Yuhicho's Heart Rock
What are you reading?
They call this "Heart Rock."
"Heart Rock"?
It's a heart-shaped rock.
Legend has it that if a couple pledge to love each other there,
they'll be bonded for life.
Wow.
Contrary to how I seem,
I've always been fond of these kinds of romantic legends.
This legend of old, of the Heart Rock of a peaceful harbor town...
I want to see it for myself, one of these days.
I'll bet there will be lovers there,
just like in the olden days...
What?
You like things like that?
Things like what?
You know.
Romantic kinds of things.
Huh?
Life is a continuous series of turning points.
People encounter all kinds of turning points from day to day,
and have to make choices...
And now, I am faced with a choice.
Do I tell this unromantic lady honestly that I do like romantic things,
even if she might think I'm creepy?
Or do I tell her I'm not interested in such things,
for fear of being thought creepy?
Of course I don't.
The ocean view is nice around there, so I was interested. That's all.
I'm glad. I was scared you were into that kind of stuff.
I lied.
I'm a coward.
Is this how I'm going to go on living my life, unauthentically,
only concerned about what others think of me?
But what I did in that circumstance was inevitable.
No man wants a woman to think of him as creepy.
Conversations about such matters
should only take place between those who share the same values.
There is no point in taking a risk to appeal to a woman
who doesn't share your interests.
Isn't this super cute?
What's that?
It's the "Passionate Witness."
The Passionate Witness?
Yes. He's a character in "Criminal Detective."
"Passionate Witness"
He's just a "witness," right?
Yes.
But he's super passionate when he witnesses.
What's a passionate witness?
Isn't this super cute?
I wouldn't put that on my phone.
What about you, Natsuki-san?
I wouldn't, either.
I see...
What's a passionate witness?
Hey. Hey.
Edawakare-san, do you think this phone case is weird?
I...
think it's cute.
Isn't it?
I do like characters like these.
Of course, I wouldn't collect such things,
but I can understand how things that are a little ugly can also be cute.
I'm so glad.
You and I have the same taste, Edawakare-san.
That's true.
What are you reading?
They call this "Heart Rock."
Legend has it that if a couple
pledge to love each other there, they'll be bonded for life.
Wow.
You like things like this, Edawakare-san?
No.
Not at all.
Episode 2 Present and Past Choices
Criminal Detective Episode 8 broadcast tonight at 10:00
He is the culprit!
I'm sure of it!
I swear on my honor as a witness!
Shut up!
You detectives will never understand my feelings!
I do understand!
What?
I'm a detective, and at the same time, I'm a criminal.
Why are you sighing like that?
Oh, Hirano-san.
It's this cop show.
It's like any other cop show, and yet it's not.
It's a drama?
Yes. I really like it.
It's just a drama.
I became a cop because I wanted to do stuff like this.
But nothing ever happens in this town.
That's a good thing.
Besides, you're just a police-booth cop.
You couldn't handle stuff like that.
Well, yeah, but...
I'm not here to talk about such things.
Why are you here?
It's an incident.
Huh? Seriously?
Yeah. Hey, ma'am?
She lives next to our guest house.
Ma'am, give this officer the details.
My Noboru is gone.
He's gone?
A missing person?
It's your job to investigate.
Right.
Well, then. First of all, ma'am, how old is Noboru-san?
He's 5 years old.
5 years. So he's your grandson?
Ma'am, do you have a photo of Noboru-kun?
Yes.
Great, it's this pattern.
This pattern?
What is "this pattern"?
It's a common pattern seen in detective drama shows, for example,
when a hot-blooded young cop gets excited hearing about a missing person incident,
then gets deflated upon hearing that the missing person is a dog.
Okay, we're counting on you.
Right.
Heart Rock
Yuhicho resort plan Planned beach construction site
Takahashi Yuichiro Incumbent Mayor The man who will turn Yuhicho into a resort There is nobody else you can rely on
Hirano-san.
Did you find him?
No, I just came from the police booth.
Oh. Well, good luck.
Actually, I heard there's been a kidnapping incident here in our town.
A kidnapping incident?
The Yuhicho kidnapping incident
Yuhicho is a peaceful town in the countryside.
But a huge incident happened, which caught everyone off-guard.
