Previously on Stone's Cocoon
There will be a third victim.
You mean you still have someone to take revenge on?
Continue the investigation on Akishima case. We must not allow a third murder.
It's just that because of my father's fault, if Masato commited this crime.
Your father was acting on a cop's instincts.
This pretty much confirms Toremi is Masato, doesn't it?
It's suicide. He jumped from a mansion's rooftop near his house.
This sound was edited.
It wasn't suicide but a murder.
Stone's Cocoon Episode 4
This is my theory.
First of all, Takaaki
Most probably investigated the kidnap case on his own.
Why do you think so?
Do you still remember his line in the recording?
'It's their fault that you died.'
It's their fault that you died.
'Their'
By saying 'their', doesn't it sound like he investigated someone?
Judging from the way he said it, yes.
The result from Takaaki's investigation
Led him to find out Abe and Izawa's involvement.
Abe
Izawa
Then he most probably discovered a third accomplice.
However when he got closer to the truth,
The criminal gang found out about his actions.
So
In order to silence him
He was attacked.
Here.
Good, there's enough for two. I'm taking this.
Here.
But
Even the police couldn't find out the truth,
Could a normal citizen like Takaaki been able to?
It's certainly doubtful.
But
Takaaki had a lot of time.
He already met one of the kidnappers at the restaurant.
Listening to Masato's account
Might have triggered some forgotten memories about the case as well.
If that's the case, shouldn't he pass the new information to the police?
He didn't trust the police.
Then
I think Takaaki wrote what he found out in the notebook.
The notebook Masato was holding by his side?
After Takaaki's death, Masato read the content and knew about the truth.
The only thing missing was the third accomplice.
Since his father died, Masato began his own investigation.
He found the third accomplice and schemed his revenge.
The vengeance passed on from father to son.
Let's go. -Yes.
Regarding Takaaki's body
We can see the dirt from the rooftop smeared on the shirt.
But if he was just looking down, the dirt shouldn't stick to the shirt.
Even if so, the dirt should only be on the chest.
In order for the dirt to be on the abdomen
Someone must have pushed him with force as seen in this setup.
If this was the case, then it's possible Takaaki was murdered.
We suspect this is connected to the case 17 years ago.
Which team is investigating Takaaki's suicide?
Yes!
Is there possibility of a murder?
The investigation was indeed imperfect but he left a suicide note.
There was also the testament.
A suicide note written with a typewriter with no signature?
But the voice was his in the recording.
It was discovered to be edited by the forensics.
The last line by Takaaki too.
Me too eventually...like Wakako
The recording ended abruptly but...
What was he really talking about?
Sergeant Nemoto
What do you think?
Didn't he mean to die like Wakako by commiting suicide?
But
Wakako didn't commit suicide, did she?
Isn't it normal to think Wakako was murdered?
Keeping that in mind
'Me too eventually...'
'Like Wakako...'
'Will be killed.'
Don't you think that was how it should continue?
That's just a speculation, isn't it? -But
The reliability of the recording has dropped, hasn't it?
Lastly
Takaaki was lying dead on the flower bed.
The flowers seemed to have been messed up.
But
This flower bed was built by Takaaki himself.
Takaaki was quite happy with it.
He would call his customers to come see it too.
Would he really
Fall on top
Of something like that?
There are people like that, aren't there?
People who want to die surounded by something they like.
Would you destroy something you like?
Since just now you've been speculating without concrete evidence.
These are just your assumptions, aren't they?
That time, it's been decided to be a suicide.
It's already been 17 years you know!
There are no more evidence left.
What else can we do at this point?
You're just selfishly creating theories on your own.
We still have a lot of things to deal with here.
We're not free to play reasoning games with you.
If you're investigating with the mindset of giving up from the beginning
You can be off this case.
I'm sorry.
If it was a murder
Who did it?
Based on my reasoning,
People who appear together with Takaaki on the rooftop
Should at least be someone who knew Takaaki liked to watch the flower bed from there.
In other words
I think it was someone close to Takaaki.
And
That person
Might be the third accomplice.
About the press conference Toremi demanded.
It'll be held tomorrow at 10pm.
Well
As to what I'll say,
The victims might be connected with a case from the past.
Because of that, we're still conducting the investigation.
Well, that's how it will go.
But will Toremi be content with that?
