Sora! She's not here!
The nursery lady took her eyes off her for a moment and she disappeared into the crowd.
Mother, where did you go? What was so urgent?
Someone suspicious? What kind of person? I don't know.
It seems they're wearing a weird mask.
There are hundreds of people like that.
Sora!
5 days to Halloween
We have an update in the Hamelin case.
The three young children thus far...
You made Asou's MD's wife angry?
It's not that I made her angry, it's more of a misunderstanding.
I'm begging you. Sora-chan, eat up.
It's bad I tell you. What?
Has something happened at work?
2,000,000 by the end of the month. A deposit of 100,000 would be fine.
It's just covering it for a short while.
You're not agreeing a contract?! Not until my wife's mood improves.
I've lost the contract.
No, well, stuff's going on... Stuff? What stuff?
Trick or treat?
What's this Sora? Is it Halloween?
There's a fancy dress parade sponsored by the neighbourhood association.
Sora's going to take part along with the other children in the building.
Here you go, eat it your breakfast.
Kazuki will take pictures of me, won't you.
If you're a good girl.
Kazuki, wait a moment. Ah thank you.
Take care. Take care.
After the parade, there's a BBQ, just for the mothers of the Sky Grand Tower.
Ah, why are there so many of these events!
Hey wait. The MD's wife will be taking part too right?
I guess... It's a chance isn't it!
A chance to put her in a better mood.
So this is the man the florist saw.
A man with a mole to side of his eye...
If, for arguments sake, we say he's the culprit. A man getting information through the mother group network,
seems highly unlikely. We should consider that he has a female accomplice.
Aramata. Yes.
Go to the crime scene. There's some new evidence.
What's this...
To the children, Halloween is a really big event.
Once again Rino-san has taken on the important role of coordinator this year.
She knows a lot about the real event in America.
You and your husband are Harvard graduates, aren't you.
Yes, well. Everyone, did you know?
Hiroko-san is being interviewed for a magazine.
No, no, really I wanted to turn it down, but they really wanted me to do it.
I believe they're are coming to cover the Halloween event too.
It'll be a bit of an intrusion, but if you'd all bear with it for me.
How wonderful!
Erm... Hiroko-san?
I'm really sorry about before.
What do you mean? About coach Ubukata.
Keeping quiet that he's an old acquaintance of mine.
Goodness, Aki-san. You were worried about that?
It didn't bother me in the slightest.
Let's continue to get on.
What's going on?!
You'd better be careful.
If she's got her eye you,
neither you, nor your children, will be able to do anything.
Thank you. Don't misunderstand me.
I'm organizing this event, and I don't want there to be any problems.
Erm... You do think she's cross with me after all?
It's absolutely unforgivable.
I want to wrap her up and throw her into Tokyo bay.
If you hate her that much, why don't you just avoid her?
That would be almost like she was bullying me.
I have to consider my position as the leader of this tower apartment.
I'm heading out. Where are you going?
To work.
Suspicious Person Alert.
Suspicious person alert?
It's a group email to all the guardians in the area.
It says that recently there's been several reports of suspicious persons, so to be careful.
Suspicious persons? "Foolish Mothers."
It's the Hamelin case criminal isn't it.
... who knows.
Because of that case, it feels like eyes of society
are focusing harshly on mothers.
Aki-san, are you okay? What?
Are you, for example, having an affair?
No fear of that, I'm devoted to my husband.
But what about other men,
there must be someone, other than your husband, you've thought is nice?
There really isn't. Of course there wouldn't be.
Really? Not even the once?
All together.
Is it a bit difficult? All together.
Right, let's do it one more time.
Someone other than your husband.
There must be someone, you've thought is nice?
Women sometimes lie.
Sometimes a big lie, with evil intent,
or a harmless white lie...
What can I do.
White lies can lead to bigger lies...
Sometimes they can, unforeseen, lead to a nightmare.
Punish
Mummy, carry me.
4 days to Halloween
Takano-kun, are you free on Sunday?
What? It's Halloween right?
We're dressing up and going to Shibuya. Why don't you come along?
