01x06 - Episode 6

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I must do what I need to.

I cannot forgive anyone who threatens

Mariko's happiness.

If this person deleted the data…

How creepy!

-Are you her stalker or something?
-And I also won't forgive you

if you try to scheme
against Mariko any further.

Mariko!

What? What's up?

The person I wanted to ride
the Ferris wheel with is you.

I…

I've always…

It's fine.

I know how…

to protect Mariko.

-Sorry.
-No, it's fine.

Oh, wait, uh…

Mariko.

Wait.

What?

What do you mean "what"?

Ah, uh…

TAISUKE SAKURA

IT LOOKS LIKE YUKIMURA WENT
TO THE SAME MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AS YOU

Did you go to Rinka Academy
for middle and high school?

Yes.

Does that mean…

we were classmates?

Did you know?

Yes.

I see…

IT LOOKS LIKE YUKIMURA WENT
TO THE SAME MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AS YOU

MARIKO NOSE

SOTA YUKIMURA

There he is…

SOTA YUKIMURA

It's over.

My 25-year crush.

Doesn't this mean
she has actually accepted it?

Knowing Mariko, if she wanted to say no,
wouldn't she have said so?

She would.

Which means, at the very least,
you weren't rejected.

So it's not over?

If anything, it might finally be starting.

What?

Isn't that great?

It means even after showing her
your true self, it was totally fine.

My true self…

What? You went to the same
middle and high school too?

Yes.

What are the odds?

This finally makes sense.

I always had this feeling with Yukimura,

like things didn't really need
much explanation.

Like we shared a common language.

A common language?

Yes.

So that means

the person Yukimura has been in love with
this whole time was you, right, Mariko?

Oh, what? That's…

No matter how you look at it, it's true.

Doesn't that mean he's been
admiring you all this time?

Could he be a stalker?

Given the circumstances,
the primary suspect

remains Sota Yukimura,
who was caught on security camera

near the scene of Tateiwa's m*rder.

On the other hand,

Mariko Nose, who was in a power struggle
with him at the company,

has the strongest motive to hate Tateiwa.

Multiple employees
also witnessed them arguing

at the office on the day of the incident.

However, Mariko Nose has a solid alibi.

In that case, right now, just for her,

this guy, Sota, did this to Tateiwa?

Committing crimes on his own motive
for the woman he loves?

That really is the mindset of a stalker.

SOTA YUKIMURA

Um…

Could we talk a little about

what happened the other day?

You really were in the yearbook.

Yes.

-I was.
-Why didn't you tell me?

Um…

You probably didn't remember who I was.

It'd be awkward if someone you didn't
remember said you were together.

That's true.

I might have just said,
"So what?" or something.

That MP3 player
back then was yours, wasn't it?

Didn't you have one when we were students?

Did it have a Kogepan sticker on the back?

Yes.

What do you mean?

FESTIVAL

-It's a secret.
-What?

-What do you mean?
-Because you're not fair.

I didn't quite understand
you before, Yukimura.

But things finally make sense now.

I'm glad I got to know the real you.

Did you commute by train, Yukimura?

Yes.

I waited at that railroad crossing
that never opened every single day.

Did you know? The station was renovated,

so you don't have to cross
that railway anymore.

What?

They even built a ticket gate
on the opposite side.

That must be convenient, but in its own
way, that crossing was part of our youth.

You think so?

I wish they had upgraded it sooner.

Do you know how many times I almost
ran late and had to sprint because of it?

Mariko, the reason you almost ran late
wasn't because of the railroad crossing.

It was because you overslept.

Even though you're usually so reliable,
you're terrible in the mornings.

Did that fix itself
once you entered the workforce?

How do you know that? That I used
to oversleep and almost run late?

Well, I wouldn't say I knew for sure…

I just figured

most people sprinting
because they're late probably overslept.

Well, sure, yes.

That's true.

You know,

sometimes you give off this vibe,

like you saw everything back then.

I suddenly really want to eat that again!

The school cafeteria's
minced meat croquette.

-Ah, that triangle one!
-That triangle one.

You remember!

I've never seen it anywhere else.

-That's true.
-For the most part.

August 13.

Today,

Mariko and I talked about memories
from middle and high school.

In all these 25 years, a day like this…

In all these 25 years, a day like this…

A day like…

A day… A day…

A day like this… A day like this…

A day like this, I never would
have believed it'd ever come.

And so I

bought fried potatoes.

MARIKO UPLOADED A NEW POST

COULDN'T RESIST THESE ON MY WAY HOME

GRADUATION BOOK

SOTA YUKIMURA

However…

I can't just get carried away.

MARIKO

GOOD THING
YOU DIDN'T GET EXPOSED AS A STALKER

How does this person know my social media?

Ever since then, I haven't been able
to get Sayuri out of my mind.

To think my mind is consumed
by a woman other than Mariko…

PHOTOS

What an outrageous state of affairs.

