Man, there I was soaking in the tub, feeling good and you have to call.
It's freezing!
Jeez, it's getting cold at night. So, what's this urgent matter about?
Pitiful.
We're both denizens of the underworld.
As such, we have a certain image to maintain.
Of late, I've noticed you sinking to the level of babysitting,
or even minding house.
You're a disgrace to the profession.
Did you call me all the way out here just to tell me that?
Okay, I'm going home.
Wait!
Okay, listen.
Well, people come in two kinds. Men and that other kind, right?
Other kind? You mean women?
You've got more experience when it comes to them than I do.
What are you trying to say?
I mean...
I wonder if a present or something is called for at this juncture?
A present? For whom?
Like I said, a woman.
A woman?
Umibozu, you don't mean...
I get it! You have a crush on some girl, don't you?
What do you think you're up to girlie?
Nothing, nothing at all!
Sticking your nose where it don't belong'll only get ya in trouble.
What are you doing?!
We just wanna talk to you.
Let me go! We just wanna talk to you.
Please stop!
We're going over there.
Let me go! We're going over there.
It's you. Thank you.
You're welcome, but you'd better get out of here right now.
Watch out!
A necklace?
This was to be a gift for someone, wasn't it?
I'm sorry, because of me...
No, it's...
I mean, don't worry about it.
My goodness, you're bleeding! You need to get to a hospital!
I'm fine. It's nothing serious.
No, it needs to be treated.
All right, hang on. Can you stand?
I like to hear you play.
The piano?
Yes, it's a beautiful song.
Then, it's to hear me play that you've come every day?
Did I bother you?
No, not at all.
With the piano, they say the feelings of the pianist
are transformed directly into music as the fingers touch the keys.
Your playing is gentle yet reassuring,
but in it I detect a certain sadness.
Umibozu...
Damn, what am I doing talking like this?!
I think I'll turn in.
I heard you're hospitalized, and with that big body of yours
I thought you must have stepped on a land mine or something,
but look at you.
You get shot by some measly .32 and go right to the hospital.
Unbelievable! You aren't so tough after all.
One word from the gal you have a crush on and bam! Right, Umibozu?
You talk too much.
But I'm right, right?
If I had told you to go to the hospital, you wouldn't have listened.
Shut up!
I have a favor to ask.
Please protect her. I have confidence in your skills.
Is that girl Eriko a cute babe?
Watch how you talk about her!
I'll be released in three days.
There's only one thing that worries me. That's your vulgar proclivities.
I'm telling you not to worry. I won't lay a finger on her.
When it comes to helping out a first love, you can trust me.
Who'd you say was in love?!
That's some wind pressure.
Are you Mr. Saeba?
That big goon's got good taste.
So, you're Eriko?
It's entirely my fault that Umibozu got hurt like this.
You mean, you're saying someone is after you?
Why?
I found out that a politician and a commercial enterprise
have joined forces in an illicit land development scheme.
A case of bribery involving a public official, that's bad news.
So, you're a lady reporter hunting down facts for a story?
It would be nice if it worked out that way, but...
The place they've been using for their secret meetings
is the restaurant where Umibozu's been coming to see me play.
With my ability to play the piano,
I was able to get a part-time job there as cover.
And they figured out what was going on?
Mr. Saeba!
Mr. Saeba, I'm frightened.
You're okay now, but it looks like they mean business.
Coo, coo, coo, pigeon
Coo, coo, feeding the...
You have a nice apartment. As long as we stay here, you'll be safe.
Who is he?
He was my fiancé.
Fiancé?
He died about a month ago. He suddenly collapsed and died.
I had no idea.
He was a reporter.
He was after a story on bribery involving a politician.
His strong sense of justice offended,
he tried to get the proof he needed to accuse the man publicly.
His health wasn't the best to begin with,
and the strain of working day and night on the story
must have been too much for him.
Finally one day he just collapsed, and...
I see. Then you carried on in his stead, trying to expose the scandal.
No, I mean, that wasn't my intention.
It's only that...
Only that it was like a hole had opened in my heart,
and if I didn't do something...
If I didn't do something, I felt I would die myself.