I don't know.
Tomorrow when Toremi calls,
If he asks about that,
Can you try your best to appease him?
I understand.
Tomorrow we're going to issue the arrest warrant for Yaginuma Masato.
Really? -Yes.
We can not allow a third victim to appear.
No matter what
I'm counting on you to not let him run wild.
'Run wild'...you mean
He might endanger someone not related to the case?
No
I think it should be fine.
His targets are the criminals 17 years ago.
As for both Izawa and Abe,
He's only punishing them for what they did to his mother.
Toremi should be a man of principle.
He won't just simply hurt anyone.
I understand.
The only one who can calm him down
is you, Kisaragi.
We must prevent the third case
and catch him.
Yes.
Dig in. -I humbly partake!
Welcome. -Ah...are they in?
Yup.
Is cappuccino okay? -Yes, please.
Ah...Toko-chan, Toko-chan..come.
That guy just now, he doesn't even know this.
Don't fuss over trivial things.
You're right.
Yesterday when I was cleaning the house, I found this.
After Isao retired, he wrote mini essays for this compilation. Do you remember?
I thought you might want to keep it.
[The boring life of a retired police]
'The boring life of a retired police'
My father wrote this?
Yeah.
Isao visited places connected to unsolved cases.
He wrote down his feelings in them.
Eh..this -Hm?
[Mystery of mother and child kidnapping]
Ah...
17 years ago... -Do you know this case?
Of course. Isao was injured from this case, wasn't he?
Even though he used the title 'boring',
I think it's the opposite.
What do you mean?
I think Isao was serious
and wanted to solve that case.
He didn't just go to the crime scene
He also met the people involved in the case.
I think he should have summarized his findings somewhere.
I see.
Those documents might still be at home.
I think Atsuko-san should still keep
Isao's belongings.
I'll ask Mum about it. -Yeah.
To Mum Do we still have Dad's documents about his unsolved cases? If yes, please send them over.
If the bones belonged to Wakako
Then the kidnappers hardened her body with mortar, didn't they?
After they corroded, only the bones were left.
If that's the case
The form of the victims' bodies can now be linked.
Yeah, that's an interesting theory.
Kisaragi
Let us hear your theory.
Eh?
Why do you look surprised?
You're also a part of this murder analysis team.
No no, that's not it.
Kadowaki-san just called her Kisaragi, didn't you?
Yeah.
What else should I call her?
But all this while
You always call her "Missy Missy".
What kind of pointless thing you're talking about? If you say so
Then I'll call you 'bean pole'.
Noppo = tall, lanky, thin person
What are you laughing about?
Tell us quick.
Yes.
My theory goes like this.
I think the third accomplice
might be a worker
at Yaginuma Takaaki's flower shop.
Maybe a part-timer.
Ohh...
If he worked there, he would have Abe's contact.
He would also know that Wakako's father, Doumon was rich.
Even after the ransom exchange failed
The third criminal continued to work there.
If he quit right away, it would be suspicious.
Hm.
He would also realize Takaaki's investigation right away.
That was why
He asked Takaaki to meet in the middle of the night
for an urgent consultation about the flower bed.
Hmm
That's a daring theory, isn't it? -Sorry to disappoint
But Yaginuma was the only one working at his flower shop.
I see.
Don't look so disappointed.
Your theory was quite perfect. -Yeah.
We can look into people who did business with Takaaki.
If we find out the third criminal, then the third case can be prevented.
There's a list. -There is?
Yes.
Senior. -Hm?
Chief Hayase did a profiling on Toremi and thinks he acts according to principal.
What do you think?
Toremi has never lied to you until now, has he?
Yes.
That means he sets a rule for himself not to lie.
Even when he was dissatisfied, he seemed to suppress his feelings.
This is the characteristic of a principled person.
A principled criminal is good in mind games, he likes theatrical crimes too.
So that was why he demanded for press conference.
They may seem to be favorable to deal with
But if they get irrational, things will turn ugly.
What will happen?
There might be a change in his crime,
or becomes more destructive.
Alternatively
It can be both.
I
think Toremi's the destructive type.
He
after taking revenge
plans to die, doesn't he?
I think the documents are still around. I'll search tomorrow. Are you eating properly? Take care of yourself, okay? When you come back, please mail me. From Mum
Even though I'm not a child anymore.
