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[Shinkansha | Weekly Dash!]

Kabu, how is it? Got any good shots?

If I did, you'd already know.

That's true.

Where's Onoe?

Oh, well,

he wanted to spend today reflecting on himself,

so he asked to let him do desk work.

He was so into it for some reason.

Huh? What is that?

Why' ae you hiding?

I wasn't hiding at all.

Yeah, you were.

I'm Onoe Satoshi, a reporter for Weekly Dash.

This guy is Kaburagi Motoharu, a photographer.

He's my partner, I guess.

He's good at his job, but he really annoys me.

You're only getting in my way.

And yet...

You're a nice guy.

I hugged him without thinking.

Why? Why did I...

You've fallen for Kaburagi.

- You're imagining things! - Huh?

You're imagining things!

I was going to focus on desk work today,

and I've got a lot of tasks to get through.

I'm good at gathering sources and stuff.

I'm going all out today.

I have to get back to my former self.

I'm done.

- Thanks. - It's ready.

Sorry, thanks for this.

All right, I'm back.

I was probably just stressed.

That's why my mind was wandering like that.

It really couldn't be helped.

Hey, I want to go to your place, Kaburagi-san.

Sure, come in about a century.

You're so funny, Kaburagi-san.

- That's why I like you. - Stop it.

- It's you. - Onoe-san.

Drop dead!

I know it's none of my business,

but my head is all messed up.

Why do I have to drop dead?

You're actually dating Arai-san, aren't you?

I told you, we aren't.

Liar.

She said that she wants to go to your place.

And you said, "Okay."

Saying to come in a century was obviously my way of refusing it.

I've never even had anyone over before.

What? That has to be a lie.

Hey, I've never lied to you even once.

What?

I lie to get people to like me.

But I've never thought to make you like me.

Yeah, I'm sure that's it.

Onoe, look at me.

Be honest.

You have something to tell me.

I don't.

Why are you making this face then?

Stop looking.

Let go.

- Ah. - Huh?

Why?

I wondered how you would react to it.

You're seriously the worst.

Drop dead, idiot.

♫ Good Morning, this is the twelfth alarm ♫

♫ A predicament is certainly a chance ♫

♫ I realized it, thank you, thank you ♫

♫ If you realized it, go sign, oh yeah ♫

♫ Loose but greedy, oh yeah ♫

♫ Hey, come here, my friends, my bae ♫

♫ I really won't let you get bored ♫

♫ If you realized it, go sign, oh yeah ♫

♫ Loose but greedy, oh yeah ♫

♫ Being alone isn't for me ♫

[Candy Color Paradox]

Kabu, nice timing.

Huh? Onoe's not with you?

Oh, something came up.

What is it?

When you have time, look into this.

"Congressman Sasagawa's tax evasion?"

Kabu, you're familiar with Ginza, right? (T/N: District in Tokyo)

He goes there sometimes at night, so go take a look.

- Okay. - Good.

Onoe's familiar with tax evasion. He covered it a lot in his last team.

Oh, he did? I didn't know that.

Well, Onoe is really amazing.

Well, you'll learn soon enough.

Someone like Onoe is important to have around here.

Why would you do that to me?

Do what?

The ki...

"Ki"?

That's the kind of guy you are.

- Hello. - Oh, hello.

Take a seat.

It does seem like something's up with Congressman Sasagawa.

I heard something the other day from his secretary.

You know his secretary?

You two are so in sync.

What did he say specifically?

He was complaining about money,

saying that his neck is on the line and that his boss is unreasonable.

Maybe he's talking about how the accountant

took the fall after an investigation last year.

Maybe.

He claims he's just a normal salaryman when he comes here,

so he's more likely to talk.

Kaori-san, can we possibly talk to him in person?

I don't think it's impossible, but...

it won't be cheap.

I'm pretty sure I gave you a big bonus last time.

But politicians are scary.

Well, I'll take the usual payment if you insist.

Hey, what's the "usual payment"?

Okay, then...

If you've got the skills,

I'm fine with you, too.

Stop teasing him.

I'm serious.

I'm curious about what skills you have under your belt.

Huh?

Oh, that's what it is?

Sorry.

You're apologizing? So cute.

So, what about the payment?

This month's a bit tough,

so I'll pay with my body.

Your body?

No, my money. So let us meet him.

Oh, that's unfortunate.

Wow, a traditional luxury restaurant at a hotel?

Will you be okay?

This is new to you, right?

I'll figure it out.

I'm good at talking about taxes, at least.

You're acting as my assistant, so just let me handle it.

You should pay half of the informant's fee.

You pay on your own?

Of course. It comes back when you write your article.

Then you should've paid with your usual method instead.

What? You know,

it's because you were looking at me.

So what?

It's nothing.

Suda is hiding that he's a congressman's secretary.

Don't scare him off.

I got it.

Excuse me. The guest has arrived.

Hello, I'm Suda.

Nice to meet you.

We heard about you from Kaori-san at Butterfly.

I'm Tanaka from DS Accounting.

Hello.

