Criminal Detective
Mister Detective. I'm the criminal.
You're the criminal?
Don't gimme that crap!
I'm the criminal.
What?
I've had about enough of your drivel...
pretending to be the criminal...
Who did you say is the criminal?
How dare you leave me out of this and pretend to be the criminal?
Because I'm a criminal, too!
Who're you?
I am Accomplice Detective.
Accomplice Detective?
Accomplice Detective suddenly introduces himself.
Is he a detective? Or is he a criminal?
Has he always been a foe, or has he always been a friend?
To be continued
Criminal Detective
To be continued
Is there anybody who knows the truth?
I really don't get this drama.
By the way, where's Kanna-chan?
It's her day off.
Oh, really?
She's at a school reunion at in her home province.
Wow, a school reunion. That reminds me...
it's been a while since I've been back to my home province.
I sure was out of hand back in those days...
Compared to then, I've sure calmed down...
Are you expecting me to listen to this?
Huh?
To you brag about your past.
No I don't, but why do you ask?
Because you're making an intense appeal to be heard.
You want me to hear about your out-of-hand stories.
No, no, no. I'm not proud of those things.
You're proud of them. You want me to hear about them.
No, I don't.
It's just that I've been reminiscing about my school days...
and all the things that happened back then.
For example, there was this one time when fifty versus fifty boys...
Hold it right there.
Don't start telling the stories.
Because I haven't decided if I want to hear them.
It was at Nishi High school...
Please don't talk.
What are you reading?
This? "Power Spot Special."
"Power Spot"?
It says that if you take a photo of this wooden archway
Trips to Sacred Lands: Power Spot Special
and carry the picture around with you,
you'll be protected by a powerful force, and evil won't approach you.
Oh...
I've always liked spiritual things like this.
I'm particularly curious about power spots...
You like things like this, Edawakare-san?
Huh?
I am now at a crossroads.
Will I be honest to this anti-spiritual woman and say that I do,
even if she makes fun of me? Or will I lie and say I don't?
No, it's not good to lie.
Which reminds me of something that happened the other day...
Yuhicho Heart Rock
You like things like that?
Of course I don't.
I told a lie and lived to regret it.
I should be more frank about my own feelings.
Who cares if I'm made fun of?
Because that's who I really am...
I like them.
Oh... really?
Let's say that's what I said. Then what?
Huh?
Now I've insured myself, just in case.
I got scared, and now I'm digging for clues.
I'm such a coward.
I can't openly admit that I like something.
A man like that is unqualified to go to power spots...
I personally love things like this.
Those power spots make you wonder, don't they?
Don't they?
I was thinking of going there to take a picture some time.
Send me a copy when you do.
That turned out all right.
Episode 7 Choices of Lies or Truth
Hey, did you hear?
What?
Mari-senpai.
What about her?
She's getting married.
Really?
Onishi Mari, 27 years old.
Onishi Mari getting married!
She was admired by all her male coworkers,
and even by the female coworkers, too.
One day at the office, rumor spread that she was getting married.
Seriously?
Seriously.
What the heck... to whom?
You can't hold a candle to him, put it that way.
Who is it?
Naito Akira.
She's marrying Naito Akira!
Naito Akira, who is also called "the Aristocrat of Japan's Economy,"
is a CEO of a major venture corporation.
How is it?
How is what?
The people's reaction.
Yeah, they've been congratulating me.
I see. I'm glad to hear that.
Which reminds me.
When should we go visit your parents?
We can skip it.
Huh?
You should try this steak. It's so tender.
I will, but shouldn't I meet your parents?
Don't worry about it.
Wait a second, wait a second.
We're getting married, after all.
It's only proper for me to meet them and get their blessing.
But...
But what?
Speaking of which, you never talk about your family.
Is there a reason?
Mari. Let's not keep secrets in our marriage.
Well, I...
ran away from home.
You ran away?
Why?
This is a reenactment
My father would start drinking in the middle of the day,
and if something about me bothered him, he'd quickly get violent.
My mother was useless, was hardly home, and was out drinking every night.
I didn't want to be there anymore.
I took off running, to get away from my parents.
I see...
That's why I don't want to go back home.