The mayor's daughter abducted
Yuhicho mayor Takahashi Yuichiro-san's oldest daughter,
Inori-san, age 20, has been abducted.
actual site date and time of incident
The prefecture police's Special Squad Leader Yokoyama mobilized forces.
Any information from witnesses?
The campaign car stolen at the time of the incident
has been seen by bystanders.
They used the campaign car to make the getaway.
Takahashi Yuichiro
There's a high probability the abductor has a grudge against the mayor.
Our number-one priority is to find out if the hostage is unharmed.
Understood?
Yes, sir!
College female abduction incident at Yuhicho
Thus began the investigation under the direction of squad leader Yokoyama.
Incident site: Yuhicho
Victim
Address
What will become of Inori?
The mayor's daughter, huh?
That's why I don't have time to go find that dog.
What are you saying?
To that old lady, Noboru is a precious family member.
Right.
What the heck is going on?
Takahashi Yuichiro
What're the police doing about this? What?
We are searching with everything we've got.
You'll pay for this
if anything happens to Inori!
I'm sorry about my husband's rudeness.
Considering the situation, I don't blame him.
By the way, did Hirano come back?
Looks that way.
Have you seen him, Kana-chan?
I see.
Sorry to ask at a time like this.
Anyway, I will rescue Inori-chan.
I assure you, so don't worry.
I'm relying on you.
See you.
The mayor's daughter...
well, it's none of my business, anyway.
What?
Oh. Sorry.
I'm not a suspicious person.
I was just waiting for the right timing to speak to you.
Huh?
I was watching you gazing at the ocean with a look of ennui on your face,
and I wasn't sure if I should talk to you.
I didn't have a look of ennui.
Is that so?
You were muttering to yourself.
What do you want, anyway?
Um...
where is the Heart Rock?
Heart Rock?
Yeah, I heard it was around here somewhere.
I think that area is under construction right now.
Oh, I see.
So...
I won't be able to see it?
No. I think there's one spot where you can view it.
Really? Where is it?
There's an elevation after you cross "Illicit Bridge."
"Illicit Bridge"?
How do I get there?
If you turn the corner the shrine's on, it's straight ahead from there.
The shrine?
Right. Yonemaru Shrine.
"Maru" Shrine?
It's Yonemaru Shrine, written with the characters for "rice" and "round."
Yonemaru Shrine
Oh...
I see.
Where is that shrine?
Look... There's a police booth on the other side.
Go ask them for directions.
I went to the police booth,
but there was no one there.
Out on patrol
Noboru!
Noboru?
Oh. I see.
Why do you want to go out there, anyway?
Well...
I just wanted to go.
Alone?
Yes.
That's no place to go alone.
But I want to see what the rock is like.
There's nothing special about that rock.
But it's a rock with legends...
I'm here, so I might as well see it.
"Legends"? They're superstitions.
But it looks like the view will be nice.
The view isn't nice at all.
Is that so?
Yeah.
They say a curse will befall anyone who goes there alone.
Not to mention there are snakes out there, too.
I'm pretty sure they're vipers.
I think you'll get bitten.
You just can't be bothered to explain it,
so you're trying to dissuade me from going, right?
No, I'm not.
All I can say is, I definitely want to go to the Heart Rock.
So can you show me how to get there?
Takahashi Yuichiro Turning Yuhicho into a resort Our town will have a renewal!
You don't know the way, yet you don't have GPS or a map?
Will we get there by 4:00?
[Tue]
Yeah, around then.
By the way, are many of the people who visit the Heart Rock couples?
Almost all of them are couples.
Oh... I see.
So would you say I'm weird if I were to go there alone?
If someone asked me, I'd say you're weird.
I see.
But if I were to ask you if I'm a romanticist or not a romanticist...
I'd say you're weird.
"Weird" isn't one of the choices I gave you.
But you are weird.
Turning Yuhicho into a resort Our town will have a renewal!
By the way,
what are they constructing?
They say they're developing this town into a resort town.
The mayor and a large corporation are in cahoots.
They call it development and progress, but it's all just money-grubbing.
Happens a lot out in the countryside.
That mayor.
He's quite a go-getter, isn't he?
You know about him?
No, just saw his posters all over town.
