I'm kind of like Xiang Ying's dad.
What should I do?
How do I express these feelings?
We have to save her quick.
They'll kill her.
I promise to get Xiang Ying back safely.
Front or back, it doesn't matter to me!
I have someone dear to me I want back.
To me, they're like family.
You have no family.
How was he able to change you so?
City Hunter.
Now, let's end this.
Angel Heart
I'm not letting you have Xiang Ying.
Xiang Ying...
Why didn't you kill Xiang Ying before we arrived here?
Because the organization ordered us not to.
Are you sure?
After you took down Dog Walker,
I didn't sense any murderous intent from the muzzle you pointed at Xiang Ying.
Why was that?
Carlito.
You have no intention of killing Xiang Ying, do you?
Seeing Xiang Ying change day by day,
something changed within you, as well.
Shut up.
Shut up!
Kill me.
Why don't you
quit the organization and come to our town?
You might find hope.
I...
Death to traitors!
Carlito.
If you're capable of killing people,
you're also capable of helping people.
So, Carli-chan, you have a bugbear, don't you?
Indiscriminate despair and anger.
I don't know where to direct it.
I can tell from your face.
I was like that, too.
I despised everything that took Kaori away from me.
I was going to find Kaori's heart, no matter what.
And depending on how it was being used, I would take revenge on them.
After that, having finished that job...
Don't tell me...
I was serious.
That's when Xiang Ying came to me.
Kaori left me with Xiang Ying's life.
She became my hope.
I would live to protect Xiang Ying's life.
That was my decision.
No such thing will come to me.
There's no telling what tomorrow will bring, so long as you live.
You just might
find your hope tomorrow.
To me,
you're all...
If my hunch is correct, the godfather is right behind me.
I've been wanting to talk to you, City Hunter.
Why thank you.
Legion leader, President Li.
I see.
Seeing your face, I have a vague idea
of why you're obsessed with Xiang Ying.
Why you went so far as to steal Kaori's heart in order to save her.
I was never convinced that it was merely to have a skilled assassin at your command.
The name Xiang Ying— you gave it to her, didn't you?
You, her father.
You're correct.
Perhaps this is an inescapable fate.
Those in my position have more than a few enemies.
A long time ago, my then-wife and two-year-old daughter
were targeted by an enemy organization.
On the record, they died in a car accident.
But the only body they found at the scene was that of my wife.
And last year, by happenstance, I learned that my daughter was in Legion.
Alas, as soon as I found out,
she took her life.
I couldn't accept her death.
You went to such lengths to revive Xiang Ying.
Yet, for a moment, you were intent on getting rid of her.
Why?
Death to traitors.
I'm the leader of this organization.
I couldn't go against the organization's rules to stop her punishment.
But that's
when I learned that she was with you,
living not as an assassin, but as a human being, changing in the presence of friends.
After all that'd happened,
I would never be allowed to live with her as daughter and father.
If Xiang Ying can find happiness, I'll watch over her from afar.
Or so I thought.
Then why try to take her back now?
I know this is selfish.
But just a glimpse—
just a single word—
I wanted to meet my daughter and to talk.
You must understand.
When you saw yourself in the eyes of the woman
you thought you'd lost.
The regret.
Saeba Ryo, X Y Z.
Komiyama, how long has it been since Ryo's team went in?
It's been almost fourteen hours.
Explosion on an upper floor.
Do you have a visual?
Xin-Hong.
Xin-Hong!
Umibozu-san.
Where's Xiang Ying?
How should I know?
This is coming out of your paycheck.
That's enough.
Ryo.
Xiang Ying.
Don't worry.
She's just passed out.
Who's he?
Legion leader, President Li.
He's President Li?
Listen up.
I've finished talks with City Hunter.
We, Legion, will no longer punish Glass Heart or Liu Xin-Hong.
Retrieve the incapacitated and retreat immediately.
Then wait for your leaders' orders.
Yes, sir!
Chief.
All SAT units, attack immediately.
Roger.
Find them?
No.
SAT here.
We've arrived at the scene, but we're unable to locate the target.
