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I found Okabe's address.

Are you going to see him?

What do you plan to do

after meeting Mr. Okabe?

There's a limit to false accusations. Just stop it already.

Mr. Okabe!

ROOM NUMBER

I will find out what happened to Kaori.

I will use any method possible.

If Mr. Okabe is

related to Ms. Ogawa's death…

I'll kill him.

SUMIHAMA DISTRICT AKAMINE MIDDLE SCHOOL

I'm leaving first.

-Good work. -Good work.

-Good work. -Good work.

Good work everyone.

Niitsu.

Are you done summarizing the parent questionnaires?

Oh, I will be able to send it to you in a while.

I see.

Then keep it up and work on these too.

Oh, sorry…

I'm researching my teaching materials tonight.

Hey!

I'm as busy as you.

Ms. Arai.

Can I borrow your assistant homeroom teacher?

Go ahead. Train him well and good.

I've received permission.

I understand.

All right.

I'm counting on you to summarize these.

-I'm leaving. -Good work.

Niitsu.

It's 9 p.m. already. We have to leave.

It's this late already?

Are you taking those back?

There's a lot of work piled up.

I'm also going to be the advisor for a club starting this year,

so I have to study too.

As someone devoted to theatrics,

I can't imagine you being an advisor for the table tennis club.

You're right.

Are you all right? Can I help you?

It's fine. It's all part of the experience.

-Thanks. -Thank you very much!

I just can't bear to watch him.

Just when he's done, he gets more work.

He's just caught up in an endless cycle of work.

Are you somehow

related to Ms. Ogawa?

I loved her.

Are you listening, Ms. Asamura?

Oh, I'm sorry.

You're talking about Niitsu, right?

Mr. Koga's mean!

He pushes all of his work to Niitsu.

Ms. Arai is in charge of all first-year teachers,

and yet she isn't stopping Mr. Koga.

Oh, right. You two were classmates, right?

Yes.

We've been together since elementary all the way to high school.

I see. I never knew about that.

Ever since we were kids,

Niitsu's been made to do all the work when he was with the student council.

He's the kind who thinks it's easier to accept the work

rather than rejecting them.

That's why I'm worried.

But he said he'll do it, right?

He's being forced to say it!

SUMIHAMA DISTRICT AKAMINE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Did you contact Okabe?

What's with that suddenly? Let me go!

I'm asking if you told Okabe not to go home

while I was on my way.

I don't know anything.

You're free to doubt me,

but please don't interfere with my work.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Mr. Shibata approached

Mr. Koga and Ms. Arai and they went somewhere to talk.

Did something happen?

What?

Why so formal with us?

Sorry for taking up your time.

However, I believe you've been giving too much work to Niitsu recently.

What?

What's with you suddenly?

He's been working overtime for a long time now.

If this continues, it won't be surprising if he has a mental breakdown.

It's a given to experience this as a new teacher!

Did Mr. Niitsu complain about this?

No, he didn't say anything.

Or are you perhaps

depriving Mr. Niitsu of his chance to grow as a teacher?

If you're thinking of his well-being…

then don't interfere.

This is difficult.

Does Niitsu know about this?

No.

Why are you causing more problems?

I'm sorry.

But did I say something wrong?

Shibata.

You should know by looking around.

We don't adhere to democracy, but feudalism here.

Feudalism?

Each year is supervised by the head of the year.

It's a rule not to interfere in how they each do things.

Right?

But a colleague is suffering,

so I think it's wrong to look the other way.

Stop being so naive!

Oh, right.

Let's tell Mr. Shimada.

Are you dumb? Things will get complicated.

It's better than doing nothing.

-What? -All right!

Wait…

I don't care anymore.

Hey.

If you don't hurry up, the students will be here.

Yes.

So you guys were here.

He's been slacking recently,

so I'm helping him with some mental training.

Yes.

Leave it at that.

Our year meeting is starting soon.

Yes.

There's still one more spot to clean.