I see.
Stop!
Oh, sure.
Not the radio, the car.
Oh, yes, yes.
Choice - A
What happened all of a sudden?
Hello. Didn't you say the abductor was driving a campaign car?
It was a girl that got abducted, right?
I just saw that car go past.
It was headed west on Shiokaze Boulevard.
Yeah, she was in there.
I think it was the mayor's daughter.
Contact the prefecture police right away. Okay?
A kidnapping incident?
Yeah.
What do you want to do?
Do you want to go back in the direction the campaign car went?
Yeah, go.
But promise to take me on the Heart Rock tour later.
Okay, fine.
Chiba Prefecture Yuhi Police Station
Yokoyama-san, this is the man who reported seeing—
Long time no see, Hirano.
Yeah.
You alerted us?
I just happened to see it.
Huh? You're acquainted?
We were classmates.
Really?
Classmates through elementary, middle, and high school.
Well.
Thanks to you, we've solved the case in record time.
I appreciate it.
Glad I could help.
Yeah.
Are you Hirano-san?
Yes.
I heard you were the one who alerted the police.
Thank you very much.
Oh, no...
My daughter was unharmed, thank goodness.
You saved the day.
Looks like I'll be on time, after all.
Yes.
With upstanding citizens like you,
our town can be secure and peaceful.
Oh. I won't call it a reward, but...
It's a token of my gratitude.
No, I didn't do it for that.
Nonsense. It's a token of my gratitude.
Really, it's fine. Your gratitude is enough.
I see...
Well, if you ever need anything, call me.
I'm indebted to you, Hirano-san.
Takashi-san. Please.
Hirano-kun. Thank you.
It's nothing.
Has it been a while for you two?
Yeah.
Maybe seeing each other for the first time since high school?
I see.
I have to go now.
Okay, see you later, Kana-chan.
An arranged marriage meeting?
Yeah.
He's one of my dad's subordinates.
He said he's grooming him to be the next mayor.
I see...
Let's run away together.
What?
We can always be together then.
But if we did that...
Kanako. Let's go.
You okay with this?
Hirano.
You'll regret it later.
It doesn't matter now.
Looks like the case has been solved.
Hm?
Maybe I...
should've minded my own business.
What do you mean?
Just start driving.
Sure.
I see...
It's just my conjecture, of course.
That was probably no abduction.
They were eloping, huh?
And I got in their way.
If you're so rueful, just don't report seeing them.
Had I known they were eloping, I would've thought of another way.
That's what I mean. You just need to think of another way.
It's too late for that.
It is not too late.
What do you mean?
All you have to do is go back.
Go back? What?
All right, I'll explain.
Life has many turning points.
What kind of job will you get?
What kind of house will you live in?
What action will you take when you're a witness?
It's the choices you make that will determine your future.
This taxi can take you back to the turning point you'd want to do over.
So all you have to do is go back to the moment before we saw the campaign car.
Dear Time Taxi customer We will return to the past of your choice
Wait...
This is nothing weird, you know.
You're thinking: "Uh oh, he's talking really weird now."
But I'm not, you know.
I'm not the suspicious type.
Sure.
I can really take you back.
I know you don't believe me, but it's true.
Of course, if you don't want to go back, I won't force you.
If anything like that were possible,
I'd do it.
It's possible.
Vacant
Returning
Choices
Here we are.
Already?
All you did was take us back to where we started.
Check the time.
See?
How... did you do this?
Like I said, we went back.
This just isn't sinking in.
Understandable.
Because there's no "time-slip" sensation.
Not to mention it's midday, and the scenery is serene.
None of it feels very sci-fi.
That's right.
Nonetheless, it is a fact you've gone back.
Your fare is...
19,500 yen.
That's expensive.
It's cheap.
Considering that you were able to return to the past.
All right.
I'm going to believe you.
Thank you very much.
Here they come.
Look.
Look!
You see? Amazing, right?
It's true...
Come on, you have to hurry or they'll drive past us again.
Choice - B
Don't worry. I'm not with the police.
I just want to talk to you for a minute.
Wait!
You can trust me!
Go after them.
Sure.
I don't mind doing the car chase,
but don't forget about the Heart Rock tour.
You have to take me there for sure, okay?
