In recent years, the number of vicious crimes has increased rapidly.
In order to arrest the criminals and solve the cases, the police scientific research center,
Forensic Investigation Office Section Nine, has begun investigating cases using MRI.
The image produced by the extracted brain of the victim not only shows the suspect,
but also the victim's entire memory.
Monokuro ni some ta hibi
モノクロに染めた日々
I stain the days in monochrome,
Maki modoshite wa sore wo kuri kaesu
巻き戻してはそれを繰り返す
and replay them again and again.
Dokoka no eiga de mita serifu narabete
どこかの映画で見たセリフ並べて
Lines with words from movies you've seen somewhere,
Kono kokoro kakushita mama heiki na kao shite aruiteta
このココロ隠したまま 平気な顔して歩いてた
I hide my feelings and walk on pretending I'm fine.
Ashimoto ni utsuri konde ita
足元に映り込んでいた
My face was reflected beneath my feet,
Yuganda boku no kao ga kanashisou ni miete ta
歪んだ僕の顔が悲しそうに見えてた
and contorted as if I was in sorrow.
Excuse me, Sir! Please wake up!
Sir?!
Excuse me, Sir?
Sir? Sir?!
(Part One)
Wow, Amachi-san, this cake is delicious!
See? There's always a long line, so it was an effort to buy them.
I'm so happy. As they say, "When the cat's away, the mice will play."
Okabe,
you've got cream on your mustache.
What?
The dead bodies of a man and woman have been discovered in a love hotel.
The woman was dead before she was brought to the hotel.
The man appears to have committed suicide by cutting his carotid artery with a scalpel.
Evidence indicates that the man was taking drugs.
The woman's brain had been removed, and there were old scars on her arms from self-inflicted injuries.
They weren't carrying any identification, and the car they used had been reported stolen the day before.
A bizarre murder?
We can't be sure.
Nonetheless, the mass media has taken this up, and the Committee have decided that it is urgent that this case is solved.
Amachi, Aoki, you two are in charge of this case.
Yes, sir.
[Note: Sign says "Unknown Male and Female Found Dead." ]
Police Scientific Research Center Investigation Office Section Nine
These are the images from the male observer.
Aoki-san, what's he saying?
"This is my final stance against that devil."
"That devil"... This isn't a simple crime of passion, is it?
No, it's not.
Sendou-san, can you please go back further in time?
Yes, sir.
What kind of surgery did this man observe?
Hello, Amachi speaking.
I've got some information about the love hotel case.
Come to the meeting room immediately.
This is Aoki, and this is Amachi. They're in charge of this case.
This is Nanase Akiko-san, the Director of the Institute of Brain Science.
Medical Institution Institute of Brain Science
Director
Speaking frankly, the man and woman found in the love hotel were patients at our research center.
Your patients?
That's right.
Our center includes the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine.
We take in troubled young people,
such as drug addicts and those who self-inflict injuries, and treat them.
Four days prior to this case, the female patient passed away from an illness.
She was registered as a donor at the brain bank and carried a donor card.
Based on this, we removed her brain.
The male patient was a drug addict and took the woman's body after the procedure.
The hospital searched for him, but failed... only to find he caused a huge commotion...
You have our deepest apologies for all the trouble.
In other words, this is not a bizarre murder. Therefore, this case is now closed.
We would like to retrieve the brain.
Please hold on a second.
We've not been able to determine whether or not this was a homicide.
Please allow Section Nine to keep the brain for just a bit longer.
What's the point of looking into the brain of a drug addict?
All he could see were his own delusions.
The truth maybe hidden within those delusions.
The truth?
Yes.
There's no such thing.
Besides, what good will it do to look into his past now?
It's not like either of them will come back to life.
Even so...
Is it Section Nine's job to spy into people's past in the name of criminal investigation?
We aren't spying!
By tracing the memories engraved in the brains of criminals and victims,
we better understand the psychological processes that lead to crime, and the fear experienced by the victims!
We're trying to understand their minds!
Amachi-kun, the documents have already been signed.
Return the brain immediately.
"That devil." Do you think his comment arose from a delusion?
Director Nanase's late father was a pioneer in the study of psychological disorders in Japan.
Apparently, he had connections in financial circles too.
It appears that she used those contacts to influence the VIPs to smooth the retrieval of the brain.