The place is riddled with bullet holes,
but there are no signs of human activity.
Repeat.
No signs of human activity.
That's impossible.
Where are the armed men?
Investigation unit, search for the armed men immediately!
Yes, ma'am.
Hey, Saeko.
Morning, morning.
Ryo-chan here.
Morning?
What the hell?
You could have contacted me if you were safe!
Quit huffing.
Where's Xiang Ying?
Everyone's safe?
Yeah, every last one of us.
Our spat with Legion's over for now.
Take it from here.
Got it.
It's over.
A long, long nightmare.
Would you like some help?
Dude, dude.
Don't try to be romantic.
He wants to carry her for as long as he can.
It's only in this short time that they can be father and daughter.
Father?
The President Li? Father?
Hush.
She smiles like an angel.
An ignorant baby showing a smile.
Maybe she knows that she's being carried by her father.
What a pretty sunrise.
Umibozu, give me a hot cup of coffee.
Yeah.
Falcon.
Miki.
Thank goodness you're safe.
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
Xin-Hong-kun!
I'm so glad you're safe!
Look at what's happened to your beautiful face.
I'll patch you up, front, back, left right and center.
No, don't.
You'll end up giving him your influenza instead.
No way.
I'm totally fine.
Just go home and get some sleep.
Together?
No way.
She's strong...
She might be stronger than Legion...
Hello? Mocchie?
Where am I?
How should I know?
I was going to go help Xiang Ying, but I don't even know where she is.
Everyone's safe.
Really?
Thank goodness.
What about Xin-Hong-kun?
Is Xin-Hong-kun safe?
Don't worry.
I'll patch him up with all I've got.
Hang on a second.
The one who's going to take care of Xin-Hong-kun...
is me, because I'm Nightingale.
What are you talking about, Nuttingale?
You were living it up in Okinawa, the whole time,
sucking on gristle.
Wait a minute.
You're sucking on Xin-Hong this whole time
you're talking about sucking on gristle, aren't you?
Oh, no you don't!
Just you wait!
Ryo, about the assassin that fell off the building...
Carlito?
Did he regain consciousness?
He's missing.
You don't think...
he might be after Xiang Ying again?
Well, we'll deal with him when and if he does.
Chillax.
Wait, Ryo.
Daddy.
Here.
Thank you, Xiang Ying.
I love you, Daddy.
This sensation is nostalgic.
It's warm.
Thanks for having me.
Are you sure this is what you want?
Yeah.
All my men who give their lives to me.
Each of them are my children.
I must take responsibility.
I must be the organization's leader.
A farewell gift.
Thank you.
You should come visit once in a while.
Make sure I'm living up to your request.
X Y Z.
I want you to take care of my daughter, my Xiang Ying.
She grew up for over a decade in an abnormal environment.
I want you to give her a peaceful life as a normal woman.
I know that this is self-serving, coming from me, your enemy,
after I stole the heart of the one you loved.
But there is no other man
whom I can ask this of.
Please.
I will.
It's warm.
What is this feeling?
Is this what I've been seeking?
When are you going to wake up?
Kaori.
What was this coziness?
Will I lose it when I wake up?
What does it feel like?
I feel relaxed.
Like I'm being embraced.
I've been seeking this for a long time with no success.
It's that feeling.
That's what you've been looking for.
It's what you've had at the bottom of your heart.
What are you seeking?
What do you want to express?
Now, speak your mind.
X.
Say it out loud.
Y
Z.
Xiang Ying.
My...
Be my dad.
I've always
wanted
someone I could talk to when I need help.
A mother who would give me a push.
A father who would teach me a way
to live and protect me with his life.
Be
my dad.
I look forward to it.
Hurry.
Chief, wait up.
What is it?
No, nothing.
Let's go.
Right.
Merry Christmas!
Here we are, Umi-chan and I worked really hard on this.
Sit down, eat up.
Eat up.
It looks delicious.
It does.
That one's done.
Gotcha.
Xin-Hong-kun.
The day is finally here. It's Christmas.
Give us an answer.
Who is it going to be?
My feelings for you are about to make me burst.
