Kurata was the whistleblower.

I wanted to expose Okada Association.

I will take full responsibility.

If we go further, and we'll get caught!

- I'm out.
- I make that decision.

Police had planned on bringing me in for questioning,

but I doubt they'll be doing that.

We must bring him in for quesitoning NOW!

He might just confess!

You blackmailed Hinode
You killed Miyoshi

LADY JOKER

LADY JOKER
Finale

You blackmailed Hinode
You killed Miyoshi.

I can't cover for you guys now,

so stop sending letters to the media.

- Are you threatening me?
- No! It's really getting dangerous!

Mr. Monoi and Yo chan should leave Tokyo for awhile.

I'll send the money to wherever they want.

It's already too late.

If it wasn't for my parent's business,

I'd still be horsebetting with you guys.

I miss those days.

Did you finish the letter we're going to send to the media?

Already sent it.

"We have nothing to do with the Mainichi Beer case"

"We don't do indiscriminate killing."
"Lady Joker"

Yeah?

Why?

I just talked to Mr. Go.

You and Mr. Monoi should leave Tokyo for awhile.

Are we in danger?

Just in case.

They've used cyanide.
So they're capable of anything.

Well perfect timing.

I had already planned on going back to the countryside.

He will send the money to wherever you want.

Lady?

What about Mr. Nunokawa?

He is stuck. He can't just leave Tokyo.

By the way,

are you sure it's ok for you to be talking to us like this?

Aren't you being followed?

They can't do anything about it.

There's nothing to worry.

You kidnapped Shiroyama
You killed Miyoshi.

Good morning.

Are you ok?

Sorry to have worried you.

- Take it easy.
- Ok

Would you reconsider the whistleblowing?

I can't do that.

It's me the president, who should take responsibility,

for the Lady Joker case and poor company performance.

Without you, this company will be in trouble.

I'm a company traitor. You're being too kind.

Don't compromise your integrity.

Integrity.

I've lost that long time ago.

Mr. Kurata.

There's something I need to tell you.

When I was kidnapped,

right before they let me go,

they gave me two photos.

One was of my niece Yoshiko.
The other, her late boyfriend, Hatano.

Do you know what went through my mind when I saw those?

Before I even went to get help,

my first reaction was to rip them up, and bury them.

I didn't want the police or the media finding them.

That's what went through my mind first.

The kidnappers said the hostage was 3.5 million kilo-liters of Hinode beer.

But to me,

Yoshiko was another hostage.

Had they not given me the pictures,

I probably would've dealt with Lady Joker differently.

I may not have done the backdoor dealing.

It is me who should be condemned.

Mr. Kurata

I understand you are distraught over Sugihara's death.

But please don't be hard on yourself.

Over our 40 year career at Hinode,

we've had to endure so many things,

and keep secrets we could never tell others about.

So don't be hard on yourself, Mr. Kurata.

Hello

I'm in a countryside right now.

I haven't been this far away since my high school field trip.

I didn't want to make you worry,

so I just left Tokyo without telling you.

I'm fine here, so please don't worry.

Take care of yourself, Mr. Monoi.

And send my regard to everyone.

Mastudo Youichi

I guess the time has come.

Mr. Shiroyama,

I don't think Mr. Kurata will change his mind.

Just like in love relationship,

once your heart changes, it will not return.

I think it is time to shift your strategy.

You mean, give up on Mr. Kurata?

It's cruel, but we have no choice.

My days here are numbered.

So I have no right to object to your plan.

But I can't let Mr. Kurata stand trial by himself.

- Mr. Shiroyama, that's not a...
- No.

About the 1 billion yen paid to Okada Association,

it is indefensible for me to claim ignorance as someone who authorized the payment.

I understand what you are saying.

However, why would you want to destroy your 40 year career at Hinode like that?

I just don't understand.

Mr. Shiroyama.

I've already made up my mind.

Run!

Run! Keep running!

Alright!

I guess everybody split up.

Is everything ok with you?

Me?

I'm not sure.

What do you mean?

The Lady Joker problem isn't over for me.

There's unfinished business.

It doesn't concern you guys
It's my problem.

- Are you being followed?
- It's not that.

That guy has a crush on me.

He sends me love letter everyday.

"You kidnapped Shiroyama"

"You blackmailed Hinode"

"You killed Miyoshi"

Already got 15 letters from him.

He's trying to provoke me.

