It's noon, greetings to you at this fine hour.
I'm your newscaster, Reiko Yuuki, and now, the news:
Our first story is a heartwarming item indeed.
This morning at nine o'clock a baby wombat was born at the Musashi Zoo.
Reiko Yuuki! This morning at nine o'clock a baby wombat was born at the Musashi Zoo.
Wait, Ryo!
Where is newscaster Reiko Yuuki?!
I keep trying to tell you, Reiko Yuuki isn't your client!
Reiko! I keep trying to tell you, Reiko Yuuki isn't your client!
Reiko!
It's just a poster.
Idiot!
For our next story, City Hunter's theme song "Go, Go Heaven"...
Vision newscaster Reiko Yuuki? For our next story, City Hunter's theme song "Go, Go Heaven"...
Vision newscaster Reiko Yuuki?
Thank you.
I'm Tsuchiya, News Director at YVT.
Nice to meet you. I'm Kaori Makimura.
Oh, my god, that's the Nyan-Nyan Club!
That's Iku, Kumi and look, Yumi's there too!
And look, there's the Chakkarees!
Who is that dude?
So, how can we help you?
And look there! Wow! So, how can we help you?
And look there! Wow!
And there! I can't believe it! Actually, it concerns our star newscaster, Reiko Yuuki.
Did you just say Reiko?
Say no more!
Let me not delay.
Hey, not yet!
We still don't know what this job involves.
Me and Reiko together...
Nothing.
Reiko's next assignment
is covering a scandal involving a powerful politician.
This individual is also a fixer who has secret ties with a gangster.
So, no one would take the assignment until Ms. Yuuki volunteered.
Now I understand.
Reiko is your star, and you can't afford to let her get hurt.
So you want a bodyguard.
Yes, that about sums it up.
Very well, leave it to me.
I'm so glad I came.
That will not be necessary.
Ms. Yuuki!
It's... it's really her!
I knew you'd do something like this, Chief.
Well, I...
I thought I made it clear I don't need a bodyguard.
But if something were to happen to you...
I certainly appreciate your...
You're beautiful,
much more beautiful than you appear on television.
I watch all of your news broadcasts. The ones I don't catch, I tape.
I find your words repulsive.
I don't want you watching my face, I want you listening to the news.
Thank you. I'm certain we will not be meeting again.
Man...
I'm sorry. She's always like that.
She detests being considered popular wholly on account of her beauty.
So, she hopes by succeeding with an assignment even men wouldn't touch,
that she'll be recognized for her ability alone.
Okay, I get it.
Just her mere appearance on screen is enough to earn us high ratings.
Don't you worry so much now, with my help you're covered.
You mean you'll take the job?!
Of course, of course, you bet!
Ryo, you just heard her refuse!
I'll give it my best.
Thank you so much.
What's keeping that cameraman?
Hello! Sorry for keeping you waiting!
You're late!
Nice to meet you! I'm your cameraman, Ryo Saeba!
You...
Starting today, I'm a part-time cameraman.
I never...
Okay, okay, let's go.
Just a second! I haven't agreed to go with you!
If you say so, but there's no one to replace me.
Everyone else got scared when they heard this was a Yakuza interview.
Or would you prefer to do both the interview and the camera?
Are you sure you don't want me to go?
I don't have a choice, I guess.
Let me remind you, you're with me as a cameraman.
I know. No problem.
Got it? What ever happens, you just run the camera.
Right, it's rolling right now.
Let me see. You're a 34-C. Am I right?
Well, you wear a 51/2, I bet.
The dainty foot of a vision, I see.
Why don't you get a closer look?
This really hurts, but I'd die before letting go of this camera.
Not a bad idea.
Get out of here! The Boss don't wanna meet no reporter.
No, I'm not leaving.
I'm not moving from this spot until I get to see him.
I guess it's gonna take some hurtin' to change your mind.
Violence?
I thought it might come to this and I'm ready. Go ahead.
Ho, I like your spirit.
Get ready then.
