Emergency report. Murder suspect, Hashimoto Yukio
has been seen at the south entrance.
You guys go to the south entrance.
I'll look around here and meet up soon.
- Okay. - Okay.
Hashimoto...
come out.
Hashimoto!
They're here!
Thanks for coming.
A factory worker found a dark clump,
- they didn't know what it was. - Right.
- Terrible. - Yeah.
We found these at a dump site 500 meters away.
Momose.
- It's a ring. - Let me see that.
Momose's wedding ring.
You're right.
What was that noise?
The Maiko murders in Kyoto.
The shooting of the country singer in New Jersey.
And this is...
The OL murder in Sendai.
You finished them all?
Yep, I took care of them all during my break.
All my answers are in the reports.
It wasn't that important.
Don't you think I've grown up a little?
I guess so.
What is it? That smile is a little scary.
I've got a good challenge for someone who's grown up.
What? Another tough one?
Probably the most difficult one yet.
Hand it over.
Hmm?
Today's challenge.
What kind of detective do you want to be?
I look forward to the answer.
Well...
- Oh? - Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Chief, you wanted to see me?
Ah... sorry to call you up.
Well, actually...
Congrats Tsukamoto-san!
- I heard from the boss. - You got what you wanted!
Your wishes have finally come true, Tsukamoto.
Why are you walking like that?
What is it?
There's an open spot for the head of homicide. They picked Tsukamoto to fill it.
Head of homicide?
Sakuragi.
- Yes. - Come here. Come here.
Ow! That really hurt!
This isn't my dream!
Stop it please!
- Kurata. - Yes.
A reopened case.
What is it?
The police sergeant shooting from 12 years ago.
They found the gun.
The detective who died was from headquarters, right?
A detective murder?
Sakuragi, go to the evidence locker.
Right.
Zettai Reido (Absolute Zero) - Last Case
Chasing after the murder suspect Hashimoto Yukio, Momose was cornered here... and attacked.
A parking lot manager reported hearing 2 gunshots.
Matches with the number of shots to Momose.
Anything on the gun?
A Tokarev from China. It appears to be Hashimoto's gun.
We haven't found it yet.
It doesn't look like Momose fired.
He shot him...
then burned him?
Let's make sure we get restitution for Momose.
- Okay. - Okay.
Okay, start!
Hashimoto shoots Momose. Bang! Hits the leg.
So that bullet was found here.
Groan Sakuragi. You were shot.
- Huh? You need me to...? - Hurry up and groan.
Ooh...
With more feeling!
Oooh!
Isn't that enough? Here's the final shot, bang!
Wait a second! Walk around then shoot.
Man, so annoying.
Okay, walk behind and then bang.
The second shot was point blank range to the back.
Due to severe damage, it could not be conclusively confirmed,
but it was determined that the bullet was fired from Hashimoto's gun.
Um, the second shot,
why did he make the effort to go behind him?
He was facing him from the front.
Yeah. I usually would shoot from the front too.
Well, this time around we figured out the answer about Hashimoto's gun.
- What do you mean? - Don't you get it?
- I guess you should refuse the transfer. - What?
If you're this slow about getting criminals, it's embarrassing.
Today, your little insults sound just like a little bird tweeting.
It'll be lonely when he goes.
Impossible.
So what did you find out about Hashimoto's gun?
- It was only fired once. - Huh?
But Momose-san was shot twice.
Right! There's one extra shot here.
Then it's natural to assume there's another gun in play here.
- So one shot from the front. - Ooh!
And then from behind, another person with the second shot. Bang!
So, then Hashimoto had an accomplice?
Then there's a chance that Hashimoto was lured to the murder scene.
Perhaps a plan devised by someone who held a grudge.
Do a complete search into any possible accomplices.
- Okay. - Okay.
Excuse me.
Shiraishi-san, a visitor.
Hello.
Oh, long time no see Nakama! What's up?
- Shiraishi, you doing well? - Yeah.