Okay! Face front!
Speed it up! They're getting away!
This is my top speed.
What?
Hey!
I'll be waiting here!
Stop, I said!
Illicit Bridge
Calm down.
I said I'm not with the police.
Shut up!
All grown-ups are our enemies!
Whoa, whoa, whoa...
It's too dangerous!
Tatsuya-kun!
Inori, stay back! Get to the other side!
But...
Don't worry! Leave it to me!
I'll take care of this guy.
Just go. I'll catch up with you.
Come on, hurry!
I will protect you, Inori.
Wait, wait!
Enough, already! I'm on your side!
What souvenir should I buy?
What's a specialty around these parts?
You can't park here.
I'm sorry. I'll back it up.
Okay.
You sure went nuts back there.
Who are you?
Who am I?
My name is Hirano. I run a guest house in this town.
So you run a guest house. What do you want with us?
I just wanted to talk, that's all.
About what?
You two are seeing each other, right?
Yes.
Out of curiosity, Inori-chan...
Did you get set up for an arranged-marriage meeting?
I knew it.
When?
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow, huh?
How do you know these things?
Just vague ideas, that's all.
The two of you are seeing each other,
but Inori's father arranged for his daughter to marry a work-related colleague.
Inori-chan repeatedly refused, but her father would have none of it.
So that's why you decided to elope.
That's right.
But I must say...
you're awesome.
You've got guts. I'm impressed.
But what will you do now?
We're leaving this place, and will live together.
Are you okay with that, Inori-chan?
You've got a rough road ahead of you.
I see.
No matter what happens, I'm making Inori happy.
I'm glad to hear that.
Inori-chan. You sure got yourself a winner.
Well, it's time for the guest-house guy to bow out.
Um...
Thank you very much.
Don't mention it.
Do your best.
Do for me what I couldn't do.
Huh?
What is this?
Hey! You tricked us!
No, I didn't do this!
Why must it go this way?
You were one of them after all!
Let go of Inori!
Please wait! This is wrong...
It's you, Hirano. What a surprise.
You subdued the abductor and talked some sense into him, I see.
Thanks for your help. I appreciate it.
This is wrong! Stop it. Hey!
Hirano-san, thank you very much.
For what?
The abductor has been captured.
Bring the cars here!
Let go of Inori!
Tatsuya-kun!
Why must this happen?
Who knew we'd see each other again under such circumstances?
How did you know...
that we were there?
Our trusty rookie Matsubara here saw the abandoned campaign car.
I see.
I guess I meddled and blew it again.
Are you Hirano-san?
Yes.
I heard you subdued the abductor.
Thank you very much.
Oh, no...
My daughter was unharmed, thank goodness.
You saved the day.
Looks like I'll be on time after all.
Yes.
With upstanding citizens like you, our town can be secure and peaceful.
Oh.
I won't call it a reward, but...
it's a token of my gratitude.
No, I didn't do it for that.
Nonsense. It's a token of my gratitude.
Are you okay with that? You've got a rough road ahead of you.
If you ever need anything, call me.
I'm indebted to you, Hirano-san.
Takashi-san. Please.
Thank you.
It's nothing.
I'm so sorry.
Has it been a while for you two?
Maybe seeing each other for the first time since high school?
I see.
What's the matter, Hirano?
Hirano.
You okay with this?
You'll regret it later.
Hirano.
Hey! Hey!
Nobody move!
Hey, Hirano. What are you doing?
Hirano-san?
All of you shut up!
Don't say a word!
Hirano!
Have you gone out of your mind?
I'm not bluffing!
Shut up!
Hirano!
Let him go.
Get them!
Hirano!
Stay away!
I'm doing this for you guys. Run!
Get in there. Fast.
Private
Driver. Take them back to before the kidnapping uproar started.
Do you remember what time it started?
It was about 1:00 in the afternoon.
Then back to that time, driver.
Hirano-san, this is too much. It won't work.
Shut up. If these two can get away back in time,
the slate will be clean.
I understand how you must feel.
But if you want me to go to 1:00 in the afternoon...
it'll cost you more than 20,000 yen.
Should be enough here.
Maybe you'll even get some change.
I'm sorry, but what's going on?
You can ask him later.
