Is that the kind of woman you were?
Where did you hide Iwase?
Your man...
Everyone, did you see that?
She hit me while I was questioning her on duty.
I'm arresting you for interfering with an officer performing his duties.
Someone record the time.
5:32 PM.
The Wangan Department can detain her for 48 hours, until she's prosecuted.
Are you prohibiting headquarters from conducting an investigation?
It's only for 48 hours.
I won't give you to headquarters.
I will prove your innocence here.
Aoshima... why?
I told you I'd help you.
I'll get an arrest warrant from the judge.
You're an assistant police inspector, right?
The warrant is obtained from a police inspector.
I called my father at the district headquarters and lied saying I was hit.
He immediately called an acquaintance public prosecutor. It should be ready by now.
You're certainly being taken care of.
I'm envious of Aoshima.
I'm a career group member, so I can't act recklessly.
Excuse me for being reckless.
I heard you did something again!
I did.
Don't sound so nonchalant.
You'd better disappear.
Do you intend to look for Iwase alone?
I'll try.
Do you have any clues?
None at all.
I'll figure it out.
I deeply apologize.
I don't know how to apologize.
I accept full responsibility for the disgraceful conduct of a Wangan officer.
The department manager's responsibility is my responsibility.
What are you going to do? Be specific.
I don't know what happened, yet.
Then why are you apologizing?
Whenever I get called regarding Aoshima, I always get reprimanded.
Explain it to him.
What is it?
As I said, Aoshima arrested Kashiwagi Yukino on a totally different matter,
resulting in prohibiting headquarters from interrogating her.
Why can't they? They should go ahead.
There's a principal rule of 1 crime, 1 arrest, 1 detention.
We can't question a person on the suspicion of illegal possession of hemp
when she's been arrested for interfering with a police officer
performing his duties. Don't you know that?
Really?
I recall something like that for my exam.
What will you do?
What shall I do?
I was ordered by my superior to coordinate
the investigation between headquarters and the Wangan department...
We don't have time, so don't interfere.
Be quiet.
I want you to arrange it so we may interrogate her.
I understand.
What should I do?
Like I said,
I want you to send her to the prosecutor immediately.
As soon as she's released, we'll take her to headquarters.
I believe the questioning should be done tomorrow.
I'll come for her first thing tomorrow morning.
I'm leaving the rest to you, Muroi.
A mistake is unforgiveable.
Get a car for Superintendent Ichikura.
Superintendent Muroi, have you had dinner?
Hakamada, make reservations at Daruma...
They're closed today.
- No, thank you. - I insist... anywhere will do.
I'll try Yakkodako...
How are things going?
Don't worry.
Thank you.
Aoshima's actions are very brazen,
but his conviction is very sincere.
I'm always the one who's inconvenienced.
It's no laughing matter.
I'm sorry.
"Remaining detention period, 44 hours 27 minutes"
We've got Yazawa's condo covered.
Move on headquarters' orders...
Understood.
Confirm, hurry...
Are they from the main office?
It's a strategy to overwhelm the suspect.
If we investigate the way they do, we'll definitely be defeated.
We have our own ways.
Our own way...?
Use your legs.
ODORU DAISOUSASEN The Spirited Criminal Investigative Network
Ep. 7: Time limit, 48 Hours
"Remaining detention period, 43 hours 32 minutes"
Roppongi?
Where are you going?
Did you get it?
Welcome. Do you have reservations?
Please wait! Sir!
This place isn't happening, as usual.
What do you want?!
Tell the owner that the old man from the vacant village is here.
I'm sorry, Mr. Waku. He's new.
Don't worry about it.
The owner is over there.
How are you?
The mole can't wait for spring.
You're still underground even when spring comes.
Who's he?
His name is Aoshima, a collegue of mine.
Who is this man?
There was an injury case when I was at the Hachioji station...
I inconvenienced you.
He's now the boss of the moles in Roppongi.
I'm looking for him.
He's a mole, too.
So that's why the town is infested with cops tonight.
All the dealers are being arrested.
Do you know Iwase?
There's no mole that I don't know about.
Where is he? Tell me.
Your enthusiasm is blinding.
Moles don't like to be blinded.
Answer me!
A gift for you.
For a mole, this guy likes fish.
This is the one I wanted.
Please tell me.
Iwase, huh?
He's good at deceiving women.
All his comrades are women, not men.
When was he last here?
He won't come here. The "K" is moving.
The Ministry of Public Welfare?
Okouchi is investigating.
Him?
Do you know him?
In the past.
Thank you.
It's a woman...
If you want to get him, use a woman.
