I hope this dinner has been worthwhile for you.
You're Sakurai-san, aren't you?
Just now the person who was together with President Takanashi is...
Congressman Ibata of Liberal Democratic Party right?
Can we have a talk about those two?
Talking about what?
I change my question then.
We have testimony from the kidnapper that said the ransom money was counterfeit.
That's why they retaliated by burning the money and killed Kazuki-kun.
The 100 million President Takanashi prepared was indeed a real deal.
Despite that why did the kidnapper say otherwise?
Sakurai-san.
It's good to think oneself once in a while.
Excuse me.
Please interrogate Yamana and Kaji once again.
It's strange they kept saying that the ransom money was counterfeit.
If we said the money were counterfeit...
they'd get lighter sentences, don't you think?
- They'd say anything. - It's too early to make them.
Examination result tells us the money is genuine article.
We have enough testimony to indict those two.
This case is now closed!
Chief!
Wait a minute!
What the hell you want? You were uninvited guest here.
You still can't get enough ransacking this case?
Not only did I lost Kazuki. Now I also part with Miwa.
Do you know places she might go?
I've searched high and low.
Miwa doesn't have relatives. She doesn't have many friends either.
I see.
I'm going to search her as well.
You should request for a police search.
No need.
If we're keep living together...
she'd having a hard time to try to forget this case.
For her sake it'd better if I stop searching.
What my father says is a true fact.
I've been thinking...
that the kidnappers weren't people who bore a grudge to my father.
There are rumours implying he's been using some foul plays.
But these kidnappers didn't have anything to do with him or Fort Company.
The one who's wet behind the ear was me.
Actually this case still has mysteries unsolved.
Takanashi's father?
His coercive behaviour may seems stir some hatreds to him.
Say that the kidnappers' motive were a grudge.
Burning the money was their way to get to Takanashi's father.
We may dig something useful if we investigate Fort Company.
It's decided the kidnappers get arraigned. Investigation is now closed.
Then I'll do it instead.
Even we've arrested them...
this case is far from end.
I'll help you too.
But...
It's okay. No need to worry.
I can't play detective doesn't mean I lost it.
Sakurai didn't show any reactions when I talked about the ransom money.
But he'll start pondering as of it.
You played him well.
I've made him. Sooner or later he'll show his tail.
And if the tail wouldn't show up?
We'll pull it out.
It's about time for Muto to head towards Sakurai.
Criminal Syndrome
TOKAI TV x WOWOW co-production drama series
Criminal Syndrome
Episode 8 - Forward
Sakurai-san.
- What is it? - There's a gentleman who wants to see you.
Looks like it has become a misunderstanding.
President Takanashi indeed has dictatorship personality in him.
To reach such large enterprise only in one-generation length...
is not an ordinary feat. What President Takanashi has done so far...
is for the sake of the company. Everyone sees it that way.
That goes so far within this company, right?
Outsider-wise, how do they think about it?
But of course I do involve in everyday trade business.
Threats come from outside without doubt are exist.
But to think that...
someone bear grudges and kidnap president's grandson is a bloody baffling.
Well then...
what would you say about...
the kidnappers' deposition that said the ransom money was counterfeit?
I don't know.
I don't have anything to say to you anymore.
Please excuse yourself.
Hello.
Thank you for waiting.
I'm volunteering in Anticipating Juvenile Crime Association.
My name is Yabuki Kyoko.
This place is intended for a get-together of criminal victims.
You don't need to hold back. Say anything you want to say.
I feel you as I'm also one of those victims.
"I want to die". It's been crossing in my mind.
When the criminals...
were apprehended, the police joyfully informed us.
For me it was ridiculous.
They were joyful despite Kazuki won't coming back ever...
Let's get straight to the point.
What involvement does Sakurai of Fort Company in?
I'm sure I saw your phone number.
What you're trying to pull...
is his part in this kidnapping case, isn't it?
Or else, it has something to do with another case?
Sakurai Hideto, 55 years old.
He's been accompanying Takanashi President since Fort was a small company.
His job is his life. Doesn't have family.
He's a man who idolized President Takanashi.
Why don't you try to investigate him?
Heisei 29 (2017) Cash Receipt Journal
Tamaki made Sakurai?
Right. But it seems he's got more than that.
Watch your step. It's Tamaki we're talking.
I believe he's still want to using you again.
- Motomura of Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.​ - I'm Takanashi.
- Pleased to become acquainted. - The pleasure is mine.
You should eat something.
It's not good if you keep drinking.