I promised I'd take pictures of my sister at the Halloween parade.
Pictures of your sister? Pictures of my sister.
Seriously... He's with hanging out with a bad crowd isn't he.
Would you have Aki-san help you out with the Halloween preparations.
Pardon? But I've got the main preparations in hand...
I want you to have her embarrass herself.
so much so that she'd wish a hole would open up
and swallow her up forever.
A real disgrace okay?
The kidnapper was seen at the florist here,
and the wall with the graffiti is in this area.
More graffiti has been found all around the bay area.
The bay huh. That's where my wife's
longing to move to.
There are lots of tidy apartment buildings with their mass produced tidy families.
There must be some thorns right.
So it appears that they're having a large scale Halloween parade there.
Halloween parade? Yes, there will be tons of kids there.
Not only that, they'll all be in fancy dress, with their faces hidden...
If you're going to abduct someone, it's the perfect time.
An accomplice...
Sora-chan, where's your mummy?
Do you want to come to my place to play?
Sora?
What do you want with my sister?
It's Kazuki-kun isn't it?
I'm Sasaki. I live on the floor above you.
I've recently become friends with your mother.
You mustn't leave your sister on her own, you know.
Ah, by the way, Aki-san.
I would like you to be an assistant on the Halloween event.
Pardon? Because the baby shower you did was so wonderful.
That's because you very kindly... Firstly, the shopping.
While you're at it, could I ask you to sort out the drinks?
Also could you do the BGM for the venue?
Hang on a second please. You want me, by myself, to do all that?
Goodness, you don't want to do it?
You don't want to put the effort in for the sakes of the children and the area?
That's not it...
"Baby pink paper cups."
"The same BGM as used on 'Sunny Days'"...
Where is it? This crap, is definitely harassment.
Ah, cups!
This isn't 'baby pink' though...
You're in completely the wrong place. It's this way.
Ah, thank you.
This is in my neighbourhood, so I come here often.
Ah really... It's this way.
Ah, here.
I'm sorry for roping you into this.
No problem. But that was way too much for one person.
So, it's not going well with the other mothers...
Thank you for worrying about me.
But I'm alright.
That kind of thing makes me really angry.
They know nothing about being a mother.
When I see the mothers at the gym class,
I think that, mothers these days, have it tough.
Work and housework, the kid's exams,
when the kids play in the area,
they can't take their eyes off them for a second.
Everyone looks like they're being crushed
by the weight of the responsibility.
When I see that, how can I put it...
I think it would be good if I could do something to help.
Did I just act all cool?!
Yes, just a bit.
How embarrassing!
Here is fine, thank you so much.
Are you off to work from here? Ah, no, I've something I have to do.
Okay. Thanks.
If there's anything else, please just let me know.
He's looking a bit dressed up today.
Of course he'd have a girlfriend.
At first, I had no intention of having an affair.
I gave into temptation. before I knew it, I'd become involved.
This is really hard on me too!
Why is everyone constantly blaming me?!
The affair...
Two days before Halloween
Takano, about Asou Partners. What about the remaining 1,900,000?
When will it be deposited?
We're in the midst of making adjustments. Adjustments...
It's fine. The MD said he was very pleased with us.
Is that right? Well that's good.
It's a growing company isn't it.
If you let this one pass, you'll be in deep trouble.
... yes.
This cup isn't baby pink, it's coral pink.
Good grief, do you not even know the difference between baby and coral?!
I'll go replace them. No, it's fine.
I'm the one at fault for leaving this to someone who didn't know.
Far from being a help, you're a hindrance.
Instead, maybe I can ask you
do to the planning for the BBQ event?
An event plan?! But, what I do I....
That's the fun part, thinking up something, isn't it?
I'm expecting good things from you!
So, shall we have some tea?
Are you alright? Wasn't she a little too frank?
She's trying to make you fail
she wants you to become isolated.
Of course, in such a way that it doesn't affect the event itself.
She's got a perfect back up plan. The press are coming too after all.
But, if I fail...
No matter how small the mistake, she'll exaggerate it and spread it around.
That's what happened to the woman who lived in your house before.
