Fulminant hepatitis?
Yes, yes, yes. This this this this.
White and black sesame seed pudding.
I'm surprised you were able to get both of them.
It really pisses me off that this white sesame seed
gets sold out in the morning.
So is something going on with that fulminant hepatitis?
Something's going on, something's going on.
Fulminant hepatitis is a more severe form of acute hepatitis.
At the onset, the symptoms are similar to a cold, but
in severe cases, it can cause death within 10 days.
Yesterday, a body with that fulminant hepatitis was brought in here.
Ah, this this this this.
Misawa Mitsuhiro, 35 years old. Found in the jurisdiction of Kouenji Station.
Maybe I'll have the black after all?
Oh, wait a sec.
Isn't this considered death by natural cause?
You made me buy these ridiculously overpriced pudding
just to show me this?
-400 yen each, right? -500 yen.
If you keep on giving me those evil eyes every time,
the beauty you were blessed with will wither away.
There's more to the story.
A certain something was detected from this Misawa's body.
-A certain something? -Illegal drug.
So?
What's so unusual about a drug addict with hepatitis?
But you know, what if
this fulminant hepatitis was caused by
a new type of illegal drug?
See see see? Isn't it scary?
This is Sakurai Wataru, who was discovered
in the jurisdiction of Nishigahara Precinct. And this is
Tsunashima Nobuhiko, found in the jurisdiction of West Kameari Precinct. And
Misawa Mitsuhiro. All of them died of fulminant hepatitis
and the same illegal drug was detected in all three bodies.
Are you saying that someone's distributing poisoned illegal drugs that cause fulminant hepatitis
and those who take them are dying one by one?
Yes, yes, yes, yes. In other words...
-Murder. -Yes.
Wouldn't that cause quite a stir?
-I'll treat you next time. -Negishi would be good, then.
-When this case becomes black or white. -Black or white, huh?
We bring you breaking news.
Earlier, the MPD called for an emergency press conference
and announced that three men who took poisoned illegal drugs
had died in quick succession.
The MPD is treating this as a case of series
of unnatural deaths and...
-Hey! -Yes.
-Exchange. -Yes, certainly.
-Present for you. -Oh~ You won?
5 boxes.
It's causing quite an uproar, isn't it?
The cases simply recognized as violation of Stimulants Control Act
by the local precincts were turned into a serial case of unnatural deaths
by the First Investigation Division.
Our shunin's* something else. (leader of a team)
I bet she's got a bit of that smug look on her face, huh?
-Ouch. I'm sorry. -Naturally, we're handing it, right?
It would probably be the Third Division's turn,
but in this case, if Shunin says she'll do it,
our team may be able to squeeze in there.
There's no way she'd turn down such a juicy case.
There's a big buzz on the internet too.
Sounds like rumor's already spreading
among the drug addicts as well. -You mean zebra?
Apparently, it's encased in a black and white capsule.
-Commonly known as zebra. -Some segments of the press
are already reporting on it.
Hey, do you have to do that now?
-A task force is going up soon. -That's why I'm doing it now.
-Here's a problem for you then. -In this case, where would the task force be set up?
Yes. Nishigahara Station where the first body was found...
-Wrong. -Three local precincts were
already on the case, but considering the wide-spread area involved,
-the task force will be set up at headquarters. -Correct.
-Will this be on the test? -Nope.
Meeting in 30 minutes.
Shunin, what's the makeup of the task force?
Us from the First Division and Shima Team from the Third.
-Shima Team... -From each precinct where the body was found,
detectives from Community Safety and Detectives Divisions will join us.
-Also. -Also?
You can assume that we have command over this case.
This case, we're gonna solve it.
Do you know the Third Division's Shima Shunin?
-Well, yes. -What's he like?
He's the type of person who's unflappable and stays put.
I think he'll understand that we're in command and work with us.
How's Kusaka Team's task force on Shinagawa's burglar-murder coming along?
Looks like it might take a while.
Alright. Drag on, drag on.
The problem then is Gantetsu.
Fifth Division is in the A Group, right?
