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01x06 - Episode

Episode transcripts for the TV show, "Duty First, Kiss Later". Aired: July 27, 2026.*
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An old-school detective and his cold, ambitious partner find their growing attraction complicating life inside a rural police station.

01x06 - Episode

Post by bunniefuu »

It's just that for you,

I'm not the right guy.

I had a great time with you.

Goodbye, Takoi-san.

Shiono!

What do you mean, goodbye?

What?

Wait... Wait a minute!

Hey!

Shiono!

What the hell...

Huh?

What's wrong, Takoi?

Do you have the guts?

Huh?

Do you have the guts to kiss me right here?

What?

Huh?

Takoi, are you serious?

Are you for real?

So you really are into guys!

Kiss him!

Huh?

Just as I thought, Takoi-san
and I aren't a good match.

That's all there is to it.

Goodbye.

Wait a minute, Shiono!

Shiono...

Shiono!

What the hell...

"Duty First, Kiss Later"

[Episode 6]

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

You're too loud.

Uh...

Are you tailing someone?

Do I look like I'm tailing someone?

Because you look so serious.

Do I?

Yeah.

I'll go with you.

Huh?

Hurry up.

Good work.

Congratulations on your promotion.

Thank you.

A promotion is great news,
but I'll still miss you.

Yeah.

Best of luck at your new post.

You'll miss him?

Huh?

No...

That's not it.

I'm just jealous of him.

Listen up, Takoi.

Getting promoted isn't everything in life.

- I really don't think that way.
- I know, I know you best.

Still, it must be nice.

Shiono is definitely going
to keep climbing the ladder.

Then why don't you give
it a shot too, Takoi-san?

He knows it's not that easy.

Exactly.

But it's not entirely impossible, right?

Not impossible, just really hard.

But...

It's completely impossible for me.

Are you really okay with
leaving things like this?

What?

You should have just gone after him.

Hey, Shiono.

Here.

What's this?

A farewell gift.

Though I already read it.

"How to Show a Natural Smile."

Is my smile really that unnatural?

I just figured that once you go to HQ,

you might find it even harder
to smile than you do now.

True.

A smile is the lubricant of the soul.

What kind of logic is that?

Thanks.

Yeah.

Is there something else?

No, nothing.

Hmm?

It's nothing.

What's wrong?

Takoi-san.

Hmm?

Are you really okay with how things are?

What?

I know it's none of my business.

But are you really okay
with leaving things like this?

Shiono is getting transferred.

Once he's gone, it'll be
hard to see him again.

If there's still any bad blood between
you two, you'd better clear it up soon.

I know.

I know all that.

Geez.

What are you doing here?

Well...

Nothing.

You haven't eaten yet, right?

If you don't mind, want
to grab a bite together?

No thanks.

I see.

I'm really sorry.

I said some terrible things to you.

But I didn't mean any of it.

It was just the only thing
I could say at the time.

Uh... No.

I'm not trying to make excuses for myself.

- So, I really...
- Takoi-san.

I'm not mad.

Oh? Really?

Yeah.

No...

I know I was in the wrong.

But you suddenly acted like
you wanted to cut ties with me.

So I panicked a little.

That's why.

I said, "Since we're not a
good match, let's just forget it."

The two of us...

That's all there is to it.

Find someone you'd be
proud to introduce to anyone.

Have a proper relationship,
and then get married.

I think that suits you better.

Chief Takoi.

That's all.

Shiono!

Huh?

Shiono-san?

Hello.

Huh?

Since you're already passing by.

Come on, come in and sit for a bit.

Wait...

Let's go.

[Forte]

I heard you're getting transferred?

Yes.

To HQ, right?

That's impressive.

It's nothing.

But it'll be lonely once you're gone.

Takoi must be really sad to see you go too.

Who knows.

You two protected me in this
very shop before, didn't you?

Brings back memories.

That did happen.

Yeah.

Shiono-san, you were
really amazing back then.

You just charged right
into the middle of it.

But because of that, you
ended up getting hurt.

It's all Takoi-san's fault.

He was way too defenseless.

Seriously... he just makes
you worry about him.

Yeah.

He just can't leave other
people's business alone.

