Yukimi, you're jealous of him.
In that case, we should've accepted the condolence money.
It's my fault?
Takeuchi-san said so, so it must be right.
Even Takeuchi-san says that as I am now, I'll be accepted.
There's no possibility that he could have done it?
What are you thinking?!
Takeuchi-san Takeuchi-san Takeuchi-san.
You're relying on a complete stranger.
Who might you be? A reporter?
He puts on a virtuous act and charms people,
but he's really a devil.
A lawyer? I want to try it.
I think you're overdoing it. Overdoing it?
Did something happen with Takeuchi?
Please don't worry. I promise I won't tell anyone.
We're comrades after-all.
Teranishi-san You told me didn't you.
That in order to create a comfortable living environment,
he remove's people who're in the way. That's...
That's what I said about Takeuchi.
What do you know about Takeuchi-san?
He's done something hasn't he?
Everything. I know everything about Takeuchi.
I told you he destroyed my precious family.
It's him...
Damn it.
Please wait.
Who are you?
I've finally met someone who will listen to my story.
To tell you honestly, I'm not a reporter.
I'm a relative of the Matoba family
that he killed three years ago.
I thought Matoba-san would be delighted to
to receive the tie
as a present.
However, when I gave it to him,
he wouldn't wear it for me.
That fact that Matoba-san didn't wear
the tie you gave him,
made you sad didn't it.
That is, in fact, the testimony you gave to the police.
Yes.
In addition to that
did Matoba-san hurt you in any other way
either emotionally or physically?
And with only this testimony
the police concluded that the defendant had motive to murder the Matoba family.
Is that really possible?
The police's forcible interrogation
coerced a confession from the defendent and set him up as the killer.
Anything else is unthinkable.
Be tasty, be tasty, be tasty.
No.
Madoka-chan, What's the matter?
It hurts.
Can you show me.
You've been bitten by a bug.
Come with me. Let's put some cream on it.
Tasty! Right?
It's got honey in it. It can make even vegetable’s you hate, edible right?
Yep.
There's plenty, have seconds.
Madoka.
Here you go.
Madoka. Mama.
Hello Yukimi-san.
What are you doing? Madoka-chan was
playing on her own in the garden when I heard her call out.
I had made too much mixed fruit juice,
I thought she could have some if she liked.
Please stop taking it upon yourself to do things like that.
Take it upon myself?
I've told you many times, I'm returning the favour.
I escaped a death sentence because of Kajima Sensei.
Please leave us alone.
Madoka is my child.
It's a problem if she get's spoiled because of your behaviour.
Let's go Madoka.
Wait, I haven't finished drinking.
It's fine. It's fine come on.
Didn't it please you?
Madoka. From now on, you mustn't see the man next-door on your own.
What? Why?
Do you understand? Answer me! I don’t want to.
Madoka, do you understand?! Answer me! Ouch, it hurts.
Madoka do you understand?
What's the matter? Madoka!
Papa!
What's the matter Madoka, did something happen?
It was nothing right Madoka?
She's scared isn't she.
Yes? What's the matter? Tell papa.
It hurts. Hurts?
Where does it hurt? Here?
How did you get this bruise?
Madoka?
Who did this to you? A bug stung me.
That can't be right. Someone did this to you didn't they?!
Hey. It's the truth.
Really? Calm down.
She is telling you what happened.
Didn't you notice after you picked her up from nursery?
You should be keeping a proper eye on her, shouldn't you.
Okay, Madoka!
I'm sorry, excuse me.
Are you alright? I'll do it.
I'm sorry. It's fine.
Didn't you get enough sleep?
Lately, Madoka won't go to bed at night.
It doesn't matter what I say, she won't listen.
She used to got to bed like a lamb.
Maybe she's just lonely because
her Dad isn't coming home until late?
I'm not sure, but it might be about that too.
There's something I'm a bit worried about. What?
Madoka likes Takeuchi-san's home made juice,
and it seems lately she's been going over to his place often.
Even though she promised me she wouldn't go there alone.
You're a strict mum!
Would you really be fine with it?
Riku-kun drinking something someone else had made?
It's not like there's any poison in it.
Yukimi?
You're right.
You're really serious about things like that.
Being a good mother with all your might.
Doing it everyday, isnt' is stifling?
Not at all. Being Madoka's mother give me purpose.
