Their demand is 100 million yen.
The one kidnapper picked as a courier...
is you.
Me?
My father is the president of Fort Company.
My father wanted me to succeed his company.
Return at once. Leave that woman.
Please wait a minute.
If you don't accept this condition I won't give you the money.
Thank you very much.
You should give the gratitude to your father.
The money has been delivered to the kidnapper, right?!
Kazuki will come home safely, right?!
The body of Takanashi Kazuki-kun has been found.
MPD Shinbori Police Station
I'm really sorry.
It's not your fault.
We were the one who asked you to do this unreasonable demand.
I can't believe it. What in the world...
Muto-san, you were detective weren't you?
I was.
Why did you let them get away?
- Answer me! - Miwa, stop it.
But, look what happened to Kazuki...
I'm really sorry.
Please let me.
Let me join Kazuki homicide's investigation.
How many times do I have to tell you?
- You're not in charge of this case! - That's why I'm asking you!
Chief!
I give up. Suit yourself.
Thank you very much.
Fer god's sake, why are you so into this case?
When I heard Mariko's awake...
I felt a sense of relief.
At the same time Takanashi family were still waiting for Kazuki.
- It's my fault. - Stop torment yourself.
Do you still intend to chase them?
- Yes. - I see.
I'll help you.
I can't let you do this alone.
- Kaburagi-san. - Listen to me, Muto.
This case has more than meets the eye.
There's something unusual left inside the place where Kazuki confined in.
Something unusual?
The ransom money got burned.
The money they got through hard planning turned into ashes.
How could that be?
Kazuki's estimated time of death is around early morning.
The murder happened after kidnapper received the ransom money.
Perhaps kidnapper's objective wasn't the money after all.
If that was the case what the hell they after?
We've received a call from secretary of congressman Ibata.
I believe we should delay next week dinning plan for your condolences.
The dinning plan will proceed as scheduled.
- But... - Sakurai.
How could delaying makes things better?
No matter how much I grieving my grandson won't come back.
The kidnapper provide us with two clues.
They knew Takanashi was Fort's heir.
Also they came up with fix amount 100 million yen as ransom money.
And another one.
How they came up with your name in choosing you as courier.
Yes, Takanashi-san and I just met recently.
Only few people know of it.
OK. Let's pick our role.
- All right. - Muto.
I get it you won't forgive of what the kidnapper did.
But do not stray off from our aim.
- Ever. - I got it.
Criminal Syndrome
TOKAI TV x WOWOW co-production drama series
Criminal Syndrome
Episode 7 - Shed Light Upon
Did you ever talk about you...
of being an only son of Fort President to anyone?
No I did not. Never once I wanted talking about my family.
Please.
So you didn't know Takanashi's background?
I didn't know about it at all. I was baffled, you know.
Have you spoken to anyone about anything related to Takanashi-san and Muto-san?
It's very unlikely.
Never I let myself talking about Michinori-san doing such a low job.
Thank you very much.
You ain't drink alcohol, right?
But, I am drink alcohol now.
Excuse me, could I have your time for some questions?
The other day you all were here...
when a tissue guy had some fight, weren't you?
You're talking 'bout that Fort's heir big bro?
That's right.
His son was killed in a kidnapping case.
It's likely the kidnapper had listened to their arguments yesterday.
Are you suspecting us?
No, I'm not.
To think we'd kidnap rich folks' son...
homeless ain't like those greedy kind of fellows.
We're livin' apart from secular society.
Go home.
By all means I'm not suspecting you all.
The kidnapper knew that...
particular gentlemen was a heir of Fort's company.
Also they somehow knew his and my faces as well.
So that's what you want us to say?
If you know something, anything. Could you please tell me?
I beg you.
Even you said if we're know something...
Now I remember, that smoking buddy! I can't seem find him anywhere now.
Ah, that's right. At that time, he was here too.
Look, he was always smoking there everyday.
- Can you describe him? - He's young.
I'm sure I saw a burn mark on his neck.
- A burn mark? - Yeah.
- Is there anything else? - He hangs around...
at pachinko shop there everyday.
He's young.
I'm sure I saw a burn mark on his neck.
How's the investigation?