I see.
Sorry I brought up bad memories.
That's all right.
I understand now.
Thank you.
I've decided.
Huh?
Let's go.
Ha?
Let's go to your parents.
Were you even listening to me?
I was. That's why we have to go to them.
Why?
It's no good to leave a bad parent-child relationship dangling.
What ...?
Since we're getting married,
it means that your parents will become my parents, too.
Well, yeah, but...
Sure, maybe they were terrible in the past.
But what parents wouldn't be glad to hear about their child's happiness?
Don't worry, leave it to me. I'll be smooth with them.
What a nice and peaceful place.
There's nothing else going for this place.
That's good enough for me.
I see ... so this is where you were born and raised.
Do we walk from here?
We ride the bus next.
I see.
How often does the bus come?
Let's see... oh, we just missed it.
I see. When's the next one?
The next one is 1:30.
That's 30 minutes from now...
Should we come back some other day?
No, we came all the way here. Let's see it through.
What's the pic for, jerk?
I'm not taking a pic.
Liar, you were taking a pic.
I was told this is a power spot, so I wanted a photo of it.
And you took our pic while you're at it, didn't you?
That isn't looking good.
Don't get involved.
But I have to do something.
Hey, dude. You come with us.
I'm not going.
Come here.
Hey. Hey, there.
Who're you?
What's going on? What happened?
None of your business.
Get lost.
I'm not getting lost. Why are you all bullying this poor driver?
Right? They've got some beef against me.
Keep your mouth shut, bastard.
What do you want, old woman?
You got a problem?
Um... would you have a talk with me?
Huh? What's this hag saying?
Hey, violence against women is even more unacceptable.
Huh?
I'm a woman, too, you know.
Oh.
Mari, it's too dangerous. Stay out of this.
It's all right. I think we women can talk this over among ourselves.
Let's go over there and have a talk, just us women.
Mari.
It's all right. Wait for me here.
This should be interesting.
Yeah, but what the hell's her problem?
Will she be all right?
Which candy would you like?
Oh, no thanks.
I'm sorry. Everything's fine.
She's back.
Are you okay?
I had a good talk with them, and they were understanding.
I see. That's fine, then.
Thank you very much for coming to my rescue.
No problem. I'm glad you weren't hurt.
Will you be going somewhere from here?
Yes. We're going to her parents' home.
In that case, may I give you a ride?
Call it a token of my gratitude.
Really?
Yeah.
Of course. It's the least I could do.
In that case, should we take him up on it?
Sure.
Please.
Well, you sure helped me out.
Private Use
You know, I think it's really pitiful when a
much older man gets bullied by young girls.
I was about to fall victim to that scenario.
If it weren't for her, I might've, too.
I'm just glad they were amenable to reasoning.
They're probably good girls at heart.
I suppose...
there are upstanding people who are reformed delinquents.
That's true.
But isn't there a trend nowadays favoring "former delinquents"?
There is.
Something about it doesn't sit right with me.
You hear about a former delinquent who became a teacher,
a former delinquent who became a CEO, and so on.
It's as if former delinquents get more admiration than a normal person.
True, true.
If that's the case, I mean, shouldn't people who have always
been upstanding receive even more admiration?
I agree.
Right? But for some reason, former delinquents are held in higher esteem.
There's something definitely wrong with that picture.
They were rotten and then became normal.
There's nothing great about that, because now they're just normal.
Driver, were you traumatized in your school days?
Huh?
You got quite impassioned about the subject.
No, nothing special happened.
Were you bullied?
Huh?
I wasn't bullied.
I see. Anyway, I'd thought riffraff like them were a thing of the past.
So did I.
There were hordes of them in the past.
There sure were.
I hated them.
They'd make me go buy them snacks and stuff.
They could've easily gone and bought those things by themselves.
It's not like they wanted them.
They were making a show of their power.
They would make their orders vaguely too, and say things like:
"I'm a sweet tooth" or "I'm into spicy" and stuff.
Instead they could've just been more specific, like:
"Buy me rolls with sweet fillings," "rolls with curry filling,"
and so on. And when what I bought them wouldn't be to their liking,
they'd yell at me. Those bastards were beyond unreasonable.