I'm Yamada.

Hello.

Let's sit.

You supervise your company's accounting work on your own, correct?

That must be difficult.

Yeah, you understand, huh?

Yes.

Our President doesn't get it at all.

I know how you feel.

But I'm glad that Kaori-chan introduced me to such nice people.

Thank you very much. Regarding what you just mentioned,

there is a special tax deduction for corporate tax

thanks to a 2022 tax reform.

I think you can use this to your advantage.

For example...

Please take a look here.

- Here? - Yes.

Oh, this...

Onoe is really good with taxes.

He's drawing the old man in.

Since we're young, I thought it'd take time to gain his trust,

but it's going well.

What do you think, Yamada-kun?

Well, let's see...

Oh, he's currently studying for his accounting license,

so don't pay him any attention.

Sorry.

No attention?

Yes.

I see. I'm sorry, Yamada-kun,

but it might get a little complicated.

May I talk to Tanaka-kun alone?

Huh? I'd like to stay here.

Oh, we understand. I'll send him out now.

Come on, get out.

Sorry about this.

Excuse me. We'll be right back.

What is his goal?

It's obvious. He sees me as a talented accountant,

so he wants to hear my opinion about something that others are not supposed to know about.

He only trusts me.

I don't believe that.

You still don't see my skill, do you?

No, use your common sense.

You don't usually ask for great advice from an inexperienced youngster.

It's fine.

I was in my element, since this is about tax evasion.

Even if the scoop comes to me, don't get upset now, okay?

I'm not at all.

Oh, I have to go back now.

Wait.

Take this.

A wiretap?

Pull out the antenna.

It'll send a signal and record the chat.

What a discreet guy.

We're going after a politician.

I'll come help if anything happens.

Got it, but I won't need it.

I can handle an old guy like him.

Be thankful you get to hear me working in real time.

What was with that silly exit?

But this is a big chance.

Get us something good, Onoe.

Work has been tough.

The higher-ups won't give me a break.

That must be tough.

- It's empty. - I'll pour it.

Thank you.

Here you go.

The alcohol goes down easy when I'm talking with you, Tanaka-kun.

I am here today to help you, Suda-san.

Feel free to tell me anything.

I'm good with secrets.

Thanks.

Actually, I couldn't say this before,

but I'm a politician's secretary,

not a salaryman.

He said it.

Oh, really?

That's work only someone with a strong sense of responsibility can do.

Yeah.

He keeps pestering me to change the numbers before the investigation.

You don't have to do it alone.

I'll try to help out for your sake.

Tanaka-kun...

He really knows how to get old guys to talk.

And that guy sure talks a lot when he's drunk.

Those secretaries...

They don't exist.

They just exist on paper.

So Congressman Sasagawa pays wages to private secretaries that don't exist

to create fake expenditures, right?

Yeah, that's how it is.

We got it!

Got it.

Please leave it to me.

I'll go figure out a plan.

Wait. Don't leave the table so suddenly.

Where are you going?

I was thinking of leaving now.

What are you saying?

Let's enjoy ourselves a bit more.

Please stop.

I wanted you here alone for a reason.

Please stop.

That was his goal?

That old geezer.

Of course, I wanted to talk,

but I also wanted to get to know you.

It's fine, don't be scared.

I sincerely apologize.

Did Tanaka do something to offend you?

No, that's not it.

He said he was drunk, so I was looking after him.

Oh, really? Thank you.

Wait, hold on.

My clothes are still...

Shoes.

Thanks.

Hey...

Hey.

Why are you ignoring me?

You heard my chat earlier, right?

Shouldn't we be celebrating now?

How can I be happy about this?

Huh?

What did that old geezer do to you?

Nothing.

He just took my clothes off a little.

That's all.

"That's all?"

Yeah.

You didn't listen to my warning and had the nerve to talk to him carelessly.

Then, he pushed you down. You're so stupid.

- That's... - You're too careless in this line of work.

You need to think more.

What gives you the right to say that to me?

You don't care about me!

I do!

I like you.

What?

Probably.

That's why that thing earlier really upset me.

That old man pisses me off.

You're lying.

Why would I lie?

I can't trust what you say.

I wouldn't lie to you.

Then why?

Why me?

You're not numb to this.

You're a nice guy.

Because you don't lie.

Kaburagi?

Be quiet.

The wiretap.

Oh, we have to get back quickly and write that article.

Y-Yeah.

How could you forget?

Seriously, you're the worst.

And you're way too used to this stuff.

But also, you're a virgin, aren't you?

Why would you think that?

Well, your reaction made me think that.

I'm not. Not at all.

I-I've done it before.

That's a lie.

It's not.

Why would you do that?

I don't understand what you're thinking.

This is crazy.

He's a loud, annoying, good-for-nothing guy.

But why do I keep thinking he's cute?

[Preview] There are two kinds of "like."

The romantic kind and the regular kind.

There was a story leaked in Inami.

You really like me, huh?

I wasn't the only one interested.

Different kinds of likes... [This story is completely fiction.]