We think it may be OX.
The thing he was trying to hide...
Run~!
Hey!
Got him! Got him!
You're Public Safety right?
For you to investigate this far means the serial killer case and serial bombings are connected.
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Crystal's Beat
Murder Analysis Squad
Episode 3
Tell us your identity first.
We're not letting you go without any information.
Yamada from Division 2, Public Safety.
Yamada?
Then Yamada-san, tell us.
The serial killer case we're working on
and the serial bombings you're handling.
How are they connected?
I can't tell you.
Meaning you admit that there's a connection, right?
Now as we speak
the plans for the serial killer case and serial bombings are probably progressing.
If the two cases are connected
shouldn't we share information and solve them as soon as possible?
What's so funny?
-Stop it.
Public Safety has their own way of working.
He's moving as a member of the organization after all.
There are things he can't do at his level.
About this matter, we'll ask our boss to speak directly to the Director of Public Safety.
I hope this won't discredit you.
Go ahead. However, don't forget to report about your undercover operation too.
I don't mind to bear all responsibilities.
Please report Public Safety's action and that our case is connected to the serial bombings.
What's wrong?
When that happens, Hayase-san would be held accountable.
Surely you've also thought that through?
About that...
You don't see anything but yourself now.
Don't forget that you're not the only one investigating the case.
I'm sorry.
That's unlike her.
Takano-san, is she alright?
Yeah...
Uh...no.
Still we need to report this to the higher ups.
Any idea how to put it in better words?
That guy!
Looks like they seized the first move.
We'll now begin the meeting. Let's work together.
At ease!
I have an important announcement before the meeting.
In regard to the bombing on the 26th
I'm sure all of you are well aware of the case.
It's been found that our case and the serial bombings have a huge connection.
Today, Director Hoashi and Kamijo shunin from Public Safety will be joining the meeting.
They'll talk about the information obtained by Public Safety in a while.
-Kamijo?!
First, regarding the serial killer case
let's summarize what we know so far.
Starting from evidence.
Takano from Section 11.
Before the report
may I know the reason both cases are said to be connected?
I'll answer that.
The details will be informed later but from the bomb fragments
we've obtained the victim, Kiuchi Sachi's fingerprints.
Hence, we thought there's a possibility both cases are connected.
We're asking for your cooperation.
In short, there's a possibility Kiuchi was one of the members of Japan Revolution Cooperation.
It's also natural to think that the second victim, Tsutsumi who secretly contacted Kiuchi, may be involved as well.
Taking this into account,
we need to decide on the investigation strategy again.
Did you get anything from Tsutsumi's belongings?
Yes, from his luggage
we discovered two things hidden in the cigarette packet.
It's easy to think that these two things are important to him.
First, the SD card.
It seems to have a pretty sophisticated security lock.
I've asked Cyber Crime section to unlock it but they probably need more time.
Next, there's a list of names and addresses of art galleries, museums and public facilities within the city.
And next to the names
'O' and 'X' signs were marked.
We don't know the meaning of those signs yet
but if Tsutsumi was a member of Japan Revolution Cooperation,
then we can infer that this is a list of targets for the bombings.
Does this include the buildings that have been bombed so far?
No, none of them.
So the targets for the bombing may have been changed for some reason.
I will add to Takano's report.
Both Kiuchi and Tsutsumi changed their workplace about a year ago.
Kiuchi took the trouble to move farther from his workplace.
Judging from the crime scene
it seems he had been living in seclusion for a while.
Running away from the organization seems to fit the bill.
If that's the case, then it means both Kiuchi and Tsutsumi
were purged by Japan Revolution Cooperation.
OX may be a member of the organization or
a thug assassin sent by the organization?
How do you see the connection with the serial bombings?
I still have no idea but shouldn't Public Safety be more informed of the details compared to us?
What do you think, Yamada-
My bad, Kamijo-san.
We don't have a clue too.
Now I'd like to share the facts we have so far.
The reason why these 5 targets were bombed is still unknown.