I sure hope he doesn't join in like the time he did with Strawberry Night.
Well, I think
earlier he got stuck with a puny case where a lowly member of
a gang got killed in Roppongi.
Oh, okay.
What's up, country girl.
You look high with that silly grin. You sure you're not on drugs?
Saitama isn't country and
neither have I ever done drugs.
Well whatever, but if you're doing your work looking high like that,
just like the time with Strawberry Night,
you're gonna end up with a dead subordinate. Asakura.
-Shunin. -Yes.
Hey.
If you fail to catch the culprit
on a case you set up yourself, you'll be quite the laughingstock.
Well, whatever. Good luck running around
in those cheap heels of yours. Let's go.
Kikuta.
We'll make the arrest without fail.
Task force at headquarters. A lovely sight to behold.
He's so tickled pink.
It's unusual for a task force to be set up at headquarters.
-Himekawa. -Attention!
Bow!
Rest!
We will begin the first investigation meeting.
This incident is getting a lot of attention.
For the dignity of the police organization, conduct the investigation to the best of your ability.
-Imaizumi. -Yes.
Taking the urgency into account, we held a press conference first, but
I will give a brief overview of the case again.
Last month on the 19th,
a resident of Noma Heights Apartments in the jurisdiction of Nishigahara Precinct,
Sakurai Wataru, 30 years old, was found dead.
Autopsy identified the cause of death as acute liver failure due to fulminant hepatitis.
At the same time, a trace of illegal drug was detected from the body.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for being late.
-Ioka, what are you doing here? -What? I'm investigating.
I was told to pair up with Reiko Shunin again.
-You're kidding. -Moving on,
also last month on the 23rd, from a room in Grand Heights Kameari
in the jurisdiction of West Kameari Precinct, a report of abnormal smell...
That scene was under our jurisdiction.
The decomposed body of Tsunashima Nobuhiko, 29 years old, was found.
This cause of death was fulminant hepatitis as well.
For Reiko-chan, with prayers for resolution of the case.
-I don't need it. -How come?
It was just blessed, nice and fresh.
-I said I don't need it. -You there, quiet!
-What are you doing! -I'm sorry.
And the day before yesterday, at the Villa Estate in the jurisdiction of
Kouenji Precinct, Misawa Mitsuhiro, 35 years old,
likewise died of fulminant hepatitis after taking the same illegal drug.
-Any questions so far? -Yes.
Himekawa, were you listening at all?
-Go ahead. -Thank you.
Was any unused portion of the
illegal drug found in any of the three victim's home?
Unfortunately, no.
However, it's very possible that
the victims themselves disposed of the illegal drug
when they fell ill and determined that
the drug was the cause. Shima.
-I had the same question. -Alright. Anyone else?
As for the drug,
we've asked Kunioku Sensei from the Coroner's Office to tell us about it.
Kunioku Sensei, if you will please.
Thank you for the introduction.
I'm Kunioku from the Coroner's Office.
Written with the characters KUNI and OKU, and read Kunioku.
I don't get invited to a place such as this too often,
so today, I think it's important that
you get a clear understanding of
what it is the Coroner's Office's does.
And so, this is going back
-40 years ago. -Sensei.
-At that time... -Kunioku Sensei.
-Yes. -Please keep it short.
Virus and drugs, right?
There are two possible causes of fulminant hepatitis,
virus and drugs.
In the case of drugs, it’s a type of drug-induced disease
that occurs when drugs such as acetaminophen, the key ingredient
in painkillers, and halothane anesthesia are used.
-Yes. -Yes, yes, yes, yes.
Hime, please.
Hime?
Is it not possible to identify the drug which is thought to be the cause of
-this string of fulminant hepatitis cases? -Right, right, right.
Unfortunately, it hasn't been identified yet.
Incidentally, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare recently...
-Kunioku Sensei. -So in short,
what do you mean?
Terrorism. It's terrorism.
As in the case of poisoned manju, if someone
intentionally dispersed poisoned drugs
to the general public, this is terrorism.
