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Did you cut the wires?

What?

The night Kaori died,

Okabe, the prime suspect, was in France.

What did you do to Mizuki Wakui?

No!

On top of that…

Kaori helped cover up Okabe's sexual assault incident.

Let's resolve this incident amicably.

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!

Please don't be reckless, Ms. Ogawa.

I don't know what will happen to you.

Are you…

threatening me?

This…

is a warning.

SUMIHAMA DISTRICT AKAMINE MIDDLE SCHOOL

EPISODE 7

What's the meaning behind their argument?

Is she still hiding something?

Ryoko Asamura.

One year and six months ago,

she was employed as a relief teacher in Akamine Middle School.

Six months later,

she was immediately employed after Kaori's death.

Why was she employed at this time?

Was it just a coincidence?

Raise your hand if you know

the meaning of the seasonal word in this haiku poem.

-Me! -Me!

-Mimura. -Yes.

It refers to the frogs in spring.

One more thing…

In the middle school she previously taught in,

she voluntarily resigned during the first semester.

She has a great sense of responsibility, so why?

Did she get involved in some incident?

I don't know.

"Full moon" is the correct answer.

It's fine to enjoy your food, but try to keep it down.

Yes.

Better than being glum.

You eat so fast.

I didn't eat breakfast today.

-I think you mean every day. -Well, yes.

Toshi, do you want this?

Really? I'll have it. Thanks!

You're eating a lot!

-Yes. -You haven't been eating?

I'll give you my precious apple then!

-No, I've changed my mind. -What?

Miyama.

Yes?

You haven't been attending school lately. Is something wrong at home?

No, there's nothing wrong.

I was just feeling lethargic.

Did you go to the hospital?

It's no big deal, Ms. Asamura.

There's no need to worry.

Neglect?

This past month,

he suddenly took a lot of absent leaves and came to school late.

He seemed like he slimmed down a lot too.

I wonder if something happened at home.

I've been watching out for kids with bruises or injuries during PE classes,

but I didn't see any on Miyama.

What is Miyama's family background like?

Miyama's parents divorced when he was still young.

He's currently living with his mother and grandmother.

His mother works as a hostess.

Until now,

there haven't been any problems.

Your lifestyle's pretty irregular when you're in the nightlife business.

Miyama's mother might not be caring for him properly.

It's hard for a child to speak up.

I think I'll have a home visit with him.

DEMAND NOTE

I'm home, Grandma!

Toshi.

-You're late. -Sorry!

I'm changing your diapers.

Toshi…

I'm hungry.

Let me eat something.

One moment.

Is it good?

Why am I eating something like this at this age?

Good morning.

Welcome.

Please come in.

-Oh, I met your son. -Is that so?

-That's right. -He grew up so quick.

Hey!

Toshi!

It's been a while!

Oh, hello.

Why do you look so meek?

How are you? Is your mother working hard?

Yes, doing some jobs here and there.

That's good to hear.

If you have any problems,

feel free to come to the Children's Canteen, okay?

Thanks.

See you.

Boo!

MIYAMA RESIDENCE

Miyama?

I'm Ms. Asamura.

Miyama?

Oh, my!

Miyama.

What's wrong, Ms. Asamura?

Oh, I'm here for a home visit.

Well, is your mother in?

She's at work now.

I see.

Have you eaten, Miyama?

Have these if you'd like.

I don't need those.

I have no reason to accept your charity.

That's not my intention…

You're annoying, so go back.

There's no need to meet my mom either.

Miyama!

-Hello, good afternoon. -Good afternoon!

CHILDREN'S CANTEEN

Wow, so it's curry today.

It looks tasty.

Shimada?

Why are you here?

The guys at the police station said

you'll be here today.

I mean…

Why are you sitting here eating with the kids?

It's great. Why can't I have some too?

No way, how can a volunteer eat here?

-Hey, Fumie. -Yes?

Why did you give that person curry?

He looked really envious of the kids.

How childish.

Seconds please, granny!

Coming!

Call her "Ms. Fumie," got that?

-I'm granny! -Thanks for the food.

I heard you've been coming here for a while.

Yes. I found this place when I was patrolling the area.

There are lots of hungry kids because of circumstances at home.

I had the same experience as a child,

so I was wondering what I could do to help,

and Ms. Fumie happened to set up the Children's Canteen.

But you can get a lot of information here,

and it helps to prevent crimes too.

Sounds like what the police would say.

Sounds gross.

So? Why are you here today?

