Ah, I feel better.
Looks like it will be another slow day, Kyoko-chan
What are you reading?
Kyoko-chan, are you looking for a job?
First, I'm looking for a job for you, Ryosuke-kun.
Then I'll place a help-wanted ad for your replacement
Wait, Kyoko-chan...
Then I can kill two birds with one stone.
That's harsh, Kyoko-chan...
Ah, it must be a customer.
Welcome to...
Oh, it's you.
Don't be so rude.
What's wrong?
Does Rei come here?
Sometimes.
Does she seem different to you?
Not at all.
She and Hajime-kun have a good relationship.
So that's the reason..
Reason?
Well... Do you know what they did last Saturday?
After they took their test for cram school, they came here.
Here you go.
What's wrong?
Ah, she didn't show up for your monthly date?
Ah!
You're so easy to read.
Listen, Rei-chan may be being considerate towards her mom's new husband.
What are you talking about?
They understand that I want to see my daughter occasionally
Then, why didn't she show up?
Well... Because...
What?
Because...
Ah, do you want us to investigate that?
Leave it to us, Holmes Agency!
I don't want to leave it to you guys.
If I wanted to do that I'd go to another agency.
Why?
Hello?
What? I see. I'll be right there.
See ya!
It must be an incident.
It would be nice if we got a case out of it...
I'll be fired soon if I don't get a customer.
Like I care.
Please let me help you.
Don't follow me.
Please!
No thanks.
Geez, so persistent...
Igarashi-san...
Thank you. Hello.
You can't go in.
Igarashi-san!
Ryosuke-kun!
Did something happen?
Takano-san.
It's an incident.
But he won't let me in.
I'm Kuitan. Yes, sir.
Can you hold this?
Please.
You better not eat any of that..
I'm Kuitan 2.
No, you can't go in.
Come on!
The victim is Abe Hidenao.
He was the president of this company.
It looks like he was hit by a blunt weapon.
This is the weapon.
It appears the crime occurred around 8 in the morning.
The body was discovered by a female clerk who arrived at the office at 9:30 AM.
Whose bag is this?
It appears to belong to the suspect.
Nothing that gives a clue to his identity...
Did the suspect bring his own bento?
Investigate his identity. Yes.
Inspector Ogata. What?
Here are the customer lists.
It must be a crime brought on by debt.
Oh, this looks delicious.
Thank you for the meal.
Wow, this is delicious.
Wow, this is delicious too.
Wow. Excellent!
Kuitan, what are you doing?
Igarashi-san, this bento tastes great.
Oh?
Oh...?
Igarashi! Yes!
Hey, Fukami! Yes.
Throw him out.
Igarashi-san, I haven't finished yet.
Shut up! Obento!
Menu 4 Eating up the love within a bento.
Kuitan please...
I don't want to waste food.
Takano-san.
Ryosuke-kun, thank you for waiting.
Kuitan ate the evidence bento again.
Seriously?
Please, don't make Momo-chan mad.
I'm sorry.
Why would you eat the evidence?
Because there is bento over there.
I don't get it.
Let's go!
To where?
Wait!
From this one to that one, I'll take them all!
They look delicious don't they.
Kyoko-chan will make dinner.
Excuse me, can I get one each of these?
Kyoko-chan will be very mad.
Ryosuke-kun, that's nothing new.
Please take care of the rest.
Wait... Wait, Takano-san!
Damn...
Excuse me, have you seen this man before?
Hmm, I can't really say...
I see. Thank you very much.
Excuse me...
Ah...
Ah!
Wait!
Hey, wait!
I say wait!
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
I have no money.
What?
It's Igarashi. I've found the suspect.
He's running towards Tsunashima.
I need help.
Why don't we help him?
Ryosuke-kun.
Good luck!
Wait!
Don't move.
Damn.
Kyoko-chan, please open the door!
Sure! Wait!
Kyoko-chan!
Okay, yes, yes, yes.
Kyoko-chan.
Please take this.
Thank you.
Why did you buy so many bentos?
Is it related to the incident that Igarashi-san is investigating?
The suspect left a bento at the murder scene.
He brought a bento to the murder scene?
Isn't that weird? Yes.
So, this is to identify the suspect...
Yes. I chose the same type of bentos as the evidence bento.
What's on your mind?
The bento at the murder scene was delicious, but awful at the same time.
What?
Wait!
Stop now, or I'll shoot you!
Igarashi, shoot him!
Igarashi!
Hey!
It's Ogata.
The suspect took a cab and is heading toward Shin Yokohama.
