It's the Family Court's temporary injunction.
It has been determined that
you are unfit to be your son's guardian.
Can't you see Hashizo's calling me!
O-taka, if you go now, you'll never see Hashizo again!!
Hashizo...
- Let go! - Senpai!
Hashizo...
Senpai, what are you planning to do?
If you make trouble here,
you won't even be able to have your say in court, you know.
How do you expect me to sit still when they took my kid away.
But even then!
Hashizo-chan, let us go for a walk.
Here we go.
Oh dear... Why don't you like this?
This is a top of the line stroller from Sweden.
Senpai, don't！
Hey, wait!
It stinks~!
What are you doing in front of my house?
If you're here to harass us, I'm reporting you to the police!
- Tada-san, take Hashizo-chan inside. - Very well.
I don't think he'll ever stop crying in that stroller.
He's got to have his usual stroller.
It may be bullet proof or whatever, but we don't need
that overblown stroller. He's safe with us.
When will Hashizo-chan stand up and
start walking?
I wonder if it's because of his mother.
- What the... - Because of work or whatever,
he was made to sit in that stroller and left there all the time...
Isn't that why Hashizo-chan won't try to stand up?
It really was an unsuitable environment for a child.
Poor baby.
Why don't you just leave?
Take that smelly person with you.
Huh? Hey!
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
Write your name on here, okay?
"Mother-Child Health Notebook"
"Name of Mother"
"Nagashima Aoi"
Are you Nagashima Aoi-san?
You're Nagashima-san with the South Azabu Precinct, right?
Uh.... - My name is Saiki.
I used to be Detective Maruoka's partner.
Partner?
10 years ago, O-taka's senpai detective who was her partner
arrested a stalker guy.
That guy misdirected his resentment at the senpai detective.
Oh...You mean the Saiki-san who lost his daughter...?
Did Maruoka tell you the story?
I'm sorry. I heard about it from the owner of Bailan.
You mean Omutsu. That brings back memories.
Still otome?
Yes.
This article bashes her pretty good for investigating
with a kid and illegal investigations. Is she doing alright?
Senpai hasn't done anything wrong.
She's protecting Hashizo-kun and also maintaining a high arrest rate.
Although she can get a little high-handed at times.
That's probably true. I can see that.
I'm the one who taught her to be that way.
But you know,
society and organizations are inflexible.
Actually, Senpai's in a tough spot now.
Is that right.
The inspector's after her and she's real close to being dismissed.
Plus Hashizo-kun...
What about Maruoka's son?
She's about to lose custody and
he was taken away to his father's parents' house.
I see...
Would you mind going to see Senpai?
I think Saiki-san may be the one who
best understands how Senpai's feeling right now.
Yes, I'll make time and go see her.
Thank you.
What are you doing now, Saiki-san?
I operate a company that assists children with intractable disease.
Oh, don't tell Maruoka you met me, okay?
If I'm going to see her, I want it to be a surprise.
She probably thinks I died a dog's death somewhere.
Bye now.
I was just talking to the Community Safety Section Chief.
Recently, there's been a rush of search requests for children around the age of 10.
Keep that in the corner of your mind.
- Runaway? - At 10 years old?
- There are three cases in our jurisdiction too. - Doesn't look like ransom's been demanded.
I hope it doesn't turn into a criminal case.
Did you find out anything about "New World?"
According to Second Division, in the past few days they've committed more
credit card frauds at restaurants and bars. As in the previous foreign exchange fraud,
we can't put the pieces together. A task force is up at Headquarters.
At Headquarters... It's turned out to be quite a big case.
Marukou, you're making too much noise there.
What are you working on?
It's what you might call maintenance.
Russell, eggs.
Eggs...
Shunin, will this do?
- Yeah, thanks. - What are you doing with a stun gun?
Looks like she's ready to go retrieve him with that stun gun any minute.
Those are eyes of a killer.
I should've used it sooner.
Marukou, remember you still have the possibility of being dismissed immediately.
Russell-kun, watch her so she doesn't do anything stupid.
- Right. - Aoi-chan, you're not a babysitter, but
Marukou sitter... And Sasaki, why don't you leave already!!
- Yes. - Thanks.
I'll get going then.
Takuya, I'll go down with you.
Damn. I wanted to send Sasaki away, but
Aoi-chan went with him. Damn!
- Damn me! - You're annoying.
Ouch!
- Shirato! Hey, Shirato~! - Are you alright?
Takuya.
You know, I...
I'm pregnant.
Is it mine?
This time it's for real.
But don't worry.
I decided to raise the child alone.
Alone?
You decided?
I still don't know if I can raise a child and work, but...
I hope I can be a strong mother like Senpai.
So I'm perfectly fine.
You're alright, huh?
What to do with this.
- What are you doing! - Shirato-san?!
