In the middle of Tokyo, in a corner that never sleeps, is the licensed nursery, Smiling Garden.
Even at night, working parents can leave their children,
so to speak, a refuge for troubled fathers and mothers.
The friendly Director and Teacher there, has another job too...
I'm going out for a bit. Investigating something again?
Will this help.
It's an order from your employer.
You'll be sunk to the bottom of the ocean.
You aren't still doing dangerous jobs, are you?
Stop screwing with me!
Somehow, somehow please find him.
When I heard Kamoze Hitoshi kun had disappeared,
I was worried too.
I had found a good person.
Don't make light of the children!
If I don't protect them, what will happen!?
This drama is about the detective work the Director Teacher does in order to protect the children and Smiling Garden.
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Jojima, the job's done.
It is an affair.
I'll get you the report and pictures tonight.
I'll get back to the day care, and catch a wink.
Yes, till then.
Who's this?
Hello?
Huh, who are you?
"We are all" "We are all"
24 hour . licensed day care
Smiling Garden
"full of energy" "full of energy."
What you're all on a walk today? How nice.
Give me. No.
Give it. Keiji kun, stop it.
Yes. No fighting, OK.
Look, let's all get along. Get along.
Oh, so cute. Thanks.
We call children our angels.
Minami chan, better to leave him alone. Yes.
Well, hey. You OK?
Oh Wakisaka san. Now, now, now, now.
Please, look leave them alone.
These children are important for our future.
Don't bother them on their walk! Get, get! Whatever.
We're so sorry. No problem.
Please be careful, OK. Thank you so much.
You're finally here.
You... Please have a seat.
Welcome.
I'll have ice coffee. Coffee please, hot.
Yes, be right out. I would have liked ice.
I'm Yamauchi Nerida with East Enterprises.
In the underworld, the head of the Kasugagumi syndicate.
What you'd expect from a former detective.
So you do know who I am.
Well, what do you want?
You are doing well, aren't you.
After your partner got beat to death,
I heard you quit the police and went on disability.
Well that's... To get to the point,
about Smiling Garden as tenants in the building,
our company East Enterprises,
recently purchased it. Huh!?
It's a problem having the nursery school occupying the 2nd floor for the 2nd and 3rd floors.
You can move or
you can purchase the space, which would you prefer?
Well a... isn't that odd.
If you read your lease agreement, you will understand.
Though it is written in very fine print, however.
Well the previous owner, was a bit odd.
He made such provisions on such a good place.
Then... what can I do?
You are slow. We just told you.
You can leave immediately,
or you can buy it for 60 million yen.
Sixty million?
Considering the location, that's dirt cheap.
No way... We can never afford sixty million...
Don't go messing with me!!
Hey!
Oh now we need to go back!
Yes, everyone gather. Cause it's dangerous.
Yes, let's go, let's go.
Don't cry, Miyuki! Stop crying.
Don't cry, don't cry, Miyuki!
Whats with that, that person?
Dunno...
Well, let's get going. Let's head back.
Just that nursery, no way I'm giving it up.
Then you will pay somehow.
It's just that 60 million, that much money, there's no way....
Hey.
Anyway, we didn't think you could pay so,
we prepared these things for you.
It's a life insurance contract for Hanasaki Shinichiro.
On your death, East Enterprises will receive 40 million yen.
We're saying we'll lend you the money.
A 20 year loan, Just if you don't pay,
we'll put you on the bottom of the ocean, and collect the proceeds.
Even so, we won't be getting the full amount.
Aren't we kind?
You have no other options... if you want to keep that zoo going.
It's a nursery school.
On your watch, it has a picture of an elephant with the words Smiling Garden.
So I was thinking it was a zoo.
Well then... I suppose so.
Well? You suppose so?
Then...
Then... If you would please.
Yamauchi...
Yamauchi san.
Then, if we could have you sign the contract.
The payment will be 300 thousand yen a month.
300 thousand?
The monthly payment on 60 million is 250 thousand.
The life insurance premium and interest is 50 thousand, a total of 300 thousand.
If you're late even once, your life will be over.
That's the plan.
There won't... won't be any problem paying that.
Well, I know that.
Oh, right!
Change the name, "Smiling Garden",
to "Barely Making it Garden."? How's that? Management is stressed.
Yamauchi
Kana chan, well then.
Thank you.
Oh, mother.
Kana chan, yeah.
Thank you Take care.
Yes.
Welcome back. Where did you go?
Well yea. Where's Sayoko san?
Sayoko san has stepped out, however, what is it?
Did something happen? No,
Sayoko san, I'm afraid.
Perhaps is it about money?
Fooey. Didn't you just say "fooey"?
Minami chan, no need for you to worry. Well but,
if you're saying "fooey", that means the director is worried?
Is everyone happy?
Sensei!
Sensei is a horse! A horse?