Watching her grow up is the thing that gives me most joy.
Huh? Well what about, when you don't know what else to say,
giving her a slap? What?
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
I simply can't do that.
No matter what the reason, I couldn't hurt her.
My mother would raise her hand to me.
So that's the one kind of parent I absolutely won't become.
I can see that.
But Takeuchi-san is really conscientious isnt' he.
Things like making his own juice he's too in touch with his feminine side.
Hey. What if...just what if
What if it wasn't a coincidence that Takeuchi-san moved next door,
but moved to get closer to the family.
What do you think Kotone? That's scary.
It's just a what if. Well. But that is
fairly extreme level of scary. Extreme level of scary?
"Extremely Scary Stories." Haven't you heard of that web-site?
As usual, you've got interesting hobbies. How about Takeuchi-san
wasn't actually falsely accused but in the end he actually did it.
So he moved next-door to keep an eye on you all,
and if you realised the truth, he'd silence you...
Hold on.
It's not a joking matter.
I'm sorry, are you closed already?
The sign at the front says open.
I'm sorry. Lunch is over....
I see, that's too bad, I'll come again.
Hey,you didn't do it, did you?
What are you talking about?
You didn't do it right?
Stop it. She doesn't mean anything by it.
It's not a problem, I've grown used to it.
Anyone, would have a bad feeling about it.
The people in the neighbourhood where I lived before,
looked at me that way.
It made me feel small.
To be honest, when I found out that Kajima's family lived next door,
I was truly relieved.
That Kajima-san, who believes in my innocence,
is nearby is very reassuring.
No matter how many times I express my thanks,
it will never be enough to convey my gratitude.
A bruise?
As I thought, just as I thought.
Do you have any idea why he seems to be targetting your daughter?
What?
The bruise might be his doing.
Erm, about the conversation earlier... Yes?
You're a member of the bereaved family? Oh.
I'm sorry to be slow to tell you. My name is Ikemoto Toro.
I'm sorry to have deceived you.
3 years ago my sister Kumiko, Kumiko's husband, Matoba Hirosuke-kun,
and then my nephew Kenta, Takeuchi killed them all.
But the trial found him innocent... It's clearly a misjudgment.
Kumiko had a bad feeling about him and was scared of him.
She'd always come to me for of advice.
But I
I just thought he was being overly kind.
That's why I told my sister,
that she was simply over thinking things.
What did I say! In the end my sister...
If I had listened properly to what my sister said,
I wouldn't be in mourning or have regrets.
At the trial,
you're saying my father's judgment was incorrect.
Yes.
And that Takeuchi's next target is your family.
By the time something happens it will be too late.
As things are, your family will be...
What will become of us?
A bruise? What's this about? I didn't hear about this.
No, somehow a bug stung her in the garden.
Did she say that herself?
Yes.
I'm home. Welcome back.
Madoka, why don't you go upstairs for a bit.
Papa needs to have an important conversation with these people.
Okay? Yes.
This is my wife, Yukimi.
These people are from the child consultation centre. What?
I'm Inakawa. I'm Mashita.
There was a report made to the child consultation centre this morning.
A report?
That Madoka is being abused by her mother.
Of course that's not true!
Um, who reported it?
They didn't give their name.
But anyway, they've come to check, just incase.
Actually there's something we'd like you to take a look at.
The informer sent this in to us.
Do any of you recognize this?
No, should we know?
Why? Yukimi?
It's your diary isn't it? We thought so.
This diary was left at my family home.
By the way, who are your family members.
Just my mother.
So this diary concerns the problems
you experienced during your past.
I'll ask you one more time,
Is there really no truth behind the claims of abusing Madoka-chan?
Of course not.
Granny.
Your family are healthy.
Hiroe-san had just started to enjoy her own life.
Toshiro-san had also started studying to be a lawyer.
There is just one thing that worries me
and that is Madoka-chan.
But please put your mind at rest.
I will support your family.
That's why you can rest in peace.
We've heard what you've had to say. If you've
nothing to feel guilty about, then let me see the diary.
Toshiro.
I have no intention of forcing you to tell your story.
However if you have been
suffering on your own then how about talking to us?
I want to help you.
The truth is...
My mother was violent.
By violent, don't tell me, she abused you?
When I was five years old, my parents divorced.
