On the main charge we find the defendant innocent.
Aren't you deliberately distancing yourself from Takeuchi-San.
Don't be stupid.
She's Ikemoto Kyoko, Ikemoto-san's wife.
Wasn't it you?
Who murdered the Matoba family.
You are all be tested.
I'm truly very sorry.
Most importantly the misunderstanding has been cleared up.
My husband's been murdered by Takeuchi.
The defendant, because of an unjustified resentment,
with a clear and murderous intent
killed the innocent Matoba family.
He shows no signs of remorse
so there is no room for compassion.
Accordingly, having given the matter
careful consideration, we believe the death penalty is appropriate.
Come in.
Sensei. You have a visitor. Okay.
This way.
Seki-sensei good day. Takeuchi-San.
I just had a call from my wife.
Some flowers were left in our garden, that was you?
Yes.
Seki-sensei. Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday?
Just some potted geraniums.
I thought it was the perfect thing for me
to give to you a present.
In the language of flowers, geraniums stand for respect and friendship.
Also this.
I wanted to give it to you directly. If you'd like please enjoy with your wife.
Um. Takeuchi-San. Yes?
I am grateful for the sentiment but
would you please stop doing things like this.
I have to reject all presents from clients.
Sensei. Yes?
This isn't a present from a client, rather from a friend.
Congratulations on your birthday.
What? I can't believe he wouldn't accept it.
A travel voucher is an amazing present.
He's a little to strict. It's a shame.
Since you went to the trouble to get it, let's use it.
If I'm with you, I'm happy to go anywhere.
What? What? ERM...
That's if you're okay with me going.
ERM, but I can't leave Riku out, I'd have to bring him along too.
If that's okay...
Takeuchi-San. Are you in?
Thank you. The publisher gave me a copy for you.
It contains words of appreciation for you.
Ah, thank you. So what did you want to talk about?
Kajima-San. Do you really think that
Takeuchi-San moving next door to you was a coincidence?
Don't you think that
he moved next door to you in order to
repay the debt to you?
He's getting excessively close to me too.
Honestly it's really overkill. That's...
Well, for arguments sake, even if that's the case
I can't reproach him for that can I.
But this situation
is very similar to those surrounding the Matoba family three years ago.
One year before the incident,
Takeuchi-San moved into their neighbourhood.
and he started associating with all of the Matoba family.
Seki-sensei. What are you trying to say?
Is Takeuchi-San really innocent?
Matoba-San said he didn't like the tie so he murdered them all.
Don't you think that, with Takeuchi-San that motive is possible?
Seki-San. Do you understand what it is
you are saying?
You are suspecting the person you defended in court.
Kajima-San.
Why was it you quit being a judge after that case?
It's almost as if it was that case that propelled you to quit.
I wanted to guide the next generation. There's no other reason than that.
This is disagreeable. If that's all then I'll be on my way.
I'll just say one thing.
I gave the judgement in full confidence.
Takeuchi-San is innocent.
You! Kajima-San.
Did you go to see the lawyer Seki-sensei?
You talked about Takeuchi didn't you.
What did you talk about? That's a bit...
My husband has disappeared.
On the night he went to Takeuchi's house he disappeared somewhere.
He's been murdered by Takeuchi.
When he went missing I went straight to Takeuchi's house.
At that time I saw him carrying,
a large suitcase into the house.
I'm sure my husband...
my husband's body was inside it.
Kajima-San. That night,
why weren't you there at Takeuchi's house?
It's because you had vague doubts about him
and so didn't want to get involved, isn't it.
Don't be ridiculous. Please.
The police won't help me and
and your family has swallowed everything Takeuchi's told them, whole.
Making out my husband as the culprit.
They were taken in by him. It's my husband who was right.
I don't have anyone else to rely on but you.
Take responsibility.
This all started with your judgement.
It's still a bit of a mess, shall I make some tea?
No, please don't bother. Goodness, a cat burglar.
They broke in through the kitchen door.
You haven't reported this to the police?
No. Actually I have a good idea who it was that did it.
Sensei. Pardon?
Is black tea okay? Ah, yes.
At any rate, it's that couple that's harassing him. Takeuchi-San said himself
not to be concerned about it.
He's a really wonderful person.
Actually, just a little while ago... Gosh!
This seat is dead-centre! How wonderful.
I have to do something to return Takeuchi's kindness.
You're going to Kabuki again tomorrow. It's a musical.
Before that a friend and I are having a smorgasbord at a hotel.
It's going to be fun. What shall I wear?
It's good to have interests. How carefree.
How about you getting yourself some interests too.
Since you quit being a judge, your lifestyle hasn't changed at all.
I didn't quit so I could play around.