Just in case…

We have to clean this spot, too!

Please stop!

Shut up!

How dare you talk to Shibata behind our backs.

I hate guys like you the most!

-What are you talking about? -Don't act dumb!

As usual, you always need someone to protect you.

Right?

Isn't this too harsh?

-Good morning! -Mr. Koga!

Stop dawdling and come along!

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Shibata ran off, but Mr. Shimada won't take up on his request.

I agree. It's not like they committed a crime.

You're right.

Hey. Why are you ignoring me?

Mr. Shimada.

Hey. Wait up!

Mr. Shimada!

You're so persistent!

-I have a request… -I refuse!

-I haven't even said anything. -I have a bad feeling!

Please save Mr. Niitsu from

an exploitative workplace environment!

Solve that among the teachers.

I'm asking you because it's impossible.

There is no teacher in this school who can go against the hierarchy!

I feel that Niitsu's going to be mentally ill

if this goes on.

Just quit if you can't endure. Otherwise, just do it.

That's just how it is, right?

A teacher's job isn't that easy.

Even if you think you can endure it, your body's screaming in agony!

Even so, everyone's doing their best for the sake of the students.

The school takes advantage of these feelings.

They trick us into thinking our job's worth the challenge!

It's my principle to not get involved in

civil affairs and all things troublesome.

They're tricking us to think our job's worth the challenge.

Tricking you to think your job's worth the challenge?

That's right.

But if people say we became teachers knowing this was going to happen,

all we can do is apologize.

I will never understand what's so rewarding about

raising other people's kids.

What? As a policeman, you protect total strangers as well.

I'm not protecting people. I'm protecting the law and order.

You always say that.

But I know.

Ryuhei,

you always act so cold…

-Oh, no! -Hey!

Give it to me.

But you're really kind to others.

This is what we usually call a tsundere.

You may be surprised,

but you might make a good teacher, Ryuhei.

Are you dumb? I'm never going back to a school again!

In this question,

the word "she" here

refers to the teacher,

and is a third-person singular.

"Miller is an English teacher."

Because the first letter of the word is a vowel, "E" is…

-I really can't stand that! -Right!

The boys over there!

Please be quiet.

You're bothering the other students.

I'm sure no one else's listening!

Right?

If you really want to talk,

you're free to do it outside.

Where did I stop?

Hey, wait!

Go back to your seats.

We're just heeding your words, Mr. Niitsu.

Isn't he talking about Ogawa?

Right?

Well, you're right.

That might be it when he's talking about no one speaking against the higher-ups.

I often saw her quarreling with other teachers.

Hit a spike, Kyosuke.

What's up? What about Ogawa?

It's nothing much.

Maybe the SP knows Ms. Ogawa.

-Why do you think so? -I mean…

Isn't this the first time he approached us outside of an incident in school?

Maybe she was his girlfriend.

Impossible.

Wait, but they do seem compatible with one another.

-Right? -Watch out!

-Sorry! -Our bad!

Did your heart skip a beat?

Impossible.

Oh, can I help you?

It's a problem, isn't it?

Should I arrest the students under obstruction of justice?

What? No, it's fine.

It's my fault.

Your fault?

I think it's because my lessons are getting boring.

Recently, I've had a lot of admin work piled up,

so I haven't had time to prepare for lessons.

Since Kaori Ogawa is gone?

-How do you know Ms. Ogawa-- -Just answer me.

It's not directly related.

Right after I came to Akamine Middle School,

Mr. Koga has been giving me a lot of work.

As a result, Ms. Ogawa has been protecting me

even though she's not from the same year.

Here you go. Finish these by next week.

Yes.

You're supposed to do these, right, Mr. Koga?

If you're not going to work,

how about relinquishing your salary?

Fine, I get it.

Isn't this great?

Your mom's here to save you.

I'm sorry you had to do that.

Pull yourself together.

If you take on every single job,

you won't have the time to deal with your students.

Yes.

