I'm home.
Taro.
Where are you going?
At this late hour...
Part-time job.
What part-time job? You're only 17.
In the first place, a kid shouldn't be working this late...
Bug off.
Someone~! Help me!
Money...
Alright! Now we can buy Double.
Last night, a business man was randomly attacked by some youths.
What? But they were arrested just the other day.
Apparently, it's a different group.
There's been a series of extortions and assaults by youths
needing money to buy the synthetic drug Double.
Incidentally, the distribution channel of this synthetic drug Double
has yet to be identified.
In regards to this case,
Headquarters' Narcotics Investigation Team is taking the lead.
Well, I'm heading over to Headquarters for a meeting.
Where's Russell-kun?
There's a special sale on baby formula today.
You're Nagashima-san, right? From Criminal Investigation Section.
Huh? Yes.
Can you relay a message to Chief Fukazawa?
Sure.
Poor Aoi-chan. Don't work her so hard.
You're awfully nice to Russell lately, aren't you?
Well, we're close enough to exchange a kiss.
Are you serious...
No wonder you've been acting like her boyfriend lately.
Actually, I'm not acting like her boyfriend.
I AM her boyfriend already!
And she just broke up with Sasaki. She sure keeps herself busy.
Oh, speak of the devil.
I'm back.
- Way to go, you vixen you. - Huh?
Finally, a couple is born from the Criminal Investigation Section. Right?
Russell, you're 3 minutes late.
- Uh... Just now... - But you're entertaining so I'll let it slide.
- Huh? - Aoi-chan.
Speaking of good news,
- I have another one for you guys. - Uh... Chief.
- Whoever solves this case
will get double bonus!
And a promotion!
...that is, that's the rumor.
That's the rumor.
Just keep in mind that this case is that big.
I trust you'll all do your best. Right?
Chief, just a minute.
Uh, your son...
What is it?
Evidently, your son is in custody at the
neighboring police station's Community Safety Section.
Taro...
I didn't know Chief had a son.
And what's with such an old fashioned name like Taro.
They want you to come get him.
I see. I'll be right there.
But don't you have a meeting to attend at Headquarters?
That's right...
Um... I'm sorry, but can one of you
go to Community Safety Section on my behalf?
Hey.
Is the bonus that important to you? Huh?
Isn't there anyone willing to step up for
the boss who takes care of you on a daily basis?
- Hey, Marukou, you go. - What~ Why me?
That's the least you can do to return the favor.
- Huh? - That's right.
If you go, I'll write up a statement that would be advantageous for you
in Hashizo-kun's custody battle.
Please, Marukou.
I wonder what Chief's son is like.
He's probably a runt with glasses like Chief.
- That's so mean. - Why are you laughing then...
Not even close.
That's for sure.
Thank you for coming.
If you can sign here please.
Thank you.
I have a car outside. Let's go.
Who are you?
Ah...I'm Maruoka Takako. I work for your dad.
This is my son Hashizo. And this is...
Hashizo's servant, Russell.
What do you mean servant...
Aren't you embarrassed to be working for someone like him?
He's your father, isn't he?
I don't think of him as my dad.
A child ought to be able to choose his parents.
- I can go home now, can't I? - Sure, but...
before you go, aren't you hungry?
Let's go eat something good.
Suspected of illegally entering a condo
while distributing sex shop fliers...
- That's so lame! - ...What. You making fun of me?
Were you planning to buy Double with that money?
Double?
Don't you know Double?
I know! It's the letter after X, right? (Japanese sometimes call "W" double)
It comes before X.
So how long have you been doing this?
From about a month ago.
A month ago... Wah!
That's about the time Shirato and Russell kissed!
What kiss! Wait, don't get the wrong idea.
It's just that I was slightly drunk and my memory's a little fuzzy.
But I can't believe you kissed Shirato.
Just the thought makes me gag.
The thought's making me sick too.
Excuse me. I'm going to the bathroom.
Come to think of it...
No way...
This time it's for real.
Who's the father?
So you don't like your dad, huh?
He's dorky. And he wears glasses.