What is this?!
Aoi-chan, what were you talking about with that guy?
Stop it, please.
I think you need to get one thing straight.
Everyone's here, but it can't be helped.
Go ahead, declare your love for me.
I want you to know that I feel nothing for you.
Nothing?
In fact, you're irritating like banana strings, cod roe casing,
thin skin on chestnuts that remain in your mouth.
So that means...
Stop clinging on to me!
Cod roe casing. That's cruel.
That's true though. Those things are rather irritating.
But, well, it's not like they're inedible.
Cheer up, Shirato.
Let's go, Russell.
Oh really, why do you cry?
Which one do you like? Which one?
You're pretty heavy now that you're one.
Please, wait.
Use this.
Did you come just to bring this?
I don't want to see Hashizo cry.
I would really rather not have anything to do with you, but
I'll borrow this.
Where's Shirato?
♪～Ah Somewhere in Japan
Somewhere in Japan?
♪～ There's someone waiting for me.
- Hello. - Ah.
What do you mean "Ah." Let's look for him.
- Huh? - Ah...
That's not where you say "Ah..."
Maruoka-san! Where's Hashizo-chan!
Did something happen to Hashizo?
You did it, didn't you?
Hashizo-chan's missing!
- Hashizo... what? Missing? - Don't play dumb with me!
Who else would do it! You took him, didn't you!
Bring Hashizo-chan here right now!
Do you understand the situation?
The Kayama family has custody of Hashizo-chan now.
In other words, I'm his parent!
Now, now... Kayama-san, and you please calm down
and tell us what happened?
This way please.
Akaishi, tea.
We were taking a walk with
the stroller Maruoka-san brought over.
I was so happy that Hashizo-chan was in a good mood
so we went for an outing to Kaihin Park.
There, a foreigner asked me for directions...
Where is the station?
Station? Uh...
I don't speak English, so I had to use body language and while
I had my hands off the stroller...
How long was that?
Just a few seconds.
Kidnapped in a few seconds? It must be someone who knows the ropes.
So I'm saying...
it's that there.
Then why don't you do a search or whatever.
I'm going out to look for Hashizo.
Anyone can cry and moan.
- Well! - Marukou!
Please stop calling Senpai "that."
She's deserves to be called "that"!
Senpai's not a kidnapper! She would never do something like that..
You wouldn't put it past her, would you?
Aren't you responsible too?
You became Hashizo-kun's guardian, did you not?
You said Senpai is unfit to be a mother, that it's too dangerous for him to be with her.
That's why you took legal action and snatched Hashizo-kun away from Senpai.
What do you mean snatched away. I merely took appropriate action.
Wasn't Hashizo-kun
supposed to be safe with you?
But why is he missing then?
You've only had Hashizo-kun for a few days, but look what happened.
Things like this never happened when he was with Senpai!
Ever since Hashizo-kun was born, Senpai
kept him by her side and protected him while
working as a detective!
You have absolutely no idea how hard that is!
Before you treat Senpai like a criminal,
please reflect on your responsibility as a guardian!
Maybe this is related to the case of missing children.
It may be the work of the same person. Let's check it out.
Kayama-san.
We'll do everything we can to find Hashizo-kun.
In the worst case, if he was kidnapped...
the kidnapper may try to contact you.
Please wait at home.
Akaishi. Please give him the description of the man
man who asked for directions. Take her home.
Chief, you have a call from Second Division.
In regards to "New World."
Hello, this is Fukazawa.
What! Saiki?!
Saiki...
- I don't know. - Thank you.
Hey, long time no see.
Have you forgotten about me already?
No, um...
has it been about.... 10 years?
Why did Saya-chan...
As long as I'm a detective,
it can't be helped.
I've prepared myself for anything.
So you're still a detective, huh?
"Investigation with a kid." That's so like you.
Did you want to talk to me?
Yeah.
There's something I want you to do for me.
Don't give me that look.
Seeing that you came all the way to see me,
it's not an ordinary request, is it?
I'm glad you're quick to catch on. Let's not beat around the bush.
I want you to register
a semi with a container as a police vehicle.
There's a certain business transaction tomorrow, but
it coincides with the visit of a government dignitary and
security's gonna be tight at checkpoints.
Get a pass permit issued for me.
What are you transporting?
I'd rather not tell you.
Anyway, you know how that goes.
Knowing how that goes, I refuse.
I see. But you know, you can't refuse.
Your situation doesn't allow you to refuse.
Since it's been 10 years, I figured I'd let you give me an answer.
Hashizo...
The kidnapper,
is it... Saiki-san?
Who's Saiki-san?
Marukou's former partner.
Actually, he was more like her teacher than a partner.
He taught Marukou the ABC's of being a cop.
I brought the search requests for the missing children.