Your mother?
Yes.
Ah...have you read the article?
Yeah.
My impression.
It's an interesting article.
What kind of person was your father?
He was kind.
I realized after becoming a cop.
Cops usually give a very enthusiastic atmosphere, don't they?
For example, keen sights or speech patterns.
It didn't feel like that in our house.
But
He was certainly always thinking about the unsolved cases.
When I was a child, I didn't think too much into it.
When I recalled again after his death,
Even though he never brought up the issue.
I think he must have regretted it a lot.
Then
I would instantly say 'I'll be a cop and solve that case'.
Well it wasn't out of a sudden.
When I was young, I always said to him "I'll be a cop like you".
But
I'm still far from
Becoming a cop like him, right?
That watch.
It's a memento from your father?
Yes.
I don't usually see you wear it.
Since it's a men's watch, it doesn't suit me.
But it's strong, accurate and glows in the dark.
It's a good watch.
Yes.
We just got a call from Hayase-san.
Toremi just called Maichou-shinbun (newspaper).
Because the police will only say what is convenient for themselves.
Please listen.
This is the truth.
I...apologize...
Please forgive me.
But that...was not..
I...
Izawa Yoshikuni
17 years ago
I killed...
Yaginuma Wakako-san.
But I didn't mean to kill her!
I was wrong.
Please help me.
I beg you!
How was that?
(Reporter) Do you have anything to prove your identity?
You'll know when morning comes.
If I don't see it in the newspaper
There will be a third victim.
(Reporter) Eh?
The next victim is already in my hands.
(Reporter) Hello? Hello?
This
is real, isn't it?
Kura-san, can we speak in private?
The rotary press has stopped but we don't have much time.
I understand that.
Either way
We'll be publishing this.
That's exactly what I wanted to discuss about. -Hayase-san...
This is a really important issue, you know.
Leaving this up in the air is not the way.
Nobody said we're leaving it up in the air.
Then please determine whether this is real or not. -We won't know until we check it.
Well that's true.
Ahh...
It's fine.
Our reporter is heading to Izawa's house now.
You're going to ask Izawa's family about this?
It's because you guys are not telling us anything, so we're left with no other choice.
It's not that we don't want to tell, we're just not sure yet.
That's why I said we don't have time to lose, didn't I?
That's just for your convenience! -Yes, it is.
Is there any problem with that?
Of course there's something wrong with that!
You since just now...Who exactly are you?
I told you my name's Kadowaki, didn't I?!
Ah...did you? My bad.
What..?!
If I don't see it in the newspaper
(Hayase) Let's calm down now.
There will be a third victim.
(Hayase) This concerns a human life!
The next victim is already in my hands.
Hello?
'Already in my hands'
The person might be in the missing person's list.
Let's try check it out first thing tomorrow.
Will it still be near Shinbashi?
How did it go?
Hm..
Toremi told them to publish it.
In order not to anger Toremi, we have to publish it.
Then, what about the content?
We won't include Izawa's confession.
It's been decided to publish about the Akishima kidnapping.
Even about that, the press is not cooperating with us.
So
Tomorrow's...it's already today huh
The press conference will be held earlier at 8am.
Toremi's incoming call time? -Yeah.
How will Toremi react...
I'm counting on you.
Yes.
It's tomorrow.
Mortar Serial Murder Case "I'm The Killer"
Murders Related to Crime In The Past
First Victim's Heartbreaking Voice Before He Was Killed Killer Implied On the Next Victim
The press conference will now begin.
A suspect of the mortar serial murder that occurred at Shinbashi and Shiba Park
Called Maichou Newspaper last night.
In relation to that, we shall now conduct this announcement.
I'm Kamiya from 1st Division MPD.
Regarding this current case, we're still in the middle of investigation.
The victims at Shinbashi and Shiba Park
May be connected to a case in the past.
We're also still investigating this case in the past.
Please understand that it's inconvenient for us to reveal the details.
Last night, a person identifying himself as the suspect called Maichou Newspaper.
We're still checking the authenticity of the caller.
That ends the conference.
(Reporter) Takiguchi from Yomi Newspaper.
You mentioned earlier that it's connected to a case in the past.
Specifically, how long ago was that case?
We're still investigating that.
(Reporter) Yes.
(Reporter) I'm Kamamoto from Tokyo Times.