It was just my mother and I living together.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
After I met Toshiro, I became estranged from my mother.
I see. But you've gone back to
your home town many times haven't you?
When I do go back, I stay in a hotel. I only go to meet with friends.
I definitely don't want to see my mother.
At the time my marriage to Toshiro-san was decided,
I thought I should talk to her but
I couldn't manage to approach her.
Is that why you did the same thing to Madoka? What?
They say, what parents to do you, you do to your children, don't they.
Toshiro! If not,
why hide the fact you were abused.
That's because it's painful for her.
That's right. Even when you're married there are things you can't talk about.
Afterall, when you quit your company, you hid the real reason.
That was... It was wrong of me to hide it.
I'm sorry for causing you worry.
You don't need to apologise.
Anyway, who reported it to the child consultation centre?
I checked with my home. You spoke to your mother?
No matter what, I had to confirm about the diary.
And so?
Recently someone broke into the house,
a damage report was sent to the police.
Seriously?
But nothing valuable was taken.
What are you doing?
I'm sorting through your mother's room.
I'm seeing if there's anything usable.
Did you buy that?
I'm wondering which one to wear for this weekend's Kabuki performance.
Are you not worried about Yukimi-san?
Of course I'm worried.
But I'm sure the police will find the culprit.
I hope so...
Anyway, I wonder why, even though the house was empty,
they didn't take any valuables?
Hmmm.
I'm truly sorry.
I expressed my suspicions without considering your feelings.
Erm... Sometimes I can be a bit like that.
It's like I don't lie about things or rather I don't read the atmosphere...
Also I often disagree with customers, that kind of thing.
Please don't worry, it doesn't bother me.
No, of course it bothers me a little.
But by you coming here especially,
I feel better. Thank you very much.
I truly am sorry.
No, on the contrary, I'm somehow sorry you've had to be considerate of me.
No, it's not your fault at all.
But I was the one who did the bad thing. I'm truly sorry.
Let's leave it there.
Although I've only read the first chapter,
It is extremely scary. Is it to your taste?
I really want to know what happens next.
Oh, Yukimi. Good morning.
Hello.
Is it okay for me to come and eat here again?
Of course. I'm glad.
Thank you for the clock as well.
You're welcome. Thank you very much.
You went to Takeuchi's house?
Yes, I apologised for suspecting him.
After that we had a long chat. I said I like extremely scary things,
he also likes them, so he lent me this.
The clock too?
Yes. He's is a good person you know.
He may be being a bit too kind to Madoka-chan but
you're just over thinking it. Is that really all it is?
Of course.
Welcome.
It's been a while Yukimi. Nakano-kun?
You've hardly changed, I knew it was you with one look.
Why are you here? Didn't you say you wanted us to meet?
What's this about?
I'll contact you again.
What? Who was that? An acquaintance? Er kind of.
Don't keep quiet, tell me what happened. Madoka! Madoka!
Why did you break your promise.
Yukimi-san.
What's going on, explain yourself.
Madoka broke her promise to me. Her promise?
I said she wasn't to see Takeuchi-san on her own.
But despite this Madoka, was drinking Takeuchi-san's
home-made juice.
This is a misunderstanding. Yukimi-san.
What happened was Takeuchi-san gave it to me this morning.
It was to share. Really, is that right.
What's wrong with Madoka
meeting with Takeuchi-san anyway? That’s right.
It's not something to raise a hand to Madoka about.
It's for her own good. What are you saying.
I don't want her to get spoiled.
I honestly didn't want to do it.
Yukimi tell us the truth.
Madoka's bruise. You did it, didn't you.
Of course I didn't!
But the reality is you hit Madoka.
The people at the child consultation even said you were abusing her.
Until now, I've not hit her even once! It's the truth!
You've been strange recently.
Why are you going to such lengths to keep Madoka away from Takeuchi-san.
The truth is, the other day
I met with the guy that calls himself a reporter.
What? He said to be careful of Takeuchi-san.
If not who knows what will happen to our family.
I'm sure he also caused Madoka's bruise.
What are you saying all of a sudden. But it's strange right.
That a defendant that father declared innocent, has moved in next-door.
Is such a coincidence even possible? I'm sure he did something to Madoka.
Takeuchi-san wouldn't do something like that.
That's right. That reporter guy was
obviously suspicious from the start. He isn't a reporter.