However,

since Ms. Ogawa passed away,

their thorn in the flesh is gone.

I understand.

It's my fault for not rejecting them.

I'm pathetic.

I forgot to bring it, Ms. Asamura. I'm sorry.

-What? Then remember to bring it tomorrow. -Yes.

All right, that's all for today.

Hey, speak Japanese!

-Japanese! -Attention.

Bow.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Let's have a game today, Allen!

What's wrong? Your bag's all worn out.

-You're right! What's this? -The bag's designed this way.

It's not like ripped jeans.

-Let's go. -See you!

-Yes. -See you!

All right, let's go!

How's school, Wakui?

Nothing much. It's normal.

I'm glad.

-Let's go. -Yes.

-What? -Really?

I want the strawberry one.

Who knows when it'll close down.

-Let's go today. -Sure.

Who are you?

HANAMINE TOWER II TERAMIZU STATION

Thank you very much.

STUDENT NAME: MIYUKI KANDA HOMEROOM TEACHER: KAZUNARI KOGA

SHE SEEMS UNWILLING TO LEARN AND IS NOT STUDYING AT HOME

Excuse me…

Excuse me, sir.

I'm sorry, but our restaurant's closing now.

Sorry.

Which is your favorite, baseball or soccer?

TORU SHIBATA: ARE YOU HOME YET? LET'S HAVE A DRINK NEXT TIME!

Wait!

Wait!

I see.

So you moved safely.

For god's sake…

You keep giving us problems even when you're no longer in this school.

Please consider my work-style reform for you.

That's all. I'm hanging up.

Mr. Niitsu?

Why are you here so late?

I forgot that I have a report

I need to give Ms. Arai tomorrow.

You shouldn't stay here after 9 p.m.

If someone outside sees the lights in here,

they'd think that our school overworks the teachers!

Well…

But well…

It's great to see you so passionate.

I guess it can't be helped. I'll let it go for today.

-Okay? -Thank you very much.

That surprised me.

What? He already moved?

Yes. I heard that he moved out yesterday at noon in a hurry.

On such short notice?

Go check Okabe's address again.

I'm fine with it,

but it'll take time.

The station's really busy right now, so I can't be too obvious.

Busy?

A snatch theft incident occurred yesterday.

Oh, that reminds me.

The victim's a teacher in Akamine Middle School, right?

Who is it?

I think it was a guy named Niitsu.

In any case…

It's time…

for my reward!

Please arrange a dinner date between me and Ms. Asamura!

Asamura…

She's full of mature charms.

Isn't she nice?

Okabe…

If only he shared the same interests as you.

What? Hey…

Wait up!

I'm sorry about my rudeness all these while.

Oh, hello?

Well…

Has the snatch theft culprit been caught?

Yes.

I see.

Yes.

-Mr. Niitsu! -Yes!

I will call again. Yes.

Yes.

Have you finished up the report

on the home visits?

I will print the handouts by noon.

Is something wrong?

No, it's nothing.

I'm counting on you.

This is an announcement.

Today is reading week.

There's still ample time before the deadline.

Don't you feel sorry for him?

What is it?

Oh, I wanted to invite you for a cup of coffee.

Are you concerned about Mr. Niitsu?

Why do you think so?

I mean…

You've been observing Mr. Niitsu for some time now.

I'm just having a field trip of sorts.

I see.

So?

How was it?

What's your conclusion?

It was as I expected.

You can't continue this job if you're not a masochist.

That sounded very relatable.

Well…

I'm already used to it.

It's true that it's a lot of work.

We're so busy, and yet we receive a fixed overtime allowance

while they work us to our bones.

Even breaks are taken up by club activities.

And it's not just the school.

The student's guardians,

and us teachers…

We just work, thinking that all of this is a given.

Do you know about the term "overwork line"?

It's stated that one's overtime hours

cannot exceed 80 hours per month, right?

Over half of the teachers in our country

have exceeded the line.

I'm a little worried…

about Mr. Niitsu.

