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Does your life really belong to you?

Do you really think...

that you live life on your own free will?

No. It's not just my thinking. My life belongs to me.

This is just your imagination.

Your life is decided by others.

No. That is too ridiculous.

- What did you do yesterday? - Yesterday?

I was not on duty yesterday so I slept in until the afternoon.

I went to the supermarket near the station...

in the evening to have a hot pot.

Why did you choose the supermarket near the train station?

The flyer says there is a discount on their raw oysters.

So your action was decided by the flyers.

No. It was just for reference.

Then why did you choose oysters?

Because the news said the oysters are big this year.

So you were influenced by the news?

This is not your own free will.

No. It's not the news. I found it out from the insiders.

That means you didn't make any decision on your own.

The conman likes to use these opportunities.

Like parasites,

they crawl into the heart of indecisive people like you...

who are easily affected by outside information.

What parasite? You jerk!

- I decide on my own life. - Okay. That is it.

Don't take it too seriously.

This is just to understand conmen's methods.

But you are really good.

You mastered the mindset of a police officer.

Thank you for your kinds words.

Naive.

Naive.

Next, Yugami Yukimasa.

Don't call me by my full name.

- So... - Yes?

Why did you choose dumplings?

Because it tastes delicious.

Why do you think it's delicious?

Well...

Because it's really good. That is the reason.

I will ask another question.

Okay.

Why did you want to be a police officer?

Because it is really convenient.

Tell you what...

What?

You can get things for free when you have this.

This.

That one.

Can I?

- Yes. - As a police officer.

Yes.

What is your goal?

My goal is only to go home early.

What's the use of working hard like this?

That is true.

I can't do anything with him.

Goodness, I've been working hard today.

(Detective Yugami, Episode 5)

Next is the press conference.

Please ask your questions.

What would you like to say to the kidnappers?

My daughter.

Marina.

- Please let go of her. - Please.

Please give us back our daughter. Please.

It's rare to see parents at a press conference...

after the child is kidnapped.

This is requested by the kidnapper.

(Ikebana girl, Utsumaki Marina was kidnapped)

She is my life.

It's despicable to drag...

the devastated parents to the public.

It's hard for the police force in Ikebana too.

Where is Yugami?

He went home.

He actually did that.

Call him to come back now.

This is an overtime. No more than three minutes.

Ikebana Station is asking for our support.

What?

Tomorrow, you and Hanyu will investigate the case with them.

Why me?

At the crime scene, they left the girl's ballet shoe.

- What? - There was a snail on it.

Do you remember the Leucochloridium paradoxum case?

Seven years ago,

there was a tragic case in the Ikebana district.

A coupled was killed.

(Kawai Takeshi, Kawai Iyo)

Only the 12-year-old daughter survived.

That incident is similar to the chapters in this novel.

It is Leucochloridium paradoxum.

It is a horrible parasite.

It will live inside a snail and control the snail's brain.

The protagonist was also controlled by a murderous monster.

He was manipulated into killing people.

But they have found the killer, right?

The murderer is the author of this novel.

Yokoshima Fujimi.

Did the author do it?

It's called publicity.

After the incidents in the book happened in real life,

the book can become a bestseller.

Everything leads to this.

That is outrageous.

The police closed in on Yokoshima.

But he burned himself to death.

So he was classified as the suspect after this death.

Suicide?

So it is unrelated to this case?

It could be a copycat.

But why do we need help from Yugami?

Of course.

He was the one who found out it was Yokoshima.

What?

He even got a commendation because of it.

- Really? - Yes.

- Wow. - Right.

He actually left after three minutes.

Sorry.

(Three experts have selected the old-style ramen shop)

(Do you know which one it is?)

Are you free tomorrow?

- Hey. - Good morning.

I stayed up last night to study.

We need two people to solve a case like this.

Actually, I need your help for something else too.

I can't do it. The leader said that...

- Okay, then. - What?

- Where are you going? - I have something important to do.

Darn it.

Come here quickly.

It's the lady from the love motel.

Actually, she is smuggling drugs.

What?

So I've been secretly following her.

She'll make a move tonight. So I want you to follow her.

What would you like to order?

What move? Is the deal tonight?

Absolutely right.

It would be great if you can catch her.

But it's okay. I'll do it.

You should go first. I'll see you later.

No. Please wait.

No, it's okay. I'll do it.

Because of that...

Anyway...

Even if we solve it, the people in Ikebana will get the credit.

Please wait for a while. Don't go.

Stop!

Excuse me, I'm a police officer. Please let me through.

