I slept well.
Kaori, I'd like a light breakfast this morning.
What's that scary face for?
Did you take on an unpleasant job for us, or something?
You've been so picky we haven't had any jobs come our way at all lately!
You've been lying around taking it easy for a month now!
If this is how it's going to be,
then I'm going to have you do all the dirty work
like cleaning the windows and the bathroom and stuff!
Kaori...
What? You know this is important!
Boil some water immediately!
Boil some water?
Why did he say boil it for ten seconds?
He was very particular on that point.
I wonder what this has to do with a job?
This is good! Water boiled like this is the best for instant coffee!
Drop dead!
You can just make your own breakfast!
Man, Kaori sure is irritable this morning.
What's this?
Saeko Nogami died unexpectedly in the line of duty...
Saeko is dead?!
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life.
He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
Whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.
Saeko?
I knew you'd come, Ryo.
I'd like to hear the reason for this little farce.
Soon, the president of the Republic of Kiruleya
will be paying a courtesy call to Japan.
Kiruleya is a small country,
but it is also one of the leading oil-producing nations.
The Japanese government will afford him a special VIP welcome.
We have received information that an international assassin
will come to Japan to attempt to murder the president.
Police Headquarters has developed a plan to prevent this assassination.
Before the president visits Japan,
we will make contact with this killer,
and arrange for the assassination of a certain individual.
Then, we'll catch him in the act, and arrest him.
The assassin's target will be...
Lady detective, Saeko Nogami.
Okay, and who is this international assassin?
Michael Gallant.
Michael Gallant? Are you insane?
He is considered to be the top professional killer in the world.
Once targeted, no one has escaped alive from him.
That's why I need your help.
And if I refuse?
I will not blame you. I already owe you so much.
You reap what you sow, I guess.
It must be so cold in the ground,
but I bear no one ill will.
I did what I wanted to do.
Saeko...
That was quite a performance.
Have I ever refused your requests in the past?
Never.
You really overdid yourself this time. This wasn't funny at all.
Bodyguard?
Perhaps not.
Have some tea with me, my treat.
I just had some.
They're so bright and shiny! Those earrings are so cute! Let me see.
A flying pig!
No way!
Made you look! Just joking!
What is this guy?
You weirdo!
Let's go.
Yes, let's.
Hey, don't go.
Someone wants you!
Are you doing this or not, Ryo?
I'm sorry. I was just trying to loosen up my nerves after all.
While you're loosening up, I could get killed, you know?
Don't worry, don't worry. We're safe for today I think.
How about some flowers?
Sir, you won't be disappointed! I promise!
Would you like some flowers?
It's really great. No lie!
Hey, wait!
Welcome, Sir.
Ryo Saeba, one of Japan's leading sweepers, operates out of Tokyo.
I'm sorry. I've just remembered some business.
Thank you very much. Please visit us again.
Please stop!
What's the harm? Have some fun with us!
Yeah, yeah, have some fun.
No!
Why you sayin' no?
I'm tellin' you, we're gonna have some fun.
Who the hell are you?
What are ya doin'? It hurts!
Who the hell are you?
Wanna get hurt? Bastard!
Roses bring to my mind thoughts of battle. The rose is a cruel flower.
Excuse me!
To pay for the rose. Good luck, young lady.
Slow. If this had been a weapon, you'd already be dead.
It was just my trust in an old friend.
There are many who have died of trusting their friends too much.
They just chose the wrong people to trust is all.
It's been a long time.
Yeah, since that last time.
I was surprised when you contacted me so suddenly.
I have a favor to ask.
Do you know Ryo Saeba?
Some.
Good.
I want you to give this to Mister Saeba.
A red rose?!
You met Saeba?
Through a scope.
Saeba was in your scope, yet he still lives?
He's the real thing. I want to face him in a formal duel.
With me as the witness?
I understand.
I'll contact you in two hours.
What? You're saying Michael Gallant has asked for me?
Why? What for?!
Why does Ryo have to fight him?
Gallant came to kill that lady detective, didn't he?
Why doesn't he just go ahead, do his job and take off?
He's a pro. He'll do his job.
But there're some things even more important.
It's meeting up with a pro like yourself,
and deciding once and for all who's the best.
What am I going to do?!
I only accepted this job
because Saeko said I'd be guarding her from the sidelines.
Saeko!
What?
Saeko, I could get killed,
so I'm collecting on all those past debts right now!
One-track mind! Take this!
It's called not taking advantage of the confusion of the moment.
I'm going to be there to witness it, Ryo.
All weapons legal.
In fifteen minutes, I will give the signal for the game to begin.
Understood.
I wish you luck, Mister Saeba.
Same here.
It's time.
What was that?!
It's a trap set by Gallant.
They say he's an expert at booby traps. Is it true?
There's no one better.
Better even than you, Umibozu?
He's the one who taught me.
He sure did start the show with a bang.
Well done, Mister Saeba.
You went to a lot of effort, Gallant!
I'm under no illusion mere traps will stop you.
I'm honored.
He's giving me all I can handle. Lover-boy here is in trouble.
I'm enjoying this, Mister Saeba.
When did you begin this kind of work?
I'd like to ask you the same question.
Me? One day I happened to notice this gun in my hand.
That's about it.
Same with me!
Kaori!
Who is that?
No!
Ryo!
Kaori!
Shit!
Kaori, why did you come?!
I wanted to see you to the finish with my own eyes!
I don't want it to be like my brother!
Makimura...
Okay, regardless of whether I win or lose, remember what happens.
But if you're not careful, you could get shot yourself.
Ryo!
The contest ends here, Michael Gallant!
You lose, Mister Saeba.
What?!
Damn...
You committed the most fundamental of errors. This game is over.
Ryo!
There's such a thing as a come-from-behind checkmate!
Ryo!
Thanks.
Ryo...
Look at this handsome guy all dripping wet.
I'm very impressed, Mister Saeba.
Making a clean shot while falling from above
is difficult even for the most expert marksman.
That you could hit me in the arm is amazing.
But why didn't you put a bullet through my heart?
Because you didn't shoot Kaori. That's the reason.
I guess the both of us are still too sentimental.
Next time, I'll see you in Hell, Mister Saeba.
When that time comes, we'll finally settle this, Mister Gallant.
May I have your attention please? Will...
You're leaving without doing the job?
I hear Michael Gallant retired. He said he's very happy.
Old soldiers...
I owe you yet another debt, Ryo.
Kaori, prepare to be shocked!
What is it? What happened?
Umibozu has fallen in love!
That is a shock!
Right! He even bought her a present!
And get this, she's a piano-playing beauty!
Whoa!
But she's got a secret. I can smell danger!
The shock of it all is just too much for me.
Never fear, Ryo is here!
See you then!