And he's a runt. He gets no respect in our section too.
I know that.
You know?
I saw it once.
Chief, you idiot...
You gotta let Marukou have it once in a while.
- Where's your spine, you little squirt. - You're a squirt.
Just go at her with all your strength...
Why are you so terrified of Marukou?
- What's there to be scared of your subordinate? - Well...I'm just
trying to balance her out with the
arrest rate, you know.
Gads, it's because of me.
He's really pathetic.
At home, he's even jittery around me too.
He's jittery everywhere.
Seriously, what an idiot.
Taro-kun, you may be more independent.
I'm not a kid anymore. I'm working and saving money too.
- Good for you. You're all grown up. - Yeah, I'm getting 1,500 yen an hour.
1,500 yen! Cheap. That's a kid's allowance.
What do you mean kid's allowance! Are you making fun of me?!
You want a real side job for 150,000 yen an hour?
150,000 yen an hour?
That's 10 times the regular part time pay!
100 times.
What! 100 times! You're kidding, right?!
Single mother kid you not.
Don't tell me I have to kill someone or something.
No, no. It's like receiving something from a nice gentleman and
delivering it to another nice gentleman.
Think of it as a package delivery service.
Russell, what's wrong?
It's nothing...I'm okay.
There's something I want you to take to Sasaki then.
Takuya?
- What? - No, nothing...
- For Takuya, right? - Yes.
I'm going then.
What's with her anyway?
Aoi.
Are you Nagashima Aoi-san?
Yes.
Nice to meet you. I'm Murakami Reiko with "Shukan Bunka."
"Shukan Bunka."
Right now,
- I'm working on a close up coverage. - Close up?
I was getting interviewed about Maruoka Shunin.
About Senpai?
I'm working on a project on modern working mothers and
I would love to feature Maruoka Takako-san.
There hasn't been a detective working with her child before.
I really admire her for raising a child while working.
Yes, I agree.
Will you ask her for me too?
Um...
Aoi-chan? What are you doing?
Shirato-san.
Sasaki-kun, you broke up with Aoi-chan, right?
Well, yes...
Looks like you have a new girlfriend anyway.
Try not to act so friendly with her from now on.
- Shirato-san, what are you saying? - Aoi-chan, this is...
Stop that already!
This is from Senpai. Good bye.
We'll take a 10-minute break.
- Fukazawa-kun, Fukazawa-kun. - Yes, Counselor.
- You constantly have problems in your section. - I'm very sorry.
But your arrest rate is excellent as always.
- I regard that very highly. - I appreciate the compliment.
This is a big case.
I have faith that you'll be a big help.
Yes.
Good luck.
Thank you.
Listen. A man with a blue brief case
will come talk to you at Hikari no Mori Park.
A blue brief case?
When he asks you a question, say "It's not blue."
- It's not blue. - That's right.
The man will give you further instruction. Make sure you follow it.
It's not blue.
It's not blue...
I'm back.
It's Dad.
Aren't you answering?
It's alright. If I answer calls from Dad,
his dorkiness might rub off on me.
In the first place, he doesn't have the qualification to be a parent.
Qualification to be a parent...
That's right. They should have a license requirement or something.
Like "Yes, you're qualified to be a parent.
No, you're not qualified." Something like that?
License requirement, huh...
Alright, let's get moving!
Where are you going?
- Okay, let's go! - Where are you going? Wait for me!
Hey! Wait!
150,000 yen, 150,000 yen.
1, 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000, 150,000 yen.
Senpai.
Why did you decide to have Hashizo-kun?
Is that information necessary for this investigation?
Huh? Not really.
Don't have unnecessary thoughts when you're investigating.
I'm sorry.
By the way, what are you having Taro-kun do?
Sting operation on the drug trafficking ring that sells the synthetic drug Double.
What?! What are you thinking, using a minor.
He's our boss's son to boot!
Listen. Chill out and think about it.
They'd be less likely to be suspicious of a kid like that
and easier for us to get to the truth.
You're the one who needs to chill out!
- I'm going to stop him! - Wait, wait, wait...!
Let go...let go... for crying out loud!