Oh who's riding? I'm going, everyone line up, line up.
Horsey, horsey, horsey....
Yes, horsey, horsey, horsey...
Some sleep.
It'll be 300 thousand.
Oh fine, we'll be fine.
So tired, tired....
Childcare Detective
Hanasaki Shinichiro never sleeps
25 Hours
Director.
Wait, what are you doing?
Clothes, put something on, clothes!
15 minutes, just 15 minutes...
Only a quarter of an hour, that's not sleep.
Well I'm sorry, but I need something.
What?
Mimi chan's drawing of a giraffe got torn.
What?
Can you make Mimi chan happy with her favorite giraffe?
Yes, I'm done.
Here, how's this.
That's not a giraffe!
Well, you don't need to make her cry more?
Really, Director,
you really are poor at drawing, what is this?
Mimi chan here, look at this.
Scary. It is, right.
It is scary, sorry.
What is that, Minami Sensei.
A new species? What.
Well it's a giraffe, no matter how you look at it.
Where have you seen a giraffe like this. Oh, right.
What, what?
This picture book, it's a famous picture book.
Look, "The Fairy of Puchitorinon." Well, so what.
We can use it for a reference. No way.
Come on. That's cheating, right.
No, it's not. When did the Director and Minami chan
start competing? It's for Mimi chan, right?
Now do it already. Sorry.
Sorry!
Sorry, Mimi chan.
It's me.
Hana chan.
AFFAIR INVESTIGATION CONDUCT AND CONDITIONS BACKGROUND CHECKS
You just finished the affair investigation, so I'm really sorry, but
Just, just, I have one little request?
No, no, I have to be back at the nursery by 2 o'clock.
Well, it's a job you can complete right away.
And in addition, you borrowed money from Yamauchi, right?
You need to pay 300 thousand a month, right?
How come you know that?
It would be embarrassing if this intelligence gathering company didn't know such things.
Our competition is Yamauchi, right?
You do know why he's that successful at his age, right?
No matter what, he collects 100 percent.
He will take any life. That's the kind of man he is.
If you can pay me 300 thousand, I'll do it.
That will depend on how slick you are.
For the time being, come to the office.
By the way, the client is a really nice woman.
Thank you for waiting.
This black tea is very good.
It's has an amber flavor, however.
Please.
Director, what are you looking at?
I'm going out for a bit.
Yes.
Where are you going?
I'll be sure to be back by 2 o'clock.
Another investigation. Fooey...
You're going out for "fooey"?
It's OK if you don't work so much this month.
But we still owe some to Yashiro Shige san, however,
he said he could wait until next month.
Well Sayoko san, it's not that.
Actually... starting now, every month,
we'll need an additional 300 thousand.
300 thousand? Yea.
Now really, that much, isn't that impossible?
We've just been barely making it with the Director doing detective work.
It can't be helped.
If we don't,
we will have to move from here.
What?
I'll give you details later.
It'll be OK.
Don't you worry, I'll give my life
to earn 300 thousand.
Please go. What?
Please go earn it. Well you could be
a little more worried for me? Hurry, go, hurry.
Yes. Come back safe. Alright.
Come back safe. Alright! Hurry!
My shoes... Don't worry about shoes. "Don't worry about shoes." what do you mean?
Oh this is our client Kamoze Yuiko san.
Investigator Hanasaki Shinichiro. Hello.
Well, please. The matter?
The lady has a simple job of just bringing her younger brother back.
Well she does know where he is.
Oh of course, he's with them.
That's right.
He's been taken by Momo Igumi.
Momo Igumi? Why?
Well her younger brother got in a fight on the street.
Well, his name is Hitoshi, however,
Since he left Kanazawa,
it seems he's been in and out of the gang called Miyama ever since.
Miyama is a small group.
A fourth rate organization.
Momo Igumi, they're no match to them.
They're just small time hoodlums.
However Hitoshi kun's not in a gang.
With that social standing, picking a fight with one of Momo Igumi's cronies,
he got taken captive.
Either way, this is a dangerous job!
If you could, please. That kid, deep down is really a kind kid.
Yea, you have to consider this young lady's feelings.
By the way, this person and Hitoshi kun, are not related by blood.
Even so, she's worried, and putting up all her meager savings,
Here, she has prepared 2.5 million yen.
2.5 million?
It's the amount to pay the Yakuza to have
have her brother released.
It's all I have from my work, that's all I have... I'm sorry.
Oh, our agency commission is 200 thousand,
so taking that out, leaves 2.3 million, right?
Well, just checking however,
how is the other 2.3 million to be distributed?
Whatever is left over, will be yours.
Well, perhaps the rest of it may have to be paid to Momo Igumi.
No, I'll make sure that 300 thousand is left.
No, even more will be left!
Well, good luck, OK.
I'll be counting on you.
I'm sorry.
Hana chan, do you like her?
Well no. Well I suppose you're right.