You'll be staying here.
Wait.
I'll sleep with her.
You can't...
She hasn't committed a crime. She's staying here to be protected.
But you can't...
I'm counting on breakfast tomorrow morning.
The heater is on... it's not so bad.
Lock it.
Here you go.
I've always wanted to sleep here just once.
Are you in pain?
Wasn't Iwase your boyfriend?
He even proposed marriage to me.
I see.
But... it's all in the past.
You're strong.
Being strong isn't popular, though.
It's not a laughing matter.
I'm sorry.
Good night.
"Remaining detention period, 32 hours 30 minutes"
We're being followed.
Is it the main office?
Unless you're having an affair,
it's not a private investigator.
Leave it to me.
We're dealing with Okouchi from the Ministry of Public Welfare.
Well?
Two men in gray coats, sitting next to female high school students.
Leave from the back emergency exit.
I'm counting on you for the rest.
I'll go look for macaroni spinach...
What happened on that case...?
I'll look into it later.
I'm from the Wangan Police Department...
What do you want?
Don't you girls have to be in school?
Never mind.
I see, you're on vacation today.
You'll burn yourself.
You're nauseated? Did you eat something rotten?
Be quiet, you geezer!
Geezer! I was called "stupid old man" the last time.
"Remaining detention period, 31 hours 59 minutes"
You've been working hard...
What about the prosecution of Kashiwagi Yukino?
Well...
The interrogation is taking longer than expected.
Why?
He's a new detective.
Why don't you do it?!
I'm waiting for a phone call from the slate club...
Do it later.
It's my only chance for a single family residence.
Where's Kashiwagi Yukino?
Until yesterday, I was studying for the police inspector exam.
I can't sleep until the results are announced.
He's here! Conduct questioning!
Prolong it as much as you can.
We're in the middle of questioning.
She merely hit a detective.
Why is it taking so long to take a deposition?
If you're planning to kill time without conducting
any questioning, she'll be handed over to me.
Which hand did you hit the detective with?
Answer me!
My right hand.
This hand. Are you sure?
Did you hit him with an open hand or a fist?
This is important, so please try to remember.
It was an open hand.
Like this?
Which fingers hit his cheek? This is extremely important,
so please try to remember.
We can't go on until you remember.
He's so detailed.
Stop fooling around! Hand her over!
We have precedence.
Who cares about this case. I'm dealing with hemp!
A case is a case, whether big or small.
Ms. Onda, do your own work. Please...
The officers here regard headquarters with hatred.
Jurisdictional offices are all the same.
Are you being cynical?
Do you think it's okay for the jurisdictional office to hinder headquarters?
It goes both ways.
Whose side are you on?
The police.
I understand you've been talking to your superiors
about removing the boundaries between headquarters and jurisdictional offices,
and opening up the investigations.
That's right.
Don't be so naive.
Jurisdictional offices are better left as pawns of headquarters.
I'll go after Iwase.
I want you to bring that woman to headquarters as soon as possible.
You don't have to tell me. I'm under orders from the chief.
You're just a pawn to the main headquarters.
So you should treat the lower officers the same.
This is Ichikura. Widen the search perimeter.
Akasaka, Shinjuku, the whole city.
"Remaining detention period, 29 hours 52 minutes"
I apologize for calling on you by phone.
I'm Aoshima from the Wangan Police Department.
Mr. Okouchi, you're with the Metro Police, right?
I was ordered to transfer to the Ministry of Public Welfare on a personnel exchange.
How do you know Mr. Waku?
He was good to me when I went to the Suginami station on investigation training.
At first I couldn't believe how laid back he was.
But he turned out to be quite a strict detective.
He scolds me everyday.
With respect to the narcotic case,
the Metro Police and the Ministry of Public Welfare
are conducting a joint investigation. That's why I'm involved.
To be honest, there's only been quarreling
and no information has been exchanged.
I'm doing my best, but...
It seems headquarters has been chasing after Iwase since yesterday.
We've marked him, too.
His female relationships are very complex.
He has 4 girlfriends. This is the list.
May I see it?
This is my way of repaying my obligation to Mr. Waku.
I want to thank him, even if it means going against the rules.
Please take my feelings under consideration.
I will.
Please tell Mr. Waku...
That I haven't forgotten the last words he told me at the Suginami station.
In order to serve justice, you need to be superior.
This is Muroi. I'm tied up here and can't return.
How's the Shinjuku station incident...?
I see. Our hunch was right. Call that person in as a witness. I'll return by tonight.
Should Aoshima be allowed to act on his own?
Why are we forced to do Criminal Enforcement's work?