Whoa, you sure you're ok?

I'll let him be for awhile.
Then I'm sending him straight to hell.

I promise.

See you later.

Where's your Dad?

Disability ID Card
Nunokawa Sachi

Savings bankbook
Nunokawa Sachi

Lady, shall we go to our house?

I'm Kano from prosecutor's office.

I'm Shiroyama

The payment to Okada Assoication,

as reported by the whistleblower,

was not a business transaction.

But I, as the president, still authorized it.

I plan on testifying too.

Have you consulted this with someone?

I've talked my successor.

Of course, he was against the idea.

But I'm trying to close this chapter in my life,

and I want to take the full responsibility.

Hinode Beer will be filing a lawsit against me and Mr. Kurata.

I understand

By the way...

The bodyguard who was assigned to you...

is my little sister's ex-husband.

- Do you mean, Mr. Goda?
- Yes

Thank you for taking care of him.

He said he learned valuable lessons about how companies operate.

Is that so.

He is a really good police.

Even on a personal level, he is a great man.

It would've been nice to have me him under different circumstance.

We'll meet again soon.

You unleashed the red beer.

Hinode's whistleblower case couldn't have come at a better time.

What do you mean?

Our prosecutor office wasn't going to take on the elicit investment group case by itself.

Because Sakata Yasukazu is involved?

Yes

But this being a whistleblower case, we do need to act.

So first, we will indict Hinode management.

And that investigation will naturally lead to uncovering of the elicit investment group.

I'll be looking forward to it.

Sano risked his life to gather those evidence.

Any leads on his whereabout?

Nothing at all.

Without any leads, the police won't do anything.

I won't rely on the police anymore.

Timing is critical for both of us.

If you are willing to have some faith in me,

we can coodrinate publishing date of your article,

that will be result in best outcomes for both us.

Understood.

This is Nozaki.

- Come in
- Excuse me.

I've organized all the files.

Thank you.

To think that this is my last day here, I'm lost in thoughts.

- Thank you for the flowers
- Don't mention it.

Let me know if there is anything else I can help with.

I'm ok.

I can take care of the rest.

You can go home now. It's getting late.

Ok.

I'll get going then. Thank you.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

As a secretary, and as a woman,

I've admired you and cared for you.

I couldn't bare the thought of seeing you off,

so I've decided to take tomorrow off.

Nozaki Takako

Boss

What do you think will happen next?

Who knows...

Hinode Beer management shakeup.
VP Shirai Seichi promoted.

How are things on your end?

It's going ok.

Can you publish your article on Feb. 8th?

Why the 8th?

On the 6th, Hinode Beer will file a lawsuit against the former management.

And on the 8th, we will begin the investigation.

Charges include misappropriation of profit to Okada,

and breach of fiduciary responsibilities.

Ok got it.

- Bye
- Bye

Boss

Tomorrow, lawsuit will be filed against former management.

On 8th, investigation will begin.

Really?

Ok. You can take the lead.

But this will be a multi-part special.

- Gather around, Hinode team!
- Yes sir!

The reason why Hinode paid Okada Association last year,
was to completely sever our ties to them,

according to Mr. Shiroyama and Mr. Kurata.

However, the company has decided that,

we cannot simply cover up the,

misapprorpriation of 1 billion yen.

So we've made a difficult decision to file suit against the two.

Wasn't the tie between Hinode and Okada for mutual benefit,

and you're just scapegoating Shiroyama and Kurata by suing?

That is completely false.

Follow me.

Have you heard from your prosecutor friend?

Are you their spy?

Are you happy now that our reputation is ruined?

Huh?

You've got some nerve show up here, you traitor!

As reported earlier,

the former Hinode Beer management transfered money to Okada Association,

disguised as bogus business transaction.

Hinode Beer's former president Shiroyama,

and VP Kurata are both being sued.

The new Hinode president must be delusional.

- What do you mean?
- There are unwritten rules to this world.

Hinode and prosecutors have violated those rules.

Goda

You may not know this,

but if Okada Association is backed into a corner,

they will not just sit idle.

Hinode isn't just dealing with Okada now.

Behind Okada, there is Hosei Association.
It's a full out war.

One of those two will be murdred.

We will ramp up the security for Shiroyama.

What makes you think we'll do that?

Given how prosecutors snatched away our suspect before we can solve the case,

do you think we will provide them any assistance?