Breaking up with such a nice wife, would really be traumatic, right?
Shut up! Things are just fine with Mugiko.
Yes, yes, then if you could.
If you could.
A former policeman, what do you want?
I came to ask a favor.
What is it?
I want you to return a boy.
A boy, who?
You have a kid called Kamose Hitoshi, right.. You guys took him captive.
Did Miyama send you? You're wrong.
How much will you pay?
One million yen, please.
I can sell a tuna boat for 4 million.
You can pay me that kind of pocket change.
Then, 1.2 million.
1.5 million?
1.57 million?
Seventy... five thousand about. Enough already!
How long are you going to keep playing with me?
You are dealing with a Yakuza organization, you know?
So you know what what we are expecting, right!
2 million, if you could, please.
Any more, is really impossible.
As you can see, I'm begging you!
You're full of it!
I'm begging, this is all!
Bring him here. Yes.
When people fall, they really fall.
A former gang unit kneeling on the ground, is quite a view.
Thank you so much.
Hey, hey, who said we're returning him?
What?
Now, now, not yet. Get up and dance.
What?
If you dance satisfactorily, I'll let you have him.
Moreover, make me laugh, OK.
Well thats...
What, you won't dance?
If that's the case, that bald head won't be getting him.
Ouch... gone to sleep...
That dance, doesn't make me laugh.
Please excuse me.
Yes! return Hitoshi.
Return Hitoshi!
The wounded Hitoshi...
What the heck is this... Hurry to get treatment.
Hey, everyone have a look!
The former gang unit Hanasaki is dancing!
A waste, this guys a waste!
Hanasaki?
Hitoshi! Hitoshi!
Now beat it! Never come again!
Even though I danced so hard, why'd they still have to hit me?
What was that?
You're sister's waiting, let's go.
Anyway, next time you have anything with Momo Igumi,
no mistake you'll get a one way ticket to Tokyo Bay.
Therefore, go back to Kanezawa immediately! Got it?
You listening to me?
In spite or your fun looking dance.
It was not fun dancing now was it?
I won't go back. Why is that?
I don't need to tell you. Hey!
Hey, you know you'll be killed.
Those Yakuza, don't fool around.
Even Miyamas have abandoned you.
There is no place for you in Tokyo!
Go back!
You name is Shinichiro, right?
Yes it is.
How is it you know my name?
Come on, out with it?
Last year, my mother died.
What?
My mother's name is Tachigawa Sanae.
So... so.?
Tachigawa Sanae.
only the name... Only the name, you know?
You knew her in high school, right!?
You got her pregnant, then left, right!
When I was in high school? Pregnant?
I got her? I'm? Your?
What is this, everything's reversed... You mean,
you're saying that I'm not your kid!?
What?
Hey, please explain this!
Just before she died, she told me.
Who my real father was.
And she told me clearly.
Hanasaki Shinichiro.
A high school classmate that became a detective.
That's odd... Yea... somehow that's odd.
You lying bloke....
You liar!! No, you're wrong, it's odd.
Soba, but.
Hey, it's a misunderstanding!
Are you OK?
Hey, it's a misunderstanding!
Hey, hey, hey ... Hana chan what did you do?
After you got him out, he took off on you, that's bad?
He said some surprising things... lost my composure.
Ma'am, your bother is under a large misunderstanding.
Well, more than that, if we don't find him soon, well hey....
If he meddles with Momo Igumi anymore,
we can't guarantee his life.
Huh, somehow... somehow please find him!
Please, please! Ma'am...
do you have any idea where he might go to in Tokyo?
I told that to Jojima san.
Yes, yes. I do have a list.
Yes, this. Good thing I'm prepared.
You don't need to underestimate me.
It seems he has three friends written there.
Yea? This girl here?
Kurita Shinoko?
It seems he was exchanging letters with that woman.
We have her address. Yes...
The other guys we don't know clearly.
Jojima, can you get together what you know about these three?
Huh, what is this? You giving your employer orders?
And further, addressing someone older so casually.
I am asking. Then 30 thousand yen.
Come on!
Don't cry.... I just changed your diaper.
Therefore, stop crying.
If you don't stop crying, I can't go to work.
Don't cry.
Kobayashi, stop! Hey!
Yamauchi?
Kobayashi san, when you borrow money from me,
you know you can't escape from me? Well... but!
Stand up!
Need the payment tomorrow. You want to sink to the bottom of the sea.
I'm sorry!
It's here?
Yes.
I'm from Jojima Private Investigators Office, the name's Hanasaki, but...
I have a few questions about a Kamose Hitoshi kun, however.
Come in.
Excuse me.
I'm sorry. Is coffee alright?
Oh thank you. Oh you don't need to.
Well, when I heard that Kamose Hitoshi kun disappeared,
It really worried me too.
So you really have had no communication with him?
Yes.