We help each other out in tough times.
We have a badminton tournament next week!
I understand...
Do you want us to lose to Kachidoki station?!
You must win! The department manager will reprimand you!
We don't want to lose, either!
Are you done?
We can't allow it to be done.
I know what you people want to do.
Then why don't you leave?
I'm following orders from the top.
I supervise 5 investigative headquarters. I don't have time to waste.
Rules are rules. You have to wait until the interrogating is over.
It must be rough, being forced to do this.
Don't say it.
Stop blabbering. I hate women like that.
Who cares.
Don't you get tired from frowning all the time?
Not especially.
I was born in Akita, not Tokyo.
Is that what cold weather people look like?
Or is that the look of Tokyo University alumni?
Tohoku University!
What's with the casual acknowledgement!
I thought all superintendents were Tokyo University graduates.
What's wrong with Tohoku University?
Do you have a complex?
Is that why you look like that?
Just get back to your interrogating.
Please become a Superintendent General soon.
Watching you people, I'm losing confidence.
Sorry about that.
"Remaining detention period, 23 hours 34 minutes"
I win.
Shall we play again?
I hope he got some clues.
Come here.
Yukino, you studied in America, right?
How do you say "don't take a cop lightly?"
I can speak Finnish.
Never mind!
Be quiet!
It's 6 PM, so let's stop the questioning for today.
He has 24 hours left.
Don't worry. He'll do it.
Love and courage are on his side.
He sounds like the animation "Anpan" man.
You're right.
He sure does.
The food here is really famous.
It's a 3-star restaurant not listed in the guidebooks.
The interior decor is a little boring, but it's like a loft.
Please hold on to this. It really works.
Please protect me.
What's the matter?
I've lost all clues to go after Iwase.
I don't know if I can catch him in 24 hours.
I checked out all his close female companions,
but they were all arrested by the main office.
Female companions...?
Beside yourself, he was seeing 3 other women.
I see.
He introduced me to many friends,
and he was seeing all of them.
Yazawa Natsuko... Shimizu Chiho...
and Sumida Ayako, right?
Who was the last girl?
Sumida Ayako.
Her name is not on the list.
Is she one of his...
He introduced her as an employee of Hatshushiba Trading.
He called her often, saying he was interested in trading.
Trading?
A woman at a trading company?
I'll check it out first thing tomorrow morning.
Wouldn't it be faster to bring her in on discretion?
Then we'll be using the same method as the main office.
I'll do it my way.
Your way?
As a former salaryman...
I'll do a sales call.
"Remaining detention period, 7 hours 59 minutes"
Good morning.
Thank you for always being good to me.
I'm Aoshima, sales representative for Wangan Electronic Equipment and Tools.
I have an appointment with Mr. Yamada of the Export Division.
Mr. Yamada, Mr. Suzuki and Mr. Takahashi.
We have a Suzuki.
Mr. Suzuki is always good to me.
This is the reception desk. May I speak to Section Chief Suzuki?
There's someone here from Wangan Electronic...
This is Aoshima. I apologize for calling on you at such a busy time.
Please don't use that strange voice with me.
Salesmen will visit over and over again, even if we're hated.
Excuse me? You'll see me?
I'll be right there. Goodbye.
He says he'll meet with me.
Thank you.
Excuse me, I'm Aoshima of the executive division.
I dropped my name tag. Was it dropped off?
If it's lost, it'll be in here.
I'm sorry. I'm such a klutz.
Make sure you file a report.
Ota of Business Management...
Do you like Sumida Ayako?
Sumida Ayako...
You know... what department does she work in?
The one in the America Sales Department.
It's on the 12th floor.
I knew that.
May I have a smoke, too?
Who are you?
I'm sorry for not introducing myself.
I'm Ota of the Business Managemend department.
I'm a mid-term hire and started working this month.
Please be good to me.
What kind of person is Sumida Ayako of America Sales Department?
Why?
I heard rumors about her at the welcoming party.
Is she a beauty?
I guess.
What kind of person is she?
Lately she's been unsociable.
She goes straight home after work.
It seems she's seeing a man.
She recently had a boyfriend.
She's out of your reach.
I'll give up.
He's a flirt.
Phone call for Ms. Sumida.
Ms. Sumida, there's a phone call for you.
They hung up.
I'm sorry. They hung up.
I'd like to extend my congratulations.
What?
I understand you're engaged.
You're mistaken.
Is it a secret to the company?
Who are you?
I'm from Kachidoki Jewelry.
Shall we go to a more private location?
I'm not engaged!