Kyoko-chan. Yes?
I didn't buy them because I just wanted to eat.
This is a part of an investigation.
Okay.
I'm back.
Welcome back.
Ryosuke-kun, how did it go?
Did they capture the suspect?
Well actually...
Igarashi, why didn't you shoot him?
He wasn't armed.
He's already killed a person.
But we shouldn't shoot recklessly.
You could have done a warning shot.
Usually, that's enough to frighten a suspect.
Am I wrong?
He may commit another crime.
If he does, how will you take responsibility?
Forget the investigation. Go back to police school!
I see.
That's like Igarashi-san.
Right.
He was removed from the criminal investigation.
We shouldn't tell Rei-chan about this.
I think so too.
Since we saw his face and he left a lot of things behind, he'll be identified immediately.
Right.
So, you don't have to eat any more bentos.
Right.
Are you listening to me?
Right.
Hello.
Yo, Kindaichi.
You two really get along well.
Are you heading off to a date?
We're going to cram school.
I see.
Why did you buy so many bentos?
Supposedly it's for a criminal investigation.
Is it the incident that my dad is in charge of?
Right. Igarashi-san... Ouch!
Kyoko-chan...
Rei-chan, you didn't show up for your date with Igarashi-san, right?
Ah...
Really?
Did my father tell you?
Was anything wrong?
No. I was just too busy.
I see.
But that day was... Ouch!
I'm going to head out first.
Rei-chan.
Hajime-kun.
I got it. Leave that to me.
Please.
What did you say? Did you tell him to figure out what's going on?
Yes. Hajime-kun is much better than Ryosuke-kun.
I see.
Why didn't you shoot him?
He's already killed someone.
If he commits another crime, how will you take responsibility?
The suspect was identified.
Tsujitani Norio.
He works at an electronics company.
He owed five million yen to the victim.
Debt...
He co-signed on his friend's behalf, and that friend has disappeared.
The monthly payment is huge.
There's one weird thing.
The suspect wiped his fingerprints from the murder weapon.
Is that unusual?
While leaving his bag at the crime scene, covered in fingerprints?
Ah... Why?
I would like you to look into that.
Yes.
Oh, Akira. You're getting really good at that.
Yes?
I'd like to ask you some questions about Tsujitani Norio.
My husband, a murderer?
There must be a mistake!
What was he doing at 8 A.M. yesterday?
He usually watches TV with Akira, and leaves here around 9.
But his bag was at the crime scene.
This was in his day planner.
Ma'am, please tell us the truth.
I'm not lying.
If it's your husband, let him come inside.
Don't worry.
I'm from the Minato police department.
Igarashi.
Ah, Inspector Ogata.
Ma'am, please come this way.
What are you doing here?
Investigating.
Didn't I tell you to remove yourself from this investigation?
But...
Please answer on speakerphone.
If it's your husband, ask him where he is.
Hello?
Papa?
Is it you?
Yes.
Where are you?
Please come home now!
I can't.
Why?
Have the police come by already?
I see. But you already know about the incident, right?
You didn't do anything, right?
You couldn't possibly have done this!
It was me.
I can't celebrate "The Boy's festival" with Akira. Please take care of Akira.
Papa! Papa!
This is Ogata.
I want to know the present location of the cell number that I am about to give you.
The number is...
You understand, right?
Yes.
Go!
We're back.
Welcome back.
Oh, Hajime-kun, you're here.
Yes. I was just about to report my findings.
As usual you work quickly.
Ryosuke-kun, put them over there. Okay.
Kindaichi, have you got something?
It was for Igarashi-san.
What do you mean?
He took a paid holiday in the middle of working on a case.
For his date with Rei-chan.
And Momo-chan...
Igarashi!
Rei-chan knew that. She didn't want to inconvenience him.
So, she's been suppressing her desire to see him.
I see.
She is a very good kid.
Why are you speaking with a Kansai accent?
No good?
But it's not easy to tell this to Igarashi-san.
Right. He's not on the investigation anymore.
Takano-san, can't we help Igarashi-san?
Well...
For Igarashi-san...
Well...
Right!
Anyway, why don't we eat first?
Everybody, sit down!
This is mine.
This is Ryosuke-kun's.
And this is for Hajime-kun.
And this is for Kyoko-chan.
Did you buy one for me too?
Occasionally, it's good to eat a bento.
This is very exciting.
I hope I like what's in it.
Please go ahead and take a look.
1,2,3!
Ah! This is so cute.
It's very interesting. I can eat everything.