I didn't even know that he had come to Tokyo.
So he hasn't been here? No he hasn't.
Not even once? Yes.
Oh... I'm sorry. I am sweating?
Well, I've been swinging my wood sword.
Oh wood sword?
I have a desk job, so it's for exercise.
Oh well, I don't mean to be rude,
Kurita san, what is it that you do?
Oh right, you don't know do you?
A picture book author.
Under the name Kuwatani Maron.
These works here are my hits.
It's a picture book, famous picture book.
"The Fairy of Puchitorinon."
I know this! it's really famous.... Oh thats right!
There are 5 books in the series, "The Fairy of Puchitorinon."
It's a really nice story.
That was an earlier work, however
just that series is still selling well.
This here? Oh those are fan letters.
Oh that's wonderful.
I'm grateful for them, but
some of them are from fanatic fans and are scary.
Recently I got a threatening letter.
Threatening? Well I think it was just a prank, but.
Kurita san, you are pretty.
Oh, please stop.
But swinging the wood sword, is also for my self defense.
Well... A picture book author like you,
how is it you know Kamose kun?
Oh, that kid also sent me fan letters, but
what he wrote was interesting, so I wrote him back,
and since, we have occasionally exchanged letters.
Talked about career choices and such, he and his sister had different fathers, right?
Therefore, about those kind of worries and....
But really lately, I haven't heard from him at all.
Is that right.
In that box, is there anything from him?
Oh... the letters from him,
where did I put them, I'm afraid I've forgotten.
What are?
It's a little warm.
What is it? Oh... no.
nothing in particular, however.
If you hear from Kamose kun, could you please.
Excuse me.
Are you leaving already?
I need to be back to the garden by 2 o'clock.
Garden?
Oh, it's nothing. Excuse me.
Crap.
I'm back. I'm back...
Just in time for shift change.
Oh, so tired.
Need to sleep....
What about Mimi chan?
Oh well, she's still in bad mood however?
Really? Oh, aside from that,
wasn't there a strange man outside?
He looked like a salary man, wearing a suit,
with a baby. He was holding a baby.
That man, he was there on our walk this morning too, he gives me the creeps.
I was wondering if he might be a kidnapper.
Minami chan, you can say that he was like that.
No, he was suspicious.
He was a strange man.
And he was just standing there.
It really was scary. Minami chan, Minami chan.
Hey, behind you, behind you.
Behind me?
That's right, this person.
You're surprisingly calm. How rude, you two!
How is it I look like a kidnapper?
I'm sorry.
This you know... this is my daughter.
As we have explained, we're not equipped to
to accept children under 1 year old.
Therefore we cannot immediately honor your request.
Just one night would be fine.
Are you unlicensed here?
Officially we're what's called a licensed outside nursery school.
Either way, it's kind of a dubious place anyway.
Not really.
Well, there are conditions that divide licensed and outside licensed,
and even others, however,
conversely, cause we have an outside license,
we have the advantage of keeping them all night.
Well, we are set up to operate 24 hours.
That's why I came.
Anyway, take care of her.
Tomorrow, my wife will be back.
OK then, I'm counting on you.
Please hold on a minute.
A baby isn't just a thing.
I don't need you preaching to me.
I'll pay you for taking care of her, alright.
You know, because of this,
I couldn't go to my meetings this morning.
Please don't raise your voice.
Well, I know there are situations that come up, but
this is your own child, right?
What, so self righteous.
So you are saying, that I am
neglecting that child?
No one is saying such a thing.
Tired of crying, a sleepy face.
Director?
Really, just one night!
Please come get her tomorrow morning.
Oh, I'm saved.
Wait, Sayoko san will be mad.
We can't help it can we.
There's no other place to go.
We need to fill out the forms.
Alright, let's hurry.
Tsunoda san.
Hitoshi.
You, what happened with Momo Igumi's gang?
I misjudged you. What?
I was mistaken to have trusted you.
Huh, you idiot.
I just used you cause you were convenient, you idiot.
Oh, feeling refreshed after being kidnapped by Momo Igumi.
That doesn't matter does it.
Give it back.
What? I said give it back.
Shut up. I'll look myself.
Wait... what! You punk!
Even though you're not a member,
it'll be trouble if you do what you want.
Huh? If you have a problem,
we can call Momo Igumi to kidnap you again?
What you think will happen then! You idiot.
Go suck on your mama's breast.
Oh, you had enough?
This time, I'll draw
a good giraffe.
I'm almost done, just another minute, OK.
Director, thanks for the hard work.
Thank you.
Sayoko san, are you mad?
Well naturally.
That baby, Takanashi Miyuki chan's father,
"is really strange." she said.
I saw all the documents.
His wife ran away from him.
Just like you, Director. No,
Now, it's not necessary to stab me in the heart.
Mimi chan, see you tomorrow, OK.
Take care. See you later.