Okay, freeze
while I zoom in on all those boogers stuck in your cavernous nostrils!
Saeba, you are...
I know, I know, I'm just a cameraman.
Bastard, stop running your mouth!
Ya went an' did it! Jerk!
You guys done already?
Now you see why a woman can't do this kind of report alone, right?
That's exactly why I didn't want someone like you coming along.
They're sure to think
you're the only reason I could do a dangerous assignment like this one.
Such a beautiful face, and yet that temper. I'm in love.
I'd better ask Tsuchiya to fire him. The way things are now...
Reiko, you look so attractive with that surprised expression.
Saeba!
And that expression of restrained anger is nice too.
Saeba, I am not doing this job for the fun of it.
I'm working very hard to change the impression
that my popularity comes solely from my looks.
So, please get more serious.
Okay, I'll try.
Can I trust what you say?
Yes, I've never betrayed the trust of a woman.
Saeba is much more reliable than he looks at first glance.
Perhaps I misjudged him.
Hello!
This is Ryo's up-close and personal report.
What was that?
Reiko, what was that sound?
I was stupid. I need to be a better judge of men.
I'm stuck good and tight.
Just stay there until you fossilize.
Okay.
Okay, what's today's plan?
I've given up on the interview.
The main thing is to catch that politician
in a secret meeting with the Yakuza boss.
You mean we're going to hunker down here until the boss makes a move?
How long will that be, I wonder?
Reporting means patience.
And under this cold sky.
Man, I thought it was getting colder, and look, snow.
Right, Reiko?
It's just like she's oblivious to everything else.
She's some newscaster. That's for sure.
It doesn't look like anything's going to happen today. Let's go.
That's a relief. Okay, I'll get things ready.
What's with all this wind and snow suddenly?
All this snow, but none on me?
That snow...
This whole time Ryo's been shielding me from the wind and snow?
Okay then, shall we go?
Okay, let's go. We start early tomorrow.
Hey!
I can't make a move with that girl hanging around out there.
Do something! Use whatever measures are necessary.
I want her to back off.
Yes, Sir. I understand.
You mean we can sit in the car today? I like that.
It won't do if my cameraman catches a cold, now will it?
Ryo will be just fine, I'm sure.
Did you say something?
Did I?
Oh, no!
I forgot the key to the car. I'll just go get it.
I'll go with you, because I'm your cameraman-cum-bodyguard after all.
Hey, what am I supposed to do?!
Someone could try to tamper with the car. Stay here. Got it?
Leaving a defenceless young lady alone in a deserted garage.
What kind of person are you?!
Do you think Kaori will be all right by herself?
No problem. She's one strong young man.
That was...
Whoops.
Kaori!
Like it? And there's nothing you can do about it!
Ryo...
Hand over your piece.
Bastard, don't you care what happens to this girl?
Do what you like.
My job is protecting the newscaster, not my partner.
What?! Are you just going to stand by while they kill me?!
What else?! Who needs a crumby partner like you?
Jerk! You ogre! You devil!
Shut up!
You ought to at least know how to handle an amateur holding a gun!
Bastard!
Jerk!
Damn, she's gonna get it then!
Kaori!
What are ya doin?! Let go!
I forgot. You can't pull the trigger if I hold the cylinder.
If you want to shoot it that badly, go ahead!
Shall I give it a shot?
No, no, no!
Well, it looks like I'm done here too.
You can do well if you put your mind to it.
So next time, think before you cry for help.
I'm just a defenceless little girl after all I guess.
Don't say that. My faith in you is what allows me to fight.
If you can believe that, that is.
Not for a minute!
That girl made a fool of me! I'll run her down!
Jump to the side, Kaori!
Ryo!
The truth is I have faith in you too.
When things get dangerous, I know you'll be there for me.
If you can believe that, that is.
Not for a minute!
I thought so.
Those two are always arguing,
but the truth is they trust each other deeply.
What a combination they make.
No, I won't accept your decision!
Listen, Ms. Yuuki!