-One would have to call it pharmaterrorism. -Terrorism.
-Asakura! -Yes.
Oda Manabu, 23 years old.
Associate member of Hakuro-kai, whose turf is Roppongi
It’s an affiliate of the regionally designated crime syndicate Yamato-kai.
It appears he was a drug dealer.
One stab from the back.
Just another fight, huh?
However, Hakuro-kai is in a turf war in this area with Katagiri-gumi,
an affiliate of Tajima-kai. Moreover, recently,
because word of the poisoned drug has spread, profit from
sales of drugs decreased, and both sides were on pins and needles.
Could be gang war related.
Excuse me...
-This. -Zebra!
I'll contact that task force immediately!
Wait, wait, wait...
Hey, hey, hey...
Yes.
Katsumata-san.
It's evidence we found in our case.
-B-but... -To catch the culprit of this murder,
we gotta follow the angle of drugs too is all I'm sayin'.
-But... -No buts or crap.
If we can catch the culprit for the murder and drug at once,
everyone in copdom would be celebrating.
That's true, but...
-Hey, you from the crime lab. -Yes.
-How old are you? -I'm 25.
Oh yeah? Then you should
take it easy once in a while at a place with young babes.
Ah~ It's hard to get motivated
over such a lame murder, huh?
-Asakura! -Yes!
Starting tomorrow, we'll split the focus of the investigation and proceed.
First, the victims. Find out if the three victims had anything in common.
The other is ascertaining the distribution route of the drug.
To this end, from organized crime syndicates to street gangs,
and in light of the possibility of terrorist activity targeting drug users,
we have a wide area to cover. Naturally, Public Safety will be involved as well,
so keep that in mind. Got that?
-Which one are we taking? -The victims of course.
-I agree. -Yes.
-Himekawa. -Let us handle
-the three victims. -Fine. And you, Shima?
Alright. We'll explore the distribution route.
-Okay. -Kikuta's mentor?
Shima Shunin was your mentor?
He was my senpai at Kitasenju Station where I was assigned after graduation.
He's the one who originally brought me up to be a detective.
After that, we paired up and I learned a lot from him.
Really, huh?
By "learned a lot of him," you mean he took you
to gobs of red-light districts, eh?
-Towel. -Nothing like that happened.
Gobs?
In the first place, why are you here?!
-Now, now, now. -What do you mean why.
Because I'm a member of the Himekawa Team of course.
Right, Kouhei? Huh, Nori? We're partners, partners.
I just talked to you for the first time.
What a party pooper. Isn't the "Nori" for "Noriyuki"
-"nori" for "norinori"*? -No, it's not. (*norinori - having a sense of humor)
-Oh, it's not? -Hey you!
And so, what kind of a detective is Shima Shunin?
He's trustworthy. He tirelessly uses his legs to
eliminate each possibility one by one.
Closing in on the criminal by process of elimination. That's the style of his investigation.
That type is the toughest.
That's for sure.
Right now, I think he's watching to see how competent you are.
If we don't make progress, they won't hesitate to come at us.
I see. Well anyway, the common ground of the three victims.
If we can find that, we should get closer to
the drug source.
Are you looking for something?
-You're... Fifth Division, Katsumata Team's Asakura.
-Did you have some business with our task force? -I was just curious about something.
Did Katsumata Shunin tell you to spy on us?
No, no. Nothing like that...
What is it?
You're with the Katsumata Team, but you didn't come from Public Safety, did you?
No.
You look like you're having a hard time adjusting to Katsumata Team.
-Um... -Anyway, good luck. Good night.
-Gachagee? -Yes. You never heard of it?
It's an online game site.
The players can interact with each other while playing games.
You mean Misawa Mitsuhiro-san was hooked on that?
Yes. That Misawa...
he was on it every chance he got.
During meetings, while eating, even in the bathroom.
-And once in a while, he'd grin. It was creepy.
I see. Thank you very much.
-Thank you very much. -Excuse me.
It's surfaced again.
-Gachagee. -Looks like there's no mistake
Misawa was keen on it.