Good, this will do.
Mimi chan, look.
Yes, it's done.
Director Sensei drew this Mr. Giraffe.
Don't want it, this isn't a giraffe!
Mimi chan, still.
Hey, what are you doing.
Stop here, you jerk!
She played a lot today.
Excuse us. Take care.
I got that, yes.
Director Sensei. Oh Kana chan.
Pee pee. Peepee, good. OK.
Yes, let's go pee, let's go pee.
Hey, for 30 thousand yen, it's not normal
for me to investigate this much. Yes.
That there, has Kamose Hitoshi's friends
jobs, addresses, daily habits,
and other various things.
What is most likely is the kid called Yuge Katsuji.
The connection between him and Kamose Hitoshi.....
But to give you that information will cost Hana chan another 10 thousand yen.
You're kidding?
It's vital information.
Yes. Yes.
Kamose Hitoshi and this kid called Yuge,
it seems they became friends through the picture book fan website.
The picture book one? Right.
He's a FREETER working part-time at a convenience store in the mornings,
He seems to go home right after 11 am.
Perhaps Hitoshi kun told you,
that he was your kid or something... You were completely ignorant.
Well, I don't know.
Anyway, that sister and Kamose Hitoshi,
are step children with no blood relation.
Hitoshi Kun's mother is Tachikawa Sanae.
She died of cancer last year,
and certainly she was once your classmate, right.
I don't really remember that...
Was there such a person? So he's not really your kid?
There's no way! Just kidding.
What is it? I was just sleeping.
I'm sorry. Are you Yuge san?
Yes.
My name is Hanasaki.
A... detective? Yea.
Well, it's about Kamose Hitoshi kun,
there's a few things I'd like to ask, however.
Huh, Kamose? Yes.
Oh, I don't know anything.
Oh, no, no... Please hold on a sec.
Will this help.
10 thousand yen deposited. Certainly he's been here
a few times, however,
but since we got in an argument, we haven't been in contact at all. Argument?
That guy Kamose says that "The Fairy of Puchitorinon." series
was not written by Kuwatani Maron Sensei.
Not Maron san's work?
Yes, that's what he said.
Saying something so stupid, I flew into a rage.
After that, nothing at all.
But well, "Yuge san is my one friend in Tokyo,
so you're important." he did tell me, however.
Well, can I ask you to do something,
will you try giving Kamose Hitoshi a call?
Well, why?
I can't say I know any details clearly,
but it's for his sake.
Well if you call him, he'll probably come.
Oh I don't want to be bothered. It absolutely won't be a bother.
Unless he apologizes to me, no way.
So that's what you're saying....
Will you do it for this?
Alright, I'll give it a try.
10 thousand yen, reciev....
Kurita Shinoko sama
Kamose Hitoshi
We're waiting for your call.
What's wrong?
Of course he hasn't come to get her. The baby's father.
I've left how many voice mails on Takanashi san's answering machine, however.
That is a problem.
The Director? He's at his other job.
If he doesn't do it, Smiling Garden will go under.
It will be alright, don't have such a gloomy look.
For now, Hanasaki called and said they have called Hitoshi kun,
and are waiting for him. Well, have some tea please.
Hitoshi, is very lonely, you know.
Hitoshi's mother, was also very kind to me.
She was talkative, always obliging.
However my father, was always cold toward Hitoshi.
Therefore, that kid never felt like he belonged.
When his mother died, Hitoshi completely changed.
However with such a kind
sister like you around.
Well... even that is a problem.
Certainly, even I spoiled him.
I tried to be his substitute mother.
But when he hit puberty,
because we were not blood related...
No, about that, there has never been anything.
But because I didn't want that to happen, I left home.
Oh, I see.
However, that kid really is precious to me.
I am worried.
Before she died, his mother
asked me to watch over Hitoshi too.
Mugiko!
What on earth...
why is that you have to have your ex-wife me, contact your friend.
Well, you know I'm not good at talking with Akemi.
And you get along well with Akemi, right?
Well yea, it's good that we got married,
so that I could meet Akemi san.
So cruel.
Huh, do you still see her?
Well yes. Actually, I saw her just two days ago, but.
Well then, please do it. You are an attorney.
Doesn't matter that I'm an attorney, right. I am busy you know.
I'm asking.
I suppose I can.
Ask her about this person called Tachikawa Sanae?
Yea.
How was she involved with me too?
What do you mean?
Well I don't really know, but.
It's always about you...
Like always, so irresponsible.
You know, it's good that we split up.
What? You know,
the things a woman wants,
you don't understand at all, do you? Right?
What do you mean, "Right", so slow!
Anyway, I'll ask her for you.
However, please try not to call me anymore, OK.
I have a new lover.
What?
What, so shocked?
No...
You want to have dinner with us?
No, fine.
Thank you.
"I have a new lover."
More than the shock, I need sleep.
