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I'm home.

What's this?

Mi!

L-Lion is gone!

Lion is gone!

Lion…

Mi, I'm going to leave for a moment.

Where are you going?

I'll be right back. Wait here for a bit.

Damn it!

Hello?

My sister and Lion suddenly disappeared from the guest house.

It was probably Shougo Tachibana who took them.

What?

Where are you now?

Are you already at Naoestu Port?

I'm on my way.

Can you stop them when you get there?

I'll hurry.

Mi, we need to leave right now.

Where's Lion?

Lion…

Where is he?

Lion…

Where is he?

Lion's father came

and they went home together.

Went home together?

Father?

Yes, his father.

Where's Lion?

I didn't get to say goodbye.

That's right, they left so suddenly.

Lion's… stuffed lion.

Lion…

Okay, let's go take it to him together.

We'll take it to him.

Alright, let's get ready.

Okay!

That was dangerous!

Get out of the way!

Didn't you hear me?

I said, move!

Let the two of them go.

Huh?

Who the hell are you?!

I said, get out of the way!

What?

You got it?

YURUGI

My husband

might be a dangerous person.

Much more than you imagine.

Barbary Lion, Angolan Lion, Cape Lion, Barbary Lion,

Angolan Lion…

The hopes of my sister and Lion

are about to be crushed again.

I quit, so I can do as I please,

but won't you get in trouble with the editor-in-chief?

Don't worry about it.

I was told to look into the missing people around Kamegawa,

and both cases involve Shougo Tachibana.

I see.

Looking at it from different angles

might reveal something new.

Amane.

You've changed.

I cut my bangs a bit.

Who cares! That's not what I mean.

Welcome home.

Good work.

Shuuto, you must be tired.

We need to talk, now.

Let's eat first.

It looks like Aoi and the others aren't back yet.

Is that so?

Good evening.

Good evening. It's been a while.

Good evening.

Who are you?

Nice to meet you, I'm Yuma Amane.

Yuma Amane.

I'm Michito Komori.

Nice to meet you, Michito.

Is this Lion's house?

Ah… Yes.

But there's no one here.

We should…

We should return Lion's stuffed lion.

Please calm down!

I have a message

from Shougo!

He wants to finalize the divorce,

so he's asking you to come back.

APPLICATION FOR DIVORCE

Fill it out.

Okay.

I regret raising my hand against you and Shuuto.

I'm sorry.

I love you both dearly,

and I don't even understand how it came to this.

But when you and Shuuto suddenly disappeared

and pretended to be dead,

I was worried sick.

I thought maybe…

starting life anew

would be better for the both of us.

For the both of us?

We were together.

Then, we had Shuuto, and our precious family grew.

We'll always have those memories.

So I never thought

of blaming or suing you.

Choosing to fake my death

was my last act of love

for you.

This is Tachibana.

You still have your phone?

Yes.

How's the situation there?

It's fine.

He agreed to get a divorce

as long as I stay here for a few days.

But there's one last thing.

He asked to spend time with us as a family.

So until the divorce papers are filed,

I'll stay with him here.

Isn't that dangerous?

If anything happens,

I'll contact you on this phone.

I understand.

Well then…

Oh, wait.

Mr. Yurugi,

thank you so much.

YUI SHIOZAKI KOUKI SHIOZAKI

It's a relief that they're safe.

Yes, indeed.

But why does he want to spend time with them?

Maybe he wants to be remembered as a good father?

People often hesitate before they go through with divorce.

Ms. Kudo, I bet you don't understand how separating couples feel.

I've been divorced twice.

Seriously?!

Is that pride safe?

Is Lion safe?

Lion is with his mom now.

For the time being.

For the time being…

For the time being… that pride…

It's okay, it's okay, Mi.

- Okay, sit and calm down. - Okay.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Does Mrs. Aoi

know about the shady connection

between Kamegaya and Tachibana Construction?

I don't think she knows the details.

It's not Tachibana Construction,

but rather, Shougo Tachibana who's connected.

Why would an employee, not the president, be connected to a politician?

It seems there's a complicated reason behind it.

A complicated reason?

Shougo Tachibana

grew up in a children's home.

He was adopted into the Tachibana family to take over the company.

But now, the president is his older brother, Haruichi, right?

Haruichi was sickly, so Shougo was supposed to take his place,

but Haruichi recovered,

leaving Shougo without a role.

He gave everything to the Tachibana family.

It's unfair.

It really is.

How should I understand

a man like Shougo Tachibana,

caught in the grip of an unfair fate?

Is our autumn break over?

You must be exhausted.

When will we see Lion again?

Tomorrow?

Tomorrow might be difficult.

But when the pride Lion is with now settles down,

we'll go see him again.

Okay, let's do that.

I really want to see Lion.