In a way, I'm glad. It means there's less work for us.
Ever since the computer virus case, we've received so much work. It's piling up!
Amachi-san,
can I have a minute?
These are the memories of the man who's brain was recalled...
Yes, we continued to analyze his brain right until the moment we had to return it.
This is a copy of that data.
There wasn't enough time, so the amount of information we gathered is limited.
Numbers?
What do they mean?
I don't believe this!
Morning!
Good morning.
Oh, Okabe-san, Amachi-san called earlier.
She wanted to have the day off today...
I see. Well, everyone needs rest now and then. It shouldn't be a problem.
Okabe-san, can I take a vacation too?
You'd only stay at home and sleep. In that case, you might as well come in and work.
What? No way...
Huh? Amachi-san?
What's going on?
You're still here?
Yes, I needed to put a few things in order.
What about you, Amachi-san? Didn't you take the day off?
There was something I wanted to find out quickly.
Your father... He passed away recently, didn't he?
Yeah...
Did you and your father get along?
We didn't talk much. Not even when we were at home.
I see...
This is a diary that my father used to keep.
I couldn't tell my father that I worked for Section Nine while he was still alive,
but my father knew; it's written in his diary.
I've regretted it ever since.
Thanks to my parents, I was born and I'm alive.
Yet, I couldn't bring myself to even thank him.
I wish that I'd asked my father more about this world. After all, he had lived here longer...
Yet I...
You're a great person.
Oh, sorry, I seem to have said something stupid.
Whoever you marry will be very fortunate.
What?
Why is there a carrying case here?
It's addressed to Maki-san, but there's no sender's name or address.
What are you all doing there?
There's a carrying case addressed to you, Maki-san.
Maki-san!
Amachi!
What? Amachi-san...
"Search my body."
Contact the Chief, Forensic Investigation Office Section One, and the detectives' office too!
It can't be...
Hurry up!
Yes, sir!
Is this some kind of joke?
Amachi-san...
Maki-san...
According to the post-mortem, the frozen brain sent to us has been identified as Amachi's.
The part we received was the cerebrum.
Judging from the incisions and stitches, this wasn't done by an amateur.
Detectives are working on identifying the killer through the delivery company and the card attached to the carrying case, but that's not enough.
That's why...
we're using MRI to scan Amachi's brain.
We're going to watch it?
Amachi-san's brain?
Is there anyone else who can?
It's impossible! How can we remain indifferent while investigating and come to an answer?!
Never! It's impossible!
Calm down, Aoki.
Amachi may still be alive.
What?
We were only sent the cerebrum.
The body only needs the cerebellum and the brainstem to keep alive.
Amachi's body could still be alive; her cerebellum and brainstem could be maintaining it.
Therefore, it's of the utmost urgency that we locate Amachi's body.
Who did this, and why?
We'll watch Amachi's brain and find them!
This is Amachi's view.
These images are from the morning Amachi-san was absent from work.
Who's this man?
[Note: Sign says, "This woman is a scapegoat. Don't create a second victim." ]
This mail...
There were flashes of light as she closed her eyes.
Most likely, she was hit on the head from behind and knocked unconscious.
No...
Damn it!
We can't see the culprit!
That mail... It was a threat to Section Nine.
Forcing Amachi to read that mail and sending her brain to Section Nine...
The assailant sent Amachi's brain as a calling card to Section Nine. They calculated on us to look into her brain.
Print out the image of the man in the wheelchair.
Yes, sir!
"This woman is a scapegoat. Don't create a second victim."
The person who is behind this wishes to destroy Section Nine.
Draw up a list of everyone who bears a grudge against Section Nine.
Yes, sir.
Maki-kun, I'm sure you're aware of this, but if the media finds out, it'll cause a huge uproar.
Ensure that the information remains confidential.
Yes, sir.
By the way, there was something I wanted to ask Senior Superintendent Nagamine.
What is it?
The Institute of Brain Science, what's the connection between this medical institute and Section Nine?
It's rather peculiar that Amachi's last case, the love hotel case, was closed so abruptly.
There's no connection between the two.
All the correct paperwork was submitted.
We're absolutely certain that it was not a homicide. That's why the investigation was terminated.
These are images from Amachi-san twelve hours prior to her losing consciousness.