Sorry. Excuse me.

Thank you for the hard work.

Hey.

I'm Yugami from Uji Police Department.

Wait. Please wait.

It's a cigarette. This is a cigarette.

Everyone, this is Yugami from Uji Police Department.

Hi.

These are not the same people.

You haven't been here for a while.

So Utsumaki is a member of the city council.

That's right. They said he is influential in the parliament.

The winner of the Japanese Student Debate Championship.

They've produced some famous politicians over the years.

I never thought that the flatworm case will come back and haunt us.

That was just a prank, wasn't it? Yokoshima is dead.

He might still be alive.

How?

The novel about the flatworm case was banned.

- Yes. - This guy here banned it.

Hanamichi City Mayor, Utsumaki Kubiri.

But that doesn't make sense.

His son-in-law...

is crazy about flatworms.

That's why I'm puzzled.

The temperature will drop drastically in the next few days.

Coming up next is the kidnapping case...

of Utsumaki's daughter.

The highlight of tonight's news is the flatworm case.

This snail symbol brings back memories...

of the case from seven years ago.

The murderer was found dead.

Therefore the police deduced that it's a copycat crime.

Hey!

What are you doing?

Explain yourself.

She didn't pay for her meal.

Call the police!

- Call the police... - I'm a police officer.

Your daughter was kidnapped...

while she was on her way back from ballet class.

The last time people saw her was when she was waiting for my driver.

It happened when you were in court.

(Kidnappers Demand Ransom)

I was presenting my evidence.

Mr. Kono who was the director for this company.

He had contracts for all the government constructions.

Isn't it obvious?

Hey!

Silence!

Councillor.

Mr. Kono.

You don't even have enough evidence.

Yet you dare to bring this up in court?

The evidence is in my hands.

Listen up.

I was planning to make sure he goes to jail.

Marina?

I had to leave the court.

She's my only daughter.

What do you think of this case and the case seven years ago?

I wasn't even married yet when that happened.

Excuse me.

Here.

This must be your wife.

She's not.

That's his secretary.

His wife is over there.

Please forgive me.

It's okay.

It's an unknown number.

Answer the phone.

Yugami!

Hurry up.

Answer it.

Hello.

Have you prepared the money?

Yes, I have one billion yen with me now.

Where's my daughter? Is she all right?

Let me talk to her.

Dad.

Marina! Are you all right?

Eleven o'clock at the fountain park. In front of the sculpture.

You and your wife will each be holding 500 million.

You can ask the media to broadcast it live from a distance.

- Live broadcast? - Hello?

The number can't be tracked. It's an overseas call.

All right, let's prepare.

Yes.

Let's go, Yugami.

- Hurry up. - Here.

Why are you here?

I lost my target.

You lost her?

Well, she switched off the television all of a sudden.

And ran out from the restaurant.

What?

Didn't I ask you to keep a close eye on her?

You had one job.

- And you screwed it up. - I'm sorry.

It's my fault.

This is the fountain park.

It's five minutes to eleven o'clock.

We're bringing you a live broadcast.

Stand by.

Secure the perimeter.

Hey, have you seen Yugami?

Over there.

He doesn't blend in at all.

He doesn't look like a police officer anyway.

Hello.

Go to the bus stop.

Yes.

Let's go.

Team three and team four get ready.

They're moving towards the bus stop.

Team three head over to the opposite side of the road.

The two of them are running towards the journalists.

- Are you all right? - Mrs. Utsumaki slipped and fell.

Mr. Utsumaki is helping her get up on her feet.

Mr. Utsumaki.

Excuse me!

Yugami, let's go.

Yugami.

Hey, Yugami.

(Live Broadcast)

They're heading towards the bus stop...

with the ransom in their hands.

Mrs. Utsumaki walks towards the pillar.

It seems like she saw something.

It's a red bag. It must be Marina's. She's hugging it tightly.

She let out a scream.

So did Mr. Utsumaki.

His phone rang.

It must be the kidnappers.

We can't hear what they're saying from here.

Let's go.

It seems like they're on the move again.

Give me your hand.

What did they see that made them scream?

Flatworm?

Don't you think it's weird?

The criminal seven years ago kills for pleasure,

but this time it's a bit different.

You're observant.

You're right.

The flatworm used to be drawn using the blood of the victim.

This one here is like a kid's drawing.

Look at the vortex on the shell. It's different.

This is just a copycat crime.

The phone is ringing.

- Hello. - It must be from the kidnapper.

This is enough for today. I'll call you again.

What? What about Marina?

Hello!

It seems like the kidnapper hung up.