Although security cameras were installed in various places
we still can't find any suspicious subject that may be the suspect.
All the bombs were comprised of two sets.
The timer was set to the main bomb.
It was structured to detonate two at the same time.
However, only the one at Minato Ward Industrial Hall
had a malfunction causing the timing to be shifted and led to a secondary explosion.
Multiple fingerprints belonging to Kiuchi were detected on the bomb fragments.
Since they're detected on the internal parts, there's no doubt he was involved in building them.
That's all.
Thank you.
Now, according to the current information...
-May I?
Kisaragi from Section 11 MPD.
Is that really all?
Aren't you still holding onto some information?
Kisaragi.
We've told you everything.
If so, then it's odd.
Please recall, Takano shunin.
The first time we realized we were being followed.
It was the afternoon on 26th, when we left the library.
But the explosion hasn't occured yet.
If you say that you followed us after detecting Kiuchi's fingerprints on the bomb fragments
then the order doesn't fit.
Could it be that you've already obtained some information regarding the explosion
before it happened?
That's why you were investigating Kiuchi.
But then he got murdered by someone.
So you followed us to dig more information.
Still the bombing became a reality.
Am I right?
If that's the case then isn't it true that you have more important information about the organization?
Or something about Tsutsumi-san...
-Kisaragi, that's enough.
But why?!
If you've already grasped info about Kiuchi
and told us during the first incident, then perhaps
Tsutsumi-san wouldn't have been killed.
Do you have any proof?
The proof we followed you on that day.
That...
You were the one!
-What are you talking about?
Let's leave it.
We knew you would question that contradiction.
Also, Takano shunin and the rest
expected our reply so they never questioned us like you did.
Huh?
We are however also prepared to disclose certain information here.
As you mentioned, we've already marked Kiuchi from the beginning.
More accurately, Kiuchi was a former member of an extremist organization.
We wanted to approach him to find out more about the organization.
But at the same time, he was murdered by someone.
Of course we think it was most likely done by the organization
and so we followed you to get more info.
Of course, at that time, we didn't know about Tsutsumi or the explosion.
Why didn't you inform us earlier?
We're also investigating for our own purposes.
At this point, disagreeing with each other's differences in philosophy...
Could you please stop such unproductive act?
Now our capital Tokyo is facing an unprecedented crisis.
That is why the higher ups ordered us to come here.
You don't even understand that...
And yet, you can still serve in First Division huh?
Ah...my apologies.
Similar to the officials from Public Safety who can be quite emotional...
Our Kisaragi's words can sometimes be hurtful.
I'm sorry.
But you know, you're not the only ones doing investigations with pride.
Don't forget that Kisaragi is also one of us.
I'd like to ask something, Director Hoashi.
Do you think the case will continue?
The photo from Tsutsumi's belongings
showed both him and Kiuchi, along with another man.
According to the situation, we can assume that he's one of them.
He may be the next target.
Director
Do you have any information regarding this person?
No, we don't.
Then can you please let us see the list of people who are at risk of being targets?
The list of Kiuchi's friends who left the group
and anyone connected to both victims.
I'm sure you have it right?
We'd like to identify that person as soon as possible.
Not only to prevent the next incident but also to arrest OX.
Director Hoashi, give us your cooperation.
I understand. We'll get it ready by tomorrow.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Ah...Mum?
Sorry for calling this late. How is it?
I've checked with nearby shops and the internet
but it seems your father's watch can't be fixed.
I see...
They said it's a pretty old item and the parts are hard to find.
Can't be helped then. Nothing stays unbroken forever.
What the hell is this?
You think we'll be satisfied with this?!
We can't give you anything further. That's our limit.
Why can't you disclose the information?
-We're sorry.
Are you making fun of us?
The next victim may be in this list!
We've fulfilled our promise.
The name's probably among the blackened parts.
We've no choice but to use our own method to find it.
Still judging from the fact that it's over a year ago, there's not much clue left.