This is our chance. Don't let it go to waste!
Here they come.
What color is this?
It's not blue.
Is this your first time doing this?
You could say so!
Are you nervous?
- Why would I be? - Hey!
Watch how you talk to Gonda-san, you hear!
Who are you to talk big like that!
I have my own timing and rhythm.
Who brought you here!
Here.
Take this within an hour to this place.
When you get there, a man with a red brief case will be waiting.
Exchange this for that and you come back here again.
Got that?
You alright?
You look pale. (literally, your face is blue)
- It's...it's not pale (blue). - Okay.
Then get your ass moving!!
I'll follow Taro. You keep your eye on Gonda!
Wait! Senpai!
Senpai, wait!
You.
What's that?
Ah...This is my
- side job. - Side job?
What's going on?
Oh, thank goodness.
Hey, can you explain to him?
Officer, this person asked me to take this brief case...
... Shunin! What are you doing?!
He talks too much for a male. What a useless kid.
Sasaki, will you carry this little boy? It's time for his nap.
Okay, Sasaki. You're done for the day.
- What? This is it for me? - Yeah. Thanks for your hard work.
- O-taka, I'm attaching the transmitter. - Yeah, thanks.
Transmitter? Are you resorting to illegal search again?
You catch on quickly.
There you go, being reckless again.
What if this comes to light?
I can't be concerned about that.
If we dilly dally, another incident's bound to happen.
If we're to take on guys who ignore the rules,
we'll never catch up to them
by following the rules.
I want to be a detective like Shunin after all.
Of course, I don't want to emulate you in everything, but...
That's pretty blunt.
Solving the case is first priority. I want to do what I can.
If the criminals were as slow as Russell,
the case would be solved in no time.
Aoi would be mad if she hears that.
No movement.
Oh shoot.
No movement.
The group behind the drug trafficking ring has got to be Sakuraba-kai.
Their No. 2 man, Gonda Shoji, is running the show.
He has the same scent.
Don't you think his ruthless eyes resemble mine?
Same scent, huh?
That might be a problem.
It's been 30 minutes already? Thanks.
It's about time.
Wake up~.
Nap time's over.
Why am I here?
Are you okay with the time?
- I'm not okay! - Oh dear.
I'm already 30 minutes late.
Here.
Oh, man!
I'm in trouble...!
Red...red...red...
Red!
- Excuse me. - Yes?
Oh...I'm sorry.
Oh shit.
He's back.
Oh dear, you didn't get it exchanged!
I did go. I went, but no one was there...
Bullshit! Did you take a good look?
I was a bit late...
You were late?
I don't know what happened, but I blacked out on the way.
Blacked out?
What! Drugs?!
You saw, didn't you?
- You're gonna pay for this. - Come.
Oh no.
Senpai, we're in trouble. They're taking Taro-kun away.
Open the laptop on the passenger seat.
I'm telling you, there's no time for that!
Never mind, just take a look.
I put a transmitter on Taro. Follow that.
Don't start daydreaming and lose sight of Chief's son.
His safety rides on your shoulders.
Hey, Senpai! Wait...
Come in.
- Thanks, Marukou. - No problem.
Taro-kun's such an amiable good kid.
Really?
Then he must only have that attitude towards me.
So where's Taro?
He's got his cell turned off and I can't get a hold of him.
Ah~ He mentioned he lost something important so
he was going to apologize to the owner.
It's hard enough to be straightforward and apologize.
It's very admirable of Taro-kun.
I guess he's matured enough to own up to his own mistake.
You know, he acts defiant now, but
he was a sickly child
and was constantly catching colds and fever.
I felt so bad his little body had to endure all that,
I was constantly buying ice cream and anything else he wanted.
I spoiled him too much from back then so
maybe that's why he's the way he is.
Anyway, it's rather embarrassing to actually stop and talk about my son.
It's okay once in a while, don't you think?
Then once the guys get back, we'll have a meeting.
They're counting on us to solve this case.
Fukazawa.
What? What is it?
Synthetic drug Double.
Have the crime lab analyze it right away.