I heard you reopened the Momose case.
Who is that?
Nakama-san from Homicide.
He was in charge of the case 12 years ago. Shiraishi-san's friend for 20 years.
Ah, excuse me,
I'm Tsukamoto, I will be transferring to Homicide soon.
Ah, I heard about you. So you're in Investigations?
Ye.. yes.
His voice cracked.
This is Yamaguchi.
After the murder, he joined us and took over Momose's position.
Nice to meet you.
Momose was a dear friend to me.
I heard that Momose was an amazing detective.
Eventually they said he died in the line of duty.
You found something with Hashimoto's gun, correct?
Yes, we believe someone with a grudge is involved here.
A grudge?
Even arrests for the smallest of crimes would create enemies for any detective.
Ah, we think there may be an accomplice too.
It's just my opinion, but the Ooishi Gang may be involved.
- It was the gang Hashimoto was in... - Hashimoto...
got into trouble with a Ooishi loan shark.
He killed him and ran away.
I doubt the gang would be willing to help him. You didn't check the facts.
But looking into it again we came up with something new.
Are you saying we missed something?
A reopened case is a different point of view...
You're just as rude as ever!
I don't want to hear that from you!
What is this now?
Both of you, please calm down.
Huh?
Takes me back.
We used to argue like this a lot back then.
Made everyone around us so scared.
Shiraishi. This case is something that we truly regret.
We'll do whatever we can. Please do your best.
Yep.
Thank you for all your help today.
Hey, Nakama...
Why did they leave this case open anyway?
Don't throw salt into the wound.
Excuse me.
It's possible for detectives to be victims too, huh?
It almost happened to me with the Suginami case.
Take care. You're not too good with crisis management.
- Good work. - Good work today.
Shiraishi-san, how about a quick drink?
Sorry, I'm going to ask around about Hashimoto tonight.
Ah, then I'll come with you.
Shiraishi-san is really into this one.
I'll do my best as this is my last case here.
Don't spin your wheels too hard now.
Ah, shut up you.
A wound?
He had a kid.
He was just a newborn when it happened.
Probably 12 now.
Sorry.
You're late! What happened?
I saw this at the store and had to get it for Nozomu.
He's still small you know.
Come on.
You're happy, right Nozomu?
Hmm? Right?
He said, "Thanks Dad". You wanted a glove, right?
Oh, how was the hospital?
It's looking good now.
The blood test came out well.
- I see. - Yep.
He laughed.
Ah, this is yours.
I don't believe in God.
I'll cure his illness.
Ah, okay.
If anything happens to me, at least he'll have this.
Don't say such an unlucky thing.
Sorry to call you out here.
Not at all.
This is my son, Nozomu.
Hello.
Hey. Let's eat it together.
I don't like bananas.
Then don't eat it.
You play baseball?
I'm in a little league team.
Hmmm...
Oh, didn't your father play baseball too?
It was in his file.
Hmm.
You don't care?
Not really.
I don't remember much about him.
He wasn't around when I was growing up.
I see.
Hey detective, why aren't you working?
Hmm?
Well, people who work are usually busy. But here you are talking to me.
Oh, are you a fill in?
There are no fill in substitutes.
Can I go home now?
I have a game soon, I want to practice.
Everyone is expecting me.
No, you have to wait for your mom.
You're not that helpful detective.
My husband wanted him to get well
so that he could play baseball.
It was a difficult illness?
Yes, hereditary heart disease.
But, with my husband's insurance, we were able to afford treatment. Thankfully it was enough.
- Really? - Yes.
Well, what is today about?
Actually, about your husband's case,
we believe the crime may have been premeditated.
Maybe someone with a grudge,
does that bring anything to mind?
No, not really.
Well, your husband had been stalked by someone that he'd
previously arrested, right?
Yeah, now that you mention it.
Do you really not remember anything?
I don't.
I see.
So transparent.
Aren't you really helping just to find out information on my son?
Oh, you got that?