Oh, more than sleep, I need to eat.
Well, it was delicious. Thank you so much.
As always, delicious.
Oh, cause I keep a blog,
can we take a picture with you in front of the shop?
I don't mind, but.
Well, I'll take it.
Oh, Hana chan! Hi.
Hana chan, you be in it too.
Well, we're dating.
Then, I'll take it.
Yes, cheese.
Hey, this good?
Nice. Thank you.
Yes, this'll pick you up. What?
It's a kind of Philipino dish, however,
it's meaning is said to wake you up.
What, isn't this place a French Restaurant?
Southern France cooking.
Look Hana chan, thinking about your lack of sleep,
in my own way, I'm trying to help you, but.
Hanasaki san, you really are bad, how you treat women.
Risa san, she specially used lobster
as the main ingredient. Izumi chan, it's OK.
Look, take better care of your body. Yes.
He doesn't answer like he understands at all.
You aren't still doing dangerous jobs now, are you?
I'm OK.
She said not to call her anymore.
Who? Mugiko.
You're ex-wife? Yea.
Said she had a new lover.
Still pining for her?
I wonder, still pining.... Well it's a little bit of a shock.
Ooh, bad, this guy is bad.
I'm just stupid.
She said I don't know what women want.
I agree with her.
Hello?
Miyuki chan's...Miyuki chan won't stop crying at all,
Something is strange! Her crying is intense.
Her diaper isn't wet, she's had nothing but milk,
What should I do!?
Take her over to Nami Sensei's. I'm coming right now.
I'm going. Something happen?
A baby left with us yesterday, is having problems.
Her parent hasn't yet come to get her.
Sorry, thanks for the food.
Hana chan!
Does he even think that covers the ingredients?
Oh, Minami chan. Director...
How's the baby? She's being looked at now.
Any contact from the father? None.
We've called both his cell and home, no response yet.
Even now, Sayoko san has been calling every 15 minutes.
Right? Like this, if he doesn't come get her...
Hana chan. Nami Sensei.
You were late bringing her.
The baby....
It's intussusception.
The intestine is folded and blockage occurs.
But I was able to straighten it out properly. Nothing to worry about now.
Oh, if it's OK, couldn't you have come out with a feeling like it's OK.
Even before you hear her crying like that,
she was vomiting, right.
You should have brought her in sooner, right!
Well, because I didn't know anything. That's right.
It is your duty to properly teach everyone at the nursery school
these things, right?
I know it's difficult but... Children are living things!
If anything were to happen, will you take responsibility, Hana chan?
If you're not ready for that, then quit the nursery!
You are right.. Sensei, you're right.
We'll be careful.
Can we see the baby?
Come on.
Got it.
Hey, Kamose!
Wait, look you bastard!
Get him!
Go!
Stop! Now!
Stop!
Hey, hurry!
That sleeping face, isn't that so cute?
Minami chan, sorry you're here so late.
I know it's way past your hour.
Well at times like this....
When Nami Sensei gives permission, I'll take her back.
I'll stay here until then. Thank you.
Stop, now!
Hello? Hello, Yuge san?
Where'd he go!? That bastard, where'd he go!?
Kind of busy right now....
Well then... Come out now!
It's late at night, but
12 o'clock before you start your job, I'll come then, is that OK?
Alright, then.
Oh, Mugiko?
Really?
Oh, be right there.
That's fast. the recent customer already has the photo up on her blog.
Risa san, look.
Really.
Yes, what's this?
Isn't this me. It's a picture when you were in high school.
I borrowed it.
So you went to Akemi's already?
Yes. Thank you.
This girl here, is Tachikawa Sanae.
There! According to Akemi,
she was a really quiet girl, wore glasses and was in the literary club.
Literary club, literary club?
Somehow I have hunch there's a big story.
There is no hunch!
Look.
What? Next to me here too?
You really are dense.
This too, this too, no matter the picture, she's right next to you.
What!? How so?
I'm amazed... Look, no matter how you look at it,
she was in love with you, right.
There's no way right?
You know, right?
But then...
she became pregnant, when she was a junior.
No me, it wasn't me. I know that!
It was the literary club advisor... forcibly.
You're kidding?
That's the story....
Aside from Akemi's few friends, no one knew the truth.
That's what is seems.
Now I remember, starting about our senior year,
she was suddenly gone.
And she quit school, raised the child alone....
You know before she died, when asked who the father was,
she said the name of the person she loved in high school, right.
You really are thickheaded.
Is that what was...
Sorry...
I remember...
Always... she was always so nice to me.
When I was bored in class,
she'd whisper made up stories to me.
like the crab eating the elephant,
the story of a fairy falling in love with a bad sorcerer...
I remember now.
Tachikawa Sanae....
Stop now, are you crying?
No...
Hello.
Oh, Yuge san.
Is that so? Alright.