According to the article published by Maichou,
The suspect conducted the murders as revenge from a case in the past.
It's Toremi.
(Kamiya) We're also still investigating that.
Good morning. It's Kisaragi.
Good morning.
I'm watching the television.
I also read the newspaper's article.
But it's such a terrible press conference, isn't it?
Isn't there anything else this person can say without repeating the same thing?
The police can't announce anything vague.
Even though I've given evidence for the Akishima kidnapping
Hachioji.
It's not in the article, is it?
I'm sorry.
You said you already caught the third victim.
Is that true?
I don't tell lies.
Hachioji?
Where is that person?
I beg you. Please let us rescue him.
Punishment is not something you're responsible to give.
Please leave it to us.
What a joke.
If I didn't bring up this case,
You incompetent police wouldn't even be interested in this unsolved kidnap case, right?
It's been 17 years.
I'm the only person who remembers this case.
Besides me
Who else is going to punish them?
But
Would your mother
Wish for this?
You are
Yaginuma Masato, aren't you?
I don't like that name.
Please use Toremi like before.
I understand.
Toremi
The bones in the picture.
Was it your mother?
Yes.
We investigated the Akishima case.
I...
Have never been kidnapped like you before.
My mother is also not dead.
So I won't say anything irresponsible like "I understand your feelings."
I want to kill 3 people for revenge. Police is unreliable. I'll do it myself. Kill. I want those 3 to go to hell. Kill.
But
Revenge
If there's anything that can save you
I want to do whatever I can.
Really?
Yes.
Kisaragi Toko, aren't you quite an actress?
Such a great play I almost believed this nonsense.
They're not nonsense...
No, no. There's no need for a debate.
You let me hear something nice.
I'm seriously worried about you. -You're actually worried about the third victim, aren't you?
I'm also worried about you Toremi.
Thank you.
Even if that's a lie, I'm happy.
Toremi
Please trust me. -Trust?
Trust is supposed to be mutual.
I believe in you, Toremi.
Is that so?
Then...
I will trust you too, Kisaragi-san.
Thank you.
How about we play a game to prove your feeling?
Game?
If you are able to find it by 12pm today.
You can rescue the third victim.
We'll definitely find it. Where is it?
It's at Hachioji.
Hachioji?
The place we were held hostage 17 years ago.
Hachioji is too wide.
There's less than 4 hours left and going to Hachioji already takes an hour.
Please give us more hints!
Please check my name.
Name?
Toremi?
Yes.
If you're thinking about astronomy, then you're off the track.
By then, if you still can't figure it out
I will call Hachioji Police Station.
I shall give the second hint.
Eh?
It'd be good if Kisaragi-san can find it.
Special and preparation teams stay here. Investigators head to Hachioji.
We probably need front line members at HQ.
It's better to deploy the officers at Hachioji first.
Today Tokushige-san went over to Akishima to collect evidence.
Good, call him to head over to Hachioji.
Begin preparations and set up front line.
Carry your weapons and wear body armors too.
Yes!
Please move out.
Yes, the place they were held 17 years ago.
Check whether there are any abandoned factories at that time.
This is the map of the area.
The abandoned factories are marked. -It's wider than expected.
We're relying on abandoned factories records and hearsay.
We'll gather all information we have.
Check any suspicious venues and after confirming, report back to us.
We just received a call from Chief Hayase.
It's about Toremi's name.
'Toremi method' is a type of construction method to harden concrete underneath the water.
A method to compile concrete underwater by using a pipe.
Toremi Method
If this is the hint Toremi meant
Then the place should have water.
Alright!
Staying here any longer is not an option.
Please check with your representatives from Hachioji.
Yes!
Inspector Takano.
I'll be helping you, I'm Igi. -Nice to meet you.
Take us to the abandoned factories and if you recall anything, tell us.
Tokushige-san.
Toremi might call here.
So you'll stay?
No, I will join the search.
Will he talk to me?
I think he will.
Toremi seemed to want me to find it.
That was what I felt.
Be careful.
Yes.
Masato wrote that the windows were blocked at the place he was confined.
Igi-san, stay here on standby.
We'll call you if anything happens.
Yes.
Is there anyone? It's the police.
There it is.
Are you okay? Be strong.
Don't hit me please! -No we won't. Please calm down.