The days the two of us lived without Lion

feel like such a long time ago.

I'll get some apples.

Okay, thank you.

Dad, Mom, see you later.

It's time. I'm off to Planet Eleven.

It's time already?

Wait!

Take care.

Brother, are you off work today?

Yes.

Did you quit your job?

Are you a NEET?

Where did you learn that word?

I'm just taking a break.

Brother, you're a NEET.

- Good morning. - Morning, Mi.

Please take care of him.

Bye.

The house might be a little messy.

Mom, look.

What is it?

Nothing.

URAO CITY HALL

A lunch or B lunch

Or today's special…

Komori!

- You're so loud. - Welcome back!

You've been doing well, right?

Thanks for the guest house.

It was a big help.

Don't mention it.

Hey, want to grab some lunch?

- Today's special is twice-cooked pork. - Oh…

I need to do some research.

What? No twice-cooked pork?

- Thanks. - Oh, come on!

ADMINISTRATIVE MATERIALS SEARCH

What are you taking notes on?

I'm summarizing support services available

for if Lion and my sister decide to come here.

I'll help too.

Thank you.

Have you looked into a daycare for Lion?

He'll start elementary school in the spring.

Oh, I see.

Then how about the same school as Mr. Sadamoto's kid?

Well, I'm not sure if living here would be

good for Lion.

People around here do have strong personalities.

Am I like that too?

I was born into a family with five siblings, so I grew up tough.

I highly recommend having a big family.

What is it?

Nothing.

That sounds pretty nice.

Right?

That's great.

I wonder if Hiroto brought it over.

I didn't get to say goodbye to Hiroto and Mi.

You're right.

We'll go see them as soon as we say goodbye to Dad.

Okay.

Shuuto.

How about the three of us go somewhere tomorrow?

Like the zoo or the amusement park.

Oh, how about the place we went to before?

Oh, it's scary!

Mom, you can do it!

Okay! I'll do my best.

Oh, Shuuto, amazing! You walked!

Great job, Shuuto! Right?

You did it!

Can you climb up here, Mom?

I can't.

You're amazing, Shuuto.

- Come down. - Okay.

- Isn't it great? - Yeah, it's amazing.

- Want to go again? - Yeah.

Alright.

Shuuto, you can eat green peppers now?

Good for you.

I ate a lot at Grandpa Tora's place.

Really?

Hiroto and Mi don't put much mayonnaise on theirs.

Thank you for your coming.

I'm afraid I arrived a little early.

That's alright.

May I have a moment?

Yes.

Is something the matter with Mi?

It's nothing serious.

He's calm and talks cheerfully as usual.

However…

Since he returned from the trip,

he can't paint anymore.

What?

When he sits at his easel,

he just seems lost in thought.

I see.

Well, we'd like to take it slow and wait for Mi to come around.

Thank you.

But there's just one thing. There's an offer for Mi.

"The Thousand-Person Painting."

Yes.

On a seawall,

there's a series of paintings made by citizens displayed in a row.

One of them is to be a symbol for tourism

and they've asked Mi to paint it.

That's amazing.

But Mi doesn't want to do it.

He might still be tired from the trip.

And there's no rush to respond.

So please take your time to consider it.

I understand.

Excuse me.

I heard about the Thousand-Person Painting.

Painting a symbol for tourism…

That's amazing.

I'm not painting it.

I see.

I don't want to paint.

Why don't you want to paint?

I don't know.

- Here. Sorry for the wait. - Thank you.

Let's eat.

Thanks to my routine, I'm back in tip-top shape.

It's not rou-tine.

It's rou-tine.

It's the same thing.

No, it's not.

Seems flipping food is good for the brain.

Keeps the brain sharp.

I accidentally

bought a giant bottle of mayonnaise, though.

It feels lonely without Lion.

I miss him too.

But if the divorce goes through, they'll come here, right?

If the two decide they want to come here.

It's going to get lively.

We could have a party here, right?

It's not par-ty.

It's par-ty.

Say it again.

It's not par-ty.

It's par-ty.

It's the same thing.

No, it's not.

It's party.

It's party.

- Eat up. - Okay.

Tea?

I'll do it myself.

Huh?

It's for you, Dad.

Thank you.

APPLICATION FOR DIVORCE

SHOUGO TACHIBANA AOI TACHIBANA

Well…

I'll hand it in later.

Wait.

CUSTODY OF CHILD GIVEN TO WIFE SHUUTO TACHIBANA

Huh?

I'll…

raise Shuuto.

What?

Leave Shuuto here with me.

What are you saying? You can't possibly mean that.

I'll never hit Shuuto again.

That's not the issue.

Even if we divorce, you have your brothers.

You still have your family.

But…

Shuuto is the only real family I have.

I've…

always been alone.