Hopefully we can find a lead in here.
What's wrong, Missy? You look pale.
- About Saiki-san... - Saiki?
He's the boss of "New World."
And Marukou's former partner.
He disappeared after he left the police force, but
looks like he was in Shanghai setting up "New World."
What do I do...
I met him this morning.
- What! - But I had no idea who he was.
It might be my fault that Hashizo-kun was
- kidnapped... - You're a cop, get a hold of yourself!
So what did you tell him?
Now that I think about it,
he said he was working to help children with intractable disease.
"New World" is? Children with intractable disease?
I don't understand. What are they planning to do?
Children... Are these search requests related somehow?
If "New World" kidnapped Hashizo-kun,
Saiki might try to get in touch with Marukou!
Marukou's not answering.
Hey, Russell.
Hey Russell! Russell!
10 years is a long time. People change too.
He didn't. He didn't change at all.
Really?
He's as twisted as ever.
You guys made a good pair.
You were both warped.
But together, you were a perfect fit.
Don't run.
- What if something happens to the baby... - Senpai, I'm sorry.
It might be my fault that Hashizo-kun was kidnapped.
Why?
I told Saiki-san about Hashizo-kun.
Saiki-san's the boss of "New World."
- "New World?" - I'm sorry.
Hashizo-kun... Maybe "New World"...
Hashizo will be fine. I'll protect him.
Senpai, did you meet him?
That's none of your business.
Just think of your own child.
It's not none of my business.
You chose to keep both your job as a detective and Hashizo-kun, right?
I'm keeping both my baby and my job too.
Besides, my job right now is Hashizo-kun's babysitter.
So I'll protect Hashizo-kun.
What are you doing here?
Saiki-san and Senpai, I bet they were a good pair.
Yes, they were.
But you and O-taka are
10 times better.
Saiki and O-taka were always on the edge.
Just watching them wore me out.
You're definitely making progress.
Have confidence in yourself.
Mutsumi-san.
Cold air isn't good for you. Let's go inside.
Evidently, all these kids being kidnapped are around the age of 10.
They don't appear to have any health issues.
How are they related to intractable disease!
Organ trafficking.
Yes, we're taking turns in 4-man shifts.
No contact has been made yet.
Please help yourself.
Ever since Hashizo-kun was born, Senpai
kept him by her side and protected him while working as a detective.
You have absolutely no idea how hard that is!
I do know.
I'm a mother too.
Russell.
You can tell where I am with this.
I entrust Hashizo to you.
Yes.
Okay, next!
Good morning. You got what you promised?
What about you?
Hashizo-kun...
Hey.
Okay.
Please return Hashizo to me.
I'll return him when the semi
safely arrives at the destination.
You're still using high-handed tactics, aren't you?
I don't like to waste my time.
She'd be 16 if she was alive, huh?
I haven't forgotten about Saya-chan for a day.
I haven't forgotten either.
Then why are you doing this?
This work brings happiness to people.
Brings happiness?
There are a lot of pitiable parents in the world.
Parents who are
about to lose their children like me...
I'm providing organs to children who need organ transplants.
Of course, there's the question of its legality, but
that's just a procedural difference. It's not a big deal.
- You're providing organs? - That's right.
The current state of organ transplants in Japan is very grim.
Even more so in the case of children.
Those children are organ donors...
Moreover, you kidnapped them...?
Kidnap? That doesn't sound very nice.
It's a rescue operation.
Rescue operation?
To commit murder for organs?
I won't kill them.
What's being removed is just one kidney.
And those children who gave one of their kidneys
will be adopted into a happy environment.
We're rescuing them from abusive and terrible parents
and delivering them to couples who want to be parents all over the world.
Everyone is happy.
How about it? Why don't you join us?
Join you...
It's more worthwhile than being a cop.
Staying with the police isn't of any benefit to you.
You desperately protect your child, but they look down at you with disdain.
Just because an article came out, they threaten you with dismissal.
This is wholesome work with no victims or offenders.
More than anything, it's definitely making someone happy.
I refuse.
I'll continue to work as a detective and
protect Hashizo.
Then you stay here.
Senpai!
If you meddle,
your son will be sent abroad with the other kids.
In other words, you'll be separated for the rest of your life.
- Aoi... - Senpai was shot.
- Where's Hashizo-kun? - I think he was taken way in a car.
Let's go!
Thank you.
You ought to be driving more leisurely
on such a peaceful country road!
Watch where you're going!
Leisurely? What kind of bullshit is that!
Then let's call the police and settle this matter.
W-what do you mean police.
You must have something to hide.
- All the more reason I should call the police. - Stop it!
What's da mattah? I've been watchin' but
it be da truck's fault.
See, you're in the wrong! Police, police.
Stop...! Stop it!
Someone~! Please call the police!