You didn't explain it to them?
I had no chance to explain!
So please.
Look, they're getting closer and closer.
Okay, then.
Hirano!
Hey, listen.
When you get out of the taxi, go straight to her father's house.
And talk to him face to face, and convince him.
Don't run, do you hear me? Understood?
Yes.
Inori-chan, answer me.
Yes.
You two won't have to elope. I know it'll work out.
Inori-chan, this guy is solid. You believe in him, right?
Yes.
I probably won't be able to say this again, but be happy.
Drive away as soon as I get out.
Understood.
Go around, go around.
Hirano-san.
What?
I was right about you...
Get out of here, fast!
Sorry about that!
Get him!
Ouch.
Do your best!
What the hell are you doing?
I wish I could've said a dramatic line like that at the end.
That was the perfect spot for it, won't you say?
Time
Choice - alpha
Are you okay?
Yeah.
Your dad's nuts.
Sorry.
But I'm glad you were there.
Shut up, you fool!
I will never marry another man.
Why won't you obey your father?
I'm not going to the marriage-meeting tomorrow.
And if you're going to force me to marry me off to someone,
I will leave home!
Inori.
Sir.
I'm still immature.
But I promise you that some day
I will become a man you would be proud of.
So please,
give us a little time.
I also ask you,
please take good care of her.
Inori, your mom came to our rescue.
Yeah.
Hey.
Hm?
Wanna go to the Heart Rock?
Right now?
Yeah. We've always talked about it, but haven't gone there yet.
Sounds good.
Driver,
thank you for everything you've done for us.
Thank you very much.
You're welcome.
Looks like it worked out for you.
For now.
What do you plan to do?
We're going to the Heart Rock.
Oh. Really?
Wanna ride?
Huh?
I've been wanting to go there, but don't know the way.
You can ride for free, of course.
In that case, please take us.
Please do.
I'm sorry, can you stop the car?
Sure.
What's up?
There.
I want to go thank him.
Let's go, Inori.
Yeah.
That's fine, but...
pointless.
Hey, mister!
Thank you very much.
Thanks to you, the arranged-marriage was called off.
Right, Inori?
Sorry...
but... who are you guys?
I get it.
He's meeting us for the first time.
Let's go.
Hey, come here.
Ma'am, your dog's off the leash.
Oh, my.
I'm sorry.
He was about to wander off.
Noboru, you're naughty.
Shut up! You detectives will never understand my feelings!
I do understand!
What?
I'm a detective, and at the same time, I'm a criminal.
I wish something exciting would happen...
but it probably won't.
This is for everyone.
What is this?
Heart dumplings.
Heart dumplings... huh?
You went to that place, didn't you?
I had business to do there. It was on the way.
Where are the gifts from?
The Heart Rock.
The Heart Rock?
Yes. I just happened to pass by it.
It's not "Heart," it's "Haato." "Ha" as in "teeth," "ato" as in "marks."
I thought it would be phonetically written in katakana.
A Gift from Yuhicho Haato Dumplings
Why did they choose these Chinese characters?
A Gift from Yuhicho Haato
It says here: "A long time ago, there was a man so passionately in love,
that he was willing to bite rocks to demonstrate his dedication to
Lovers' power spot Haato Rock
Yuhicho's Haato Rock
his lover. It was his fierce passion that materialized into this rock."
Passionate...
Teeth Marks
It's kinda...
Kinda what?
Look at this.
It's like a bite's been taken out of it.
Edawakare-san, do you like these kinds of things?
What "kinds of things"?
You know, occult kinds of things.
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Seriously?
What should I do?
Do you want to go back to that hotel?
Journeying to the past, dreaming of a happy future, but ...
You're having an illicit relationship with her, aren't you?
Break up with her.
The ex-boyfriend suddenly enters the picture
Only the worst can happen!
Be careful!
Go back, hurry! Hurry!
Go back to when?
Beautiful Married Couple Award 2014 Award Ceremony
He was just after the money.
He's getting suspicious that his wife is cheating on him
Where will her stolen love go?
I caught madam in the act of adultery.
See you later.
What do you want to do?
Please marry me.
I feel kind of awkward here.
This drama is a work of fiction.
Shall we go to the beach?
Never mind.