Gangsters came to this station's garage and caused a big commotion!
I shudder to think what could happen to you if we continue this story.
Giving up is the only thing that makes sense.
Chief, we're very close. With a little more time...
Please Ms. Yuuki, cooperate with me on this one. Orders from upstairs.
As of tomorrow, you're getting another assignment.
Sorry for the delay! The camera and gear are ready for action.
Let's go do our report. Our report, you know?
It's finished. I've been assigned another job.
But that's tomorrow, right? You still have today.
It's just one day. Nothing can be accomplished.
Even one day has potential.
That's what the Reiko I know would say.
Is this all that newscaster Reiko Yuuki's got in her?
I guess I overestimated you. Okay, see you.
Wait, Saeba.
Coming?
Yes.
But I wonder what the best way to use today is?
I've got an idea.
An idea?
We run a little misinformation. We say YVT has cancelled the story.
And what do you think they'll do then?
The elections are nearing.
I'm positive the Yakuza boss
will meet with that government official before the day is out.
And then we catch them in the act on tape?
But how to manage that misinformation?
No problem. Leave that to Ryo. But how to manage that misinformation?
No problem. Leave that to Ryo.
I'm coming too. Hanging around the house all the time is a drag.
There goes my shot with...
Did you say something?
No, it was nothing.
Are those two really going to hold a secret meeting here?
Yeah,
my info is one hundred percent reliable.
Thanks for going to such lengths to help me.
Don't mention it.
You can thank me while we relax at your place after this is over.
I think we better go.
Good idea, let's go.
That's the room.
Come on.
I can't, Sir!
Why not? That's why you came, wasn't it?
But not here.
Why not? Okay, okay?!
Yes...
Miss Mizuhara...
Oh, Sir...
Excellent, excellent, look at him go.
Now, throw her down for that hot kiss!
Ryo, what's going on here?!
True, this does count as a secret meeting.
A little secret reporting like this never hurts every once in a while.
What never hurts?
You pervert!
Ready, set!
What's the meaning of this?!
Hi there.
Ryo!
The meeting was in the next room?
All right! I got it! The big scoop!
Good. Hold it, hold it!
Secret tie between Yakuza boss and government official exposed!
What?!
Wow, look at that money!
Could it be money to pay the Yakuza to gather votes in the election?
I wonder how much money that is?!
Too late to go hiding it now. I got it all on tape!
Who the hell are you?!
We're the YVT Elite Special Report Unit!
What?! That's impossible!
Boss!
What's going on?
It's the people from the TV station!
Why in the hell didn't you stop them?!
Yo!
I want you to take that camera from him, and toss them out right now!
Right!
What? Going to try your luck again?
There's no one in this whole world alive who's taken me on twice!
Perhaps you'll have to learn the hard way then.
Do you really think these men of mine can be intimidated so easily?
Yes, we can!
Okay, what about yourself?
Count me in.
Anticlimactic, to say the least.
Very disappointing somehow.
Now it's time for our special report.
The images you are now seeing are taken from actual footage
revealing an incident of political corruption
already the focus of many previous rumors.
This exclusive report
is the result of a drama involving much hard work and effort
on the part of the staff here at YVT.
Thank you. Your help made everything possible, Saeba.
What a change. This isn't like you.
After this experience with you,
I'm starting to understand the joy of work.
To date, I've just been running around in circles,
but that's not good enough.
After seeing you and Kaori,
I've realized you need good friends and partners to do a good job.
You'll be an excellent newscaster. I guarantee it.
Saeba, thank you so much. I'm going to do my best.
Hey, Ryo, are you sneaking around some girls' school again?
Look, I had to keep an eye on Yukari, didn't I?
You mean that girl who wants to kill herself?
She's not serious is she?
According to her, her father wants to kill her for the insurance money.
So she's playing hardball, she says.
I don't believe it.
But it's a fact that someone is trying to kill her.
Really? Why don't you question her father directly?
Kaori, you surprise me!
See you then!