselves.

I'm begging everyone.

Yes.

-Let's go, Vice-Principal Fukushima. -Yes.

Seriously…

Is standing here staring at them your way of atonement?

That wasn't my intention.

Isn't it great?

Doing this makes you feel like you're reflecting on your mistakes.

Yet the girls are troubled because they lost a club manager.

Is this going to bring you down forever?

Or are you misunderstanding something?

You might think that you're different,

but there are many people like you in the world.

Rio!

Rio! If you're not with us…

-That's right! -She's right!

You have to be our club manager, Rio!

Yes!

-Thanks! -Welcome home.

I'm back.

Show more energy!

Let's go!

Mr. Shimada.

There's something

I've been meaning to ask you…

Why did you come to this school?

What are you investigating in secret?

I could ask you the same. What are you guys hiding?

What?

One year ago,

the student harassed by the school's art teacher

was Mizuki Wakui.

-I told you that-- -Due to that incident,

Okabe clashed with Kaori Ogawa,

the student's homeroom teacher.

And after Okabe resigned,

Kaori Ogawa fell down a flight of stairs…

and died.

Are you suspecting

Mr. Okabe?

But I heard that it was an accident.

There were witnesses too.

That incident…

contains a secret that hasn't been revealed.

The autopsy indicated that

Kaori Ogawa fell from the stairs near her home

and died due to cerebral contusion.

But when she died,

the bicycle she used to travel to work was damaged.

On top of that, Kaori Ogawa's body

sustained injuries that were

clearly irrelevant to her fall.

What?

This meant that on her way back home from school,

she met with an accident on her bicycle.

And on that bicycle,

there were traces of someone tampering with the brakes.

Then Ms. Ogawa was…

It wasn't an accident.

She might have been killed…

by someone.

A BULLYING INCIDENT IN THE BASKETBALL CLUB!

That's a case of bullying.

If you ignore this, you'll definitely regret it, Allen!

THE SCHOOL POLICE END IT ONCE AND FOR ALL!

You're annoying! You talk so much! Just shut up already!

What do you plan to do after meeting Mr. Okabe?

I'll ask him if he killed Kaori Ogawa.

Who cares what happens after that?

-That group? -They're a dangerous bunch.

This is where you belong.

Hey, man!

What is the problem? She died due to an accident, right?

Help me!

-Don't care about the others! -What kind of logic is that?

Subtitle translation by: Qianni Lu