Thanks, excuse me. Thank you so much.
I have to go.
I'll take one photo, let Akemi know.
Don't go doing anything dangerous.
Then go get some sleep.
Thank you.
You're not getting away. Why are you here?
I had asked Yuge san, to give you a call!
That's not fair! I told you to go home, didn't I.
Your sister you know, is really worried.
You annoying dancing detective! Cold hearted father!
Well that....
Look, I am not your father.
You still won't admit it?
What are you saying, my mother was lying?
Hey, say something.
Anyway,
Anyway, now you need to think about your own safety.
Go home. Go home to Kanazawa.
No thanks.
Why is it you are so attached to Tokyo?
I have some personal matters,
just some things I have to do.
Some personal matters?
What might that be?
Hey!
Fine.
Anyway, come with,
then tell me the situation.
then I can help you.
What can you do.
Now look, I am not your father!
But you know....
But I do remember you're mother.
I'm sorry that I had forgotten.
Your... your mother you know,
she was a really wonderful person.
she was kind, and was a good storyteller.
I know.
I loved the stories she made up.
She was always telling me stories.
Every...everyday before bed,
it was so fun hearing mother's stories...
She said she wanted to become a writer.
Let's go, OK.
I'll help you.
This brat, not worth the effort.
Hey, hey!
Hitoshi, oh, crap....
Yes, got it, thank you.
Who is it that attacked us?
It was Tsuneda of Miyama's group.
Using Kamose Hitoshi, he's really a useless punk.
So why did he?
Yea... there's something underneath...
It seems he might have some hidden debt with them, you think.
But then... at the business hotel where Kamose Hitoshi left his bags,
we got a report of signs that someone broke in.
It seems the room was ransacked.
By the way, it costs a bit to do this kind of investigation, you know.
Probably about 50 thousand yen, I think.
50 thousand!?
My portion is disappearing.
Well, it can't be helped.
Anyway, this guy called Tsunota, if I don't know where to look for him....
Here.
Now, What?
Well, Tsunoda's house, is an abandoned factory,
we investigated where the place is, but,
how much is that worth, you think?
However much you want. It's not about money!!
No matter what, I have to find Kamose Hitoshi.
That kid is like a son to me.
Oh....
Good, borrowing your car.
Oh Yes.
Hana chan, you're money! Not taking it?
Hitoshi....
Hitoshi.... Hitoshi!
Hitoshi.
Hitoshi, hey Hitoshi.
Hey Hitoshi... Hitoshi!
You're late.
What is it, you.
Hey, what happened?
Why is Tsunoda laying there?
Hey!
I don't know.
I was taken by Tsunoda,
he threatened me, then hit me...
After that, I have no memory.
The hotel room where you were staying was ransacked.
What would Tsunoda be looking for?
This is all my fault.
Your fault?
I becoming a fan of Kuwatani Maron san, then corresponding with her....
and coming to Tokyo, going to visit at her house...
Either way, so it is.
"The Fairy of Puchitorinon."
Actually...
What about it?
It's my mother's story.
"The Fairy of Puchitorinon."
Actually...
What about it?
It's my mother's story.
She always told it to me at bedtime.
My mother did continue the story, however,
and it was interesting.
So when I saw Maron san's picture book,
"Ah ha," I thought.
"These pictures were my mother's story."
That's why I sent a letter,
That she had written my mother's story.
Is that how that book was made?
Maron san, immediately confessed,
I was happy.
My mother laughed, "I don't remember." but.
So Tsunoda was extorting Kuwatani Maron with that.
Something like that? Yea...
I had no place to stay in Tokyo, so I wound up with Miyama's gang.
I wanted Tsunoda to like me, got on his good side.
The story for the hit picture book, originated from my letters.
Tsunoda didn't believe me,
so when I went to visit at Maron san's house,
I just took one letter and gave it to Tsunoda.
That jerk, then abused it.
He threatened Maron san, saying he'd expose the plagarism
by giving the letter to the publisher... So that's what happened?
After hearing that from Maron san,
I thought I'd get the letter back,
I was stealing it back from Tsunoda.
I see. Oh, but,
somebody knocked Tsunoda out.
Well, I can't think of who.
Well, I think it was some woman.
Well, she may still be around.
Maron san.
Hitoshi kun, thank you.
It's alright, I got it back.
The things in your letter,
the stories that your mother told you,
were truly interesting.
Though I never thought they would sell, however.
Oh, I'm fine with it. I am happy.
But you know, I must say I never thought it would become
a 5 book series with me being called a storyteller.
So when Tsunoda threatened me, I thought, I've been caught.
It was because I gave the letter to Tsunoda.
No, it was a good opportunity to fix things.
We'll announce it to the world.
Anyway, we should get out of here.
You bastards!
Can't let you do that. Tsunoda.
Get em!
Hitoshi!
Hitoshi kun!
What did you do!
Die!