I'm thinking...
to not plea death penalty for the kidnappers.
Why'd you say that?
If they exempted from death penalty...
perhaps they'd get out of jail someday.
After that, I'll kill them.
This kind of feeling, I don't expect you to understand.
A year ago my sister was murdered.
At that time...
I was thinking to avenge my sister.
By kill him with my own hand.
That's the reason I quit as detective.
You didn't get your revenge?
- I didn't. - Eh? Why?
"Why"...?
But I'm glad I didn't get my revenge.
That's what I feeling now.
And you're okay with that?
Muto-san...
do you really think it was for the best?
I'm home.
You know we're not that rich, do you?
- Of course I know. - Hey, welcome back.
Welcome back.
What happened?
Cheapskate. Say, what do you think?
- Think about what? - Dance school.
Her friend's attending it. She wants that too.
Ah, that kinda talk huh...
What? You running away?
Of course I am.
What're you doing here?
Just now I saw Sakurai-san from Fort Company came in here.
- What was his business here? - Ain't guy like that coming here.
You can't tell me?
I see.
There's a reason you can't, right?
Outta here will you! You're hindering our job!
Miwa.
I'm sorry.
I have a favour to ask.
Thank you for taking care my wife.
I was just listening to her story, that's all.
- Honey, you should do it too. - What?
Flushing out my mind, I realized it for the first time.
How deep it was my hatreds to criminals.
I'm sure you will feel it too.
Takanashi-san, you should try to let out your hatreds too.
Hatred...
is not something you go against.
Sakurai.
How's your health?
I'm fine.
I'm sorry I couldn't attend for the meeting.
No, it's not a problem.
Don't do things excessively.
Sir! You did visited Kunimoto Printing, didn't you!?
Do not prying into this!
President Takanashi! Please tell me!
I feel sorry for Michinori-san!
At the very least, could you tell me all about it?!
This is not of your concern.
How was it?
Takanashi married couple...
harbour intense hatred toward the criminals.
They, without a doubt...
will always continue to suffer.
Such suffering...
there's no escape from it but one thing.
A revenge.
You're right.
We didn't do anything wrong.
You should keep a low-profile of what you're doing.
Say that from a man who acts like a normal police officer.
If you and Muto-san ever reach stalemate...
it'd be nice if you let us take care of it.
What does supposed to mean?
I'm saying this for your sake.
If they know you're investigating a closed case...
it will end ugly for you.
- It's that a threat? - Just a heads-up.
Then I'll give you one too. What you're after is...
a collusion between President Takanashi and politicians, right?
I don't care whatever it is you're after.
However...
don't you dare using Muto for your own good.
If that happens, you're the one who ends up at the ugly side.
Yamana. Out.
I want to ask you something.
Miwa.
When I was away Sakurai-san came here, did he?
What did he say to you?
While you and Kaji admitting on homicide and kidnapping charges...
you kept insisting that the ransom money was counterfeit.
Why the hell you say that?
Because it was counterfeit.
Ain't we burned the money if that wasn't the case.
You have grudges on Fort Company?
Hell no. I just wanna make some doughs.
The money was indeed a genuine article.
Why did you think it was counterfeit?
It was painted on the money.
What the hell?!
They're fucking with us!!
It's true. No doubt 'bout it!
Do you know what you've done?
Come with us!
We apologize for giving troubles to you, Deputy Director-General.
How's the progress with that congressman?
It's ongoing.
If this case goes public it will shake the very administration.
- Proceed this matter carefully. - I understand.
While we here, I have something to discuss.
I'm very sorry for this.
I'm dragging you into my problem.
I brought this to myself.
What would you do from now on?
I'm being relieve of duty for a while.
Muto, Yamana told me this.
There's no doubt that the money was counterfeit.
For me, I couldn't imagine he said such a lie.
I have an inkling what's the play on this case.
Sakurai-san. You must've already noticed...
of what President Takanashi had done, don't you?
You have conscience in you. That's why you were investigating for the truth.
Despite all of that, why do you keep quiet?
I don't have anything to say to you.
Could I have a talk with you?
I know the reason why the kidnappers burned the ransom money.
They were under impression that the money was counterfeit.
Serial number on the ransom money was validated by the bank beforehand.
After that, you let your subordinates...
transported the money instead police officers.
You did that to buy some time for crafting the money, didn't you?
Crafting?
* I really don't know what's this chemical Muto talking about. Maybe someone can tell me.
Yes. Thyme chemical compound.