Huh? What do you mean? Everyone needs to settle down.
Can you go upstairs for a bit?
I want to talk with Yukimi-san, just the two of us.
Toru Ikemoto said so, yes? Yes.
Hmmm.
And so? What did you think, when you heard his story?
I'm not sure. It wasn't as though I was particularly suspicious of Takeuchi-san.
Even though I know he's innocent, somehow I'm still scared.
That's what I thought.
I don't like that I've become like this.
It's not something to blame yourself for.
Thinking about Takeuchi-san in that way
can't be helped.
However, Yukimi-san, I want you to listen well.
I am a judge and due to the nature of my job,
I see many people involved in cases.
In most trials, people belong, to some degree, to one of two groups.
Those suspicious of the defendant and think him guilty and,
those that believe in his innocence. Whatever the truth is,
there will be people dissatisfied with the judgment.
At times this can even change into a strong hatred.
I think that is true of Ikemoto, who approached you.
He holds an unjustified resentment towards Takeuchi and
and is pulling you in with a mixture of fact and fiction.
Forget what Ikemoto said to you.
Yukimi-san, we are your family.
Please believe what I am telling you.
I'm sorry about Madoka.
You're apologising to the wrong person.
I didn't believe her.
I did something terrible to her.
Try to relax a little.
Because of Ikemoto's insinuations
you've lost your head.
I understand that you did it because
you were concerned about Madoka.
But it's fine now. I'm too,
was a bit too harsh.
Please do not approach my family ever again.
That's just fine.
I have one thing to ask you.
How old are you now? What?
Your age, your age.
Why do you want me to tell you that...
You're 60 right?
Why did you stop being a judge before you reached retirement age?
That has nothing to do with you.
Isn't it somehow connected to Shingo Takeuchi's case.
There's no connection.
Was Takeuchi's verdict just your own judgment?
Of course not. It was carried out by the citizen judge system, which I advised.
The real problem is that it can't be stated definitively.
There aren't many people who'd go against the
passionate opinion of the presiding judge.
So it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was your personal decision
that led to the judgement. That's why Takeuchi
moved in next-door to you.
What are you saying?! It's a coincidence he moved in next door.
You were the one who released him into the world.
Without improsing any restraints on him, you let him loose on society.
Takeuchi should be handed over to the police immediately.
That's not at all necessary.
Are you sure? Even if your precious family meets with misfortune.
Huh? What is it?
Darling. Yes?
What is this?
It's not been a year yet. so why is it here.
I'll tell the caretaker.
Yes.
I'm sorry. I'll call you back later.
Who was it?
It was Kotone. It was just something to do with work.
I'm sorry for suddenly turning up the other day.
It would be bad if you were seen with your ex-boyfriend right.
Did you do it? What?
Tipping of the Child Consultation Centre. And at the grave, leaving that...
I don't know anything about that.
In that case, why did you come to my workplace?
What are you saying. Didn't you send me the email.
A email?
Maybe you noticed I've had a book published.
You contacted me because of that right? Saying you wanted to meet me.
I thought something like this was going on.
Toshiro.
What do you want with my wife? You're her husband?
Hold on, why are you here? I followed you.
Don't do something so creepy.
You can't talk, secretly meeting with your ex boyfriend.
What business do you have with my wife?
Yukimi, wouldn't it be best to make it clear right now.
Otherwise, it'll come to nothing for you.
She told me all about it in the email.
That your relationship hasn't been going well.
Kajima-san, you're out of work right now aren't you.
Please don't cause Yukimi to much suffering.
She gave me the impression that before you got married, she wanted to
do things over with me, I feel bad for her. You emailed him saying that?!
I didn't. Of course I didn't!
Don't say such irresponsible things. You were like that in the past too.
You were really clingy when we broke up. Stop talking about the past.
I'm not the same person as I was then.
So why are you following me around then?
Did you sent me the email, just so you could say that?
Of course not. But, I didn't send that email.
Well, in reality... Hey!
I would like you to not meet up with my wife again.
If you reach out your hand to Yukimi after this I'll sue you.
That's regrettable. That wasn't my intention.
I think Yukimi is an amazing woman.
But I wouldn't go to the trouble of taking another man's wife.
Please treasure her.
She's seems to be strong but really she's putting on a brave face.