-Ask the next person to wait a bit. -Alright.
Hello. How did it go?
We talked to the co-workers of
Sakurai, the first victim, and Tsunashima, the second victim.
Seems both of them were hooked on a game site
-called Gachagee. -Oh, really. Gachagee, huh?
-What's the matter? -You know,
we may catch up to the culprit fairly quickly.
The poisoned drug in question is in a black and white capsule, and
commonly known as zebra. Where it’s being distributed is a topic of discussion
even amongst the black market bunch.
A mystery drug even the underground bunch don't know about.
Does that lead us to terrorism?
-Next, Himekawa. -Yes.
Sakurai Wataru, Tsunashima Nobuhiko, Misawa Mitsuhiro.
We checked their cell phone numbers and e-mail addresses on their PC.
They had zero e-mail addresses and phone numbers in common.
In addition, we're checking with their co-workers and friends, but
so far, no common acquaintances have been found.
However, we did find one piece of information that caught our attention.
-What is it? -A game site called Gachagee.
All three were member of this Gachagee.
So what? Just means they were playing the same game.
No. Gachagee has a chat box
where the players can talk to each other.
In other words, the three victims may have been
in contact with a common individual in the game world.
Hey, keep it down.
Are you saying that the culprit's distributing the poisoned drug
to the people of the general public he met while playing a game?
I think that's highly possible.
Are we talking about underground websites and maniacs again?
Missy sure likes the dark side.
No, I'm not talking about the underground. It's in the open.
Huh?
Who in here plays Gachagee, or played at one time?
Please be honest and raise your hand.
The members of Gachagee are centered around 20- and 30 year-olds
they number approximately 4 million.
We were told that it's perfectly suited for killing time during stakeouts
and is very popular among the investigators.
You guys! Back in my days...
Sir, that's...
-And so? -The three victims were
Gachagee's core target.
It's not unnatural for all three
to be members. Therefore,
we cannot indiscreetly determine this to be decisive common ground.
But we don't have to leave it buried either, right?
Yes. We already obtained a court order to have
Gachagee's operating company submit the three victims' communication history.
We plan to analyze this to verify the people they interacted with,
and find out if there's any individual in common.
-Alright. -That's it.
-Katsumata Shunin. -Asakura.
-Hey, hey, hey, hey... -The toxic substance in
-zebra's been identified. -How did you find out?
-Forensics, who else? -We had them analyze
the drug in question that the punk had on him.
-Just the content, mind you. -So what was the result?
The main ingredient is the synthetic narcotic drug MDMA.
A drug called acetaminophen was mixed in there.
-Acetaminophen. -Yes.
It's a kind of ingredient in antipyretic analgesic medication. If taken in large dosage,
it triggers the onset of fulminant hepatitis.
I don't spend my money for nothing. Let's go.
Here's the victims' communication history.
All three were chatting with several hundred players in the game.
However, these four are the only ones
all three victims have in common.
Here's the names they used in the game, and
the registered users' credit card ID numbers.
And the dates and times they exchanged communication with the three victims.
But we don't know the content of their conversation?
That would be a massive amount so they're not kept.
Anonymity can be maintained and no records remain.
It's an ideal place to discuss
-delivery method of drugs. -Yeah...
Okay then, tomorrow, while continuing to look for people with ties to the victims,
let's get permission from the court and have the credit card companies
give us contact info on those four.
Finally, here comes the terrorist~.
I don't know anything.
Alright. Thanks.
-'Fess up! -I said I don't know.
We know that Hakuro-kai's involved with zebra.
I tell ya, I really don't know.
-High school girls? -For now, we found out
the identity of two people. They were both high school girls.
-What about the other two? -They had different credit card companies.
Hayama-san's looking into those.
Alright. In the meantime, Kikuta and my teams will
split up and check them out.
-Give me their contact info. Note. -Ah, yes.
Have you ever met these three?
Huh?
Don't know.
So it's that kind of relationship.
What? I said I didn't know.
Let me warn you beforehand. We already know you were turning tricks
and you've been taken into police custody.