She spread around half truths about her too.
The children were involved and ended up ostracized,
And in the end, they disappeared.
21cm, isn't that too much?!
It's just for a little while. Just an advance.
Event, event... Trick or treat!
Kazuki!
I'm home. Welcome back.
I'm home. I don't have any sweets.
Welcome home.
Aki-chan, have you sorted things out with Asou MD's wife yet?
You've not done it yet?
I'm begging you. It's just a mother's group isn't it. Why haven't you patched things up yet?
Don't say that. Why don't you get friendly with her then!
In the first place, why do I have to help you out with your job?!
What are you saying. Getting on with the neighbours is your job.
Who decided that! That's just how it is, whatever the house it is.
I've never heard of such a thing. Hey...
Sora's watching you.
Okay, not yet, not yet. Okay ready...
On my marks...
Tada. Whoa... a princess?
Princess, your costume is ready.
It's got lame! Yep.
Sorry about earlier. Okay.
When we're all together, bad things get blown away.
I wanted to show a video for the Halloween event.
What's your favourite food? Yakisoba.
Ah, yakisoba, that's right.
What flavour sauce? Salty?
On the mobile, and the smart phone.
Isn't that right?
Ah, I don't get it!
Getting on with the neighbours is your job.
I'm so sorry, calling you out like this.
I had no plans, I was just taking it easy.
Really? You see, this computer
I don't get the editing software at all.
This here, I want to move it here.
When I try to do it, it doesn't let me click it.
That's right. Is that so.
Please help me.
Hey, do you remember? The old lady who ran the sweet shop?
That takes me back, she pulled a face like a bulldog, her eyesight was really bad wasn't it.
'Buruburu's' are 20 yen.
Ah, it's been ages since I've laughed like this.
Watch out!
I'll leave you here.
Thank you very much for everything.
Ah.
I'll be coming to the Halloween parade too
so good luck! Thanks.
Take care.
You look like you're having fun?
Yumiko-san. Hello.
Oh, that's Rino's husband.
Ah, the husband and wife, Harvard graduates?
Aki-san, you said you are preparing for the Halloween event, didn't you.
Why don't you go introduce yourself?
They've both experienced the real thing so
maybe they have some memories that would be useful.
That's true, thank you.
Rino-san. Ah, hello there.
Hello, I'm Takano, I've been helping Rino-san
with the coming Halloween event, nice to meet you.
Thank you for helping my wife.
If it would be okay, I'd love to hear your halloween memories
back from when you were at Harvard.
What? It's nothing.
Next time, I'll tell you about it.
The day before Halloween
Please! I see.
So, in anticipation of getting the contract with me,
you got ahead of yourself and paid in the deposit money yourself.
Yes. That's what's known as
business self-destruct?
If the company finds out I'll be demoted or even...
So you're asking to make a contract? It's quite selfish of you.
I'm very aware I'm making a selfish request, but I've only just bought the apartment.
If I get fired... Please can you help me.
Sure.
From the outset I thought you had a good product.
In return, there's something I want you to do for me.
What's that?
This is my girlfriend. Good evening.
I'm Izumi. Girlfriend...
Next to our building there's another apartment building,
She's looking after an apartment there for me. Right.
I'm going to split from my wife eventually,
but I'd like to avoid paying an exorbitant amount of alimony.
Ah... Erm...
Why are you telling me this? You're not very perceptive.
When I'm meeting up with her, I want to say I'm working with you.
You want me to be your alibi?
You don't want to get sacked do you?
Do you?
Finished!
Thank goodness.
I'm out with Asou MD, I'll be late.
What about Halloween tomorrow?
I'm sorry, I've got work.
Hello?
It's Ubukata. Kouhei-kun?
What is it?
Is it about the editing? I completed it, thank you very much.
Is that right, that's great.
What is it? Has something happened?
Can you meet up with me now?
What am I saying.
I'm sorry for being weird.
I'm sorry for calling so late. Take care.
Tomorrow is the day of the Halloween event. Because the general public will be in costume,
It will be hard to single out specific individuals.
All teams, situation report! Investigation team 1.