Hey, what exactly is this?
When we talk about "The Japanese bento", it's rice with a sour plum.
Ryosuke-kun, that's the special order.
Of course, yours too.
These days, cute lunches are in fashion.
Right.
But it's necessary to remember the balance between nutrition and appearance.
Well, let's eat!
Thank you for the meal.
Wow, it's delicious!
Mine too.
Ah, Takano-san. Yes?
Have you found the same bento that was left at the crime scene?
No, I haven't.
It was delicious, but was awful, right?
Right.
What didn't you like?
It was the hijiki (edible brown seaweed)
Hijiki?
Right.
If you write that in Chinese characters, it'll be "A deer tail and vegetable".
Really?
Yes, it is.
It looks like a deer tail.
That's how it was written in books from the Edo period.
That's Kuitan for you.
Where can we get this?
It's seaweed that grows in a craggy place.
Seaweed?
It's usually dried, so we soak it in water and use it.
Per 100g, it has 12 times more calcium than milk.
I see.
And it has 7 times more dietary fiber than burdock.
And it has 6 times more iron than chicken liver.
That's Kyoko-chan for you, so knowledgable.
And now it's in season.
Ah, Kyoko-chan. Yes.
Can you make some hijiki dishes?
Okay.
But I have to make something that isn't delicious, right?
No! Please make delicious dishes.
But you said that they tasted awful.
Yes, they tasted awful.
Which is it?
It was delicious, but was awful.
Ah, Igarashi-san. What are you doing?
Of course, I'm investigating.
Weren't you removed from the investigation?
Shut up.
Shall I help you?
No thanks.
And here I was going to tell you something about Rei-chan...
Right, Kindaichi?
Wait, Ryosuke-kun.
Oh, Rei-chan, you're good at this.
Please grow up to be a lovely lady like Kyoko-chan.
We're back!
Oh, welcome back.
Give us the hijiki.
Ah, Ryosuke-kun. Aren't you going to help us?
No time for that.
Starting today, Ryosuke-kun will stake out the suspect's house with Igarashi-san.
Then, Momo-chan and Igarashi-san will investigate separately.
What's that?
This is an extremely efficient highly directional microphone.
By using this, we can listen to everything inside the house.
Ah, that's the thing you paid a lot of money for at the detective school, right?
If I capture the suspect, I'll be able to recover my investment, right?
It's a piece of cake.
Okay!
Igarashi-san, everything is ready.
Okay.
Thank you for the meal.
Eat this.
Eat the vegetables too.
I don't want to.
Please try some.
Wow.
These are typical hijiki dishes.
This is short hijiki.
And this is long hijiki.
I changed the seasonings and ingredients and made a few different versions.
Let's eat.
Thank you for the meal.
I'll try this first.
Oh...
Wow, Kyoko-chan, it's delicious.
Really?
But it's not this.
Rei-chan, how's that?
It's delicious.
Takano-san, is there anything similar to that bento hijiki?
Well... the hijiki in the bento had a strong flavor but was weak.
Well...
Igarashi-san, you should take a nap.
The suspect could appear at any time.
He may have escaped.
That man loves his son.
Even if he plans to escape, he'll come and see his child first.
He loves his son?
Yes.
Please take care of Akira.
Then, why would he murder someone?
I don't know.
I will definitely capture him to figure out the truth.
Why can't we find the right bento?
I don't know.
From around Tsujitani-san's house, and around the crime scene...
I've tried all the bentos.
I want to make a bento.
For Igarashi-san?
He's still on the stake-out, right?
Okay. Let's make it together.
Yes.
This has no flavor ..
That's the real thrill of a stake-out.
When I capture the suspect I go out and eat a lot of delicious food.
I hope that will happen...
Ah, it's about dinnertime for the Tsujitani family too.
Igarashi-san, she made dinner for three people.
He may have contacted to her.
Yesterday she set the table for three people too.
She's waiting for him coming home.
Igarashi-san, you should marry again.
I think Rei-chan thinks so too.
I'm not qualified to have a family.
That's not true.
Isn't it sad that all you have to look forward to in life are your dates with Rei-chan?
We at Holmes Agency can look for a new wife for you.
I have no desire to remarry.
Leave me alone.
Move!
We're home.
Welcome back.
Oh, something smells good.
Rei-chan, you came here again.
Yes.
Are you making a bento?
Yes. These are for Igarashi-san and Ryosuke-kun.
That's a good idea.
I'm sure they are eating unhealthy food.
Kyoko-san, how are we going to use this short pasta?