Driver, were you a "gofer"?
No. I was not a "gofer."
By the way, driver, you're not from these parts?
Oh, right, I came here on private business.
What private business could there be in a rural countryside like this?
That place I was at is a known power spot. I came to take photos of it.
That place is a power spot?
Yeah. It was featured in a magazine article.
Wow. I'm a local and didn't even know.
They say if you take a picture of the place and keep the photo
with you, it will ward off bad things.
Is that so?
Thank you very much.
No problem. It was my pleasure.
I'm going to be roaming this town a little longer.
If you're in need of help, call me anytime.
Thank you very much.
Um...
I'm not a gofer, you know.
Well, let's do this.
Yeah.
What's the matter?
Can we not do this?
It'll be fine. I've got your back.
Choice - A
Let's have some tea, hon.
Yeah. Let's.
I'm home.
It has been a long time.
Mari...
Um...
What do you want?
Get out.
I said get out of here.
If I may, sir, ma'am...
Who're you?
How do you do? My name is Naito Akira. I am dating Mari-san.
Mari-san has told me so much about both of you.
She was very fearful of coming to see you.
I believe it's due to her having had to endure painful experiences.
"Endure painful experiences"?
Regardless of what happened in the past,
you are Mari's precious parents.
I know that in her heart Mari wants to reconcile with you.
If that's the case, don't you have something to say to us first?
I'm sorry...
Wait a second.
Mari-san hasn't done anything wrong.
Then who's in the wrong?
Well...
I believe the two of you are responsible for what happened in the past.
We are?
You were a drinker prone to violence.
This is a reenactment
And ma'am, you neglected your home and went galavanting every night.
Huh?
All right, let's go regroup somewhere.
I... do not drink. I never have.
I have never engaged in violence.
My wife has always been mindful of her home.
What?
She was in a motorcycle gang, was out partying every single night.
I had lost count of how many times she had been arrested.
And in all finality, she left home without saying a word...
and hasn't even given us a single phone call all this time.
What?
Akira-kun, let's go. I think they're both in shock.
No... sir, I'm sorry. Will you explain?
What more explanation do you need?
Get out of here, and fast.
What is this? It's not like you said.
Sorry.
You disgust me.
Akira-kun, wait. I can explain.
Time Taxi Call us at your leisure if you wish to talk.
Hello, I was in your cab just moments ago.
That's right.
Can you get here as fast as you can?
Mari.
Girl Motorcycle Gang
Kurowassan
Huh?
Mari-san? Seriously?
Yes. From the first generation of our gang.
9th leader in succession
Seriously...?
Once in the past, there were women who sought liberty on motorbikes.
They called themselves "Kurowassan."
The first-generation leader of Kurowassan was ...
First-generation leader
Kurowassan
Onishi Mari.
I'm Kurowassan's first-generation leader, Onishi Mari.
Kurowassan
First-generation leader
Onishi Mari
Nice to know you!
She had retired soon after high school graduation,
and suddenly vanished from sight.
But she had become a local legend,
touted as having been the most powerful woman in town.
I had no idea she was the same awesome person.
What do you want to talk about, old woman?
Better watch how you talk to me, posers.
Huh?
You're Kurowassan, right? Which generation are you?
It's none of your business, you know?
I'm asking you a question. Answer or I'll kill you.
What do you think you're doing...
Which generation are you? Don't irritate me.
We're the 10th generation.
Who's your leader?
Who are you?
I'm the one asking questions here.
I'll skin you alive, you twerp.
Our leader is Yoko-san. Nice to know you.
"Yoko"? Don't know her.
You go talk to your leader.
Tell her you were rude to the first-generation Kurowassan leader.
And ask her to beat you to death.
Our leader?
First generation... Onishi Mari?
Don't address me so casually. I'll gouge out your eyes, scum.
We apologize!
When you leave here, don't say a word, and don't even turn around.
Nice to know you.
Nice to know you!
I'll crack your heads open if you turn around. Nice to know you.
I'm so sorry!
Let's go!
Yeah!
You're getting married?
Yeah.
But probably not anymore.
I see...
I'm going now.