It's about Tsujinomiya Middle School,

which is in the same school district.

Did anything big happen in that school two years ago?

If I recall…

a student attempted suicide there.

Attempted suicide…

You know…

You're interested in Ryoko Asamura, right?

What?

Are you interested in fixing up a date for me?

I'll give you a chance.

Thank you.

Good morning!

Everyone.

Good morning!

Mr. Saegusa!

What's with your outfit?

Mr. Shimada is on paid leave today.

As a representative of the Community Safety Division,

I'm taking over Shimada's duties for today.

I'm counting on everyone today!

-Pleased to meet you. -Nice to meet you.

Pleased to meet you.

-Over here. -Thank you.

-Please take a seat. -Thank you.

You're quick!

Why are you here, Mr. Saegusa?

Don't tell me you got demoted?

Shut up!

Don't approach me so easily!

Where's Mr. Shimada today?

I'm here to replace him.

-Good work! -Good work!

-Good work! -Good work!

I wonder what's with Mr. Shimada.

What? Are you worried?

That hurt.

All right, the bell has rung!

Go back to your classroom.

I'll arrest you if you're late for classes!

Hurry up!

The kids really like you.

Oh, is that so?

You treat the students kindly

without scaring them.

I hope Mr. Shimada can learn from you.

Well, he used to be in charge of violent crimes investigations.

It really makes you wonder why someone like him

wants to be a School Police.

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

I can only take justice into my own hands.

What's wrong?

Oh, nothing.

By the way, do you know Miyama from my class?

Yes. I know him quite well.

I met him in front of the convenience store yesterday.

Have you noticed any changes in his behavior,

or was he acting strange?

Did something happen?

Actually, he's been frequently absent from school lately,

and it felt like he became skinnier.

Now that you said it, he did look a little haggard.

Yes.

Actually…

Toshi was abandoned by his mother once.

What?

His mother falls in love really easily

and tends to ignore her child when she's in a relationship.

When Toshi was young, he didn't have anything to eat.

He didn't know where to seek help either.

He just stayed at home

and waited for his mother to return.

I happened to receive the report, and he was under my care

until he went to the children's welfare center six months later.

What happened to his mother?

She broke up with her man a month later

and started to work earnestly.

After six months or so,

she started to live together with Toshi.

I…

I didn't know about this.

Well, it can't be helped.

That happened a long time ago.

Anyway, is he here today?

No, not yet.

I tried contacting his mother,

but I couldn't reach her.

What is his mother doing?

It hurts!

My back hurts.

Wait a minute.

Is this better?

Is it lunch yet?

I'm hungry already.

Let me eat something.

We have nothing at home, Grandma.

Do something, Toshi.

I'm really hungry.

Toshi.

Let me eat something, Toshi.

SUMIHAMA POLICE STATION

This is the file for the incident in 2019.

Thank you very much.

The student who attempted suicide…

is Kaoru Ashida.

NAME OF VICTIM WHO ATTEMPTED SUICIDE KAORU ASHIDA

ASAGASUMI PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL

Kaoru Ashida, am I right?

Who are you?

I'm Shimada from Criminal Division One.

Two years ago,

you attempted suicide by

jumping from the classroom window, right?

What is the reason?

Why are you asking about that now?

Could it be related to Ryoko Asamura?

She's still

teaching in a middle school.

-Seriously? -Shall I tell you the school she's at?

It's fine.

I don't want to meet that woman.

She's so shameless.

She made a mess of me

and the whole class as well.

I still can't reach Miyama's mother.

-I'll come along for a home visit later. -Ms. Asamura!

Miyama just came to school.

What?

I'll give this to you!

Everyone will have one!

You're late, Miyama! Are you here for the food?

Put it in my container.

Did you only come for the food?

That's impressive!

I wouldn't have the guts to do this.

Thanks.

Are you bringing it back?

-You kind of smell today. -Shut up!

-What's wrong with him? -Toshi.

Miyama.

Caught you.

Let's talk.

I'm sorry, Ms. Asamura.

Please let us talk alone.

I understand.

Sorry to drag you here.

Did your mother disappear again?

Since when?

For around a month or so.

Have you contacted her?

She won't pick up.

She's not even at work.

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

Because…

I thought she would return soon.

Also…

I can't go to the children's welfare center.

What do you mean?

My grandma…

She had a bad fall while strolling.

She's been bedridden for a month.

What about money? Do you have enough for food?

Mom…

She took all our bank books.

What the hell?