Isn't that right?
You said you quit do you could
help out more with your mother's care didn't you.
Ah, welcome home. Hi.
I'll do my best tomorrow. Because I'm looking forward to it.
What's happening tomorrow? This here.
Dad's lecturing in a public seminar.
I thought it would be educational and at the same see a gallant figure in action.
What? You're going to come? Yes.
Takeuchi-San found this and told me about it.
He said it would be a good opportunity
to talk with various people too.
What? Are you embarrassed to have your son there?
No, that's not it.
You didn't reply to my emails or texts, I thought you might not come today.
You're not angry with me are you? No of course not.
I can totally understand that you'd
get nervous about Madoka-Chan. Cheer up.
Thank you.
So? Have you made up with Toshiro?
It's still awkward but
we've decided to act normally in front of Madoka.
and in that way things will gradually get back to normal.
I see. That's good isn't it. It's best to have the family together.
Right? Yes.
How's it going with you and Takeuchi-San
Well, hmm, it's kind of alright. What do you mean 'it's kind of alright'?
Well up until now it's been sort of
weird between you and Takeuchi-San.
And that's made me feel a little weird too.
You'll be rooting for me from here on won't you?
Yes.
Tada! I thought this might
suit you.
Ah, this is from some anime or something but
Riku said to give it to you because it's part of your name.
It's the Shin in Shingo.
Please try it on. Take it.
Here? Here.
Okay.
Ah, I'm sorry! Yes.
Is it unpleasant? No, not at all.
You've never asked me about my past.
That's because it's not relevant.
Isn't it good enough that being
with you is fun?
Yes? Ah, it suits you.
Is it to your taste?
It is. Thank goodness.
Dad's lecture was really very useful.
It was like he was a different person. He talked and talked.
And he had a great manner of speaking. That's because...
That's because it's work.
Ah. But still it's an odd feeling.
You being interested in your father's work.
But in all honesty, I think it'd be impossible for me to become a judge.
There was a question about whether the capital punishment is right or not.
Did you know? In a case Dad had 10 years ago
where the death penalty was passed, the sentence has just recently been carried out.
Toshiro. We're eating, and Madoka's here.
Ah... That's right but you know. Being a judge,
you have to carry out judgements that will influence people's lives.
You have to be mentally strong to do the job.
I saw it. Because I went too.
What?
I thought I might cramp your style so
sat in a corner.
I was interested in what Sensei had to say too.
Are you serious?! You should've said something!
However, yesterday, I heard about it for the first time.
The case 10 years ago, when he gave the death penalty.
It seems like a tough thing for a judge to do.
Well, having people killed as part of your job...
it's horrible isn't it.
So Dad really did save you by
finding you innocent didn't he.
Is that right? That's right.
Up you go.
Takeuchi-San, has something happened? You seem a bit down.
Have you ever been betrayed by someone you trusted in?
I have. Has someone betrayed you?
I don't know yet. I hope that they haven't.
I won't betray you.
Mama. Yes?
Can we meet papa again today? Riku, go play over there.
The water-gun papa bought me... Riku!
Wah, mama's scary!
What is that child saying. His father's not even around.
ERM, please don't be concerned. Sometimes Riku...
get's anime and reality mixed up.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Welcome. Yukimi, could you get that?
Ah, sure.
Welcome. Please this way to the tatami area.
What? Is this your first time here?
Yes, it's our first time.
Takeuchi-San.
Good day. Good day.
Is Madoka-Chan at nursery? Yes, I'm just off to get her.
Take care.
ERM...
It's about Kotone.
She has a bruise on her face. It looks like she's been hit.
So?
Takeuchi-San. Haven't you noticed?
No. I know nothing about it. Is that so.
Do you suspect me of hitting her? No, that's not it at all.
It seems that you still don't trust me.
That's not it!
At that time, I did something awful.
It's fine. It's natural that you won't let down your guard straight away.
It's just that I want us all to get on well together from now on.
Of course with you too.
Even if you don't trust me,
Please believe in your father-in-law Kajima-sensei.
He believed in me,
and found me innocent.
Of course. I, now
truly do believe you Takeuchi-San.
Thank you very much. Well then...
Yukimi-San. May I ask you one thing?
The night that Ikemoto came here,
it was only Kajima-sensei that didn't attend.
Where was he?
He said that he had work.
Actually, he did mean to be there,
but some work suddenly came up. Work.
Well then, if you'll excuse me.
In the case where the prosecutor
cannot establish guilt with no room for any doubt,
a judgement of innocent should be passed down.
Innocent until proven guilty is a principle of the Japanese justice system.
Put another way. even if there are multiple doubts about the defendant,
if there is no definitive proof
they cannot be found guilty...