What a strange detective. You'll make me go mad.
Have you not heard anything from your son?
Nothing at all.
He's really a bothersome son.
Running away after killing that detective. Causing trouble for everyone involved.
I see. I'm sorry to have bothered you.
- You're a lot better. - Huh?
The last detectives thought I was hiding him in that warehouse out back.
Are you really a good detective if you trust people that easily?
I have no reason to doubt you.
Huh?
When people lie, there are visible signs.
I decided from your actions that you were not lying.
First time I've met someone like you.
Do you see a mother trying to help out her son,
or someone who has actually been hurt by all this?
If he contacts you, please let me know. Goodbye.
Hey, detective...
What are you doing?
I need it for a horse bet. It's only a loan.
Come on!
Ah, shut up! I'll pay you back.
It's not the money!
How many times are the police going to help you?
Don't worry about it.
Our group has a detective on our side. So I'm not worried at all.
Yukio.
Hashimoto, a moment?
- Yamaguchi-san? - Yeah.
Whenever he visited he would always ask to speak to him.
And this was before Hashimoto was needed for questioning.
But, Yamaguchi-san was a close friend of Momose-san.
It doesn't ring true him being the accomplice.
The link between them is not strong enough.
I mean, it's information from the suspected attacker's mother.
It's dangerous to trust her, right?
It's strange to hear you agree with Sakuragi.
You don't want to get too involved with the suspect's party.
- It'll make moves later, harder. - Hey, no!
I don't need my future co-workers doubting me.
Talk to Yamaguchi tomorrow.
Make sure to do it throughly.
Check relatives and friends too. Tread carefully.
- Yes. - Yes.
Ah, Sakuragi-san.
I found this under the bench in the hallway. Was it that boy's from before?
Ah, thank you.
You're off tomorrow morning right? Take it to him.
He isn't that cute though.
Will Tsukamoto be okay?
He is facing a Homicide veteran. He'll tear him up.
I would've put myself in there.
First time I've been on this side of a police interview.
It's a little tough, you being a detective and all.
Well, keep it gentle I guess.
So, why did you call me here today?
Yamaguchi-san, you met the suspect Hashimoto quite a few times.
You suspect his friends now? Did you really look into this?
We got a firsthand account.
Hashimoto's mother?
You trust her more than a detective?
To be honest, I don't want to suspect you.
What's so funny?
Aren't you going to be joining our department?
We don't have such slow investigations there.
Anyway...
I'm innocent.
Huh?
I was just looking into Hashimoto.
What were you looking into?
I saw him at a hotel lounge.
Hashimoto was arguing with Momose's wife.
What do you mean?
Well, I don't know the full story.
This kind of story would ruin Momose's image.
So stop looking into it anymore.
You think I'm lying?
Yamaguchi-san is definitely from Homicide, taking over the questioning.
That's what an elite detective is like.
Are you serious?
What do you mean?
You wouldn't trust the guy you saw with your friend's wife, you'd be angry.
- What do you mean? - Do you really not get it?
He's a Homicide investigator.
Are you looking for a fight?
The Boss put me in charge of this investigation!
You've become quite the adult Tsukamoto-san.
You used to keep running blindly into things.
What's with all these little insults?!
- Hey Nozomu. - Hmm?
Why aren't you practicing more?
- A fight? - You need to practice more!
How can you stay so awful?
- Want to be left off the team? - I got it.
Then start moving your legs, sub.
You guys!
It's a fight between kids. No place for adults.
Yep, you got it Tab-chan.
- But. - If a woman helps,
- it's going to hurt a boy's pride. - That's right.
Guys live for their pride.
Have some candy.
Isn't that irresponsible?
Good luck, sub.
Hey boy!
We'll teach you how to fight.
- Tab-chan is a first grade in Judo. - Shut up!
Leave him alone. The break is almost up.
Are you okay? You're bleeding.
What do you want?
Here, you left this behind from before.
Making fun of me?
I'm just a sub.
