I received a directive from CEO Kiyonami to suspend the research.
Telling me to stop now would be just like letting him die.
On the 13th we escaped with our findings.
I'm going to monitor the research subject for a period of time.
We killed a man in order to procure the necessary funds.
There's no turning back now.
His condition is improving.
His metabolism has increased and I've begun administering him medicine for the fever.
No additional side-effects spotted so far.
Do you hate me?
Enough to want to kill me?
You're a researcher yourself.
Right from the beginning, you must have predicted this possibility.
It's all terrible...
My... heart...
My body...
Let's continue with the medication.
I want the materials I had during the great war.
There's only one person who can help complete my research.
Twenty Faces left behind the information I need.
He must have included what we need in his legacy.
Mikamo Chizuko.
The daughter of Twenty Faces.
She's the key.
Young lady, you have a visitor here to see you.
Uncle Genji!
Chiko! I barely recognize you, Chiko.
Would it be impolite for me to hug you like in the old days?
Oh my.
I meant to come earlier, but ever since Shiyanouji—no, your parents passed away,
I've felt very awkward about coming to this house.
And, truth be told, I can't stand that gaudy aunt of yours.
Was it difficult for you?
Nope. Not at all.
Oh. Speaking of which, it's not just that you grew up.
There's something else...
I guess two years is a long time.
It passed in the blink of an eye.
Is that so?
Yes.
I'm truly grateful to Detective Akine.
He's got a good head on his shoulders.
Maybe I should be asking him.
The thing is, there's someone I want him to find for me.
You shouldn't do that, Akine-sensei!
You're the one who shouldn't! Letting her see visitors in secret.
I'm sorry for interrupting your conversation–
Why, hello. My name is Detective Akine.
I'm the one who has been entrusted to handle Chizuko-san's affairs.
Oh, I'm well aware.
We were actually just discussing the fact that I'd like your assistance with something.
Oh, do tell, do tell.
Ah. Ah-Ah-Ah. Aren't you going a little fast?
Have no worries, Detective.
However, I wasn't really planning on having Chiko meet him.
I'm old enough to know when to be quiet when adults are talking.
I see.
I can't get near Twenty Faces while I'm cooped up in that house.
I've just got to watch, listen and think for myself.
Sign: Kiyonami Pharmaceuticals
Let me introduce you, CEO Kiyonami.
This is Detective Akine.
We appreciate all your efforts.
Never fear when I'm on the case!
And this young lady?
This is Mikamo Chizuko.
Under the circumstances, we had to bring her with us.
Are you Mr. Mikamo's daughter?
I knew your father quite well while he was still alive.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
I know that you're a busy man, sir. Let's get to the main issues.
The thing is, I'd like you to locate these people.
Kayama Nozomi and Tsuya Takashi. They're two of my researchers.
They disappeared three months ago along with all their research data and materials.
Maybe they eloped?
I'm jealous!
Their research was for a weapon for the war.
It was a top-secret project.
My, my.
I'm not sure we'll get all the help we need from the police.
This'll net me a pretty penny.
A weapon for the war.
Didn't Twenty Faces and the rest mention that too?
Do you think you can do something for him, Akine-san?
I'm certain they'll expose their whereabouts to me.
It's only a matter of time.
That's reassuring.
I don't want to cause Uncle Genji any trouble, though.
I wonder what this weapon is anyway.
Twenty Faces might have known about it.
Sign: I've come back to get you. —Twenty Faces
Oh my, I wonder what's written there.
Nothing. It's just a piece of paper.
Wanna see?
The writing's gone!
How'd she do that?
Th-That shouldn't be! I wrote it just–
Where did you learn sleight of hand like that?
I wish the note had been real.
Miss, your name's Mikamo, right?
I was asked to give this to you.
Who's it from?
Note: I'll be waiting in front of your house at 10 o'clock tonight.
That's definitely his mark.
But something like this could give him away to the police.
This can't really be from him.
Watch, listen, and think for myself.
Trust in myself. That's what he said.
Must be my imagination.
You're Mikamo Chizuko-san, right?
I'm a messenger from Twenty Faces.
Did she say Twenty Faces?
This sounds like a great adventure.
Sayuri-san, Mika-san? What are you doing here?
That was incredible, Chiko-san.
I can't believe you jumped over that wall.
Just... forget about that. Why are you here?
Oh, right! Koito-san is in trouble!
She caught a glimpse of it and...
I can't believe I'm going to Twenty Faces' hideout.
What a great adventure.
You're not Mikamo Chizuko.
What's the meaning of this?
What a shame. I've been found out already?
But if this is a kidnapping, I'm worth even more money than Mikamo-san.