I felt if I carried on with the story,
somehow he would always remain by my side.
But now you find yourself being targeted,
and it's too late to stop.
I see. This person Eriko had someone she was fond of,
and can't bring herself to tell Umibozu.
How could she?! It's his first love we're talking about here!
First love?! You're kidding.
Why else from the very start would he be asking for my advice on women?
I see. You might just be right.
If Umibozu found out, it would be a shock for him.
Anyhow, in order to protect her,
we have no choice but to get some solid evidence to use against them,
and that's all there is to it.
Kaori, could I get your help?
Okay.
I'm so sorry.
Umibozu, doing okay?
What do you want? Don't visit me. Take care of her.
Don't worry about that. But I do have an apology to make.
Apology?
The truth is...
I've got a crush on Eriko too!
What?!
You!
Come on, don't get so angry.
It's all up to her heart whether she chooses you or me, right?
See you. I'm taking Eriko for a drive to Lzu-Kogen tomorrow morning.
A drive?
It's not like you won't get your own chance.
I want to at least take her somewhere nice.
It's not like you to be lying in bed forever over such a little scratch.
How did you find out the CEO invited that politician to play golf?
Oh, I just know. See, this kind of thing is our specialty.
Our? You mean Umibozu?
Right, Umibozu just might show up too.
No, he's been injured.
A man will risk his life for the woman he loves.
Didn't you get a present or something from him?
A present?
Umibozu... With me?
Supposing he does show up,
it'll mean he left the hospital and came running despite his injury.
He wouldn't do that unless he really felt something for you.
Look at that.
He sure does own one fancy villa.
Allow me to first put this in your safekeeping.
Fine, very good.
Allow me to take this opportunity to thank you for your cooperation.
Leave it to me.
A firm will be designated at my discretion.
Who are you?!
I have your little secret agreement right here on tape.
Who the hell are you?
What do you plan to do with that tape?
Let's see...
If for example, I turn it over to a newspaper,
it'll soon be a big story all over the news.
No, wait! We can't have that!
Bastard!
Hold it! This is how you draw a gun.
Okay, toss it over here slowly.
This isn't a toy for someone who doesn't have anything better to do.
It's not my place here to tell you how to manage your affairs.
All I care about is protecting the life of one young girl.
That'll be enough out of you!
Is this the girl you're talking about?
Saeba!
Just like moths drawn to a flame.
Okay, turn over that tape. I'll accuse you of being trespassers.
You, call the police.
You won't have time.
Hold it right there!
Don't touch her with those soiled paws!
Stop! Stop! Mercy! Mercy!
Umibozu, what about your wound?
Don't worry. It wasn't that bad to begin with, at least for me.
The money!
Yo, that was one cool entrance you made!
I can do without your concern.
Well, what should we do with these guys?
Wait, please. Don't do anything to us.
Give me the tape, please. I'll pay whatever you ask,
and we'll never bother the woman again.
Please, I'm begging you!
Sorry, but I don't trust you. We'll just hold onto the tape.
If you ever trouble her again, you'll have us to answer to.
Who are you guys?
As a politician,
I'd have expected you to be more knowledgeable about the underworld.
I wonder if you've ever heard of City Hunter and Umibozu?
What?! City Hunter and Umibozu!
That's who you are?!
Unless you want to deal with us,
you would do well to never bother her again.
Anyway, you ought to play it more honestly from now on.
What a troublesome lot you are.
Thank you for everything.
After I visit my fiancé’s grave, I'll be leaving Japan for a while.
Take care.
Umibozu...
I'm sorry. I'm not ready to let him go yet.
The ship's leaving, go on.
Goodbye.
What is it?
It's her gift. She asked me to give it to Umibozu.
Come on, I'm not your papa!
I'm a confirmed bachelor! This has to be a mistake!
So, who is this little girl, then? She keeps calling you Papa!
Like I'm telling you...
Enough stalling, you pitiful excuse for a father!
Kids don't lie. So, let's go to the zoo.
The zoo?! How did you come up with that?!
Nana says she wants to see the pandas.
Oh, man, I'm ready to meet that mother of hers.
See you then!