The more earnest you are,

the more likely you are to do something rash when you snap.

Well,

that's what I was told by Ms. Mita, our school nurse.

Why are you telling me this?

In school,

there are things that only the School Police can resolve.

I experienced this first-hand.

The baby is innocent.

If there are morons who can't understand that simple fact,

I won't go easy on them.

I will arrest all of them.

Since then,

I've supported the SP system.

Thanks for the coffee.

No problem.

Are you fine with that?

About what?

The fact that there are issues in the school

that only the police can resolve.

No way!

These obviously look like ours.

What have you done?

For god's sake…

Do you understand what you've done?

What happened?

Mr. Niitsu was involved in a snatch theft incident,

and his bag had a USB stick containing information on his home visits.

What? That means…

It contains nothing but private information.

Niitsu…

I'm sure that the media will report on this.

Mr. Niitsu…

Why did you bring the information home?

I'm really sorry.

You do understand

the gravity of losing personal information at times like these, right?

I couldn't finish the work you gave me, so--

What? Are you saying it's our fault?

-No, I don't mean to-- -Enough of your excuses!

What should we do now, Vice-Principal Fukushima?

The principal is out of the office now,

so I'll report it to him.

Go apologize to the guardians, Niitsu.

Mr. Koga will go with him.

Yes.

Why me?

The same goes for the other teachers. Those who don't have classes,

please divide the work and contact the students' guardians.

I'm extremely sorry.

I'm counting on you.

Are you all right?

Where's Mr. Koga going?

Just pretend we went together.

What's with that?

Just how far will he push you?

Please be more careful.

It's been dangerous recently.

I will make sure this never happens again.

That's enough. Just go back!

-I'm really sorry. -We're sorry.

Please allow me to apologize.

-I'm really sorry! -You're borthering my work!

We're really sorry about what happened.

We're sorry.

All this happened because of my carelessness…

Ridiculous.

I'm really sorry!

Since you leaked private information,

give us some money!

We can't do that.

Please excuse us.

We'll be more careful.

Wait, dear…

Please go back.

Sorry that you had to accompany me.

It's fine.

Anyway, Mr. Koga went too far!

It's my fault.

Not only was the information stolen,

I even rewrote them to pretend nothing's wrong.

Even so,

it's wrong to make you apologize by yourself!

-When we return-- -You know…

Just leave me alone.

You said something to Mr. Koga, didn't you?

I told him to reduce your workload.

I knew it.

Since then, they've been pressuring me even more.

-But-- -Enough!

I wish…

I could disappear.

If so, maybe the school will change.

I'm really sorry.

He's back.

Yes.

I'm really sorry about this.

How did it go?

I'm really sorry.

I returned first after telling you I was stopping by the convenience store.

How long did you take?

I hope you weren't slacking.

I didn't…

Here you go.

Punishment for causing us trouble.

Also, I've recorded the phone calls that everyone made,

so give me the transcripts by tomorrow.

By tomorrow?

That's a given.

You reap what you sow.

Wait, you're going overboard…

I told you to stop interfering.

You don't have to say that.

Hey, stop that.

You can do it, right Niitsu?

It's a preventive measure.

It's all for the sake of the students!

I'm tired of this.

What? Speak up.

I'm tired of this.

ROOFTOP

What's with that?

Just now…

That was the key to the rooftop!

Hey!

I'm sorry!

-I'm sorry! -What?

What's he going to do on the rooftop?

This is…

No way!

DON'T WORRY, I'LL DISAPPEAR. GOODBYE.

-What's going on? -Who knows?

Have you girls seen Mr. Niitsu?

He just went up.

Got it. Thanks.

For god's sake,

trouble just won't stop!

How many times does this make?

The Board of Education just keeps getting mad at me!

I sympathize with you.

Principal Kijima!

Why are you in such a hurry?

See that? "Don't run in the corridors."

Actually…

What?

What…

Suicide?

No way…

Move aside!

Step aside!

Move along!