Press conference and live broadcast.

The kidnapper must really hate them.

Where are you going?

Wait for me.

Mr. Kono, you're in the same political party as Mr. Utsumaki.

He pointed out your corruption in court.

And all of a sudden his daughter was kidnapped.

What are you implying?

Doesn't this kidnapping benefit you the most?

You're an interesting young man.

(Vote Kono for a Safer City)

Look at this CCTV footage.

This car was in the footage.

Isn't this your car?

You made a mistake.

That's a trap set by Mr. Utsumaki.

What do you mean?

Excuse me.

It's almost time.

I didn't want to expose it.

But since you asked,

he's been having an affair ever since he became a councillor.

An affair?

He has a cute secretary.

This is the video footage of Mr. Utsumaki earlier today.

Mr. and Mrs. Utsumaki.

You can leave early today.

No, I still have work to do.

Hello.

Yugami.

I've made an appointment with a close friend of Mr. Utsumaki.

I'm meeting him now.

Okay.

Mr. Kono is as cunning as a fox.

The truth will be revealed sooner or later.

Don't worry.

I have all the evidence with me.

I see.

Then he's as good as dead.

But I heard Mr. Kono has scandalous rumours about you too.

Those are just rumours.

He just wanted to drag me down with him.

Can I have one?

Thank you.

No, it's fine.

So what's your plan after this?

To become mayor like your father-in-law?

That's unlikely.

You must be mentally prepared to become a politician.

You're too humble.

Yes?

Please come in.

I'm sorry.

If I went to pick up Marina earlier, none of this will happen.

No, it's my fault...

for asking you to pick her up.

My husband likes you.

So you have to help him to achieve his goal.

Also,

don't be too hard on yourself.

Remember to rest.

Your feet might get cold. It's not good for your health.

I'm Yugami. I need to give you this.

It's the clothes hanging on the balcony.

If you leave them out any longer, the clothes will be damp.

Let me do it.

- Really? I'm sorry. - Thank you.

The wind is very strong at night. The clothes won't dry.

Are you going to lock me out?

According to my investigation,

Councillor Utsumaki made his wife suffer a lot.

They met at a dating party.

At the time, Utsumaki was a playboy and didn't have a stable job.

He tried hard to get close to Kyoko, the daughter of the capitalist.

They then started dating...

and Kyoko got pregnant.

He climbed high after marriage. That's every man's dream.

The birth of their daughter...

made him be part of the Utsumaki's generation of famous businessmen...

and he took his wife's name.

Then, he used the family's assets...

to invest in various businesses.

Restaurants, beauty salons, boutiques...

and even a cruise business. One after another.

He seems like an expert in investment.

But all the businesses ended up in failures.

Then he diverted his attention towards the members of city council.

His wife begged her dad's fans and supporters for support...

as he lacked a track record.

Because of that, he won with the most votes.

I would love to be his friend.

What are you talking about?

He took advantage of his submissive wife...

and used all the properties of Utsumaki family.

A parasite indeed.

I see.

I feel bad for his wife.

She had breast cancer while she was pregnant.

After giving birth, she underwent a total mastectomy.

Utsumaki devoted himself to taking care of his wife.

They overcame her illness together,

but the husband ended up having an affair with his secretary.

Poor guy succumbed to his nature.

But if he were to get a divorce...

Utsumaki would lose everything. That's why he needs the money.

So he staged the kidnapping to get the ransom.

He even used live television...

to act as the poor guy to avoid suspicion.

I wonder if the perpetrator was the secretary.

But she had an alibi when Marina was kidnapped.

Motoshima.

Motoshima.

Why are you doing this?

I can't take it anymore.

Why are you saying this now?

What's going on?

Are you going back?

I'm going back for today.

You've worked hard.

It seems like I disturbed both of you.

That was close.

You saw that, right?

You need to use your brain.

But which one do you want to investigate?

The pretty wife or the single hottie?

You really know how to use your brain.

Ma'am, you are so hardworking.

I'm sorry that you have to see this side of me.

Don't worry about it.

I'm sure you know what my husband is up to, right?

More or less.

It's my fault.

If only I was a little more reliable...

Have you ever thought of getting a divorce?

I think about it all day.

But my husband...

has received the public votes and became a member of the city council.

My dad has always told me that...

it's very common for politicians to have a lover or two.

There's nothing I can do.

But times have changed.

Whoever does this will be eliminated immediately.

The most important thing is Marina.

I can't take her away from her dad.

Let me help you.

Don't worry about it.

How are things with the kidnappers?