But we have no interest whatever in
whatever it was you were doing with these three.
-Oh yeah? Cracks me up. Crap. -What we want to know is
did they have anything with them? Like something special.
Special? They were just ordinary old guys.
They didn't have any strange drugs or anything?
Heck if I know. Crap.
What?
Doesn't it get expensive doing it all time like that?
I use the parents' card anyway.
So your parents are paying for your operating expenses.
Why would I pay myself. I'd make a clone card or something then.
Clone card?
It's a fake credit card with a complete copy of all the data.
I heard there's a guy in Gachagee who makes those.
Listen. You'd better shape up.
Okay, okay. I'm sorry, okay?
I swear, I know nothing about drugs. I don't have time for that anyway.
Oba-san should just sing enka or something.
"Oba-san" is not a good idea.
-If you were an oba-san... -Ioka!
-What, what? What happened? -Drug-like?
-Drugs? Isn't that risky? -Clone cards,
patronage dating. Seriously, what's going on these day?
They call it patronage dating, but it's just prostitution.
By any chance, is it possible that
high school girls like them could be distributing
-the poisoned drugs? -No it's not. Those girls
don't have access to the toxic substance that causes fulminant hepatitis.
In the first place, they don't have the motive nor the philosophy to conduct terrorist activity.
-Yes, you're right. Shall we sing? -I'm not singing!
Here.
Go buy yourself some coffee or something.
Yeah, here. Go on.
-Thank you very much. -You're welcome.
You the one?
Who's been beating up on our guys.
Haven't seen you around in the Organized Crime Department.
My specialty is murder. I'm not interested in yakuza folks.
I came to hear it straight from the horse's mouth.
Hakuro-kai's Chairman Uwajima.
Then
you should've done so from the beginning.
Hey, First Division's old man, you got the wrong end of the stick.
I know, I know. Hakuro-kan ain't the one
distributing zebra. I'm well aware of that.
Looks like you ain't a complete fool.
It won't do Hakuro-kai any good to
distribute Zebra and kill off precious customers.
Is it internal conflict then? I was confirming it, that's all.
So what did you find out?
The source isn't within your organization. Then
there's someone from the outside trying to start the fire. Am I wrong?
Maybe. Unfortunately, I'm not the good citizen
-who cooperates with the cops. -Katagiri-gumi, right?
The rival Katagiri-gumi
killed the drug dealer and stocking up on Zebra
to frame Hakuro-kai.
-I'm not sure if it's that simple. -Well,
conflicts are generally triggered by simple things.
Especially between yakuzas like yourself.
But you ain't got no evidence, eh?
I can make up all the evidence you need.
Hey,
you'd better hurry if you wanna pay them back.
If not, we're gonna get them first.
At this rate, the dragon on your back's
gonna turn into an eel.
Oh, you're here? Don't cry, don't cry.
Hey, you're wanted, Dad.
Why did you egg him on like that?
See you around.
If we can get them to start a gunfight on their own,
we can get a search warrant easily.
Asakura, there's no mistake.
Katagiri-gumi's behind zebra.
The time to get them is...
yeah, it's the moment Hakuro-kai
makes the first move.
I'll make spitchcock out of them both at once.
That will be 2,000 yen.
Kikuta. How's it going there?
Looks like all three victims were patronage dating, but
it doesn't look like there's anything on the zebra angle.
Alright. Looks like we'll have to pin our hopes on the remaining two.
Go ahead and wrap it up at a good stopping point.
-Ioka, hurry up. -Uh...
-I'm looking for my rewards card. -Forget about that.
No, I can't forget about it.
I can get a 1-hour free coupon.
-Yes, Himekawa. -We got information on the remaining two.
-One is a high school girl. -Again?
But the other is different. It's a man.
What's he like?
Okay. Find out more about that guy
before the evening meeting.
Also, I'll have Tamotsu-san to talk to the high school girl, just to be sure.
Got it. I'll get a hold of Ishikura-san.
Thanks.
-Hey, we're going. -Here it is, veterinary clinic.