Is she letting a child and an elderly person die by themselves?

Use this to survive for now.

Mr. Saegusa…

Don't carry the burden all alone.

You idiot.

It must have been hard.

He's a young carer.

What is that?

A young person who takes unpaid care for an elderly.

With an aging society,

young people are required to take care of their family members,

and it makes it hard for them to study and work at the same time.

So that's the case with Miyama?

Yes. In his case, he's being neglected as well.

He did well to endure this far.

They say in-home care is a hellish experience.

That kid…

Toshi…

He even gave his own food to his grandmother

and has been enduring this hell alone.

Why must he sacrifice for his parent?

Tell me, teachers!

What can we do to save him?

Is there anything I can do?

We might have to consult the authorities.

We can get nursing insurance and help him find a caretaker

or help them seek welfare care.

I…

I'll search for Miyama's mother

and talk to her.

I'm coming with you.

I think it'll be faster.

Thank you.

Are you heading back, Toshi?

My grandma's waiting.

Have these if you'd like.

Is that fine?

Kikuchi and Sasaki said they're sorry for being insensitive.

It's fine.

It's true, anyway.

I'm glad you're still here.

Here you go, Miyama.

Is that really fine?

I'm on a diet now.

It would be great if you took these.

What's with you guys?

You two get along well.

Thanks.

How's your exam revision coming along?

You know…

Could you not talk to me

while we're in school?

Oh, my…

You're right.

MOGI RESIDENCE

You're Mogi, the ex-principal of Tsujinomiya Middle School, right?

Yes?

Your life was ruined by Ryoko Asamura, right?

Brat.

What about school?

I left early.

Did your mom contact you?

No.

The payment is way overdue!

How are you going to pay for the two million yen?

I'm sorry.

I don't need an apology!

Give me the money!

Hey.

-How much money do you have now? -Stop!

Hey!

You do have some money!

Return that money to me!

Don't you touch me!

Hey.

Don't you dare underestimate me, you cheeky brat!

Take this!

Let us know immediately when your mom calls.

Got that, you bastard?

What's wrong, Grandma?

Why did you take off the diapers?

My waist was itchy…

I'm sorry…

Let's get you changed.

It's this place.

NIGHT IN BUTTERFLIES

Miki?

-You'll start at 7 p.m. today. -Excuse me.

Okay. I'll be waiting.

Sorry, but we're open at 6 p.m.

I'm from Sumihama Police Station.

It's about Erika Miyama, one of your ex-employees.

Do you happen to know her current whereabouts?

Did something happen to her?

I'm Asamura, the homeroom teacher of her son.

I heard that Ms. Miyama hadn't returned home for a month,

so I'd like to contact her immediately.

That's it?

It's your customer, Erika.

What? She's here?

She was dumped and chased out of the house by her man,

and there are some dangerous-looking debt collectors back at home.

So I let her stay here on account of our past friendship.

I didn't have a choice.

Who is it?

Hey.

You drank again, didn't you?

Just a little bit is fine, right?

Get out of here soon, will you?

-Ms. Miyama-- -Wait, Mr. Saegusa.

It's been a while.

I'm Asamura, Toshiharu's homeroom teacher.

Why are you here?

It's been nearly a month

since you returned home, right?

Toshiharu's been left alone,

and do you know how hard it's been for him

to get by without any money?

Have you thought about this?

Ms. Miyama!

You told me eight years ago, didn't you?

"Men betray me immediately, but not my child."

"So I'll try my best to love him so that he'll trust me."

Was that a lie?

Stop shouting!

I've had my hands full

with taking care of my mother as well as my work!

No one will help me, even if I cry.

I wanted someone to rely on.

Here you go.

This is a request form for a daycare center.

If you submit this,

you can request a nurse to care for your mother.

You can also consult about welfare care and your debts

at the government office.

So…

Please return to Toshiharu immediately.

It's too late.

How am I supposed to face him?

This is not the time to worry about that!

What's important is that

you stay beside your child!

Who cares if it's an obvious answer?

Stay beside him.

As his parent…

Please give him love!

What Toshiharu wants the most now…

is your presence, Ms. Erika.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Welcome.

Is that all, sir?

Thank you very much.

The total is 950 yen.

-I'm paying with this. -Understood.

Thank you very much.

Hey, wait up!

You haven't paid for the bread

that's in your pocket, right?

Can't be helped if you forgot.

Come back to the shop to pay.

What's with that injury?

I have a child around the same age as you.

So I don't want to get the police involved.