This compound process oxidation as time passes by...
which creating an alteration trait.
You printed the note using this very chemical.
After the kidnappers got the ransom money...
Thyme Chemical Compound
it seemed the false penmanships were emerged.
Just now I met with Sakurai-san.
He's noticed about your crafting deals.
If police makes move on manager of Kunimoto Printing...
he will admit that he was in cahoots with you, right?
I don't get it.
Why did you conduct such thing?
To earn 100 million and what its price. Can you fathom that?
In order to expand my company...
I've done everything to coming at this point.
I will never hand over my money, even it just for one yen.
You're saying your money is more important than Kazuki's life?
Never crossed in my mind they would killed that kid!
It didn't cross my mind...
100 million snatched away from me...
I lost my grandson too...
I'm the victim here.
Can you say the very same thing to your son?!
I found condolence gift from father in my house.
Sakurai-san, you were in my house when I was out, didn't you?
Did you say anything to Miwa?
Please answer me.
I was told by President Takanashi to visit you.
Asking for your wife to leave you, Michinori-san.
I'm deeply apologize.
I see.
Sakurai-san, you always worry about me...
ever since I was a child, don't you?
My father's always been that kind of person.
Because of that, I...
I always saw you as if you were my father.
Michinori-san...
I...
have been devoting my life to your father.
I came all the way believing in that kind of figure.
But...
despite that...!
For this particular matter... I can't...
- Is that true? - Just now...
Sakurai came to give his testimony about the ransom crafting matter.
What President Takanashi did is impossible to forgive.
You don't have to worry about that.
He made things hard for us.
It's been distressful grasping evidences for his bribery.
At the end of the day, it's your feat that counts.
Because you drove Sakurai to the corner.
What're you talking about?
Takanashi Michiharu has been killed.
By his own son.
He's on the run and his whereabouts is unknown.
The congressman who received bribe money from Takanashi Michiharu...
will soon get arrested.
How do you do?
I've been wanting to meet you.
I want to apologize.
If I hadn't pushed Sakurai-san...
this kind of thing wouldn't have happened.
I'm afraid that...
I have turned your life upside down.
I was entitled to kill my father.
It's refreshing. What I did.
When I did it, I thought of something.
It was fate.
Mine was nothing but patricide.
I did ask you before, didn't I?
Do you actually think that it was fine for you not to get revenge?
When I asked that...
you were a bit taken aback answering it, right?
Someone told me this.
"Don't go against hatred".
Do you really don't have any regrets?
I'm satisfied. I did what I had to do.
I really wanted to tell you that.
It's on me.
I should've stop him with all my might.
The one who stopped me is you, Kaburagi-san.
You're giving me too much credits.
Also, it's not your fault.
Even you had stopped him what's coming after is always the same.
You suffer for getting revenge.
You're still suffering even when you can't get it.
Either way is hell all right.
Stay sharp even at your new workplace.
At anyhow, it was your doing wasn't it?
I don't care where I end up to be.
If something happens to Muto...
I'll make sure you won't get any sleep.
I failed to recognize it.
Your eyes.
Somehow, those eyes look similar to Muto-san's.
We have a new request.
I see.
Someone said this to Takanashi-san.
"Don't go against hatred".
There was a beast inside his soul.
Even if we let hatred takes revenge...
Kazuki-kun won't come back.
The only thing left is...
a sense of guilt for having killed his own father.
A revenge doesn't yield anything.
What I have inside my soul is indeed a beast.
It's not only me and Takanashi-san.
Each of us has a beast inside.
And when it comes time I unable to suppress it...
I'll commit crimes.
I too perhaps...
am going to end up like that someday.
If that's the case, why don't you lead your beast towards criminals?
You see, I want to eradicate all crimes in this world.
It's natural for police officers...
to holding that kind of thought, isn't it?
However, police force is an organisation.
We don't entertain ourselves such personal thought.
Do you know, no matter how strong we hold that thought...
there'll always be crimes we can't settle.
Previously I said something like this about you.
That you were holding a peculiar attachment against criminals.
It makes two of us.
That's why your existence is important.
What's our next case?
Taking the life out of people is unforgivable.
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There's no justice in murder.
It is normal having done such outrageous thing?
Last Spectacle
- Then what about my son... - It'll be fine!
- It's about new request. - I know.
You think this is not an accident?
A person who undergo murders for the sake of revenge.
It'd be troubling if we have one.
I'm not a hero who cleanses off others' bitterness.
Price for revenge
is
hell
Just a murderer. Who endeavours revenge.