If there's nothing, at least we can strike off one possibility.
That's still an achievement.
-Yes.
Thank you for waiting.
I'm not sure...
Even on weekdays, we have over 100 customers.
Furthermore it's over a year ago so...
Can we have a look at the CCTV on August 22nd last year?
The recording will be rewritten every 3 months.
Can we see the business diary?
-Ah...sure.
Shunin, look!
Lost Item Black Notebook 'Tsutsumi'
Do you still have this 'notebook'?
No. If the owner doesn't show up within a week, we'll send it away.
Send it away...could it be?
Found it!
I never thought the clue would be here at the MPD.
Tsutsumi probably didn't come to avoid any contact with the police.
Please look at this.
This...
K...
N...
If K, Kiuchi and this person 'N' were written together then N could also be a member.
He's probably the person in that picture.
If we don't find him as soon as possible then OX will...
This is the voice mail service...
Voice mail huh...He's probably not in or turned off the phone.
Excuse me...is this N-san's phone?
-Hey...
I'm Kisaragi from First Division MPD.
Sorry for the sudden call but if you hear this
please call 090 0666 033.
There's something I'd like to confirm.
There's a possibility your life is at risk.
So if you have any clue, please contact me ASAP.
The police will protect you so don't worry...
Sorry, that wasn't good enough.
I've got information about the phone number.
Name's Nagamine Hayao. Current address is at Itabashi Ward.
He works at 'Aiba Systems'.
Ah...Nagamine-san right?
Are you sure?
He had a huge suitcase, I thought he's probably going for a trip somewhere...
Did he do something?
No, there's just something we'd like to ask.
Really? That's what the cops said too this afternoon.
Cops?
The cops...
-Public Safety.
Nagamine's probably in their list too.
It's Takano.
Nagamine's not home. How about over there?
He's been absent without notice since day before yesterday.
He must have been hiding after knowing that both Kiuchi and Tsutsumi were murdered.
Most likely Nagamine's also a member of Japan Revolution Cooperation.
Both of them may be targets for some sort of purging within the organization.
Also, Public Safety has already made a move before us.
Excuse me.
Ishikura here. It seems Nagamine's relative called this morning.
He couldn't contact Nagamine and wondered if the company knows where he is.
Then when the company suggested to consult the police, he hung up immediately.
Public Safety again?
-No.
There's no need to hide their identity during this emergency.
It's OX.
No doubt his next target is Nagamine.
Let's continue to track him down.
Let's go.
First thing tomorrow, we'll get a warrant and search his house.
We won't make it in time!
The murder's always at night.
At the moment, Nagamine...
-Then...
Then what should we do?
Think about it.
This is Kisaragi.
Are you Kisaragi-san from MPD?
Yes I am...
Are you Nagamine-san?
Takano from First Division.
-I'm Kisaragi. Where's Nagamine-san?
We came once we got the call but
there's no answer even after ringing the bell.
The lights are off and the doors are locked too.
Probably not in. -Not in?
But he said he'd be here.
Kisaragi, try phone him.
-Yes.
Not picking up but it's through...
-Shh!
We're going in.
-Yes.
The both of you please wait outside.
Suspicious subject may appear so be careful.
Roger.
Nagamine-san, are you there?
We're the police.
Shunin! Shunin!
What is it?
Nagamine-san?
Nagamine-san!
Turn on the lights! -Yes.
Nagamine-san!
Hang in there! Nagamine-san!
He's bleeding. Go find a towel or something.
-Yes!
Roll an ambulance here!
Victim is stabbed on the neck and abdomen, bleeding profusely.
Why is there no paint?
Shunin?
Takano shunin!
Are you okay?
Shunin!
Takano shunin!
Shunin!
It's gonna take a while. You should go back.
But it's my fault that Takano shunin...
It's okay. Seems like nerve injury.
He should be fine with rehabilitation.
Rehab?
Kisaragi, go back and do what you're supposed to do.
Attention!
The meeting will now begin. Let's work together.