Yeah.
Mom...
I'm sorry.
Come back again when you have the time.
I'm sorry.
Thanks.
Where to?
The train station, as fast as you can.
Understood.
Where's your boyfriend?
Was there some kind of trouble?
Yes.
So you used to be a delinquent, miss?
I guess.
You don't seem like the type at all.
I guess.
Anyway, so your boyfriend got mad at your lie and left.
He sure did.
I see...
you should've told him a lot sooner.
I thought he'd hate me if he knew. I just couldn't tell him.
I dunno, would he hate you?
Of course he would.
I mean I know how you feel.
Everyone has one or two things they don't want to divulge about their past.
I'm not saying that I was a gofer or anything like that.
Huh? Oh, yes.
I was never a gofer.
Yes.
You did things in the wrong sequence.
Sequence?
You should've apologized to your parents for everything you've done,
and then you should've gone to them together.
That's true, come to think of it.
Of course they'd get mad if you made them out to be the bad guys.
Of course.
I sure made a mess of it...
Would you want to go back?
Huh?
Back to your parents' home.
It's too late now.
Actually, it isn't.
How's that?
Let me explain.
Dear Time Taxi customer We will return to the past of your choice
Is this for real?
Of course. Of course, you will have to pay the fare.
To what point would you want to return?
About the point when we arrived at my parents' home.
Understood. I guess that was about 30 minutes ago?
Present
Past
I think so.
Um, driver.
Yes.
Just wondering, but is it possible for this taxi to go back to when
I was in my teens, to do my life over again?
How many years ago are you talking about?
Ten years ago.
It can do that.
You're kidding.
However, I would not recommend it.
Why? Why is that?
Well... I think your current situation is a result of a
conflation of many different circumstances,
of both the good and the bad. Everything, you know?
Yeah.
Let's say for example that you go back to your teens,
and you make the choice of not becoming a motorcycle-gang member.
In which case not only will there be no motorcycle gang in your past,
all kinds of other changes will unfold, too.
And there is a chance that those ramifications will lead to
an even more unfortunate life.
An unfortunate life?
If you want to go back to the roots and do your life all over again,
you will have to be wary of the risks that are involved.
I see...
Not to mention it would cost you 1.7 billion yen.
Huh?
Then please go back 30 minutes.
Understood.
Thank you for your patronage.
Please watch this safety instruction video.
For the safety of our customers
Please pay careful attention.
Please make sure your seatbelt is securely fastened.
Always keep your seatbelt on in preparation for unexpected disturbances.
Please keep it fastened even when you are sleeping.
Please do not put your head out the window during the time-slip.
Um... do I have to watch this?
No, but I thought it might evoke a special sensation.
So it's not required for me to watch this, right?
Please use devices in moderation
Can we go now?
Oh... yes.
Okay, we're here.
Already? But I don't feel different.
It doesn't feel like it because there is no time-slip sensation.
Yes.
That's because it's high performance.
Is that so?
People would laugh if I still used one that makes that vworp-vworp sound.
Oh...
Um...
you'll find a life-sized panel there.
Just move yours out of the way and stand where it was.
It'll start from there.
Y-Yes.
That wasn't explained in the DVD.
Oh...
So I just stand there.
Well, if you need me, I'll be around here somewhere.
Call me anytime.
Well, let's do this.
Yeah.
Oh,
let me go and see them first.
You wait for me here.
You sure about that?
I'll be fine. I want to talk to them first.
I see. I understand.
Sorry about that. Please wait here till I get back.
Choice - B
Let's have some tea, hon.
Yeah. Let's.
I'm home.
It has been a long time.
Mari...
Dad, Mom...
I am sorry.
I have caused you so much hardship.
And then I ran away from home.
I know it's presumptuous of me to come home now
and expect your forgiveness.
But I knew I had to do something.
I'm just sorry.
Mari. Let's go in the house.
Have you been well?
Yeah.
I see.
And work?
I work at an IT company in Tokyo.
I see.
I am... truly sorry.
I'm so glad you're back.
I was afraid we'd never see you again.
How long can you stay?
I've got work, so I have to go back today.
I see.
I have one more thing to report.