Calm down, Niitsu!

I'm sick of this.

I want to die.

What are you saying?

This is bad.

If he jumps down, will it be my fault?

You pushed him a little too hard.

You were enjoying it too, Ms. Arai!

I wasn't!

Mr. Niitsu!

Wait a minute…

Hey!

Why are you spacing out here? Do something about this!

Under what crime?

Suicide isn't considered murder.

Who cares about the reason?

Save him!

I'm not going back.

What?

You can't do it!

Hey!

-What are you doing? -Mr. Niitsu seems to be

tired of this world.

Isn't that right?

What's wrong?

You're jumping down, right?

Stop!

Mr. Niitsu!

What are you unhappy about?

I'll do anything I can to help!

I…

I want to live like a human.

What are you talking about?

-You're doing that now-- -I'm not!

I work overtime every day,

and my breaks are devoted to club activities.

I can't even eat my food properly.

How am I living like a human?

Niitsu…

With a limited budget,

we can't increase manpower!

There's no choice!

I can't give what I don't have!

If you think that's a problem,

don't vent it on the school.

You should complain about it to the country!

The fault lies with the system!

Niitsu…

He put his life on the line trying to change this school.

Can't you at least hear him out?

Shut up!

You're a teacher, and yet you're whining.

Don't you feel sorry for the students?

I'm saying this for the students!

An exploitative school deprives our chance to focus on the students!

Enough sophistry!

You guys just want the easy way out.

You should be ashamed of yourselves!

What's so funny?

In my opinion,

you guys are all the same.

The problem lies with the abnormal obsession

you all have with doing your best for the students.

How is that a problem?

We're doing this because it's rewarding!

It's fine just putting in effort.

But if you put your life on the line,

you guys are nothing but slaves to your rewards!

You're just a slave,

and yet you want to live like a human? How ridiculous.

Enough!

Anyone will do.

Drag Mr. Niitsu back now and end this charade!

That's right. Good thinking.

What are you doing?

Naive guys are so troublesome.

Mr. Abe…

Everyone…

Wait…

Why?

Principal Kijima.

I believe we have no choice but to compromise.

I understand.

I'll think of a plan to reduce everyone's admin work.

I promise.

Thank you very much.

Hey!

You're such a fool!

Isn't that great?

He promised in front of everyone, so he'll probably make good on his word.

I hope so.

It went pretty well despite the bad acting.

What are you doing?

I'll only let this go once.

Next time, you'll be charged with fraudulent obstruction of business.

What's going on?

Are you all right?

That hurt…

Mr. Shimada!

Please tell me.

What was that about?

-The key. -Key?

When Niitsu took the rooftop key,

Shibata already knew that he's headed to the rooftop.

From where Shibata was standing, there's no way he'd know

what key Niitsu took.

That was the key to the rooftop!

Shibata knew beforehand that Niitsu's going to the rooftop.

Then I realized what they were planning.

They're amateurs, after all.

What?

So they planned this?

I was worried for nothing!

I won't say it's all for nothing.

What?

That was dangerous.

Yes. Let's observe him for the time being.

Mr. Koga.

-I'm returning this to you. -What?

From now on, I'll value my time facing my students,

even if it costs my life.

"Even if it costs your life"?

That's not funny.

I hope you found Okabe's address this time.

It's all good.

I'm sure of it.

-Hey! -Who are you calling?

You see…

It's a scary uncle who looks like the King of Hell.

What's "King of Hell"?

Anyway…

What about my date with Ms. Asamura…

Hello?

Jeez!

PREP SCHOOL FOR ART UNIVERSITIES EKIWA ART SCHOOL

See you, Mr. Okabe.

See you.

It hurts!

What's with this suddenly?

Shut up and answer my question.

What? Question?

It's about the incident in Akamine Middle School one year ago.

You're quick on the uptake.

Are you in contact with the school?

Must have been tough. You even moved to hide from me.

What's this about?

I'm not obliged to answer, right?