I'm afraid I can't tell you. It's limited to authorized people only.
So Muto-san is one of those people?
Why're you so obsessed with Muto?
I heard some rumours about you.
- Rumours? - How you pushed your way into this case.
Stirring discontent among co-workers, something like that.
I'm pleased to hear that.
If some gentleman from First Division, just like yourself lend their skills...
I'm sure a quick result is not a reach.
I'm expecting it.
On this occasion please accept my deepest apology.
Despite you had lent your money, things took a turn to the worst.
Don't worry about that. Please sit.
I was just lent that money to Michinori.
I will leave Michinori-san. So please, lend us the money.
In this matter I also feel sympathy for her.
Michinori.
Who do you think was responsible for causing such grief situation?
See? It's you.
You had your own way married despite my objection.
It was all for her happiness, wasn't it?
But, that's not the case.
Kazuki got kidnapped and killed because he was your son.
If she'd been together with some ordinary man...
this thing wouldn't have happened.
But because she met with you, a heir of Takanashi...
you endured a deep sorrow, losing your son.
People can't live just by love alone.
What will you do now?
Your origin is now well-known because of this case.
Maybe she herself would also get kidnapped.
When that happens, what the best you could do?
Don't put our family in sorrow anymore.
I was always hated my father.
He talked nothing but rules and reasons as if he didn't care a thing about others.
That's why not even a word had any effect on me.
But, this one is different.
Perhaps it's just like he says.
Me, Kazuki and Miwa...
Even you, Muto-san.
If you hadn't met with me you wouldn't have got dragged with this case.
Takanashi-san.
Please, you don't have to worry about me.
I don't want to bring sorrow to anyone anymore.
I've checked the security camera.
I couldn't found any man with a scar on his neck.
Thank you. I'll keep a watch on the pachinko shop.
Oi!
I met him.
Him?
The tissue guy. One who delivered the ransom money.
Are we really okay?! We'd better run away!
It'd only lead his eyes on us.
Just do like nothing happened.
- But... - I'll call you later.
Need a lift?
Take this.
What is this?
Information about the man you're currently pursue.
- Here, please take it. - Why'd you cooperating?
It seems your partner doesn't look like helping much.
I just feel for you.
There's a limit of uniforms can do.
My unofficial operation means has proven to be useful for you.
Here.
Don't tell me it has something to do with another case?
Muto-san, what do you think...
the most important thing to do now?
Isn't that to provide settlement of this case as quickly as possible?
By giving Kazuki-kun and Takanashi-san a closing chapter.
If your daughter were killed, I'm sure you'd understand.
The longer this case runs on track, more difficult it is for bereaved family to overcome.
Unwilling to compromise investigation method is a worthless self-satisfaction.
Thanks for waiting.
Yamana Takayuki, 32 years old. Has a record of battery before.
Getting drunk and injured his friend when he was in college.
The rest is he was your model student.
It's in line with kidnapper's profile.
Where'd you get this information?
Tamaki?
I said already you should stay away from him!
He definitely will destroy your family!
It's to put an end of this case.
And you can't choose another way?
Kazuki got killed because my fault!
I will find them no matter what the price is.
Please let me offer you my condolence.
President Takanashi has entrusted me with this.
No, thank you. Please take it back.
Please.
Is Michinori-san out working?
We can't stay still forever.
Did you really think the President just lending you 100 million?
As I thought you don't aware of it.
Michinori. Leave that woman.
- I won't leave Miwa. - Don't you understand...
I say this for your sake!?
Then, do as you like.
- But I will asking you to return...
- I promise to pay it back!
Michinori-san...
he's determined to live together with you.
But doesn't it look like his way to repent?
I want to give Michinori-san a happiness.
I don't want him suffering anymore.
President Takanashi is a strict person.
He doesn't give leniency even to his family.
If someone can save Michinori-san, is you alone capable of.
Please, could you leave Michinori-san?
I beg you.
- Here's the money. - Thank you very much!
Can I ask about the man who was just leaving?
Kaji Shinsuke, 26 years old. Works at shipping company.
- What's his connection to Yamana? - Childhood friend.
Let's milk confession out of those two.
Not now. We only have homeless' testimony.