Okay, got it.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry...
Apologizing isn't going to resolve anything.
You totally ruined our transaction.
You'll have to pay back with your body.
- What? - Rocky.
His kidneys are young.
Young and nice, huh?
Surgery without anesthetics as usual?
- Okay. - What?
You'd better not!
My dad's a cop!
Cop?
That's right. So you'd better drop that idea!
Is that right.
That's right! Take that!
You got me there.
Looks like I'm gonna have to kill you after all.
What?
Using his own kid for a sting operation...
your daddy's quite the man.
This must be it...
Senpai, I've arrived at the warehouse where Taro-kun's believed to be at.
Okay, you stay put there.
What?! But...
We're not even getting close.
There's absolutely no leads.
Chief, you got a tremendous amount of files there.
Marukou got a hold of Double.
- Really? - Yeah.
It's at the crime lab now. I have a meeting at Headquarters now.
This is information on distribution channel of the synthetic drug.
- You're unusually hyped up about this. - Are you looking to get the bonus?
Huh? More than that,
the average age of the offending youths in this case is 17.5 years old.
They're just about the same age as my son.
These youths are the offenders, but
in this day and age of widespread drug trafficking, they're the victims as well.
I can't help getting hyped up when I think about that.
Solving this case
may mean saving Taro too.
This may be just about the only thing
that I can do for Taro.
Just kidding!
- Chief. - I'm heading to the meeting!
Hey Taro, where are you now...
Huh? Who are you!
Don't play dumb with me.
The one who used his own son for a sting operation
is you, daddy cop.
What? Sting operation?
Senpai?
He took the bait. Put the police light on.
Don't hang up.
- Dad, help! - Hey! Hey! Taro!
What are you doing to Taro!
Making your kid do this kind of thing.
I'll make you regret it so that you never
do it again.
Don't think you're gonna get away with this.
The police got a hold of the synthetic drug Double.
What are you talking about?
Double is right here...
Don't tell me... Hey!
It's sweet! Baby formula?
I'll teach them to get cute with me!
You guys are completely surrounded.
Take a look at Taro's chest. A transmitter's attached?!
Transmitter?
Senpai, the signal from the transmitter went dead.
Okay, turn on the siren.
Crap! Let's get outta here!
What?! Hey, don't!
No! No!
Hey! If you even lay a finger on Taro...!
Don't~!
Check and see if he has another transmitter on him.
No!
- Senpai, I'm following them! - Stay there. Don't follow them.
What? But...
Marukou.
What did you have Taro do?
I'm just having him help out with the investigation.
He's only 17. He's a minor!
Minor.
What does that mean?
That he needs an adult beside him?
If you ask me, they're only allowed to be babied by their parents until age 6.
Even if I was to cut some slack, only until the compulsory education age of 15.
- After that, they're no longer children. - That's just what you think!
Taking advantage of the fact that they're minors, they're all over the place,
these kids who claim their rights but can't take responsibility.
They're dependent on their parents, yet
they under the misconception that they're taking care of their own selves.
Because they're protected by the Juvenile Act and their names are protected,
they get light sentences and go on to live shamelessly even if they commit a horrible crime.
Isn't something wrong with that?
And the parents of these lowlife kids
don't confront their children and won't hardly scold them.
All I can say is they deserve each other.
I'll take care of the rest.
Go ahead. You have a meeting, don't you?
You're absolutely right.
I used work as my excuse
and never faced Taro squarely.
Like you said, I hardly ever scolded him.
All I have are excuses.
I'm busy at work, there's been an incident,
they're all excuses. I know that!
But that's how it's been all this time.
What am I supposed to say to him now!
I know...
I know that Taro knows
I'm too scared to confront him.
But you know,
Taro's my son.
If something happens to him,
I'll be the first one there to save him.
That's my pride as his father.
I'm not attending the meeting. Tell them I'm resigning.
Chief.
Let's go.
Pride as his father, huh...
Will Hashizo's daddy say something like that for you?
Would it be okay to do something out or character for me?
Russell, come back on the double.
Senpai, they may have broken the transmitter.