ARTICLES

NOSE PRESIDENT'S WIFE

DIES IN APPARENT FALL FROM BRIDGE

FOUND LYING ON RIVERBANK

PRONOUNCED DEAD

CONSIDERED A SUICIDE

Her mother died so easily
and gave up her position.

But in that regard,
she's not like her mother at all.

I want Mariko to smile.

That's all.

So Mariko didn't recognize Yukimura,

but he's always had
one-sided feelings for her?

I want things to work out for Sota.

Having your feelings returned
by the person you love is a miracle,

but I think finding someone you love
in the first place is the real miracle.

I envy him.

Izumi, when you asked me

if I wanted to date the other day, the old
me would have said yes immediately.

We get along great.

And talking to you is fun.

But looking at Sota,
I realized that's not how it should be.

Not everyone is the same.

How much you fall for someone,

how deep you get into it,

isn't that different for everyone?

I have to get going.

The supermarket in front of the station
is giving away discounts at this time.

Let's date.

Okay. Let's do it.

This is the exact amount. It was great.

I'll text you later!

Bye-bye!

So casual and so abrupt!

GORO KIKUTA OFFICE

-Yes?
-Excuse me.

Do you have a moment to talk?

TAISUKE SAKURA

No, I didn't receive
any request like that.

That's strange.

On July 20,

an email was sent from you to Tateiwa,

stating that what he requested

was completed.

REGARDING WHAT I ASKED YOU TO DO

I'm sorry. Please give me a break.

I have a duty of confidentiality.

I can't show this to anyone
other than the client.

This could be crucial evidence
regarding a m*rder case.

Even if you refuse,

obtaining a warrant from the court
will guarantee a disclosure order.

In that case,

does that mean
it's better for me to show you now?

Well…

I didn't say that.

Um, I have nothing to do with this, okay?

We usually only get
infidelity investigations here.

I assumed it was something like that.

I really am completely uninvolved!

Have you shown this to anyone else?

I swear to God.

Showing it to anyone besides the client
would violate confidentiality.

It's the truth, I swear! It is!

By the way, does this person
look familiar to you?

No, I have no idea.

I mean, nobody could tell who that is.

Really?

That's right.

I have to make a call.

-Oh, go ahead.
-I'm sorry.

Excuse me.

Hello. This is Sakura
from the first investigation division.

Is this arrangement all right?

Yes, thank you very much.

This shop has been here
for quite a long time, hasn't it?

Yes, indeed.

It's been 25 years now.

I see.

Twenty-five years…

-Hello!
-Hello.

-How old is he?
-Three months now.

He's gotten big.

-I'm doing some shopping.
-Take care.

-Yes, thank you. See you.
-Yup.

That one has an interesting shape,
doesn't it?

Yes.

It doesn't need to grow straight upward.

That shape suits it best.

So?

What did you want to ask me today?

Or rather,

what is it you really want to ask?

Twenty-five years ago,
you were working in the Detective Division

at the Kinuta Nishi
Police Station, weren't you?

I'd like you to tell me about this case.

Who are you?

Here.

By the time I arrived at the scene,
she was already unconscious.

She was rushed to the hospital,

but they said she likely died instantly
upon impact from the fall.

-Go ahead.
-Alright!

At first, we thought
she just slipped and fell,

but people started questioning how someone
could fall when they weren't even drunk.

You mean it was a spot where you couldn't
fall unless you leaned over the edge?

Yes.

And the railing wasn't
damaged either. In that case…

It was either suicide or m*rder.

However,

according to forensics, the fingerprints
left on the bridge railing…

looked like this.

So, she must have gone over like this.

Meaning she was pushed by someone, right?

I can't say for certain,

but that's what all of us investigators,

including myself, thought
was the most reasonable conclusion.

Then why…

HEAD OFFICE SAYS SUICIDE
INVESTIGATION CLOSED

"Head office says suicide.

Investigation closed."

THE SCENE

GORO KIKUTA OFFICE

Welcome home.

Hello.

Hey, is it true that Tado is taking over
as director in place of Tateiwa?

Isn't he from Planning?

Is that going to be okay?

Besides, he's only been with us
for about five years.

Enough.

Stop interfering
in company personnel affairs.

You seem to be coming
in and out of the company constantly,

but I'd prefer it if you refrained
from doing that as much as possible.

I'm doing this out of concern for you
and the company--

I'm going to make this completely clear.

If Keito wants to join the company
himself, I'd be happy to have him.

However,

the one who will succeed me is Mariko.

You haven't forgotten, have you?

That you and I share the same secret.

IZUMI TAKEDA

Hello?

Did you find out anything regarding Asai?

I was finally able to get through
to Asai's mother a moment ago,

but…

What?

The food is here.

Did you die?

Eat.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Were you waiting for me?

Doors are closing.

I don't think
there's any urgent work today.

Is he waiting for me?

Oh, are you finished?

I just finished too.

Would you like to walk
to the station together?

Sure, why not?

You're going home to watch
Captain Marvel right now?

-Is there something wrong with that?
-No.

It sounds fun.

Mariko.