Money has nothing to do with it.
If you're just looking to stave off boredom, I can get you something expensive, young lady.
I'd rather you let me have some fun than buying me something expensive.
That's all I'm looking for.
I haven't much time left.
I've got to have as much fun as possible before I turn 16 and have my arranged marriage.
It is my life, after all.
"My Life as a Detective: Twenty Faces and I."
What a great title!
This'll sell for sure.
What should I do about the actual contents?
Well, I'll just let the papers figure that out.
Akine-san!
Chizuko-kun!
There's been a kidnapping!
Wha-wha-wha?!
Wow!
An adventure!
It's late. You two should go home.
No way!
I mean, we're eyewitnesses after all!
Well, with me accompanying you, you have nothing to worry about.
This is like something out of a detective novel!
Magnificent!
My heart's pounding.
A patrol car?
The fun you've been waiting for is about to start.
You should speed up a little, Mr. Detective.
Yeah. You'll never catch up to them at this rate.
It's a straight road with barely any cars on it. We'll catch them in no time.
There. We passed them.
Those are their tire-tracks.
Why do you think they took that road?
Those are fresh tracks. They must've turned into that narrow road at high speed.
I suppose it's worth checking out.
She's got a child with her.
Move in!
You should go.
Huh? You're not going to take me hostage and escape?
The kidnapping ends here.
I'm ending it myself.
Apprehend her!
What incredible strength!
I'm not running.
Kayama-kun.
I guess it was only a matter of time until you found me.
You robbed that bank.
You needed the money to continue development, didn't you?
Is that how you tracked me down?
You were always so dedicated.
You couldn't just leave it alone.
Ah-Ah, what's going on here?
Well well, that's the detective I know. Good job finding the place.
Oh, right. Of course.
Oh, whatever.
Koito-san.
Chiko-san, that's the woman.
That's the one who picked up Koito-san.
Mikamo Chizuko.
Why did she use Twenty Faces' name to try and get to me?
The daughter of Twenty Faces...
Kayama-kun, when did you decide to go to such extremes?
We're running out of time. He's on the verge of death.
The research from the war.
Twenty Faces' legacy.
Is that Tsuya-kun?
The fruits of our efforts.
Or rather, the abomination we created.
Run!
Hurry!
Amazing.
What are you doing?!
Tsuya!
His mind is warped.
Stop! You'll kill them!
The daughter of Twenty Faces!
Twenty Faces' legacy!
He's after me.
It's OK, Sayuri-san, Mika-san.
H-Help us.
I hate this!
The daughter of Twenty Faces!
Twenty Faces' legacy!
I need to draw him away from everyone.
Someone grab that girl!
Yes, sir!
Tsuya-kun...
It was necessary.
For Twenty Faces' legacy. The top-secret research data from the war.
We were going to continue that research.
What? Research?
The materials from the end of the war. The data this country produced.
It would have been the ultimate weapon. It was for the good of mankind.
It's despicable to imagine you'd continue that research.
Even so, as a researcher, I had to know what we were on the verge of creating.
A plan for a weapon designed to unlock the true potential of humanity.
We can use it to rewrite the path that humanity is on.
This is revolutionary research.
All the research done on animals was perfect. We just needed a human test subject.
However, we never got to experiment on a human.
Sign: Off-limits
And our country lost the war.
I believe that we were on the verge of something great.
So did he and so did Twenty Faces.
But there's no proof. Even the police investigation turned up nothing.
The research never yielded anything. It's all over.
No. It's not over.
Is Tsuya-kun after Mikamo Chizuko-kun?
Yes. The one known as the daughter of Twenty Faces.
She's our only hope.
I should have stopped you earlier.
Before this horrible turn of events.
No one can stop him now.
I beg you. Tell me!
Tell me the location of Twenty Faces' legacy!
No.
I need to jump with all my power.
I don't want to hurt you.
But I've lost control of my body!
It's over, Tsuya.
We lost to the geniuses of the war.
You too, Kayama-kun?
I'm a researcher as well.
Oh, Mikamo Chizuko-san.
I'm so sorry. I just wanted to ask you a question.
How I could turn this body back to normal.
I'm sorry. All I got from him were memories.
I see.
Then...
Maybe someday...
Excuse me.
You're well-known.
There are people after you.
Be careful.
Hey...
What a woman.
What is it? "Twenty Faces' legacy"?
Ow! It hurts!
Look, it's bleeding. It's bleeding!
We know.
Sayuri-san. Mika-san.
Are you all right? Did you get hurt?
W-We're fine, Mikamo-san.
Well, we should be leaving now.
It looks like it'll never be boring with you around.
Don't you agree, Chiko?
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