She doesn't want people to see her weaknesses.
Please give her the support she needs.
I'll give you this book. It might be of some use. Well.
Why did you meet up with that guy?
I met with Nakano-kun to check
about the diary.
He know's where my mother lives.
You secretly sent him an email didn't you.
I didn't. I know nothing about it.
You two need to calm down. Be quiet.
What's Papa and the others doing?
They had something important to talk about with mama so...
So why don't we have a chat. Yes.
You were unfaithful weren't you.
Of course I wasn't.
Are still hiding something from me?
No, nothing. Why do you keep lying!
Do you want to hide it that much?! The miscarriage.
Hold on Toshiro, What are you talking about?
I read it all. Why did you do that?
I didn't want to have to do it.
But you were sneakily meeting up with him
and I couldn't help thinking about it.
Toshiro, what's this about a miscarriage?
She should explain it herself.
Who do you like better, Mama or Papa?
Papa. What do you like about Papa?
He's really kind. What about Mama, isn't she kind?
Because Mama gets angry with me. Is that right.
I'd been dating Toshiro-san for about a year,
when I found out I was pregnant.
he hadn't found a job yet and I was anxious about the future.
Before I had told anyone, I miscarried.
I was going to keep silent about this for the rest of my life.
Why would you hide such an important thing?
I didn't want Toshiro-san to feel responsible for it.
That's why I kept it to myself.
Is that really the truth? At that time,
didn't that man say you seemed to be wanting to get back together with him.
Wasn't it really his child?
You're wrong, Please believe me.
Believe in you! You are always making up lies!
It was hard on me.
I wasn't sure if I should have the child. I thought that was why I lost it.
I didn't have the courage to deal with the child in my womb.
I was weak.
Are you going to gloss over the issue with Madoka by saying you were weak too?
What?
Isn't the truth that you don't really love Madoka?
Is that why you did the same thing to Madoka,
that your mother did to you? I didn't do it. Honestly!
I saw you with my own eyes.
You violently hit her didn't you.
But that was... There was surely another way.
That is if you truly loved Madoka
as her mother.
You're wrong. It was because she wouldn't listen to me.
The Bodhisattva on the grave, the child consultation people, all of it.
Someone broke into my parents house and stole my diary...
You're talking rubbish. Why on earth would someone
do something like that. Enough already.
Stop making excuses.
You need to calm down too.
You should say something to!
We can't leave it like this for Madoka's sake.
I'm not lying. Please believe me.
Can I ask you one more thing?
Who do you like better, Mama or me?
You.
Really? That makes me happy. Why?
Because we play together and you give me tasty juice.
That's because I like to make you happy.
Okay, let's put lots of honey in today.
Let's make it sweeter.
Let's make it tastier.
Be tasty, be tasty, be tasty.
Power. Power.
Hornet Honey: Limit to 10cc per day
Whatever the circumstances are, the truth is
you behaved violently towards Madoka.
How about you cool down for a bit on your own?
You must be tired.
It would be good for you to get away and have time to think things over.
About your relationship and Madoka.
This is how Takeuchi-san felt.
Being arbitrarily distrusted about something he had nothing to do with.
Even though you say you didn't do it, you're not believed.
I understand. I'll go.
But please let me say this one thing.
I admit I hit Madoka.
But I didn't abuse her, or cheat.
That, at least, I will definitely prove.
It's awful being doubted as things are.
Madoka, Eat lots okay.
Granny made it for you today.
What? Because of
things at work, Mama won't be here for a while.
I’ll be fine. Yes, I see.
I'm digging in.
Mother, did you see the video tape I sent.
I'm doing well.
My new house, in a quiet neighbourhood, is really comfortable
The Kajima family that live next door, are really lovely people.
Of course Kajima Sensei and also Hiroe-san,
also the son, Toshiro-san and the grandchild Madoka-chan too.
All of them have received me kindly.
Because of Kajima Sensei's wise judgement
I was freed from the harsh fate of the death penalty.
I was given life. I was given freedom.
That is why from now on,
I want to live for the Kajima family.
If someone tries to hurt the Kajima family...
If someone tries to harm something important to the Kajima family...
I'll use whatever means necessary to deal with it.
I think I'll spend my life repaying the Kajima family
No, my whole life isn't enough.
Because he understands the killer that I am.