- A malicious driver's here~! - Hey, you old ladies.
- Cut it out. - I'm not an old lady.
I'm an old man.
Hey~! You'd better not take us lightly!
I ain't takin' you lightly.
PU~! What the hell is this!
Dey call it country perfume.
Admit defeat!
Gross!
Do you give up! Huh?
I'll forgive you if you apologize.
Okay, okay. We were in the wrong.
Okay then... Go on.
Turn left ahead.
From what I can tell from this picture, looks like Hashizo-kun's in that van.
Alright.
Hey! Be careful, they're perishables.
Hashizo-kun.
Verify the content.
It stinks~!
Open it!
What happened to the children?
The police have them in custody.
Yuck~!
Saiki!
- Ah~! Hashizo-chan! - Sh! be quiet!
Get away from that stroller!
Maruoka, why do you stand in my way?
I'm not wrong, am I!
Listen. Both the parents of the child receiving the organ
and the parents who finally get the child they longed for can be happy!
One unfortunate child can make two families happy.
That's a wonderful thing.
Does that give you relief?
In this day and age, people can choose to live however they want, but
there are too many people who can't be accountable for the life they chose,
complaining instead that it's all society's fault and run away.
Saiki-san, you're one of them.
When Saya-chan died,
you said it couldn't be helped because you're a detective, didn't you?
Because you blamed her death and your misfortune
on society and on the fact that you were a detective,
you said it couldn't be helped.
You ran away by saying it couldn't be helped.
For me to accept her death,
I had no choice but to run away.
If I didn't, I couldn't go on living!
Getting relief...
must mean you turn into a rotten human being!
I have nothing to learn from you anymore.
I won't run away.
No matter how tough it gets, I'll survive with my own will.
It's unfortunate, but I have no choice.
Maruoka.
The fact that you have someone to protect is your biggest weakness!
I'm not like you.
I can't see!
Sorry to keep you waiting!
You did it~.
You win.
I had forgotten that Daisuke was like this once too.
When he stood up for the first time, I was deeply moved too.
Crying at night, fever, temper tantrums...
I took care of him from the time he was born without getting much sleep
until I was dead tired.
But all it took was a second of joy
and I forgot about all the hard times.
That's how mothers are, right?
Children are
born so that stand up on their own, aren't they?
Perhaps the only thing
parents can do is watch over them until they can.
Show them how you live and then protect them with your life.
Custody will be...
returned to you.
But there's one condition.
- Oh, I can't possibly live with you. - I can't either.
When I get the urge to see Hashizo-chan,
can I come see him?
Please do.
I might come every day, you know.
- Diaper. - Diaper!
Diaper... I forgot, we're out!
I'll go buy some right away.
How did it go?
A-okay! Hashizo-kun's coming back.
Really? Thank god!
It's gonna get noisy again.
Um...while we're on the subject...
I'm pregnant.
- How far along are you? - I'm in my sixth week.
Then the father's Sasaki-kun?
Well... yes. It appears that way.
There he goes again...
Wait a minute.
Who's gonna be the babysitter while Missy's on maternity leave?
That would be, well, decided by rock paper scissors.
Thank you.
You shouldn't be running.
What if you trip and fall?
You have to take care of yourself.
Listen...
I thought about what you said.
I want you to marry me.
I want to have a family with you.
I want us to be happy.
Oh... I want to make you two happy.
Takuya...
When we were looking for Hashizo-kun, I realized
I wanted spend the rest of my life with you.
Of course, you don't have to give me an answer right away.
Take your time and think about it.
If you want to raise the baby by yourself, that's fine too. But
remember, I'm the baby's father.
Thanks.
Report of assault and robbery at a convenience store.
- Location, Azabu 2-chome No. 3. - Russell, let's go!
- Yes! - The criminal is on the run towards Roppongi
- after taking 220,000 yen in cash. - Takuya, sorry...
Go buy diapers for me!
She's starting to be like Shunin.
I'm going to be a detective like you, Shunin.
What? Even though you're still a babysitter on probation?
Yes. I'll be a detective who does so well that no one can say
- anything even I have a kid like Senpai. - In a million years.
And I'll take care of you in your old age.
- What? - Because at this rate,
you'll be alone in the future too, right?
Hashizo-kun will eventually get married
and have his own children. You can't be with him
- forever, you know. - Man is alone to start out with.
I'll just be back where I started.
That's why I'll take care of you in your old age.
When you're in trouble, I'll be there anytime.
If you ask me to, I change your underwear too.
When you're old and wrinkled up,
I'll protect you all the time.
Go right ahead. If that's what makes you happy.
Senpai! Your leg is injured. You stay here.
You're pregnant. You stay put here.
He's gonna get away if we don't hurry.
Then let's go together on count of three.
One, two...