Come on.

He's bleeding!

Well then,

I'll be heading back to the school.

I'll probably have to follow up with this incident.

I'm counting on you.

Please…

Please help Toshi.

I'm glad that you're here,

Mr. Saegusa.

Thank you very much.

See you.

Ms. Asamura is a really good woman.

Hello, this is Saegusa.

Convenience store robbery?

Toshi. Is the food ready yet?

I'm hungry!

Shut up, you old hag!

It's all your fault!

You should just die!

Just die!

Die!

I…

I don't want this either.

I'm sick of this life.

I don't want this.

Please stand back.

Please excuse me. Mr. Nakayama!

Hey.

-The culprit's a middle school kid. -Middle school?

They stole bread,

and pushed down the part-timer when he stopped them from leaving.

Mr. Nakayama!

The surveillance camera tape is ready.

I'm coming too.

I'm playing it.

Toshi?

I'm home, Toshiharu!

I bought your favorite taiyaki.

Let's eat them together.

Toshiharu?

Mother?

Where are we going, Toshi?

Hey.

For now,

we managed to ask his mother to return home.

However, I need to follow up on the debts they incurred.

Just deal with it appropriately.

Anyway, is there any movement from Mr. Shimada?

What Mr. Shimada wanted to know

was the truth behind Ms. Ogawa's death.

What do you mean?

Mr. Shimada suspects that

Okabe was the one

who cut the brake wires on Ms. Ogawa's bicycle,

which eventually caused her to fall to her death.

Her bicycle brakes?

Yes. I don't know who would do that,

but I don't think he'll harp on Okabe's incident.

Is that so?

Please excuse me.

MEETING ROOM

Two days ago,

someone sent this voice file to me.

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've investigated your background.

Two years ago,

you pressured a student and she attempted suicide, right?

You realized that there was bullying in your class,

and in order to protect the student,

you had various conflicts with the guardians and the school.

Don't just keep quiet, Kaoru! Apologize to Ayumi!

-It's between Kaoru and Ayumi! -Shut up, you're not involved in this!

I'm speaking up for her!

Everyone!

Quiet down, everyone!

As a result, the class split into two.

They went against each other,

and the class was in chaos.

On top of that, the student pointed out as the one behind the bullying…

You were criticized as the worst teacher ever

and were forced to resign.

Then you were employed as a relief teacher in this school,

and you completely changed.

You made sure no one knew of your incompetency

and pretended to be a teacher who sympathizes with others.

You helped cover up scandals

and let a teacher who assaulted a female student

go off scot-free.

What was the reward?

A promissory note to be employed?

Did you threaten Kaori because you wanted that?

Aren't you the one who messed with Kaori's bicycle?

Didn't you kill Kaori?

You're wrong. It's not me!

So what was that recording?

No matter your excuse,

that's definitely extortion.

It's true that

Ms. Ogawa covered up the incident.

However…

After Mr. Okabe resigned,

Ms. Ogawa…

She tried to re-investigate the incident again.

Principal Kijima…

Wakui.

He feared the incident would be revealed.

I hope you can tell me the truth.

So he ordered me to

keep an eye on Ms. Ogawa.

Wakui!

Leave me alone, Ms. Ogawa!

Ms. Ogawa…

She continued to pester Wakui

about the incident

which was pressuring her.

That's why I told Ms. Ogawa…

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 don't care what you think about me.

But if Ms. Ogawa's selfish actions

end up publicizing the incident,

Wakui will definitely suffer more than she did.

She'll be under public scrutiny,

and it might leave a permanent emotional scar!

If that happens,

Ms. Ogawa will be the person

to be criticized by everyone!

Your own sense of justice

will make you the culprit when the victim's cornered,

and you'll become a bashing target.

Just like me in the past.

All I felt then…

was fear.

I was afraid.

I was scared that Ms. Ogawa and Wakui

would experience the same thing!

I met with the ex-principal of Tsujinomiya Middle School,

Mr. Mogi.

I don't intend to reprimand Ms. Asamura.

In fact, I'm sorry to her.

Ms. Asamura…

She trusted her students no matter what.

She believes that the students will come together as one.

However…

The heart of a human never moves the way you expect.

After the student attempted suicide,

we pushed all the blame to her,

and she left the school.

I don't know why you're suspicious of Ms. Asamura,

but I can tell you one thing.

She never does things for her own gain.

No matter what,

she always does her best for those around her.

One year ago,

you had suspicions about Kaori's death, right?

Yes.