"You must be Amachi Nanako-san."
"I'm Nonaka Keiichi, a lawyer.
Your father, Amachi Naoyuki, commissioned me to come and see you.
This is a photograph of you when you were still at the orphanage.
The principal at the time sent it to your father.
Your father never abandoned you.
Your father couldn't work because of an accident that crippled his legs. Your mother divorced him and took you with her.
Your father probably only has one week left to live.
He says he'd like to see you one more time, before he dies.
If by any chance you reconsider and want to see him, then please go to this place tomorrow."
I had no idea that Amachi had such a difficult childhood.
Huh?
Aoki-san?
Doesn't Aoki-san look handsome there?
Please excuse me.
Amachi-san was in love with Aoki-san.
What?! You're kidding, right?
It's just my intuition...
You really think so?
Focus on the investigation!
Print out the image of that man's business card!
Yes, sir!
Amachi-san, why?
We're going to question people at the park where Amachi went missing.
Yes, sir!
The number you have dialed is not in use.
Oh, this man...
He's a patient at that hospice over there.
Hospice?
He's definitely one of our patients.
So, his name is?
His name is Takada Kouichi.
Takada? Erm, what about his family?
Well, I think he's been alone for a long time.
Did Takada-san visit the park nearby in his wheelchair?
Yes, it was Takada-san's daily routine to visit the park.
Though, that day was his last visit.
Do you recall seeing her?
No.
Come in.
Excuse me.
Maki-kun, we're in a worst-case scenario.
That's...
An emergency news report.
Shocking Cover-up by Section Nine! Female Officer is Murdered and Her Body Dismembered?! A female officer from the Police Scientific Research Center, Forensic Investigation Office Section Nine, known for its investigations using MRI, has gone missing. It's reported that her brain has been sent to Section Nine, but Section Nine have denied this report and appear to be hiding the truth. The body of the female officer has yet to be found. It is said that Section Nine is the root of all evil, encouraging bizarre murders...
A female officer from the Police Scientific Research Center, Forensic Investigation Office Section Nine, known for its investigations using MRI, has gone missing. It's reported that her brain has been sent to Section Nine, but Section Nine have denied this report and appear to be hiding the truth. The body of the female officer has yet to be found. It is said that Section Nine is the root of all evil, encouraging bizarre murders...
"Section Nine is the root of all evil, encouraging bizarre murders.
There are people questioning the government in investing such a large part of their budget in Section Nine."
Maki-kun, now that this information has leaked out, you most solve this case with the utmost urgency.
Otherwise, the very existence of Section Nine will be at stake.
Even worse, this may affect the prestige of the police.
What does this mean?
In short, Amachi was lured into a trap with fake information.
It's my fault...
Because I talked about my father...
You're wrong, Aoki. This is not your fault.
Yes, it is!
Then, look at it. Look at the truth.
Maki-san...
The truth lies in Amachi's brain.
We don't have time to sit idle. Look deeper into her brain.
I'm currently standing in front of the National Police Agency.
A female officer working for Forensic Investigation Office Section Nine, which carries out investigations using MRI, has gone missing.
It appears that she has become a victim herself. Earlier, we received information that her brain was sent to Section Nine.
We have no time.
For Amachi's sake, find and capture the culprit, no matter what it takes!
Shitte ita no nani mo kamo
知っていたの 何もかも
I knew about it, everything.
Matte ita no ima mo nao
待っていたの 今もなお
I was waiting for you, even now.
Ittai doko made yukeba ii no ka
一体どこまで行けばいいのか
How far do I have to go?
Mabuta no ura no kioku sae
まぶたの裏の記憶さえ
Even the memories of you are branded into the back of my eyelids;
Kono katamari wo nurasu
このカタマリを濡らす
they soak what's behind my eyelids.
Anata wo wasurete dokoka tooku
貴方を忘れてどこか遠く
I want to forget about you, and go somewhere far away.
Ikitai ikenai ikitai ikenai
行きたい 行けない 行きたい 行けない
I can't leave yet I want to leave, because I can't leave.
Atashi wa yowai yowai yowai
アタシは 弱い 弱い 弱い
I am weak, I am frail, and I am fragile.
Atashi no namida wo anata wa...
アタシの涙を貴方は...
My tears with you will...
(Second Part)