I know I'm being presumptuous, but please don't mention my past.
Understood.
Are you sure?
The question is, are you sure?
In that case, I won't mention it.
Thank you...
Where is your boyfriend?
He's waiting outside. I'll go get him.
Akira-kun.
If I may ask for your blessing to marry your daughter...
Please make our daughter happy.
Thank you very much.
They were totally different from what I'd imagined.
Is that so?
Your mom and dad were so kind. They're good people.
Huh?
Onishi-san.
I am Kuroda Yoko, the 9th generation leader of Kurowassan.
Kurowassan
9th generation leader
Nice to know you!
Stop this... stop this...
I have been told that our young ones behaved rudely toward you.
No, no, no...
You know them?
Huh? No...
They did not know that you are our first-generation leader.
We are very sorry!
Get out of here...
"First-generation leader"?
Onishi-san's legend is still told, even to this very day.
"Legend"?
Yes.
First of all, the most famous one is the bento legend.
An enemy was looking for a fight at the convenience store register.
She dragged the enemy member outside, knocked her out in a few seconds,
and went back into the convenience store just in time to get her hot bento.
Thank you for waiting.
Another famous one is the birthday legend.
Leader Mari 17 years old
Every year on her birthday, she'd one enemy for each year she'd been alive.
There is no end to all her legends.
Damn it, you jokers!
En Route
So they came to give you an apology.
Because I told them I was the first-gen leader.
I see. To when do you want to return?
Further back this time, to the station, before seeing them.
That would be an hour ago.
Smoking is not permitted in any part of the taxi.
At times of emergency, please make sure your
seatbelt is well fastened, and brace yourself.
I don't need to watch that.
Huh?
I watched it already.
Please enjoy a comfortable trip through time.
I see...
I understand...
Please wait a moment.
Returning
What is this?
Doesn't it have a lot of time-slip sensation?
Okay, the car is clean now. Let's go.
Thank you very much.
What a nice and peaceful place.
We're going to miss the bus! Hurry!
Hey, what's going on?
I'm sorry, driver. I hope you can handle this somehow.
Choice - C
What's the pic for, jerk?
Oh yeah, this is where it starts.
Crap, I blew it.
I'm not taking a pic.
Liar, you were taking a pic.
When the time taxi is taken to the past,
only the passenger can retry their choices.
The driver can only relive the same motions.
Therefore I have to tangle with the ladies yet again,
knowing full well this is the second time.
Shut up. You come with us.
Mari-san isn't coming to my rescue?
Was that the choice she made?
Please have mercy.
Shut up and come with us.
Huh?
Kanna-chan?
Who're you?
Keep your hands off this man!
You joker...
Bastard!
Ouch.
Are you all right?
What are you doing here, Edawakare-san?
And what are you doing here, Kanna-chan?
This is my home town.
Oh. I see.
Yes.
Who are you?
Please wait a second.
Ouch. Ouch.
You're Kurowassan, aren't you?
I got no use for you small potatoes. Bring your leader here.
Kanna-chan, I think you've done enough.
Kanna? Are you Seki Kanna?
Don't mention my name casually. I'll make mincemeat out of you.
I'm sorry. You are the 6th-generation leader...
Seki Kanna-san.
Huh?
The 6th-generation leader of Kurowassan was Seki Kanna,
Kurowassan
6th-generation leader
feared to have been the most violent of them all.
Seki Kanna
Go bowl me a strike.
She's known as having been the most powerful woman in town,
on par with Onishi Mari.
She was known for her human-bowling legend,
her-own-limo legend, and various other legends.
Kanna-chan. You were one of the "ladies"?
We apologize.
Please forgive us.
Since you're my successors, I will forgive you.
Edawakare-san, you're not hurt?
I know I'm being presumptuous, but please don't mention my past.
Are you sure about this?
In that case, I won't mention it.
Akira-kun.
If I may ask for your blessing to marry your daughter...
Please make our daughter happy.
Thank you very much.
They were totally different from what I'd imagined.
Is that so?
Your mom and dad were so kind. They're good people.
It's true.
Well, shall we go?
Yeah.
We have a little time before the next train.
Oh. Yeah.