Calm down. It's alright.
We're the police. Calm down. -I'm sorry!
I'm sorry. -We won't hit you. Calm down. Are you hurt?
Are you alright? -Yes, yes...I'm fine.
There's nobody here...I've been staying here for about 2 years.
But that's because nobody's here. -It's okay.
Please calm down.
You're living alone here? -Yes, the entire time.
It's far from the station, isn't it inconvenient?
There's a factory not far from here. Sometimes they let me work.
They let me shower too.
There's also the cafeteria and canteen...
Yes, Kisaragi here.
Toremi called.
The third victim is at the place where the bones were in the picture.
That picture? Anything else?
He told us to read the name of the place.
Place's name?
A place with the word 'mountain' and 'stone' in it?
Yama = mountain, Ishi = stone
Igi-san, do you have any idea?
Within the city, a place with 'mountain' or 'stone'...
Ishikawa, Shiroyama, Kakiyama
Miyama, Yamana, Yokoyama...
They all match.
Yokoyama's located downtown.
I don't think there's any abandoned factory there.
Which area do you think have abandoned factories 17 years ago?
The nearest are at Miyama and Takiyama.
But I'm not sure whether there are any abandoned factories. Sorry!
Senior
The time...
Right...
Factory? -Yes.
Ah the one I worked at is Makishima Quarry.
Not your factory.
Are there any abandoned factories around this area?
Here, something like this factory.
This tattered building should be at Miyama, I think. Miyama?
Igi-san.
I'll check.
That tattered factory, do you know what kind of factory is it?
Well, it's a factory...
So...digging up stones
Something to do with limestone...
A quarry!
Yes.
Mi-Yama-Quarry
There is a Miyama Quarry.
Good, let's go.
Uncle, thank you.
Can you repeat?
Miyama?
We're heading to an abandoned quarry at Miyama.
The conditions match.
Once it's confirmed, we'll contact you again.
Stay here on standby. -Yes.
Stay close. -Okay.
Senior. -What?
There's not enough time.
Let's separate.
Will you be fine alone?
Alright.
I'll circle from the back.
Okay.
If anything happens, call out loud. Igi-san's out here.
Yes.
Let's hurry.
It's huge.
Yaginuma Masato
It's Takano. I found Masato's bag. It's highly possible this is the place.
(Igi) Got it.
Safety First Miyama Quarry
It's here.
Found it.
Kisaragi here. Igi-san? -Igi here.
It's confirmed, please call for support.
Who's there?
Senior
This confirms it.
I've just called for support.
This is...
Yaginuma Wakako was buried here.
It's like the victims of Pompeii.
This is Toremi Method.
17 years ago, this was filled with water.
The criminals buried Wakako's body underneath the water.
They used mortar to harden her.
Then 17 years later,
The water dried up. She was imprisoned in the mortar.
Masato discovered this, destroyed the mortar
and inside
He found his mother's bones.
Takano!
It's in here. -Here?
We came as soon as possible. -There's not enough time. Join in the search.
Alright, let's go! -Biru!
This should be the place, right?
Yes!
Toremi called Hachioji Station and said the third victim is here.
"You can rescue the victim if you find it before 12pm."
We didn't miss any spot, did we?
According to the hints, it should be here but there's no victim.
It's already past the time.
I...
Something's been bothering me.
An uncomfortable feeling.
Me too.
What is the true face of this uneasiness?
When you were speaking with Toremi
Did you feel anything that time?
I'm pretty sure Toremi is Yaginuma Masato.
He was kidnapped
And 17 years later
He began taking revenge.
He killed both criminals Izawa and Abe.
The third accomplice should be here.
Another person Masato is holding a grudge upon...
The police?
Incompetent police.
Your incompetence can not be saved.
Why is that clock moving?
Police is unreliable.
Run!
Please run quickly!
This is a trap! It's dangerous here!
Run! Run quick! Hurry!
Run! Go! Go!
Where's Mum?
Final Episode Preview
Kisaragi! Kisaragi!
I'm a 1st Division police.
I am prepared to be a cop.
So that was why he peeled off the mortar.
Maybe we can find out Toremi's face.
Toremi...
I have heard your voice before.
I know who you are.
He set up a trap right from the beginning.
Toremi?
Welcome to my lair
Kisaragi-san
Let's end this.