Yes, team 1 will gather at the head of the parade.
We will surround the head of the parade from a distance of 20 meters.
Furthermore, in the centre of the parade, there will be two investigators in costume.
Be vigilant! Next, investigation team 2.
Yes.
An effort...? We sponsor this event every year
because we want everyone to have a good time.
Everyone puts their confidence in you don't they.
Are we late?
I think I want to go get my telephoto lens after all. Okay.
I'll be coming to the Halloween parade too.
Can you meet up with me now?
You look almost as if you're waiting for your lover.
What? I hit the mark?!
No... you're mistaken. It's nothing like that.
It's a joke. Why are you taking it so seriously?
Good work.
The kid's parade will be starting shortly.
Anyone taking part, please gather in front of the main entrance.
Okay, let's go Sora-chan.
Hello? Kouhei-kun?
Are you an acquaintance of the owner of this phone?
I'm calling from bar 'Chikuzenya' in Tsukijima,
your friend got drunk and has passed out.
What? It's a problem for us, so
can you please come and take him away.
But I'm right in the middle of something now.
I can't get hold of anyone else, so I'm going to call the police.
The police?! Mummy, come on, we have to go.
I'm sorry, would you keep an eye on my child for a little while?
That's fine, did something happen? Something urgent's come up, I'll be back soon.
Sora, your brother will be here soon, so
until he gets back, do not wander off.
Please.
Kazuki, something urgent's come up please look after Sora for me.
I'll be right back. Understood.
Hey, come on, let's go to Shibuya together.
I have to go see my little sister.
Is that really true? You're not going to hang out with your old school friends?
We saw you.
You were hanging out with some shady types.
I have to go.
Do not mention that to anyone.
Welcome, ah. This way.
I'm sorry, but please take him home quickly.
Kouhei-kun.
Kouhei-kun! Come on, please wake up!
Come on, I'm sorry, drink this.
Aki-san? Yes.
When did you get here?
Are you alright?
Look, we can get you a taxi over there.
You're so kind.
Yes.
You can have this, as a thank you.
There's this girl from my gym class.
When she was in middle school, she joined the gym club.
She had an accident during training.
You were going to give this to her?
I know I look this way,
but I'm really serious about my work.
Teaching the kids to
vault the horse or
circling the bar.
It doesn't matter if you're small.
I wanted them to learn the joy of accomplishing a goal.
I really put a lot of thought into it.
In the beginning, she couldn't do anything at all,
but little by little, she seemed to gain confidence,
that's why, when I heard she'd had an accident.
I wanted to support her to the best of my ability.
I visited her every day.
I said that, if she just believed,
she'd definitely be able to do gymnastics again.
And so yesterday, she finally underwent surgery, but...
How did it go?
She told me, through tears,
that she won't be able to gymnastics again.
She said I was a liar.
I said that if she just believed, she'd heal.
She said it would've been better not to hope.
She was so hurt, I couldn't say anything...
That's me.
I can't do anything.
I can't save anyone.
It's painful to admit, but I'm just a drunk.
But you've saved me.
Since I moved here, there's been nothing but trouble.
But the fact I've been able to bear it,
is because you were there for me.
Because you were cheering me on.
So I was able to give my best.
Aki-san. Why the hell did you get married?
Sora?
Excuse me, where's Sora?
Hello, Kazuki? I'm sorry, I'm on my way...
I can't find Sora. The nursery staff member said they took their eye's off her for a second
and she'd disappeared into the crowd. Mother, where on earth did you go?
What was the urgent thing that came up?
A suspicious person notification.
A suspicious person? An unfamiliar adult has been
approaching the children, as if he might take them.
What kind of man? It seems to be a man wearing a mask.
There's tons of men like that here.
Sora! Sora!
Sora?
I have some balloons.
I have a special one, just for you.
Sora!
What is it? Don't you want a balloon?
Hey, stop right there.
Sora!
Who are you?
Are you the Hamelin kidnapper?
You're one of the tower apartment children aren't you.
Your daddy and mummy,
they're rich aren't they.
If you're a good girl,
nothing bad will happen to you.