Don't take everything away from me.

Please.

I can't. That's impossible…

I'll agree to the divorce only if you give me custody of Shuuto.

If you won't agree…

then there will be no divorce.

Play that part again.

Oh, okay.

I can't disclose investigation details,

so this is strictly off the record.

Got it.

This is a photo of a man named Kabashima, closely associated with Shougo Tachibana,

meeting with Namiko Matsuwaki, Kamegaya's secretary.

Later, Namiko Matsuwaki was found dead in Fueno River.

So first, we should catch Kabashima

and get him to spill everything, right?

Yes.

Good job.

What's going on?

Are you two dating?

- No, no, no. - She's literally blackmailing me.

You say that now, but I bet you will end up dating.

Please don't make predictions like that.

I actually have the perfect event for the two of you.

Why don't you go on a date?

The “Cheer Up Kamegaya” event.

Kabashima might be there.

Shougo Tachibana will also attend.

AOI TACHIBANA

Hello?

The person you are trying to reach is unavailable…

Today's the day you go back to Cherry Class, right?

Make sure to lock the front door before you leave.

Okay, I'll lock up.

Alright, I'm heading out.

See you later.

Let's go.

Our country has a long history of linear transportation,

starting in 1962, about 62 years ago,

with research on experimental railways.

And in 1972,

we successfully carried out the first trial of a levitating train.

After more than half a century, a truly long time,

it's finally set to start operating here in Yamanashi.

Kabashima isn't here.

How about on your end?

He's not here either.

It's almost 2:00 p.m.,

so Kabashima might show up when Shougo Tachibana takes the stage.

Something must have happened.

We shouldn't have trusted someone like that.

Shougo Tachibana believes that taking away someone's freedom

and placing them under his control is an act of love.

And he can't keep himself together without relying on his family.

He's a truly despicable man.

Despicable?

No, sorry…

I think anyone could fall into that trap.

I've always claimed it was for my brother's sake,

but I think I've always taken his freedom

just to make my own life easier.

In a way, maybe I'm dependent on my brother.

Sometimes, that thought scares me.

But, Shougo Tachibana--

You're different from him!

You're different.

We're almost there. Let's hurry while he's away.

I'll stay in the car, ready to leave at a moment's notice.

What's this?

A master key to the Tachibana house, made when we were planning the escape.

No…

Oh, excuse me. It stinks.

Kabashima… is here!

Uh, you're Mr. Kabashima, right?

Yes.

I'm Kudo, a freelance journalist.

I'd like to interview you about the death of Namiko Matsuwaki.

I don't mind.

But…

Not with this.

Let's talk somewhere else.

Kudo cut the connection.

That's not good.

Amane, can you check the back entrance?

Okay!

Look.

You recognize her, right?

That's Kamegaya's secretary, Matsuwaki.

And the man next to her…

That's you, isn't it?

Well…

I don't know.

Where did you go afterward?

I suspect it was to the Fueno River, the site of the murder.

But, whatever.

I'll submit this to the police for further investigation.

You're real smug, aren't you?

Let her go!

You're late!

I'm glad you're safe.

You're under arrest for a crime in progress.

Today, on behalf of Shougo Tachibana, who is absent due to illness,

I, Haruichi Tachibana, will represent Tachibana Construction.

Are you Aoi's brother?

Yes.

What do you want?

I've come to take my sister and Lion.

What?

They're inside, aren't they?

It's none of your business.

It is my business.

They're family.

Family…

To me,

they're my precious family.

Please don't take away their happiness any further.

What does happiness mean to you?

Do you think Aoi can make Shuuto happy?

What?

I'm financially stable and can provide a better environment.

Aoi is reckless, acting on impulse, and getting into trouble with the police.

I can't entrust my son to someone like that.

But…

You've been violent--

Shuuto is all I have.

Shuuto is my son.

Stop making baseless accusations.

I just…

want them to live safely.

I don't know who you think you are,

but what is someone like you even able to do?

Don't do this again.

Now, please leave.

Mi…

Hello, this is Komori.

Has Michito already left?

Yes, he left at the usual time.

Oh, I see.

Thank you.

Bye.

REGARDING YOUR COOPERATION IN THE 1,000-PERSON PAINTING PROJECT

There was nothing here

in the past.

Now, there are so many paintings.

I'm sorry.

I couldn't bring Lion back with me.

You couldn't bring him back?

When will Lion come back?

We might not see him again.

Why can't we see him?

Mi…

I'm sorry…

Why are you apologizing?

You didn't do anything wrong.

I'm a lousy brother…

I'm sorry…

Take a deep breath.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

I'll paint.

Shuuto, will you stay with Daddy?

From now on, forever?

Brother will save Lion.

What you've done so far

and what you're about to do have nothing to do with this child.