Do something, or else my heart's going to cause an avalanche and a breakout.
He tried to kill you at first.
You shut up!
I met you later, but my feelings for you are unmatched.
Xin-Hong's totally creeped out.
Shush!
Please. We're Algeria-out of time.
She's Nigeria-out of time, though.
Oh, my.
Now, choose!
All right, time out. Let's Finnish this.
The shop's opening in two hours.
Let's go.
Wait, Holly, you're leaving?
Christmas is the busiest time of the year.
You should come to the shop once in a while, Ryo-chan.
Bring Xiang Ying-chan with you.
Families welcome.
All right, I promise I'll be there.
Xin-Hong-kun, you, too.
Yeah, yeah.
Now that that's settled, we'll leave you in peace for now.
They say to always leave them wanting more.
Cat's Gay!
Three, four...
Jingle bells, jingle bells, our beards are growing full!
Some leg hair, too!
Our nose hair, too!
And the hair inside our ears!
Hey!
I've never had a celebration with so many people.
Thanks, Falcon!
Merry Christmas!
Hey, Holly and them just left.
You're here, too, Komiyama?
Yes.
I'm partying with the chief on Christmas!
You're partying with the gang on Christmas.
Don't give people the wrong impression.
Okay.
Miki-chan.
Here's your present.
It's from the two of us.
I bought it.
Yup, I lied.
Thank you.
It looks good, Miki-chan.
Miki.
And this one's mine.
No, nothing from in there, not for Miki-chan!
A telescope?
You remembered.
Our promise to look at the stars.
Of course I did.
Thanks, Falcon.
Now that everyone's here, let's toast once more.
Okay, let's go
We don't need Komiyama, but oh well.
Thank you.
Do you all have your drinks?
Here we go.
Merry Christmas!
I never knew.
Everyone gathering around a table and talking and laughing...
Christmas is so fun.
Be careful where you use that thing.
Ow.
What's wrong?
Kaori must have really wanted to wear one.
Let's take a detour.
This place never changes.
It's the same as it was way back when.
Kaori loved this place.
She dragged me out here every Christmas.
That dress from earlier was all sparkly and pretty, huh?
Yeah.
I never got a chance to let Kaori wear a wedding dress.
If only I'd made up my mind to grant Kaori's wish earlier.
But...
I just couldn't stand the thought of my face floating above that damn tuxedo.
There's no way I could wear that thing.
What a fool I was.
It would have been nothing to me
if I could see her smile.
I never could give her her ring, either.
Ring?
Yeah.
It was like an engagement ring that I was going to give her.
It ended up being neither my first nor my last present to Kaori.
Hey, it's Christmas today.
Of course.
I was going to give you a present today.
Of course.
Merry Christmas, Xiang Ying.
Is this...
the one you couldn't give Kaori?
It's a present from me and Kaori.
I'm so happy.
Ryo, I'm happy.
I got to meet you.
And Xiang Ying.
Thank you.
I'm
you and Mom's daughter.
I'm
happy.
So am I.
I knew it. I can't become a nothingale.
But you said you were going to give up being a nuttingale.
Yeah, if you give up now, you're just going to be a whatingale.
I'm nothing more than a ballsoutingale.
'Tis the season.
You're so much trouble.
Breaking your leg trying to catch the guy.
So long as you keep coming to visit me, I don't mind breaking my leg.
Give me a break.
I seriously thought you were going to die when you jumped in front of the truck.
If I die, we can share a grave.
Together...
Time for your check-up.
How's your cast? Does it hurt?
Would you share a grave with me?
Ow, ow, ow, ow!
Shut up!
Ow, ow!
No?
Dammit!
A shooting star.
Really?
I wish for a date with Xiang Ying.
I wish— I bit my tongue!
I wish I get to live in happiness with Falcon and Xin-Hong forever.
I wish for everyone to be happy.
Miki-chan.
Miki.
X Y Z.
Yes, mokkori with curls!
Welcome, well met.
Such beauty!
I hereby pledge my undying—
Dad.
Divine punishment!
A hundred tons!
That hit the spot.
This drama is a work of fiction.