Sayuri…

Thanks for coming the other day.

What's going on?

I wanted to talk to you, Mariko.

It's nothing major,
but I wanted to consult you about Keito.

Do you have a moment right now?

Yes.

Let's go, then.

-See you.
-Oh, yes.

Excuse me.

You're wearing that?

Yes.

I'm sorry.

Your father told me about it.

I thought I was doing something nice.

No.

I also reflected
on how childish I sounded.

I'm actually happy
to be able to wear it like this.

I'm sorry, Mariko.

After your mother passed away,

I thought I wanted to, and had to,

become a mother to you.

But that mindset itself
was hurting you, wasn't it?

I'm sorry.

Sayuri…

Even so,

I'm truly grateful
for how much you dote on Keito.

Of course I do.

Keito is my younger brother.

When he joins the company next year,
please look after him.

Yes.

I'm sorry. It's a work call.

-Go ahead, go ahead.
-Excuse me.

Yes, hello? Yes, thank you as always.

Mariko…

Are you okay?

Were you waiting?

Sorry, I was worried.

I'll walk you home.

What? It's fine. I'll be okay.

No, it's not that far anyway.

Ah, yes. Yes.

I thought so.

He was there.

Ah, no problem at all.
Thank you very much.

Everyone,

please pause your work
and step away from your computers.

What is it?

Don't touch your computers.

Leave the power as it is.

What is going on?

Manager Nose.

An allegation has been made

that you have been taking confidential
company information out of the office.

Due to the urgent nature of this matter,
we need to temporarily halt operations.

May we inspect
your company PC and smartphone?

That's absurd!

What kind of allegation--

Go ahead. Please inspect them.

Thank you.

May we inspect your bag?

I don't mind. Go ahead.

Thank you.

Thank you.

I will open this.

What was that about?

That interrupted all our work.

That was beyond rude.

You should report this to management.

But the investigation came
from the company itself.

Who would we even complain to?

I'm sorry to say this,

but…

someone who holds a grudge against Mariko
probably did this on purpose, right?

-Where's Yukimura?
-Huh?

Yukimura always seems to vanish
at moments like this.

What do you mean?

It should definitely be
in the pencil case inside her bag.

Try again--

You were the one who made that report
to the audit department, weren't you?

What are you talking about?

Look.

I knew something was up
the moment you came to meet Mariko.

Excuse me.

Yes, hello.

I'll walk you home.

What? It's fine. I'll be okay.

No, it's not that far anyway.

When is the next bus coming?

Let's see…

BUS SCHEDULE

This was packed with data
that would be catastrophic if leaked,

like company customer lists, ingredient
formulas for our main product lines.

Was this on Tateiwa's computer?

That man was up
to far worse things than I imagined.

Your plan was to pin all of this on Mariko
to drive her out of the company,

wasn't it?

She's in the way.

She's just like her mother.

Her mother just happened to be
lucky enough to marry a rich man.

Yet she looked at me
with those pitying eyes.

That girl has the exact same eyes.

People born privileged look down on others
without even realizing it!

But in the end…

it just means you can't accomplish
anything on your own, right?

You always

try to use someone else's power
to get what you want.

But Mariko is different.

You and Mariko were never
on the same playing field to begin with.

Um…

I told you I wouldn't forgive anyone
who schemes against Mariko, didn't I?

-Well, see you.
-Goodnight.

Have a good night.

MARIKO

CAFFEINE THAT CALMS THE HEART

MARIKO UPLOADED A NEW POST

MARIKO

They're the same…

FIRST TIME COMING HERE

You're Sayuri Nose, correct?

You were the one who took

Tateiwa's computer data
after the incident.

To think President Nose's wife

was the mistress.

It took a lot of effort
to uncover your identity.

I was trying to see you too.

It took me a lot of effort
to uncover your identity as well.

It was you, wasn't it?

The one who k*lled Tateiwa.

Why do you say that?

I was the one who told Tateiwa

to look into you.

GORO KIKUTA OFFICE

A suspicious man
is getting close to Mariko,

but he looks somewhat familiar.

Could you look into him?

You have a wonderful…

spotless record yourself.

And you're from
a family of police officers.

But I wonder how everyone would feel

if they found out who you really are?

I wonder what Mariko would think too.

What are you talking about?

The real me

is exactly as written there,

spotless, just as you said.

In that case, why did you rush to meet me?

Because the secret from 25 years ago

that you've been protecting
is written right here, isn't it?

That's why you k*lled Tateiwa.

I remembered.

Twenty-five years ago,

you used to frequent the Nose household.

Don't worry.

I won't tell anyone about your crime.

In exchange,

k*ll that man.

Sota Yukimura.

Don't you find him to be an eyesore?

If you k*ll him, the suspect dies,

which benefits you too, right?

Hello.

There was an issue over
at general affairs, so I had to go.

Mariko?

Is this you?

You've been following
my social media for years,

years before we even met?

What? What does this mean?

That's…

Me disappearing is what's best for Mariko.

NEXT TIME…