Even if there are multiple doubts about the defendant,
if there is no definitive proof, they cannot be found guilty...
even if there are multiple doubts about the defendant,
if there is no definitive proof, they cannot be found guilty...
Today is the anniversary. Anniversary?
You don't remember?
On this day two years ago. You found me innocent.
To me it's a very special day, I will never forget.
Ah, is that so.
I wasn't sure what would be good...
I chose this because I thought it would suit you.
What's the matter? No...
Well. Takeuchi-San has helped us out with all sorts of things.
I am very grateful.
However, receiving one thing after the one is...
You saved my life.
I can never return the debt to you my life saver.
So at least, I want to carry on doing
the things that I can, for you and your family's sake.
I just carried out, in truth, the correct judgement as a judge.
I am very grateful for that.
You discovered the truth in the words I spoke.
You believed in me.
The tie isn't to your taste? It's not that.
Ah. Takeuchi-San Welcome. Have you seen this?
Look here, you're very photogenic aren't you.
Well. I read the article too.
I was really moved by what you said.
But, as usual, you overdid the praising of my Dad a bit.
But having them go that far. It's a good job isn't it.
Why did he give to me the tie that was his motive
for killing the Matoba family. It's extremely lacking in sensitivity.
What about the matter of Ikemoto-san's disappearance?
I haven't heard anything about it from Takeuchi-San.
No, it's just something that his wife is deluded about.
There no evidence for it at all. She's over-thinking things.
Takeuchi-San does have a tendency to be too kind.
But there's nothing to worry about.
I understand. I admit it.
I doubt Takeuchi-san's innocence.
No.
I doubted him. Since the trial,
I felt something odd in the look in this eyes
that seemed to see through everything.
But still, I couldn't find him guilty.
That trial scared me from the bottom of my heart.
If he was found guilty, he couldn't escape the death penalty.
So when Takeuchi-San took back his confession, I was relieved.
I ran away from making a tough decision.
Even so, there was no evidence to prove his guilt.
You weren't wrong.
The problem is what do we do from now on.
If he was the killer,
you, your family and I are all in a life threatening situation.
It's was nothing to do with me. No matter what the case,
to me, it made no odds. It would be someone else's problem to deal with.
But it's become my problem.
And for the first time I have to take the matter seriously.
I can't do anything for my family. I have to do something.
Wait. Wait!
Open it. Open it right now.
My husband's in there isn't he.
Give him back right now. Do you have a heart at all?
Ikemoto-San? Ah.
Finally you've come. Mr Policeman, it's him.
This is the suitcase I was talking about earlier.
That man killed my husband and put him inside.
What is this? That woman, again!
This lady is saying that there's a body inside.
I'm sure it's not the case but, would you let me check anyway?
I refuse. See!
He won't open it because my husband's inside it.
I told you didn't I. It's true.
Hey! What! That accusation.
Mr Policeman. You mustn't take her side.
It's because of her my family has been put through the wringer.
Don't you think it's strange?
If he has nothing to feel guilty about, surely he'd show us.
Why won't he do that? Takeuchi-San.
Let's open it. Let's show this idiot that
she's mistaken. I refuse.
Well, but it will put the policeman's mind at rest too.
Sensei. Sensei, do you feel the same way too?
Do I, who have done nothing wrong, when faced with these false accusations
have to do as they say?
No.
I firmly deny it. This is a nuisance.
All I want to do is live in peace and quiet, but
that couple follow me around and try to trick me.
I've put up with it till now, but this is beyond a joke.
The weird one is you.
Hey!
Stop it! You bastard.
Are you alright?
Ah! Hey!
I'll kill you! Stop it!
Pay for it with your death! You don't understand.
As long as you live you will never ever understand.
Because God is watching! God is!
Ow!
That's what happened?!
If he'd been unlucky, he could have been seriously injured.
She's the one who should be getting the death penalty isn't she. Right?!
Father?
Don't say something so thoughtless. Pardon?
I said don't say something so thoughtless like they should get the death penalty.
Father? What's this about?
You don't understand anything. Anything at all.
Why are you blowing a fuse all of a sudden?
I haven't the faintest.
What is it? Why are you talking like that?
Hey, say something. It's nothing for you to butt into.
You just worry about what you're going to wear on your next outing.
What's that about! That's harsh.
I'm only saying the truth.
I've overlooked it up till now, because you took care of mother, but it's too much.
You overlooked it?! Do you think of me as a mere housewife or something?
Even though you yourself don't properly engage with your family.
I've been working! And providing for the family.
I'm a judge. As such I have duties I have to attend to.
Even so, you have complaints? What's with you!