Hitoshi!
Hitoshi... Hitoshi.
Yes.
You OK?
What is this. Hey this is the police!
Submissively.
Hey, stand up, stand.
Hey, what happened?
We got a call from a guy, Jojima.
Come. You jerks,
I'll never forgive you! Come.
Tsunoda!
You... you don't mind if I spill all about the debt
you've accumulated secretly from the boss.
That...
Now, whatever you do,
I'll tell it all to the Miyama boss.
You'll be found floating in Tokyo bay.
And if you even try to lay a finger on Hitoshi.
I will never let it go.
You....
What? I too am not afraid.
Becasue I'm ready to announce it all to the world.
Crap...
Look, come! Walk, now!
Maron san, thank you.
But you are strong. holding that pole.
Because I swing a wood sword, everyday.
Well, Maron san, at this time, how do I say...
I have a favor...
You're really not my father?
I'm not.
Then who is my real father?
I don't know.
But... but you know, your mother
really was a kind person.
No mistake about that.
And your sister is really concerned about you.
Think about it.
A regular company employee, scraped together 2.5 million yen in cash,
took time of work.
Go now.
Hitoshi!
Niichan, sorry.
I'm sorry too.
You know, I... I know.
That I started liking Niichan,
so I thought you betrayed me by leaving the house.
Well thats... Fine.
It's fine.
It's not a problem, I'm over it.
Great work.
I took all I needed, the rest is your payment, 200 thousand.
Be careful with the money. 200 hundred thousand... what?
Sure it wasn't 190 thousand? It ended well.
Charge for this car, free. Calling the police, special, no charge.
Stingy...
Oh, Hanasaki san...
You're not giving me a ride?
Director, welcome back.
Minami chan, I'm back. Yes.
What about Miyuki chan? Sleeping right now.
It's just, either way, the father hasn't called.
Is that right...
I've been talking with Sayoko san too, she's pretty upset.
Well yea...
But Minami chan, sorry, having to stay on.
No, right now I'll take a nap.
Please do. But what about you Encho Sensei,
you haven't slept at all have you? Well I never get any sleep anyway.
So much happened today too.
Oh what is this?
Wow, this is good, right?
Yea, by the way, isn't this Kuwatani Maron's picture?
The actual person drew it for me. Stop joking with me please.
If I don't somehow come up with the money...
In one week, 100 thousand yen....
Ouch...
Oh... Mimi chan the giraffe picture, good.
Who pulled on it? Mimi? (ear) Yes.
Mimi chan pulled on my mimi!
Director! Encho Sensei, please come! Yes, yes... what's wrong?
I had work. I'll pay you for the extra day, OK.
What is that, talking so casually. Well apart from that,
her bowels were blocked? It happens often with infants.
the intestines cave in. Wasn't cause you fed her something strange?
The Smiling Garden would never do anything like that! Well it doesn't look that way.
Good Lord... Takanashi san,
hasn't your wife left you?
Why do you ask that?
Director...
My wife disappeared, so I panicked...
And so I had you
take Miyuki, and I was going to escape.
What? Esca... escape?
Don't fool around with a child!
So your wife left you? That is still no reason.
Why?
How is it you can think of such a thing?
Miyuki chan is just an infant, right!
If the parent won't protect here, what will happen!?
Well I... didn't have the confidence.
There are no parents with the confidence.
Come here, please.
Take a good look at this face.
She'll start crying soon.
When Miyuki starts to cry, I start to panic...
She doesn't necessarily cry because she's unhappy.
It's an infants job to cry.
She's only waiting while she's crying.
Waiting?
Waiting for someone to hold her in their arms.
For that, she cries at the top of her lungs.
She's crying for someone to protect her.
For a newborn child, the parents are everything.
Their whole world is their parents arms.
A parent cuddling them, at peace,
from there, step by step, they learn about the world.
If they have that experience,
when they grow up, no matter what happens,
they can find their way in the world.
Their parents love, if they remember being held,
a place to return to.
If they are loved...
Have memories of love.
Director...
Oh, Miyuki chan, she's awake.
Oh, look... look,
She knows dad's here.
Well, please give her a hug.
No... I'm no good at that.
It's OK. Here.
Yes, take her...
Look, she started crying. It's OK,
Oh, being held by her father,
now she's calm.
Miyuki... Miyuki, I'm sorry.
I'll do my best... to raise you.
I can do it, can do it. You can!
Because... I'll protect you.
Oh, Director, aren't you crying?
I'm not....
I need to sleep a bit. Take care of the rest, OK.
It's dad, you're OK.
Tamaki. What is it?
When we tear this down, what would be good to do with it?
Well that's right... Wouldn't a girls bar (hostess club) be good?
Right... then I'll leave it to you to do.
Well I,
no thanks. I want to work beside Yamauchi san.
Hey, let's go.
Oh, finally in paradise....