Oh, come on.
This guy would have access to the drug that causes fulminant hepatitis.
Moreover, he has a motive to engage in terrorist activity against drug users.
-Kikuta, what do you think? -The three high school girls
are innocent without a doubt.
Going by the process of elimination,
I think the possibility of this guy being the culprit is very high.
-And you, Tamotsu-san? -I think so too.
But we're dealing with a big shot here.
If we get on him too soon and it turns out he wasn't the culprit,
Shunin will be held accountable. We'll have to proceed with caution.
What about you, Nori?
Spit it out.
We should bring him in for voluntary questioning and
get a statement immediately so that no more human lives are sacrificed.
I'm of the same opinion as Hayami-san.
What do you think? If we're bringing him in for questioning,
we'll have to decide before the next meeting.
I hear how you guys feel. Will you let me handle it?
Let's go.
Next, Himekawa.
Within Gachagee, there were four individuals
who were in contact with all three victims.
Of them, three were high school girls.
It appears they were engaged in prostitution with the victims.
Quiet.
And so, does it look like there's a relationship between that
patronage dating and poisoned drug?
No. Unfortunately, no relationship was found.
However, the remaining one person was a very intriguing figure.
Who is it?
His handle name is Sid.
-Sid? -Real name, Shimosaka Yuichiro, 53 years old.
Hey, Missy, do you know who he is?
Yes. Shimosaka Yuichiro is a private citizen, but
he is active as the brain behind the current prime minister's policies.
He's a very influential person with extensive connections in the political circle.
So why would a big shot like him distribute poison?
In the first place, you think a 53 year-old guy would be playing online games?
I thought you said it was popular among the young kids.
That's exactly why we're questioning the fact that he's a member of Gachagee.
Moreover, Shimosaka is a medical doctor, and is in a position
to have access to drugs that cause fulminant hepatitis,
such as acetaminophen and halothane anesthesia.
Furthermore, Shimosaka Yuichiro
has been counseling drug addicts for many years, and
is the director of Association for Eradication of Illegal Drugs.
Himekawa, come here for a minute.
A righteous doctor's concocting poisoned drugs
and distributing them to eradicate illegal drugs. Is that the scenario?
-I believe it's a possibility. -Hey, hey, hey.
Don't tell me you're gonna bring him in based on your imagination.
The minute you touch him, you're gonna turn the whole Administration against you.
"It was a mistake" ain't gonna cut it.
Remember, I'm telling you don't do it.
If something happens because of this, you know, right? Imaizumi.
In order to stop more human lives from being sacrificed,
please allow our team to bring in Shimosaka Yuichiro for questioning tomorrow.
Alright. Do it.
-Nori. -Yes.
I didn't do it for you.
I, myself, felt that we could proceed.
Eat.
A younger dude, huh?
Excuse me. Here's your yakisoba.
Kikuta-kun, while we were dragging our feet,
an unexpected rival might have appeared, huh?
-Speaking of which, where's Kikuta? -Sounded like
he had something to discuss with Shima Shunin.
Aren't you gonna eat two?
There's more bento left.
How many years ago do you think that was?
There were times you had three, huh?
So how is she? That shunin called Himekawa.
What do you think, Shima-san?
She has a good feel for things. She has guts too.
But she has a tendency to let intuition and momentum take over.
Well, I hope it turns out well.
Are you talking about tomorrow's voluntary questioning?
If we fail,
it'll be fortunate for you, huh?
That goes without saying.
There aren't any shunin in Investigations
who don't want a feather in his cap.
But this case belongs to our shunin.
You have quite the admiration for her.
Is that as your boss? Or something else?
It's as my boss.
Oh yeah?
Hey, will you eat your green peppers already!
Cops?
Looks like they're snooping around for some scoop on Hakuro-kai.
Alright.
Act like you're with Hakuro-kai and distribute them like crazy.
Wife and a daughter, huh?
Yeah, yeah.
I should be home once by next week.
Okay, good night.
Good evening. Why are you here?
For some research, since I was nearby.