This isn't as an apology but,
I've had a delivery of delicious Japanese Black cattle steak.
If you'd like, you could use it for Sukiyaki or something.
An apology, it's too much. Indeed.
But, we'd like to gratefully accept it.
Well, we can't just eat it ourselves can we.
Would you like to eat with us too. Yes!
Indeed, yes. Is that so.
Then I will accept your hospitality. Let's do it.
We have lots of lovely meat. I was delicious.
Thank you for inviting me to eat with you.
I've forgotten all about the awful happenings earlier today.
Truly thank you very much.
Still, that woman's persistent.
You'd best not let your guard down. Yes.
I have left my broken in back door, as is.
But I think I should get it fixed quickly.
I wonder where her husband went off to.
If anything else happens, please let us know.
We want to cooperate with you so that
you can live in peace and quiet. Don't we Yukimi-San.
Yes.
Thank you for worrying about me. Truly.
I'm sorry. I'm so happy.
That today of all days, I've been able to eat with you all.
Is this what's called fate? Today, the 30th April, is when
Kajima-sensei passed down the judgement that I was innocent.
Is that so?
It's my day of destiny. The day I was allowed to start my new life.
Kajima-sensei's family is a truly wonderful family.
You help each other and rely and respect each other.
I have nothing but admiration for you. More than anything...
More than anything, they accepted me, a complete stranger, warmly.
The Matoba family were a wonderful family.
Compassionate Hiroe-San.
Cheerful Toshiro-San.
The wonderful mother, Yukimi-San.
And also the treasure that is Madoka-Chan.
And also the treasure that is Kenta-kun.
Kenta-kun's pure smile was the best in the world.
I wished for that time to
to continue forever.
I wish that this time, continues on forever.
What is it?
Ah. I'm sorry.
I forgot to return an important call.
I'll take care of it, over there.
It's not a problem is it? Shall we eat some Udon noodles?
Today is the 30th April when
It's my day of destiny. The day I was allowed to start my new life.
Yukimi-San is back so, why don't we take another tonight.
A family picture.
I forgot that I promised to bring over a pudding.
I came to get it.
Kajima-sensei, did you find what you were expecting?
I believed in you Sensei.
Even so, you opened a door you shouldn't have.
You and your family's happiness is my happiness.
Because you were the only person who believed in me.
I thought I should do my utmost.
But the truth is, you doubted me.
Please tell me honestly.
You found me innocent because you believed me, didn't you.
That's right. It wasn't that I believed in you.
I just didn't want to sentence you to death. I was scared.
Even so, the judgement I made at the time was not wrong.
I was correct to find you innocent.
It was impossible for you to have inflicted those wounds on yourself.
You don't understand anything!
Why don't you understand? To flatly reject another's kindness.
Why don't you understand how much of a sin it is
to betray someone. Compared to that,
killing the Matoba family was but a...
Is but a petty crime.
On that fateful day, we shared a secret.
This time too, please accept all that I am.
You understand my nature, you should be my family.
I forgive you.
With family, just the once if a mistake is made it can be put right.
But please don't ever disappoint me again Sensei.
Please don't ever refuse my kindness again.
Well, we should return together immediately to the rest of the family.
Let's forget what happened here and head back with a smile.
Always smiling as we've done so far. let's go back to our old life.
Because that's our happiness.
It's my kindness to forgive you.
Show gratitude for my kindness!
That's...
Kajima-San, Kajima-San?
I gave a killer his freedom.
As things are, what happened to the Matoba's will happen to my family.
Seki-sensei, you are the only one who knows the truth. You are my ally.
Please lend me your strength.
For now, let's meet tomorrow and talk.
It will be fine Kajima-San. I'm sure it will be fine.
Father, you're still awake?
Are you okay? I'm just a bit fatigued.
You should try and get some rest.
Yukimi-San. Yes.
I'm not the great man
that you and Toshiro think I am.
I'm just putting on a good show.
With both family and work,
I go through life wearing a mask of dignity.
It's nothing, please forget it.
Aren't all men a bit like that?
I think it's good that I've come
to believe in your judgement.
Goodnight.
You were right.
I'm returning everything you gave to us.
I said I wouldn't betray you, but it was a lie.
I'm sorry. I won't see you again.
I'm always like this.
I get caught up in being in-love.
ERM, I'd say things like ''as long as we're together,
I'd jump into a fire with you.'
Nevertheless, the feelings cool off quickly.
Is this how you really feel?
This has something to do with Riku's father doesn't it.
It no longer has anything to do with you.
You too?
Seki-San...
Good morning. Good morning.
Good morning Sensei.
Sparks.
Sparks are falling on my family.
Sparks?