But you're in the game, right? Isn't that good.
It's just my coach's pity. I'm always on the bench.
Doesn't matter. Gotta do your best.
Your dad is cheering you from heaven.
Heaven?
When people die, its over.
No it isn't.
Then can someone dead teach me baseball?!
Your dad wanted to teach you baseball.
Doesn't matter.
Lonely, isn't it?
I haven't a father either.
When I was small,
he left my mother and me.
So I don't remember him at all.
If he was alive...
I'd meet him, yell at him, hit him.
That's what I thought.
But that's quite lonely, isn't it?
I'm not like you!
My dad didn't leave my mom and me!
He was a great detective!
He's completely different from your dad!
So then you do love your father, huh?
My dad made this mark here.
He bought it just after I was born.
He wanted to teach me to play baseball.
But, can't happen huh?
It's Sakuragi.
It's Shiraishi. Come back right away.
Shiraishi-san.
There's a chance there is a link between Momose's wife and Hashimoto.
- Huh? - It's a false accusation.
However, an investigator saw you.
You were in a hotel lounge arguing with Hashimoto.
It's a mistake then.
Is there something you can't say?
I told you, I don't know anything.
I've never been to the Royal Hotel.
Miss...
What is it?
I never said anything about the Royal Hotel.
Do you really know nothing
about why your husband was killed?
I don't know anything.
All I want is, his good name restored.
So, I've stayed quiet.
What do you mean?
Hashimoto did have a connection...
with my husband.
He was... planning something for our son.
So I'll meet Hashimoto in the underground parking lot of the large south building.
I'll be in touch.
Hashimoto, he's a loan shark right?
Why are you here?
You're meeting that loan shark Hashimoto, from whom you've borrowed...
five million yen?
What is this?
I found it in your room.
I checked up on this Hashimoto.
What are you thinking?
Getting involved with a loan shark?
It can't be helped.
Where else are we going to get money?
- Still, but... - Nozomu doesn't have much time.
"Cure Nozomu's illness"
He's getting worse by the day.
The doctor said so himself.
He needs surgery as soon as possible.
- But a detective involved with a gang? - I'll do whatever I can...
to save Nozomu.
It'll be fine Shizuka! Don't worry.
I'll take care of this,
so Nozomu and you can be happy.
So Momose was always connected to Hashimoto, huh?
Then the person Momose called that day was probably
Hashimoto's accomplice waiting at the parking lot.
The 3 of them had some plan in place but then it went bad.
And Momose was killed.
So he wasn't killed in the line of duty afterall.
It might be dangerous to reinvestigate this.
What should we do Boss?
This can't be kept from headquarters anymore.
I've spoken to the Chief.
What it's to be, Chief?
I agree with you. Keep going with the investigation.
But as we have no positive proof so far,
we can't make a solid case.
Keep that in mind.
- Yes. - Yes.
Huh? So Momose didn't die in the line of duty?
If we can figure out what he was planning,
we can probably find the real criminal.
Can you look through Momose's things again?
Are you sure this okay?
Won't the police reputation be tarnished by this?
Well, if it's trouble, it's trouble. You don't have to do it.
Of course I'll do it. - Huh?
Working in a taboo area just gives me shivers all over.
- Akiyama, get to work. - Huh? Did I say I was helping?
Hurry and bring it over. You too.
- Okay. - Okay.
Master, what's up? You didn't want to be involved?
- Oh man. - Hmm?
It's Windows 98. I'm impressed. This really takes me back.
Shiraishi-san, you can help me get the data too.
Okay.
Momose-san's notebook.
It's all about Nozomu.
Is something still bothering you, Rookie?
Ah, Chief.
There's something I don't get about Momose-san.
Hmm?
Momose-san really cared about his family. His notebook...
is all about Nozomu.
Nozomu, Momose's son?
Yes, even though he's cute, he's a little stubborn.
But he believes in... his father.
It was difficult being so lonely and he had to toughen up.
I want to know what Momose-san was planning.