Ah, we'll use that instead of a toothpick to hold the cabbage roll.
We can boil it like that and it's safe to eat the entire thing.
That's Kyoko-san for you.
It's an excellent idea.
Right. I care about the taste as well as its appearance.
It looks delicious when you open it.
And when you eat it, it tastes delicious.
I always think about when and where he eats this bento.
I see.
When and where...
It's fun to imagine his happy face even though I can't really see him eating it.
I got it!
Takano-san?
Oh, Kuitan!
What?
What's going on?
Why, Takano-san?
Raise the volume.
It's not working.
What do you mean?
It's broken.
What? Fix it!
Can you make the bento with hijiki in it?
With the same ingredients that you used that day.
What do you mean?
Please.
So that I can figure out the truth behind what really happened.
Hurry up! Just how long are you going to take?
Wait.
What's going on?
What do you want, Kuitan?
The bento that was left at the crime scene was not from a bento shop, but was made by Mrs. Tsujitani.
Yes.
I was misled because she used a restaurant-style lunch container.
Of course, it was never her intention to confuse us.
For a salesperson who walks around everywhere an empty lunch box becomes a burden.
Therefore, she used a disposable container.
So what?
Ma'am, is it about ready now?
Yes.
Haven't you fixed that yet?
Sorry...
Damn.
This is a bento that was made one hour ago.
And this is a bento that was made three hours ago.
Both look the same.
Yes.
What?
Hey, Kuitan looked at us and said something.
What are you doing?
Excuse me.
Well, thank you for the meal.
Wow, it's delicious.
But it's awful.
How about this?
Wow, it's delicious.
It's really delicious.
So what?
Tsujitani-san didn't kill the victim.
What are you saying?
Tsujitani-san isn't the murderer.
How come?
Every day at 9 A.M. she makes a bento and gives it to him.
She did the same thing the day of the incident.
The crime occurred at 8 A.M. in the morning.
So, the bento that was left at the crime scene had to have been made before 8:00 A.M.
It was 10 A.M. when I ate that bento.
If she had made the bento before 8 A.M...
It should tasted more like the three hour old bento.
But in fact, it was similar to the No. 1 bento which was one hour old.
Is the taste that different?
Why don't you try them?
You should be able to tell the difference.
Please use this.
Thank you very much.
It's delicious but a little watery, right?
But the other one is very flavorful.
Yes.
This hijiki had been frozen.
Frozen hijiki?
Yes. Then, the best time to eat it is exactly lunchtime.
This bento which had been made at 9 A.M. was at the crime scene that occurred at 8 A.M.
It's impossible.
The bento was left after the victim was killed.
It's to frame Tsujitani-san for the murder.
After having gone to work, Tsujitani-san was called by the real suspect.
And Tsujitani-san went to the crime scene.
Kuitan, I got it.
Oh!
I'll look into it.
It's fixed.
Please.
What will she investigate?
Ah...
Tsujitani!
Hey, Igarashi-san?
Igarashi-san!
Akira...
Tsujitani!
Wait! Hey!
Why did you call out to him?
Hey!
Ouch!
Tsujitani.
Don't hurt me!
It's dangerous.
Stop, Tsujitani!
Don't move!
If you come any closer, I'll kill him.
Don't you want to give this to your kid?
Right?
Please surrender yourself.
Release him.
Are you serious?
Wait... It's dangerous, Igarashi-san.
Don't aim at me.
Go ahead and shoot if you can.
Fine...
Igarashi-san...
I'll shoot you next.
Igarashi-san.
In order to rescue a hostage, I have to aim for your head.
If I do, you'll be dead.
He is very serious.
Can you shoot me?
Do you want to die and leave your wife and Akira-kun?
Your wife has trusted you and waited for you.
Every day she always prepares breakfast for three people, waiting for you.
Don't you want to celebrate "The Boy's festival" with Akira-kun?
Please surrender yourself.
Tsujitani! Shoot me.
Shoot me!
Igarashi-san.
Do you have a second?
Who the hell are you?
How can I explain...?
I'm Kuitan.
Kuitan?
Yes. The gluttonous detective, Kuitan.
That really isn't important right now.
Hurry up and help me!
What have you been eating for the past three days?
Don�t come closer!
I bet you haven't been able to eat anything.
Shut up!
When people are hungry, they become quick-tempered.
Here, this is for you.
Put that dangerous weapon away and eat this bento instead.
It smells very good.
Don't joke around.
You are trying to die, aren't you?
So, you are trying to get Igarashi-san to shoot you, right?