That should be out of resentment.

We're currently investigating your husband's rival, Councillor Konno.

Councillor Konno...

would never do such a thing.

We've been very close since my dad became a mayor.

Ma'am, a call for you.

- Okay. - The caller is in your contact.

I'll be right over.

Let me do the rest.

No. How can I make a police officer do such a thing?

Thank you.

I don't know when the kidnapper will call.

Please make it short.

Okay.

(You have a new message)

Really?

Where did he go?

(Where are you? Aren't you coming back?)

(The flatworm case, do you remember?)

This kidnapping has nothing to do with the flatworm case.

That's all in the past.

(I feel like I've seen the snail picture before)

No. That was a famous case featured on the television.

Everyone would've seen it.

By the way,

can you find out more about this person for me?

Don't give me that look.

Did you hear that?

Goodness.

What's up? Mr. Oyster Porridge.

I asked the secretary about the affair.

She admitted to it right away.

Utsumaki has promised me...

he would leave the city to start a life with me.

But it's the same trick that all jerks use.

He even said that no matter how much money his wife gave him,

he would never return to that home.

He did say that.

But his wife...

Well, it doesn't matter anymore.

Although Mr. Utsumaki was decisive,

his wife couldn't accept it.

It's either out of a wife's love or stubbornness.

There's another thing I want you to investigate.

Do I really have to do this?

Are you done with school?

School is done. Go home quickly.

Kidnapper.

- I'm not a kidnapper. - I'm scared.

Go home early every day.

Does this belong to her?

Who's calling?

No caller ID.

Please.

Answer.

Hello.

The game is over.

Next, hand over the money.

What about Marina? Is she okay?

Nogeyama Zoo in 30 minutes.

Don't alert the police or the media.

The dad should bring the money alone.

Hello?

We failed to track the call.

Nogeyama is really far.

Return it to the Uji Police Department's jurisdiction.

- Okay. Let's get ready. - Yes.

Block the media.

Let's get going.

As per the kidnapper's instruction,

please stay here, ma'am.

Where is Yugami?

I can never keep up with him.

Dad.

Hey.

Koga, you must be hungry.

Once the kidnapper shows up, we'll swoop in to arrest him.

Got it.

Please keep an eye on Koga.

(Go toward the lion enclosure)

(Don't call the police)

(Go to the bear square right now)

What?

Hey, did you find anything?

There's nothing besides ashes. Where are the rest?

You're so stupid. The kidnapper must've called.

Really? I'll get going then.

Hey.

Don't worry.

It was me who called.

What?

Nogeyama Zoo in 30 minutes.

This is not a joke.

If the people from Hanami Police Department are around,

how can you have a good talk with the kidnapper?

Kidnapper?

Ma'am, hold on.

Why are you here?

I'd like to speak with you.

Hold on. Don't worry about it.

It won't take long. This way, please.

What a jerk. He calls your husband a jerk.

Did I say that?

He said that your husband schemed his way into the Utsumaki family...

and that he's a parasite that gains control over you and your wealth.

He even said that your husband seduced the pretty secretary.

He deserves to be punished.

I have never said those exact words.

But isn't that the reality?

Look at these pictures.

There are traces of you in every one of these pictures.

Look at this one. You're in the center.

I went to ask around. Every businessman said...

the person who controls everything is you.

I'm only helping my husband.

But...

didn't you plan to let your husband take over your dad's job...

and become a businessman or city councillor?

This shiny plaque says it all.

I thought it was your husband's. But it's actually yours.

My dad has always told me that as a woman,

I should put my family first.

Due to your dad's objections, you had to let go of your dreams.

So you find a man to replace you, right?

And who'd be a better candidate than a jobless man...

who has no accomplishments?

Ma'am, you've used your husband as a puppet to achieve...

the dreams that you can't achieve yourself.

In that case, a parasite.

A parasite.

Being a parasite might be a good thing after all.

I have no control over what other people feel.

Since I decided to have a family,

I will fully support my husband.

That's why...

I did all this according to my own wishes.

That's the same as being bitten by your own dog.

Your husband wouldn't mind giving up his position as a councillor...

and giving up your family's wealth and fame...

in order to live the way he wants.

That's why he deliberately made you think...

he was having an affair with his secretary.

You couldn't accept that your puppet had his own ambitions,

so you staged this kidnapping.

But why did she stage the kidnapping?

To break her husband's determination.

That's why you used the media...

to spread images of your husband running around for your daughter.

Then, your husband will not be able to bring up the topic of divorce.

You also involved yourself...

to show the strength of the bond you and your husband share.