I see.
Though, I'm still unsure of what I should do.
Whatever puts your mind at ease, you'll decide what's best.
Yes.
By the way Rookie...
have you found the answer to my question?
Ah, sorry.
It's okay.
It's not an easy answer to find.
Good work, Rookie.
Don't overdo it.
Good work today.
What kind of detective do you want to be?
Good morning. What's going on?
- Seems like there's a big problem. - Huh?
What is this?
You think Momose was involved with this?
Our investigation found some usual things.
- What? What's wrong now? - Nakama...
You know very well we can't discuss our investigation with people outside.
People outside? He worked for me.
I was already angry, that you suspected Yamaguchi was involved.
Why Momose too?
This case is ours. Don't get in the way.
Momose died doing his job. He's the victim here.
You're just hurting...
his family and people around him!
Yes, that may happen.
Hashimoto is the criminal here.
Why are you prying into the life of the dead man?
Sorry, but you'll need to leave.
There's information here that cannot be shared.
I'm... just going the lab for a bit.
Is Shiraishi-san all right?
They were friends for 20 years.
Shiraishi-san is a strong man.
Huh?
He'll do whatever it takes to solve the case.
Let's go too, Fukuzawa.
Yeah.
I think we need to look at the Ooishi Gang again,
and the related cases.
And we need to look into the murder as well.
Of course. I also thought, I...
I don't really care.
I was just going to say something really cool.
Then, how about you focus on the clues lying right in front of you?
These are suspected gang members that your son was associated with.
Is there anyone here who would've helped your son escape?
Do you have a child?
Yes, a 5 year old daughter.
Can I ask you one thing?
Sure.
What if it was your daughter who ran away?
I'd do whatever I could to arrest her.
She might hate me but personal feelings can't stop an investigation.
That's my belief as a mother and a detective.
I don't think I'm that strong.
He was kind of...
an unreliable child.
But all he had in the end was me.
That's what I thought.
But...
he hasn't contacted me in 12 years.
He left me behind.
Probably... a failure of mine as a mother.
I wonder if she really was left behind.
It's just like she said.
Hashimoto probably confided in his mother
before killing Momose and running away.
Yes, she said he came to borrow money.
Let's take another look at Hashimoto.
If we look at how this was planned,
we may see something. Let's go.
- Ah, Takamine-san. - Hmm?
Something is bothering me.
What?
I looked at Momose's journal.
It said he left a prayer the day before the murder.
You think it has something to do with all this?
I don't know for sure, but I'm a little curious.
Okay. Look into it and we'll catch up later.
Be careful. Contact me if anything happens.
Okay, thanks.
- Hey. Shiraishi-san, look at this. - What is it?
I recovered some deleted e-mails from his computer and,
this one came on the morning of the murder.
Today at 7pm, Hashimoto was seen in the South District.
A report of where Hashimoto was.
That was the day of the murder. Who would know that?
The source...
Oh man! It's a police server.
All right, now get some more information on him.
You always make it sound so easy.
After taking Nozomu-kun to the hospital,
Momose-san would always meet his wife at this shrine.
Prayer.
He must've written one here.
Something he prayed for.
"Be happy."
There's probably none left from 12 years ago.
Of course not.
"Nozomu, get a hit!"
This handwriting matches Momose-san's.
It's like a horror movie!
There was a little sweat left on it.
The DNA matched up with an interesting person.
Who?
Hashimoto.
Hashimoto?
What does it mean, Momose's handwriting but Hashimoto's DNA?
Actually, there's something even more interesting.
Even more?
When we examined Momose's police journal
all the fingerprints found were Hashimoto's.
- Huh? - Strange, huh?
The test results on Hashimoto and his mom don't match them as mother and son.
But, in fact, her real son is... Momose.
The handwriting and DNA are both different.
There's one thought that comes to mind.
Ah, Shiraishi-san.
I figured out the mail address of the other person
involved in killing Momose.
What's the latest?