Hey Boss,

Was there an order to provide additional security for Shiroyama residence?

Nope.

Lady Joker is fading into the background.

Kidnapping.

Product sabotage. Public panic.
They do all this,

and yet they're fading away,

overshadowed by bigger corruption scandal.

We just have to do our best.

I'll call you later.

Who would've thought we'd be drinking beer here after we quit?

Isn't Hinode tasty?

This may sound strange,

but I'm actually happy.

To let go of all the responsibilities, and return back to old self.

Who knew it would be this exciting?

Mr. Shiroyama, I have a proposal.

If you're ok,

do you want to grow lemon with me at Setouchi?

It's time to get gonig.

Yes

- Mr. Shiroyama
- Mr. Shiroyama!

Well then,

Today at 10am, Tokyo's prosecutor's office arrested

former president Shiroyama Kyosuke and,

former VP Kurata Seigo along with,

Okada Association's Tamaru Zenso,

for violation of breach of fiduciary responsibilities

Again,

Today at 10am, Tokyo's prosecutor's office arrested

former president Shiroyama Kyosuke and,

former VP Kurata Seigo along with,

Let's talk at the telephone booth that you used.

I am the Lady Joker

I know

I'm so sick of it by now.

I am too.

What's so funny?

Isn't it funny?

Me, and you.

Is that all you have to say?

Handa, turn yourself in.

Sure,

of course I will.

Hello, this is police.

Are you reporting a crime or accident?

Come to the public phone in Hagi, Kouchi, section 1

Send an ambulance too.

Excuse me?

I am the Lady Joker

And I just stabbed a detective.

Yuichiro,

Does it hurt?

Probably does. It was a 10 hour operation.

What do you take me for?

Why didn't you consult me about this?

Detective stabs another detective.
Personal grudge?

I'm sorry.

Tell me what happened.

We recovered 41 anonymous letters in Handa's apartment.

Did you send those?

Well, nevermind.

Either way, Handa is not linked to Lady Joker.

He will only charged with attempted murder.

What do you mean?

He claimed he was the Lady Joker!

He made no mention of his accomplices.

There is no evidence to back up his claim.

And he has been in a poor mental state since the arrest.

It's Lady Joker's victory.

We've lost. Both me, and you.

I am the Lady Joker

I am the Lady Joker

Hey!

Be quiet!

I am the Lady Joker!!!

I am the Lady Joker!!!

Hinode Beer
Product: Hinode Oolong Tea sample

Yoshiko!

Uncle, are you ok?

I am ok.

Other than the questionings, I spend time reading.

Let me know if there's anything you want to read.

I'll send it to you.

Thank you.

Actually, I've been reading the same thing over and over.

What is that?

- It's the letter written by Okamura Seiji
- Okamura Seiji?

He's a distant relative of Hatano Takayuki. (her deceased boyfriend)

He resigned from Hinode Beerin in 1956.

I'm sorry.

It's a painful memory for you.

No, I'm ok.

So what about the letter?

I have a lot of time to think here.

Like, why all this happened,

and where things went wrong.

So I began reading the letter to make sense of it all.

Hinode beer was delicious.

Looking at the amber color, I become captivated.

A beauty can save people from despair.

It's a paragraph from the letter.

Isn't it wonderful?

Yes.
So have you found the answer you were looking for?

No.

I just feel the strong urge to visit Okamura Seiji's grave.

Grave?

I plan on visiting when I'm out on bail.

Thank you for everything.

Oh no.

I'm sorry I couldn't be much help.

Mr. Goda.

Yes.

Why do you think the perpetrator named themselves "Lady Joker"?

I'm not sure.

It might have to do with the fact that Joker trumps all other cards.

Trump?

It's just something that came to me now.

Ah,

I may have been dealt a Joker.

Once I accept that, it all seems to make sense.

I too, may have been dealt a Joker.

I wonder who is holding the Joker now.

Mr. Kikuchi, Mr. Nishimura.

Can we have a little talk?

It's our exclusive!

Only our paper uncovered the identity of the illegal investment group.

Yay!

Prosecutors expose illegal trading and investment group.

Why the long face?
You wrote that exclusive!

I know.

But it appears Sakata Yasukazu will be aquitted.

and they only caught low-ranks.

It's like cutting off lizard's tail.

Nothing is going to change.

Welcome home.

Otsukaresama

I'm back.

Mr. Shiroyama.