I can't tell where Taro-kun is anymore.
- What shall I do? - Alright.
- Here. - Senpai. How?
The other one was a dummy. I set up the real one elsewhere.
Aha, so I see.
Those guys know the police got a hold of Double.
They can't give us the runaround once we get the results from the crime lab.
Therefore, they'll try to destroy the evidence first.
In other words, they're on their way to their Double cache.
We've got to eliminate the source.
- Let's go then. - No.
We're not going today.
I'm changing my strategy.
Taro! Taro!
Taro!
- Taro! - Chief!
Marukou. Russell-kun.
We found out where Taro-kun is. Warehouse No. 16 in the Jounan District.
Fukazawa!
Thanks for everything. Here's a farewell gift.
What's this?
Don't open it here. You're gonna embarrass me.
Hurry up!
Shit. This is all your fault!
Once we're done carrying these out, it's your turn.
Hold it!
- Dad! - Taro.
How did you find this place?
I told you guys to check for a transmitter!
Sorry!
Did you come alone, Dad?
What's in that box?
This is nothing.
It can't be...nothing!
- Eggs? - Eggs?
What's this! It stinks!
Taro...
Taro.
Hang in there.
Dad!
Nice pitching, Russell.
Thank you.
This way!
What the hell! It stinks! Hey, take them away.
You should've told us instead of coming by yourself.
So you had your police badge after all.
Is it magic or something?
So you didn't really mean it when you blustered out
- saying you're quitting? - Well, that's...
Chief!
Good job!
Say what you will, but you can do it if you put your mind to it.
Repossessing the synthetic drug cache in one swoop.
That's how our boss ought to be anyway.
You're our boss alright.
Alright, guys, secure the area. Get the crime lab here.
We're gonna wipe out the drug trafficking organization!
There's a possibility more drug's hidden elsewhere.
I'm counting on you to do the legwork in the area.
Pictures of the interior, please.
- Chief. - Ah. Thanks for your hard work.
So?
Are you sorry now?
Children can't choose their parents.
But just as children can't choose their parents,
parents can't choose their children either.
But your parent is that guy there, and
his child is
you.
There's nothing you can do about that.
He's your parent
without a doubt.
Alright then. Continue on with your work. Oh, the license plate too.
Dad...
It's because you're spazzing around!
Don't be doing things that get you caught by the police.
You haven't been home since yesterday, right?
Mom's been worrying about you.
Hurry on home.
Fukazawa.
You hands are shaking.
You're not used to scolding, huh?
I'm not shaking.
More importantly, how were you going to take responsibility
if something happened to Taro!
Here it is.
I stuck it up his ass so they'd never find it.
- When? - While you were sleeping.
What? You... you...
See you later.
Oh, Fukazawa.
What.
Your pride as his father...
was pretty darn cool.
Later.
Ah~ Fukazawa got all the credit.
Oh well.
- Get in. - I'm alright.
Okay.
Thanks for taking him home. Hey, you alright?
Father, huh?
Hello. Aoi? What's up?
Takuya...
What?
Uh...
Sorry, I called you by mistake. Bye.
Hey...
I can't tell him.
We're hungry, aren't we?
Let's go eat something good, huh?
Lucky, huh?
Okay, let's go.
Attention, everyone.
We're all going drinking after work today.
Moreover, it's my treat.
Did you really get a bonus? - That was just a rumor. No promotion either.
Oh man~
What are you griping for? I said it's my treat.
Marukou, you come too.
- I pass. - How come?
Why do I have to go drinking with you guys after work?
I bet you're really happy, aren't you?
- Not at all. - Daa~
He said "Daa~."
It's a lie.
Don't be ridiculous. Really.
What?
- Ah...nothing. - Chief!
- Look at this! - What's the matter?
Marukou, look.
Oh my.
Child-towing Detective Suspected of Illegal Search!!
Yes, Violent Crime Section.
Yes.
Murakami Reiko...
I'm Murakami Reiko with "Shukan Bunka."
I'd love to feature Maruoka Takako-san.
Chief, it's the Inspector General.
This is Fukazawa.
Yes.