Five days ago, Hashimoto's fingerprints were found
at a robbery of a snack bar in Setagaya.
He might have been a customer.
But our questioning of all the customers and employees there
turned up no sign of Hashimoto.
So maybe... plastic surgery to hide his face.
He has not been in touch with friends or family.
This doesn't match with his personality at all.
Momose-san wasn't the one who died. It was Hashimoto.
What do you mean?
There's a chance that Momose swapped his identity with Hashimoto.
- Who helped with that? - Well,
Momose sent an e-mail to this person...
Nakama.
We better bring Nakama-san in.
- I'll look into him... - No, I'll do it.
- But... - Boss,
leave it to me.
Okay.
I'll go too.
I'll go instead.
No I'll go.
I'm still with Investigations.
All right, let's get jurisdiction here and help look for Momose.
- Okay. - Okay.
Sakuragi, let's go.
Sakuragi?
Momose-san killed Hashimoto and ran away.
I would have never guessed.
Deal with it!
Detectives have to be able to handle anything.
Are you planning to quit now?
Rookie...
what kind of detective do you want to be?
Oh, Ame-chan is here?
- Oh hey. - Is something up?
Ah, no. Excuse me.
Here, candy.
Thank you.
Let's split up and look.
Okay.
- Nozomu-kun... - Why did you come?
I'll go on. Catch up soon.
Came to watch the game? You'll get in the way though.
Sorry.
Why are you apologizing? Stupid.
Good luck with the game.
See you.
I'll show you.
Even if my Dad isn't here I'll get a hit.
I'll hit one with my own power.
Yep.
See ya.
Do you know this man?
- No... - Thank you very much.
- Have you seen this man? - I haven't.
Do you know him?
- Sorry, have you seen this man? - No, I don't know him.
I see. Thank you.
- Nowhere. - Yeah.
And bow!
Good luck!
Do your best!
- Nozomu, good luck! - Stay calm!
Oh? Where's the candy guy?
Oh, he had something to do. He went home.
He has it tough.
He's always helping Nozomu with baseball.
What's up Sakuragi?
- Bad habit. - Huh?
A bad habit.
Shiraishi, now you suspect me?
Takes me back, Nakama.
All night stakeouts, drinking too much, and complaining about our bosses.
Kind of like yesterday.
If you suspect me, show me the evidence.
Do you remember? What you said that one time.
Don't let personal feelings sway you.
You got angry at me for showing compassion towards the suspect.
Those words are still important to me today.
You've changed, huh?
Enough with the old stories.
You're going to Homicide, right?
Don't have this approach to work.
You sent this mail, didn't you Nakama-san?
Sorry to say, but here's the evidence.
Nakama...
don't disappoint me any more.
What's so important you want to talk about?
Your kid isn't doing well, huh?
That's why, you borrowed money from that loan shark Hashimoto.
- What are you saying? - The Ooishi Gang
is using that to threaten you.
If that gets out, you'll be out of the police.
What do you think God will do for your sick child then?
I have something good to tell you.
For once, listen to what I have to say.
- Get to the third! - Hit it!
"Be happy."
- Nozomu, good luck! - Hit it!
Hit it, Nozomu!
Hashimoto? Get to the parking lot.
Trust me. I'll get you out.
Hashimoto!
Where's the getaway car?
You! You're a liar!
Finish him off.
I can't do it.
Killing him would kill me.
Don't worry about that now.
You die in the line of duty and your son gets the insurance money.
Hashimoto goes on the run
- No one knows... - But...
Why are you hesitating?
You don't do this, you kill your family.
Help me! Help me please!
Don't want to help your son?
Momose...
Do you really want him to die?
Strike!
Please!
Momose-san.
Momose-san, right?
You didn't see me.
I don't want Nozomu to be the son of a murderer.
I changed my face just to watch over him.
I'm... no father to him.
Just some... random stranger.
What do you mean, a stranger?
You can't be satisfied with that.
You're a father.