At ease!
Shunin, I'm sorry for what happened yesterday.
You have nothing to apologize for.
First of all, as you've all heard
an officer was injured during the investigation.
Although it wasn't life-threatening
all investigators need to be more careful to avoid such cases.
Please pay your full attention during the investigation.
Nagamine suffered cuts on the neck and abdomen
but luckily he's made it and in ICU at the moment.
Most likely this time, the victim was awake during the attack
and at the same time, the officers arrived, causing OX to change his MO.
The suspect also wore raincoat and boots, similar to the previous cases.
Hence, I think the person I came into contact was OX.
That's everything that happened last night.
How the suspect got away even though we came into contact,
everything was due to my mistake and lack of better judgment.
For this, I'd like to apologize to everyone.
I'm sorry.
Well, what's happened has happened.
However, in order to prevent this from occuring again
next time it'd be wise to share information with us as soon as possible.
About that...
I'm sorry.
We'll cover the questioning when Nagamine Hayao wakes up.
Is that alright?
Excuse me, I've something to ask.
What is it?
I fully agree that we should share information.
As such, there's something I need you to answer.
When did you know about Nagamine?
For half a day before we reach Nagamine, you'd already been investigating him right?
Is his name on this blackened list?
It's in there, right?
Not answering means you admit it, right?
I don't know.
-There's no way you don't.
You censored his name, didn't you?!
-Ishikura!
We were ordered by the higher ups to perform tasks separately.
It's not unusual to do that without knowing the purpose or reason.
Only a handful of the higher ups know the full picture of the case.
It's probably something you from Criminal Division may not know.
But that is how Public Safety works.
Then bring those so-called higher ups here right now.
Ishikura!
You've been holding information about Nagamine all this time, right?
But then it slipped away.
If you've told us about Nagamine earlier
the incident last night could've been prevented and Takano...
Takano wouldn't suffer any injury.
Are you saying that's our fault?
He's the one who let the suspect get away!
-What did you say?!
Hey!
Ishikura-san! -Ishikura-san!
Preparation team?
Yes.
What's going on? Why am I moved to preparation team?
Shouldn't you know the reason best?
This was decided judging from the obstacles during the investigation.
Wait a minute.
I'm fine. I'll go on as usual.
Can you say that looking at Takano's arm?
That's his new partner.
Please, I'll do my best better than ever.
I knew you'd say that.
That's exactly why I'm pulling you out.
You worked too hard.
Starting today, you're in preparation team.
This is also something Director Teshirogi agreed on.
So this is his order? Then I'll talk to him directly.
That's not it.
Takano was the one who suggested it to me.
I'm Tanabe from regional section.
Please, just sit anywhere you like.
I'll make a cup of tea now.
-No, it's alright.
I'll do it myself. -I see.
Well, then...help yourself.
Hm...what should I do?
Well....
How about answering the phone for now?
Yes, West Fukagawa task force.
Thanks for your hard work. I'm Toriumi from group 7 of ground work.
Oh wait, you're new?
I'm Kisaragi who will be working in preparation team today.
Ah...the one who messed up.
I'd like to leave a message.
Hello, are you listening?
It must be hard for her.
Kisaragi?
Trauma is always troublesome.
Kisaragi-san, it's rare for you to come at this hour.
Are you having a day off?
Well...yeah.
Long time no see, Kisaragi Toko.
Why did you refuse to meet me?
Because there's no reason to.
Then why today?
You're the one who needs something right?
You must know about the serial terror bombings.
It turned out that
the type of bomb was the same you used.
I was wondering if you've any clue...
Did you come for such a boring thing?
Wait!
To be honest, I don't really know myself...
What to say when I meet you...
My father had always been worried about you as the victim in the kidnapping.
You were always in our house!
What the hell am I talking about...
You made my mother suffer like that...
I'll never forgive you!
Maybe it's a good thing that you're sentenced to death because I...
From now on...
I don't want to go on living being bound by you like my father!