So is there something else hidden?

That's…

I don't know anything.

However…

Ms. Ogawa said…

Are you…

threatening me?

This…

is a warning.

Is it really right…

to leave things hanging like this?

She didn't tell me what she meant by that.

Hello, Mr. Saegusa?

It's bad, Ms. Asamura!

Toshi stole from a store and injured an employee!

So where's Miyama?

Well, Toshi and his grandmother disappeared.

Anyway, I'll look for him.

What's wrong?

Did anyone see Toshi?

-I saw him. -Where was he?

He was by the riverbed.

He was pushing his grandmother with a wheelchair.

Thanks.

Toshi.

Where are we going?

Hey, Toshiharu.

Grandma.

I'm sorry.

I killed someone.

I wanted to run somewhere far,

but I can't leave you alone.

So…

Toshi…

It's okay.

If I'm with you…

I…

I won't be scared.

Grandma.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

-Toshi! -Mr. Saegusa!

He's at the riverbed!

Toshi!

Miyama!

Toshi!

Hey, Toshi!

What are you doing, you fool?

Come back!

-Let go! -Toshi!

I told you to let go!

-Let go! -Don't be rash, idiot!

Get yourself together!

The guy at the convenience store isn't dead!

He's fine!

Really?

Your mom's home too!

Your grandmother

and your debts…

You don't need to worry anymore!

You're really such an idiot.

Everyone was worried about you.

-Call an ambulance! -Got it!

Toshiharu!

-Toshi! -Mom!

You're so foolish.

What were you thinking?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry!

That should be my line.

I'm a failure as a mother.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Please forgive me.

Who did this to you?

The debt collectors?

Your cell phone.

ANDO

Hello.

I'm paying for Miyama's debt. Where do I find you?

Got it.

Shimada.

What are you going to do?

-What else? -I'm coming too.

You should stay with the kid.

But if you're alone…

I…

owe you a lot, after all.

Riichi.

Seriously?

Is Ando here?

Who the hell are you?

Who's Ando? Raise your hand.

"Raise your hand"?

You think you're a teacher?

That hurt!

All right. Everyone here is arrested for obstruction of justice.

Don't mess with me!

Damn you!

You bastard!

You're making a mess here!

Do you think I'll let you go so easily?

Do you have the right…

to lecture others?

Don't look down on me!

You'd better remember me.

Try picking on the weak again.

I'll destroy you for real.

Is that so?

I'm glad.

See you.

Be careful.

-Okay. -Here you go.

Your mom called.

Thank you!

Your grandmother's doing well.

I'm so glad!

The convenience store employee

also went home.

Really?

After this,

you'll be interrogated by the police.

Be honest and tell them

everything you've done.

Leave things at home for us.

We'll look after your grandmother.

Okay.

Sorry to keep you waiting!

This is Ms. Fumie's special pork cutlet set meal!

Come on, eat up!

Thank you for the food!

Wow, it's good!

Wait, isn't today's pork cutlet really big?

Actually, this morning,

we received a huge amount of pork through delivery!

Who was the sender?

That person kept it anonymous.

Well, I guess there are people this generous in the world!

Just who was it?

SETORI POULTRY SHOP PORK CUTLET MEAT - 50,000 YEN

Ms. Mizuno.

You're still here?

Look at this.

It's a recruitment flyer for civil service chefs in Tokyo.

Miyama's mother has a chef license, right?

Maybe you should recommend this to her.

It's none of my business, but do think about it.

Thank you.

I'm leaving first.

-Good work. -Good work.

-Oh, Mr. Shimada. -Good work.

Good work.

Mr. Shimada.

I forgot to ask you something.

It's about the recording I received regarding you and Kaori.

Where did the conversation happen?

If I recall…

It should be in the staff room.

You two were in charge of the same class in the second year.

What are you doing?

It's a recording device.

The battery's used up.

You're cleared of suspicion, but there are still questions left.

Who was listening in to

both you and Kaori's conversation,

and why did they send it to me?

Also…

Who cut the brakes on Kaori's bicycle?

Laser?

The laser incident was done by someone who hates Mr. Abe?

-Is it an exploitative club? -I did it for the students!

You're the one who killed her!

All for a stupid reason!

Stop!

The students in your class and those who are not, are all your students.

You're really greedy.

Here we go.

What are you planning?

It's about Mizuki Wakui's incident. There are loose ends left.

As the School Police, you should just do your own job.

You…

What do you know?

Subtitle translation by: Qianni Lu