Yes, I guess you're right.

But if don't answer, I'll reveal your past

to your current workplace.

What's your question?

You should know that Kaori Ogawa's dead.

-What about that? -Did you cut the wires?

What?

Did you deliberately cause an accident by making sure her brakes didn't work?

What are you saying? I don't understand--

Don't act dumb!

Someone saw you quarreling with her.

You hated her, right?

-Hate? -Answer me!

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

I was in France when Ms. Ogawa met with the accident.

I was touring art museums to reflect on myself.

Can you prove that?

Of course. I have photos with dates printed on them.

If you'd like, you can also check my travel history with the police!

In the first place,

why would I kill Ms. Ogawa?

I'm actually thankful to her.

Thankful?

I mean, Ms. Ogawa and the others talked to me.

I could've gone to prison instead.

-Prison? -What?

What did you do to Mizuki Wakui?

What?

Did it not stop at sexual harassment?

Good work.

Good work.

MR. OKABE

Hello.

Hello, Mr. Okabe?

Hello?

Mr. Shimada.

Give it back to him.

So you really were the one

who warned him.

It's a breach of criminal law article 180, a rape attempt.

Mizuki Wakui wasn't just sexually harassed.

It's sexual assault.

Tell me everything you know.

-Why do you want to know? -I told you.

I'll kill him.

Unbelievable.

That's not what the police would say.

There's a limit to the law and the police's authority.

Since Kaori's death was concluded as an accident,

I can only take justice into my own hands.

That's not justice.

It's just self-satisfaction.

You're protecting a rapist.

You have no right to talk about that.

If you won't tell me,

I'll just ask Mizuki Wakui directly.

In front of the whole class.

Wait. She finally came to school, and--

Then tell me!

I…

Until I reveal the truth behind Kaori's death,

I will never give up.

At first…

Ogawa was the first person to realize that

Wakui was acting strange.

Wakui used to be cheery,

but she'd look really worried at times.

Wakui?

And then,

one day…

No!

Wakui?

What's wrong?

Hey, wait!

Wait.

What's that?

That scar on you.

That day,

Wakui was assaulted by Okabe.

Mr. Okabe…

He insisted that it was consensual.

Every rapist says that.

Wakui denied that.

I'm sure that

Mr. Okabe forced her.

Why was the incident

not revealed to the public?

I told Principal Kijima.

At first, we all complained that

this incident should be revealed.

"At first"?

Let's resolve this incident amicably.

Her parents do not wish to make a big deal out of this incident.

I oppose to this.

I believe we should investigate the facts…

Wakui…

She's trying to move on.

As teachers,

we should respect her decision.

If the investigation goes on,

it may cause further pain on Wakui

if the details happen to be leaked.

That's why…

We had no choice

but to cover it up

after a discussion among the three parties.

You're lying.

It's true.

Kaori…

She would never agree to cover up an incident like this!

I wouldn't lie at a time like this!

Let me do it!

POLICE

Move aside.

Move!

Kaori…

Kaori…

If you turned into a ghost, then come out now.

And tell me…

Who was the one who killed you?

Please don't be reckless, Ms. Ogawa.

I don't know what will happen to you.

Are you…

threatening me?

This…

is a warning.

Please don't be reckless, Ms. Ogawa.

I don't know what will happen to you.

Are you…

threatening me?

This…

is a warning.

I'm counting on everyone today!

Grandma. I'm sorry.

Why didn't you tell me or Ms. Asamura?

SAVE THE STUDENT STRUGGLING IN POVERTY!

Didn't you kill Kaori?

I was scared!

-Good work! -Good work!

I hope Mr. Shimada can learn from you.

Why are you sitting here eating with the kids?

Your life was ruined by Ryoko Asamura, right?

-Toshi! -Mr. Saegusa!

He's at the riverbed!

What's important is that

you stay beside your child!

Try picking on the weak again.

I'll destroy you for real.

Subtitle translation by: Qianni Lu