-Your wife? -Yes.
Our child is running a fever, and I was a little concerned.
I see.
Is your investigation going well?
Oh, I guess a member of the Katsumata Team won't tell me.
I'm sorry. Excuse me, I'm on my way out.
"Mother"
Family, huh...
Wow! It's true.
Doctors do made a lot of money.
Tamotsu-san and Kouhei, you guys get the back door.
Kikuta and Nori, you guys take the front.
Okay, let's go.
Yes?
Is Shimosaka Yuichiro-san available?
Excuse me, but...
I'm Himekawa with MPD.
Oh, please come in.
I found it. My rewards card.
It was in my pocket.
-Please come in. -Excuse us.
Is your father home?
My father had the night shift last night. He should be home any minute.
What about my husband?
We just wanted to talk to him for a bit.
When do you think he'll be back?
He called earlier, so he should be back soon.
I see. We'll be back at another time then.
Thank you.
By the way, does your daughter have a credit card?
-Credit card? -Yesterday
we were talking to some high school girls and they were all saying
-they use their parents' card when they go out. -We don't
let our daughter carry credit cards.
She doesn't do much shopping on her own either.
You don't need it, right?
Is that right? Thank you very much.
You're Shimosaka Yuichiro-san, correct?
I'm Himekawa with the First Investigation Division, MPD.
We would like to ask you a few questions. Would you mind coming with us?
-What is this about? -That will be explained in due time.
I just got off the night shift and I'm tired.
We won't take too much of your time.
Won't you come with us?
Or is there a reason you can't?
Fine, I'll go.
We thank you for your cooperation.
Roppongi Precinct did?
Yeah. They were asking the same thing.
If I've ever seen zebra.
And have you?
-Yeah, I have. -Where? Who had it?
You know, I don't have much time to spare.
Have you heard about the poisoned drug incident?
Of course. People who took some illegal drug's
been dying from fulminant hepatitis. That one, right?
Yes. Shimosaka-san, what are your thoughts on that incident?
I'm not sure I understand your question.
Ironically,
because of that incident, there's less illegal drugs going around.
Rather than telling them "Don't do drugs" thousands of times,
just killing a few people with poisoned drugs
became a far more effective deterrent.
Fight fire with fire, as they say.
For you, who have been counseling drug addicts for many years,
and serving as the director of Association for Eradication of Illegal Drugs,
don't you think this is indeed an ideal situation?
Furthermore, being a medical doctor,
you are in a position to have access to drugs
that cause fulminant hepatitis, such as
acetaminophen and halothane anesthesia.
Surely you're not thinking that I made the poisoned drug.
We believe it's highly possible.
That's ridiculous. How can you say that?
Because you were in contact with the three victims of that incident.
Contact? Me?
Yes. You're familiar with a game site called Gachagee, aren't you?
You called yourself Sid on that site and
made contact with the three who died from poisoned drug.
The communication history is precisely recorded as data.
Let me ask you the other way around. How do you explain this fact?
There's one big mistake.
I don't know anything about this site called Gachagee.
I've never participated in anything of that nature.
You'll know if you check it out.
-Himekawa, can you spare a minute? -Yes.
Excuse me.
What happened?
Hey.
Earlier, Shima picked up an eyewitness testimony on zebra.
He said there's an individual who saw
Hakuro-kai's dealer selling it.
Hakuro-kai? Does Shimosaka have ties to them?
-No, but if this testimony is true,
we'll have to reconsider the investigation strategy from the fundamentals.
This is not caused by someone's terrorist activity, but
by the distribution of illegal drug which inadvertently contained toxic substance.
-That's a possibility as well. -But Shimosaka
-was in contact with all three victims. -About that...
The week before last, Shimosaka Yuichiro
was in Germany for one week, we just found out.
We called to ask Gachagee and
was informed that access from overseas is absolutely impossible.
But according to the communication history,
Sid was in contact with the victims during that time.
-What does that mean... -I don't know. It's under investigation.
But one thing's for sure at this time.
Shimosaka Yuichiro isn't Sid.