That's just how Takoi-san is.

I guess you could say he's
just not good at saying no.

Is that what you call a model detective?

He's probably always been like that.

So gentle with everyone.

And he's always so nice to
people, giving them the wrong idea.

But that's very much like him.

He always gives it his all,
even when facing criminals.

He loves to act cool,

but he actually has a cute side too.

He freezes up completely
when he gets nervous.

I'd expect nothing less from you.

You really know him well.

But...

We're just too different.

I'm back.

Sorry I'm so late.

[Reserved for Today]

Boss, another beer!

Coming right up.

Exactly.
Not bad.

Eat up.

And another thing.

The difference is night and day.

Even when you go to HQ, don't forget about us
folks in the Criminal Investigation Division.

I'll try my best.

Man, you're so stiff.

But I like that about you.

Boss, one oolong tea and three more beers!

Got it.

- Eat up.
- Hurry and eat.

- Here.
- Yeah.

Shiono is finally leaving, huh.

Yeah...

Look at him.

Still so calm at a time like this.

Not even drinking.

He's a total lightweight.

Yeah.

You really know him well, huh?

What?

I've always thought this, Takoi.

You and Shiono are pretty close, right?

I wouldn't say we're close...

Hmm?

What?

Of course they're close.

Takoi-san and Shiono.

Right?

No way.

I can't drink anymore.

Alright, it's about time...

The party's winding down.

Takoi!

Yes?

This is your time to shine.

Our ultimate hype man.

What?!

Say a few words of
encouragement for Shiono.

Come on.

Takoi! Go for it!

Shiono might be a bit aloof,

but he's an outstanding cop.

I'm sure you've all heard that by now.

Even the folks in other departments.

Hey, that's too stiff!

Way too stiff!

He's the elite assigned to the Community Safety
Division at Yama-no-michi Station.

Ridiculously handsome,
and most importantly, young!

Agh, he has everything I don't.

What a guy to be jealous of.

You're terrible.

Alright... jokes aside, seriously.

Shiono isn't just a great detective.

He's also an incredible guy.

I deal with him a lot,
both professionally and personally.

Even to me, he really is...

He really... really...

He might look cold,

but he's actually very sentimental.

And gentle.

And straightforward.

I've been helped by
Shiono many times myself.

Having him around

really puts you at ease.

Yeah...

I have something to say.

Wait... hold on...

Where are you going?

What a touching bromance.

So that's how it is.

Yep.

Alright!

Okay, next up is the karaoke contest!

Boss, turn on the karaoke, please.

We don't have karaoke here.

- Is that so?
- Then let's sing a cappella.

- Sounds good.
- Okay.

Then Yagi-san is up.

Where exactly are you taking me?

People are going to get suspicious...

I don't care about that!

I like you.

It's you.

I'm the one who's truly disgusting.

In the end, you're all I can think about.

But...

I didn't want anyone to see through me.

And I didn't want anyone to
know I was head over heels.

Going on dates with you is fun.

Being with you makes my heart race.

I just felt...

it was embarrassing for
people around us to know.

But...

But I...

didn't consider your feelings at all.

I don't want it to end like this.

I really can't take it anymore.

I have no idea what to do.

I'm completely lost.

Why...

Do you know what you're saying?

I even went out of my
way to leave you an out.

Hey.

You're finally awake.

Good morning, Kamekichi.

Takoi-san.

Hmm?

You have sleep marks on your face.

Huh? Really?

Where?

Hmm?

Right here.

You drank too much.

At your age, you should pace yourself.

You little...

Good morning.

Good morning.

I heard a turtle's ears are right here.

Where?

- Here.
- Huh? Which one?

Around the back here...

Huh? This?

That's not an ear.

It's just a pattern, right?

It's an ear.

[Next Episode] This is Omaeda, who's replacing
Shiono in the Community Safety Division.

I heard he's from Internal Affairs.

There's a police station in the prefecture.

I heard internal data was leaked.

I'm Date, in charge of
directing Internal Affairs.

Nice to meet you.
Ouch!

I heard you've been
taking good care of our Shu.

Ah...

Stop calling me Shiono.
Call me by my first name.

Shu...

Not bad, right?