That's strange. I received a phone call from a male client
who said he was purchasing an engagement ring.
He wanted me to see you directly and have you select a ring.
Who called you?
You should know.
I don't. Who?
Please stop joking.
Tell me!
Iwase Osamu.
I don't know a man by that name.
Please leave.
May I leave a pamphlet with you?
I told you, I don't know anything!
She took the bait.
"Remaining detention period, 2 hours 35 minutes"
Welcome.
May I see your guest register?
I'm from the Wangan Police Department.
Please cooperate in the arrest of a suspect.
However...
I'll give you a commemorative ballpoint pen.
This is our idol, Pepo-kun.
Don't you want one?
I got it. Don't move until I get there.
Listen well, Aoshima.
The arrest is the most dangerous moment.
We're still questioning her.
Your 48 hours is almost up.
No, we have another 2 hours.
Give it up.
Two hours, huh? That's enough.
This is Onda of the Wangan Police Department.
I'd like to speak to Mr. Muroi.
"Remaining detention period, 2 hours 18 minutes"
Get out! I'm questioning her!
She hasn't been prosecuted, yet.
Get out!
I won't!
What is your rank?
Assistant Police Inspector. How is that related?
Anyone below Police Inspector doesn't have
the decisive power to conduct an investigation
and interrogation. You know that.
In other words, you have no authority.
Don't act sassy, for a lower officer.
Assistant Police Inspectors can't do anything.
"Notice of Commission"
"Police Inspector"
I was promoted to Police Inspector effective this date.
No one can interfere with my decisive authority as of this date.
The kid passed.
"Remaining detention period, 59 minutes"
This is the only room where a single male is staying for a long period of time.
Please open the door.
I'm Aoshima from Kachidoku Jewelry.
Who are you guys...
"Remaining detention period, 5 minutes"
What's the matter?
I'm taking Kashiwagi Yukino!
They still have 5 minutes.
So what?
It's the rule. Wait!
What is he doing?
Hurry...
If you're not prosecuting...
Please wait.
Your 48 hour limit is up. You've lost your right
to hold her custody. I'm taking her.
Don't be rough!
If you have any complaints,
tell it to your incompetent colleague.
Mr. Muroi,
we haven't arrested him, yet.
I'll hand him over to the main office.
Hurry and arrest him.
Iwase Osamu. You're under arrest for the violation
of the narcotic and illegal powder substance law.
Take him to headquarters.
Yukino, did you sell me out?
You don't know anything about me.
I never told you anything about the drugs.
You're not involved.
That's right.
I didn't know anything about you.
I'm taking her, too.
Didn't you hear what he said? She's not involved.
You never know until I investigate.
Never mind.
Iwase was arrested.
You didn't interrogate her, but in exchange Iwase was arrested with your roller strategy.
It's a meritorious deed on your part. You should be satisfied.
Muroi, if you keep singing those old folks song,
it'll affect your advancement opportunity.
Kashiwagi Yukino, with respect to the charge
of a violent act against a public officer performing his duty,
I will send you to the prosecutor.
I'm releasing you.
Are you all right?
I'm fine.
We don't have to worry anymore.
Thank you for allowing it to protect me.
I bet it didn't work.
Don't butt in.
I'm leaving.
Thank you very much.
I'll take Yukino home. Let's go.
Yukino, do you want to stay at my place tonight?
I'll take her home...
There are nights when women don't want to be with men.
Good night.
Really?
She's right.
Thank you.
An apology before you're even told to write one?
How thoughtful.
Do you think I can expense the suit?
Probably not.
A Ministry of Public Welfare officer told me something yesterday.
That he still remembers your last words to him.
What was it?
In order to serve justice, you have to be superior.
I can't believe that you would say that.
What does it mean?
Do you want to do justice?
I guess.
What?
Yes, I would like to.
In your own way?
In a manner that I believe is right.
Then become superior
and go to the Metro Police Department.
I'm not that type.
That's my conclusion after having been an ordinary detective for 30 years.
Aoshima...
become superior.
How am I supposed to do that?
Written by KIMITSUKA Ryoichi
Theme song: "Love Somebody" by ODA Yuji with Maxi Priest
ODA Yuji
YANAGIBA Toshiro
FUKATSU Eri
MIZUNO Miki
ONO Takehiko
ZATOI Kenta
Yusuke Santa Maria
MAKI Kurodo
FUKAWA Toshikazu
KITAMURA Soichiro
IKARIYA Chosuke
English Subtitles by Nippon Golden Network Timing by DoramaWorks
Directed by MOTOHIRO Katsuyuki
A Production of FUJI TV, Japan
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