Dad... Mom...
Akira-san. Please take good care of our daughter.
Yes.
We were useless as parents to her.
But she is intelligent and kind.
Please take good care of her.
Sir, ma'am. I look forward to our future together.
Mari.
Visit us again soon.
We'll be waiting for you.
You have good parents.
Yeah.
They must regret how they treated you in the past.
Stop this ridiculous behavior, day after day!
Oh, yeah? Then I'll leave.
I'm outta here.
Don't ever come back!
Dear!
I am so sorry.
Don't touch me.
Don't touch me, I said.
In that case, I won't mention it.
The question is, are you sure?
We'll be waiting for you.
Please make our daughter happy.
Well, shall we go?
I'm sorry.
But I can't let it go this way.
What?
Sorry.
What? Mari?
You're looking great, Yoko.
Driver.
Mari-san.
I'm sorry. I need a ride.
Huh?
Oh. Yes.
Did he find out again?
Everything turned out well.
That's good, then.
No, I don't think this is right.
What isn't right about it?
Because I'll have to continue lying to him.
And I've lied about my parents just to make me look innocent.
I see.
What would you want to do?
Can you take me back an hour?
I can, but what will you do then?
I'm going to be honest with him, and tell him everything.
And then I'm going to my parents', to go apologize to them.
I see.
I probably won't get married after this,
but I can't go on deceiving him. That would be a bad thing to do.
Understood.
Returning
Hm?
What is it?
Is it necessary for you to go back, though?
Huh?
Why don't you just explain everything to him now,
without going back?
But if I don't back, I can't undo all the trouble I've caused everyone.
Fine, then you can include that in your apology as well.
Because in this case, you should've simply told him everything
from the start. But that doesn't mean you have to go back to that time.
Something about that doesn't sit right with me.
If you are willing to express your regrets to him and your parents,
and to speak to them honestly and to apologize,
then all you have to do is move forward, explain everything to
him and your parents, then apologize to them above all.
That's what I think.
I think you're right.
That is what I'll do.
I'm glad. You're helping me out, too.
Huh?
Because I won't have to tangle with them again.
You're right.
Mari. What's going on?
I am truly sorry for not having told you.
If you hate me for it I can't blame you.
But I cannot marry you without having come clean,
Otherwise, I'd be wronging you and my parents.
I know I'd regret it for the rest of my life.
I understand.
I am so sorry.
Let's go, then.
Huh?
Driver. We're ready.
Bye.
Where are we going?
To your parents'.
Huh?
We have to go apologize.
The two of us?
Yeah.
Because your parents are going to become my parents, too.
You're okay?
About what?
About my past and stuff.
I think it's only proper for you to apologize
for having troubled your parents.
And what about my having been in a ladies' gang?
I had suspected it from the very minute I met you.
What? Why?
Why? Because you break character every now and then.
You're kidding.
Remember when we got in an argument?
You went back to your old delinquent self.
I said I'll text you, man.
Is it so difficult to do, scumbag?
Get your act together. Nice to know you.
Are you serious?
And the things you own give you away too.
And your room is obviously an ex-delinquent's room.
You knew, then?
Did you actually think I didn't know?
Although I would've never guessed you were the leader.
To your parents' house, I presume?
Yes. Please.
Going back in time like in a drama, it's true
Well, you can't judge a person by their appearance.
In the end, Mari-san apologized about what she had done in the past,
and what she had done this time around.
And they received her parents' blessings again.
You really can't judge a person by their looks.
Oh, yes.
I took a photo of the power spot.
But maybe this pic might make a better protective amulet.
Oh. By the way, I'm not a gopher.
Edawakare, four beers on tap, nice to know you!
Oh. Yes.
Beers on tap...
Preview of the next episode
Your granddad just passed away ...
The sudden death of her grandfather
You're lying.
Can you bring granddad back to life?
Giving her wish a ride, the Time Taxi travels to the past
I want to eat Inari-sushi.
What am I going to do at a time like this?
To grant the grandfather's wish, Edawakare drives to the past
Sugar? You bought sugar, right?
What? What?
Hurry up!
However!
Hold on a second!
Please put this on.
This drama is a work of fiction