No matter how far away... you are.
No matter whatever you've done, that doesn't change that fact.
What should I have done?
I had no way of helping.
It was the only thing I could do.
Stop running away.
Face what you did and pay for your crimes.
Momose Kunihiro...
you're under arrest for murder.
"Good luck Nozomu!"
Let's play catch ball?
- I don't feel like it. - Come on.
Here.
You were great at the end.
You saw it?
You looked cool.
It wasn't that great.
It's my fault we lost.
You said you'd prove it. Even if your dad isn't here, you'd get a hit.
You hit Nozomu-kun.
Even if you got out.
Next time it'll be a real hit, for sure.
Not for sure...
Definitely!
Huh?
I've decided I'll definitely hit it.
Yeah.
How would he react if I told him about his father?
Unfortunately, the police can't help you here.
But, if there is something we can do,
please let us know.
Thank you very much.
But, it will be okay. I'm his mother.
Nozomu.
Mom.
I'm going to go now.
Hey.
Let's play catch ball again.
Sure. See you.
Yeah.
- How was today? - I got the bat on the ball!
- Oh, nice. - Yep.
Nozomu. The peace sign is supposed to make people smile.
Remember it.
Your son was killed.
We thought he did it but he actually...
was the victim.
I wanted to tell you that much.
I see.
Thanks, Detective.
It was hard to say, I'm sure.
Thank you.
They prosecuted Nakama and the rest.
Where do you want to drink next?
Hey, are you feeling down?
Sometimes you come up with these clever things.
Sir. You can use casual speech with your superiors sometimes.
There you go, Boss.
- Tsukamoto-san. - Hmm?
Congratulations!
Tsukamoto-san...
Congratulations on your transfer to Homicide.
Congratulations.
- Here, here. - But...
- Stop by once in awhile. - It'll be lonely without you, Tsukamoto.
- Boss! - Make sure you do your best.
- Even the Chief. - Tsukamoto-san...
- I've really been in your debt. - Don't get rid of me!
Huh?
I'm...
not going to... Homicide anymore.
Are you sure? This chance won't come again.
I can...
still do things here. That's why.
What's with... this reaction?
Why is everyone so quiet?!
Well, you're going to be the same as always tomorrow.
That's right.
Well, let's clean up the crackers.
- Please. - Here Sakuragi.
- Yes. - Are you not happy?
- Happy, right? - I'll help clean up.
I'll pay for the crackers.
Rookie.
Are those the materials from the case?
Yes. Ah, Chief.
Nozomu-kun will be playing in the next game.
- You look happy. - Yeah.
Did you get in touch?
I promised to play catch ball on my next break.
I see.
I really like to see him smile.
Makes me think he'll work hard tomorrow.
Even if he's as stubborn as usual.
Rookie...
These crimes and cases,
it's inevitable you'll run into painful realities.
But it's not all despair.
This time... you met Nozomu-kun.
Someday, you'll have to carry the burden of an unsolved case too.
But, don't give up on your dreams.
It's those dreams
that will help you deal with the sadness of those cases.
Okay.
And...
what's your answer to my question?
Not yet, I need a bit more time.
I'll find the answer to that someday.
I see.
Well then, I look forward to seeing what kind of detective you become.
When the sun has broken out
Go home today Rookie.
Yes.
Fully round in an orange sky
See you tomorrow.
Good work today.
Away ame wa kiri no you ni amaku, dry town
Sono aoi umi ni ukabu shine
Ano awai iro ni yuragu cloud
Away kaze ga hate de yume ni naru hard rain
Every little shining star, tomedonaku sono mi wa
Joukei nureshi hi no bright stone senmei na
Twinkles in the dawn sky
Sou ai wo motsu sono sora no ue
As they wait for love
Fly away, high away. Still the moonlight.
Fly away, high away. Sailing nowhere.
Always got to be there If you don't run, waning moon
Above this town.
When the sun is hidden by
The fully rounded yellow moon...
I did it again!