Sora!
What business do you have with one of our children?
Sora, Sora!
Was she here? Kazuki! Sora...
Let's tell the police.
Sora!
Mummy!
Sora!
Where on earth were you Sora!
Are you alright? You're not hurt? No.
Yumiko-san rescued me.
What?
It seems that Sora got lost,
and a suspicious man tried to take her away.
What!
It's fine, it's no big deal.
The man tried to stab me.
I'm sorry.
It's fine.
Is it really true it's nothing to do with you?
That's right.
There's no doubt he's the man in the picture.
Yes, but he says that he just admired the Hamelin kidnapper.
A copycat...
I'm so sorry. Because of me, you...
It's fine, there's no need for any of you to be worried.
Taking your eye's off your child at a time like this.
As a mother, what were you thinking?
You left Sora-chan, to go off somewhere?
Erm, I...
You made a video for the event, didn't you?
Weren't you putting in some finishing touches?
You said you only just made it.
What? Erm... Everyone,
Aki-san, has been working incredibly hard for this event.
Please don't be too hard on her.
Well, in that case, I guess it can't be helped.
Can it.
Let's have a round of applause for the winner, Yuo-kun.
Are you okay?
Why did you cover for me?
Why did you lie for me?
Because I believe in you.
I believe that you're an excellent mother.
What's this?
What is this? Goodness.
'To my beloved mummy and daddy'
It's no big deal you know. Is it okay if we take a look?
Wait, what about the photo shoot?
What do you like about your mummy's cooking?
Natto mixing.
What's the thing you like about your mummy?
I like it when she's angry.
I want to marry my mummy.
How cute. It's great, isn't it.
Because I love my mummy.
What do you like about your mummy's cooking?
Hmmm, that's tricky.
There's so many things...
She looks up when she cuts onions.
She really works hard.
I want to be a mummy like my mummy.
Thank you for always buying me toys.
I want to be a policeman when I grow up.
We used to play together before,
I'd like us to go out together sometimes.
What do you like about your mummy's cooking?
Hamburgers. What do you like about your mummy?
I like it when she laughs.
What do you like about your mummy's cooking?
Meat. What do you like about your mummy?
Her funny side.
What do you like about your mummy?
I love my mummy.
My mother can be a bit dozy, but
she's thinking of us all the time.
I love mummy.
They're so cute.
You'd never do anything to make
such cute children feel sad, would you.
Mother, where did you go? What was so urgent?
How wonderful.
Aki-san come here, it's fine, hurry, hurry.
Everyone, a round of applause for Aki-san.
What's this about Harvard?
Why did you lie about that?
It's not that big a deal is it?
What's this? Did you take this? I know nothing about it.
I've said that the two of us both graduated from Harvard.
But you only attended the open day.
Nobody knows that.
Okay, let's go.
What was that? A hidden camera?
I don't know, it wasn't me.
You said that both of you went, didn't you?
What a thrilling surprise. Indeed.
Did you want to make me lose face, that much?!
That's wrong. So, what was it? That video?
Really, it wasn't me!
When I finished editing the video yesterday it wasn't like that.
Someone must have done something to it today.
Are you always shamelessly lying?
You said you'd only just finished editing didn't you?
Weren't you putting in some finishing touches?
You said you only just made it.
That's wrong, that was...
When was it, you started lying?
No-one will believe anything you say any longer.
The man's alibi checks out. He's just a copy cat
with no connection to the Hamelin case... What is it?
We're going. Where?
We've been had. A child has been missing since yesterday, what's more, in the bay area.
There's security camera footage.
Hurry up! Yes!
Aki-san, why the hell did you get married?
What am I doing...
A tower apartment? The missing person is a 3 year old girl,
living in a tower apartment. Furthermore, if it's a kidnapping,
they're using a method we've not thought of.
For someone to actually be able to do this,
the child's can't be making a noise, and so no-one's noticing it.
Sora-chan.
Will you come with me?
Do you have some business with one of our children?
What are you doing?!
Did your mummy leave you and go off somewhere?
Bad mothers should be punished.
Shall we eat something? Let's.