What?
He wants to die...
Tsujitani-san, the real suspect is threatening you, correct?
Probably, you were told that they would cancel your debt if you killed the president.
But you refused.
Then, that day you were told to go to the murder scene.
When you went there, he was already dead.
The real suspect told you to admit to the crime and kill yourself.
Isn't that a little far-fetched?
If so, everything makes sense.
The fingerprints were completely wiped from the weapon.
But you left behind your bag that had your fingerprints all over it.
It's not true.
I killed him.
If you commited suicide, they said that they would take care of your family for the rest of their lives.
Am I right?
But think carefully.
Can you believe the words of a murderer?
Your wife that you leave behind will have to shoulder your debt and suffer for the rest of her life.
I understand how you're feeling.
Since you love your family, you obeyed the real suspect's threat, right?
Your wife and Akira-kun love you.
You'll understand that very well when you look at this bento.
I've already asked the police to protect your wife and Akira-kun.
So, don't worry.
Are you sure?
Yes.
This is the bento your wife made for you.
Are you Nakagawa Shinzou?
What?
We'd like to talk to you about the murder of Abe Hidenao.
If I refuse?
We'll arrest you for obstruction of justice.
Yes.
Ah, Chief.
At ease.
It was unfortunate this time.
If I had come to the police when I was ordered to take the blame...
I'm sorry.
We will count on your future cooperation.
Yes.
The real suspect has been arrested.
So, please don't worry.
Yes.
Excuse me.
At ease, at ease.
Ah, haven't you eaten that yet?
Not yet.
Now is the best time to eat your wife's bento.
Why don't you take a break?
Yes.
Ah, this is for Igarashi-san.
Did Kyoko-chan make this for me?
No. Rei-chan made this for you.
She created the menu by herself and put in a lot of effort to make it.
"Papa, take care of yourself. And don't worry too hard. Rei"
Thank you for the meal.
What's wrong?
It's delicious.
We're back.
Welcome back.
Did we wake them up?
Ryosuke-kun, be quiet.
Ah, I'm so tired.
What happened?
It was terrible, I was taken hostage.
Ryosuke-kun, that's my seat.
Rei-chan, Igarashi-san has solved the case.
Really?
Yes.
And this.
He told me that it was excellent and he wanted you to make him another one soon.
Okay!
Wow, it's delicious.
Hurry up.
I'm starving.
Did you make this fried shrimp? Yes.
Igarashi-san, Rei-chan.
Kuitan, why are you here?
Are you on a date with Rei-chan?
Ah, why don't we eat together?
You just want to eat with Rei-chan, right?
That's a good idea!
Get lost!
Leave us alone!
Thank you for the meal.
It's delicious.
Yeah, it's delicious.
It's not bad.
Please have some.
Really?
Rei, don't!
Don't touch!
We're back.
Kyoko-chan...
What?
Kyoko-chan?
She may have gone grocery shopping.
Ah, what's this?
A letter...
She may have left.
I don't think so.
I'm here.
What's wrong?
I can't read it.
You can't read it?
Hajime-kun, can you read it?
I can't either.
Hajime-kun can't?
Let me see.
Oh, this is French.
Everyone, how was my bento?
It is rather sudden but currently I am
Hello, how is everyone?
We're doing fine.
Owner, are you in France with Kyoko?
What?
Well, a lot of things have happened.
I'd been looking for a secretary who could understand French.
So, I'll borrow Kyoko-chan for two weeks.
Please take care of Holmes Agency.
That's it.
France... I envy them.
Speaking of France, foie gras, oyster, and Bresse chicken...
That's not what we should be talking about right now.
Who'll make our meals?
Is that what you're worried about?
I didn't know that Kyoko-san understood French.
How are we supposed to know something like that?
How about take out?
We don't have any money.
Kyoko-chan may have cooked something.
And she may have stocked up the refrigerator.
Right.
Ah, this is...
What's wrong?
Hey!
Takano-san.
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Higashiyama Noriyuki as Kuitan
Morita Gou as Noda Ryosuke
Kyono Kotomi as Ogata Momo
Ichikawa Mikako as Idemizu Kyoko
Suga Kenta as Kaneda Hajime
Omi Toshinori as Tsujitani Norio
Sano Shirou as Igarashi Shunen
Ito Shirou as Police Chief
We're "The curry investigation party"!
All of the houses that were set on fire had made curry.
This is an undercover investigation.
From now on, Momo-chan is the mother.
It's delicious.
I'll capture the suspect for sure.
I got it.
I want more curry!