You are now watching...

But to the secretary,

that scene is really off-putting.

It seems to be telling her, "We are the real family."

That's absurd.

A mother kidnapping her own daughter?

Doesn't that make their relationship...

That's why you hired someone to kidnap her.

I'm afraid that would be someone from the city council?

We looked up Councillor Kono...

and saw a picture of the two of you.

It was taken recently, right?

Your husband said he had evidence relating to his corruption.

He met up with you to talk about retrieving the evidence.

I hope you can help me.

Okay.

I will destroy the evidence once I find it.

Very well.

You are very understanding.

But you asked him for a favor.

In return,

I need a favor from you.

A favor from me?

I'd like you to look after my daughter for a couple of days.

That must've been how you said it, right?

Ridiculous.

Do you know...

how much it hurts to lose your child for a day?

But you've washed your daughter's PE outfit, right?

The day of the kidnapping was a working day.

But you even washed her sandals. That's weird.

I suppose that was because...

you knew your daughter would be gone for a few days, right?

Ma'am.

Among parasites, there's a kind that's really troublesome.

It will live in one's brain and live off it forever.

You're just like that parasite.

You would use your husband and daughter for your own benefit.

How did you become so self-centered?

Can you explain that to me, please?

Excuse me.

Darn it.

Push it open!

Don't push me!

That hurts!

You...

Check that out.

It hurts!

Stop it!

No!

I've found Atsumi's accounts.

Do you still think you can get away with it?

I'm happy.

I'm really happy.

We haven't appeared in public as a couple for a long time.

Give my daughter back to me. Please.

Because of my daughter and me,

he's been running around. I'm really happy.

It made me think things can still work out between us.

You wanted to create a situation so that your husband...

won't talk about divorce, right?

The secretary was forced to retreat because of guilt.

You've killed two birds with one stone.

Why won't that woman die?

I'm home.

Welcome home.

You're home early.

I'm home.

- Welcome home. - Welcome home.

- The practice ended early. - I see.

- Motoshima. - Yes.

Send me the information tomorrow.

Got it.

Marina, take a shower with Dad.

Okay. Shower.

I'll be leaving now.

Thank you.

Why did she have to leave her bra behind?

Was it to mock me?

(Breast cancer, chest pain, swelling)

(Examine lung function before total mastectomy)

Can't I...

be someone's wife,

and someone's Mom?

But...

when you were battling cancer,

your husband sacrificed for you.

That's why it hurts!

He brought up the topic of divorce recently.

I think I know why.

I saw his cellphone...

and found out the woman was pregnant.

I discovered it when I was cleaning the bathroom.

Only that woman, my daughter and I use our bathroom.

I would know immediately whether the woman was pregnant.

You played host to the wrong parasite.

Exactly.

But why didn't you tell your husband...

that she was not pregnant?

Then he'd know that I've been snooping on his cellphone.

You don't want your husband to look down on you.

I just don't want him have something to hold against me.

You don't want him to hate you, right?

He's hated me for a long time.

And you still want to be part of his family.

Marina! Look, it's done!

One, two...

- That hurts! - Goodness! It's dangerous.

- I'm sorry. - It's dangerous.

Are you okay?

I feel sorry for your daughter.

She got caught in her parents' jealousy issues.

That girl...

That girl...

knows everything.

I've been telling her that I can survive alone.

How could you say that? Have you been living by yourself?

Well?

Kids are more sensitive than parents think.

That's enough.

Tell me where your daughter is.

Stop crying.

Stand up.

Marina.

Go see Mom now.

One, two! You've put on weight.

Thanks for lending me this book.

The flatworm case. Only the husband and wife were killed.

Is their only daughter okay?

She witnessed her parents being killed.

She lost her memory and voice because she was traumatized.

Lost her voice?

This is the rising sun!

Delicious gyoza and ramen.

No one's around?

That hurts. Hey!

(Leucochloridium Paradoxum Room)

Leucochloridium paradoxum room.

(The late Yokoshima)

(Why flatworms, related case)

(A tour of holy sites, remembering Yokoshima)

Get up. Hey!

Hey. Get up!

Get up!

- She'll fall over. - Stop this.

- I've called the police. - What?

Hello.

Please come over right now. There's a woman.

Are you okay?

Come on.

This is a new case.

A young entrepreneur has been stabbed.

Is the victim Kotera Tachi?

He's an accomplished young entrepreneur.

Apparently, his net worth is 30 billion yen.

It seems like a lot of people hate him.

What are you doing?

You're insistent, aren't you?

You're police officers!