I wanted...
...to save you properly...
If so, then I'm already saved.
Because of the bombing I did...
if you have a scar that will never disappear in your heart...
Then there's nothing that pleases me more.
I will never...
forgive the police and Kisaragi Isao.
I will die holding onto this anger and hatred.
That is the best revenge from me.
I'm sorry.
It's okay, it's okay.
There's nothing in the world that will never be broken.
Someday everything will perish.
I'm not done yet!
Welcome back. Pretty late huh.
I'm sorry.
Well, the job here isn't all that exciting.
No, that's not...
Tonight, we need to compile everything for tomorrow morning's meeting.
I see.
Kisaragi!
Thanks for your hard work.
There's only 20 minute interval until the regular press conference.
Gotta gobble up.
What's wrong? Eat them while you can.
My tummy's painful whenever we have cases.
It's got to the point of eating for the sake of taking medicine.
Don't make that face.
The preparation team is an equally admirable job.
Yes, I know that.
I get it inside my head but...
... still I feel pathetic.
You're just going through the aftermath of the explosion, right?
Everyone in Section 11 is worried, you know.
I was careless and caused trouble to everyone.
Kisaragi, you still don't get it.
You still don't understand your own position.
You worked too hard on everything by yourself.
Trust your colleagues a bit more.
When things are tough, just admit it.
When you don't know what to do, just say it.
We never look at it like we're babying you.
You're no longer a rookie.
You're already one of us.
You're capable.
I'm not sure if I should tell you this...
What?
Takano made me promise something.
Shunin did?
He asked me to let you rest a bit with office work
and when you're ready, put you back on the team.
You're a precious partner for him.
Don't make him worry anymore, okay?
Got it? Just focus on your job in the preparation team.
Then whenever you decide that you're really ready to return, tell me.
When the time comes, I'll persuade Director Teshirogi to put you back in Section 11.
Crap, I'm late.
I'm going first.
Take care of the rest.
Yes, Sir!
You didn't go home?
When I start compiling the documents for the bombing case, there's quite a lot...
Well of course. These are information of all 5 locations.
The pictures from before the bombing.
I've asked the people involved to send them and also the pamphlets.
I wonder how should I arrange them to make it more efficient...
The scale of damage or...
Isn't it enough just to arrange them by location?
What do you call this kind of place again?
Look, the hollow space where you put flowers and pictures...
Niche?
That's it!
This crime scene...
and the site where I was present too...
They're quite common anyway. Isn't it just a coincidence?
The other two locations didn't have them right?
But if it's 3/5, we shouldn't ignore it.
We may have insufficient documents on the other two locations.
So the culprit hates niche so much?
This kind of decorative space is unexpectedly easy to come off.
If you hide a bomb inside
then you can explode something without anyone noticing.
It also makes sense to prevent anyone from seeing suspicious objects.
So what?
The culprit took the trouble to find locations with decorative spaces just to destroy them.
And caused such a huge commotion, is that it?
Guess that's implausible huh...
What happened?
I found it! What the bombings have in common.
This.
'Mamiya Architecture Design Office'
Chief, let me deal with this.
Please!
But you're...
Excuse me...
It's not really my position to speak but...
this is without a doubt Sergeant Kisaragi's effort.
It's not an easy feat to organize so much information within a night.
That's also why she found the common link.
Well to be honest...
when she's around, we're too self-conscious and can't really work properly.
You're sure you really want to do this, Kisaragi?
Yes.
The trauma may not be gone
but I won't push myself anymore.
I'll rely on my colleagues.
Understood.
You'll handle this.
Thank you!
Next Episode
Why did he target Mamiya Architecture Design Office's buildings?
No doubt it must be some cause and effect relationship.
Though the serial killer case is continuing, the serial bombings...
So that's it...
This is too much of a coincidence.
Don't tell me, there's more?
Don't be like me, okay?
I still think you shouldn't belong here forever.
Drop your weapon, OX!
You can't escape anymore.