- We need secure evidences first. - If we're react slowly...
those two will run away.
- Still we mustn't gone rogue. - Kaburagi-san!
Bear it. Don't let your emotion controls you.
Wait.
Have a safe trip.
I'm going.
The one who kidnapped Kazuki is you, right?
How about turn yourself in?
This is last chance.
What're you blabbering about?
The hell?!
The tissue guy keeps a watch on me.
It'd better if you stay in your home.
He what?! He isn't detective, is he?
I don't know either.
To come this far means he had sniffed us out.
Most likely he knows about you too.
- The fuck we do? - It's obvious, isn't it?
If they know about this case we'd get death penalty.
We kill him.
I'm home.
Miwa.
A word with you.
Come with us.
How far do you know?
Answer me.
Everything.
Yamana. Kaji.
You two kidnapped Kazuki and killed him.
What's with this silence?
Despite the ransom was in your hand why'd you kill Kazuki?
It came to me when I killed that boy.
Man...! Killing ain't a big deal!
I'll give you one too...
and we just keep livin' as if nothing happened.
You two are not human.
Even if you had the urge to kill, and killed someone...
you who doesn't feel the weight of your sins...
you're not human.
You prick...!
This fucker...!
We're arresting you for violating Swords and Firearms Control Law!
Shit! Run!
We'll also investigate you for kidnap and murder case!
If they know about this case we'd get death penalty.
We kill him.
How did you get this recording?
If they know about this case we'd get death penalty.
We kill him.
You out of your mind?!
You sacrificed yourself in order to capture them...
if things had gone south you'd ended dead!
There are people who mourn for you if you're gone.
Your wife Masae, Mariko, even Sayuri.
I do also.
I'm glad you're okay.
I'm sorry.
Thank you.
Glad to be back.
Mariko. I have something to say.
Mariko. Come on, sit.
I'll prepare some tea.
I... quit police force...
without even discussed it with you and your mother.
I admit it was bad of me.
I never said anything the reason why I quit, right?
It was because aunt Sayuri's case, wasn't it?
Yes.
At that time I intended to kill the criminal.
The law...
couldn't give a proper judgement to him.
Because he was a minor.
I who bore a killing intent, even for a moment...
thought that I didn't have any qualifications to continue as detective.
That's why I quit police force.
I was afraid you'd hate me for it...
so I couldn't bring myself to say it.
Because of that you've always been suffering.
I'm sorry.
- I... - Please forgive me.
Forgive me.
I understand, okay?
- Stop saying shit! - I'm not shitting you!
That money was counterfeit!
That money was real, no doubt about it.
It's true! Believe me!
You'd better tell the truth!
It was just like I'd predicted.
I'm going to proceed just as planned.
The cuisine was exquisite.
I'm glad it matched with your taste.
It's a souvenir.
I heard that you have a sweet tooth.
Thank you for your consideration.
It's nothing.
The investigation of Yamana and Kaji is still on going.
They confessed they kidnapped Kazuki, killed him...
and having burned the ransom money.
But I still can't put my finger as to why they burned the money.
What do you mean?
Both of them kept saying same thing.
The 100 million they disposed was counterfeit.
- Counterfeit? - From the leftover...
we've confirmed the money they disposed is indeed real bill.
Then, why they said otherwise?
This case is still far from end.
Lecture - Anticipating Juvenile Crime Association.
First session - [Become a victim of Juvenile Crime]
10 AM - 12 PM
I hope this dinner has been worthwhile for you.
You're Sakurai-san, aren't you?
I am. And you are?
Tamaki from MPD.
I'm coming here to make a deal with you.
- A deal? - Yes, it's an important deal.
Sakurai-san, I believe you do know something, don't you?
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I'm thinking they're appealing to avoid death penalty. If that's happens, I'll kill them.
- We didn't do anything wrong. - It's painful.
The only outcome is revenge.
If something happens to Muto I'll make sure you won't get any sleep.
I've marked him. Sooner or later he'll show his tail.
Even if we let hatred drives the revenge Kazuki-kun won't come back.
A revenge doesn't yield anything.
If this case goes public it will shake the politic map.
Can I have a talk with you? Each of us has a beast inside.