Sign: Divorce Ceremony Mizushima Tatsuhiko * Mizushima Youko (Maiden name: Suzuki)
Congratulations!
I'm so happy for you! Congrats!
Make her happy!
Thank you!
We will now begin the divorce ceremony of married couple Mizushima Tatsuhiko and Youko.
This couple held their wedding here at this hotel three years ago.
First of all, let me explain why these two people, who pledged their love three years ago, have decided to divorce.
This is the couple's last cooperative activity.
Ready set...
The fun starts now!
Yay!
Today's a wonderful day since it's a fresh start for my life.
How can a divorce be wonderful? Marriage is all about tolerance!
Idiot!
Life is meant to be enjoyed.
Let's have fun!
Mizushima-kun, you're still the same as before.
Still the same playboy back in college!
By the way, Mayami-san, can you set up a mixer?
A mixer to celebrate publicly that I'm single again.
Bring some great girls.
Stop it already!!
Have you ever thought of Youko-san's feelings?
Well, why are you getting angry, Numata-san?
Sorry. I'll take my leave first.
Don't be late for tomorrow's meeting.
I've always been a rascal when I was young. Then I was called a delinquent when I was 15.
Sharp like a knife, everyone who touched me gets hurt!
Yeah!
Ah, won't you say that you understand me?
Am I that bad?
Yeah, you are!
Lullaby of a ja...
Good job today.
Can you tell me the circumstances when you discovered the body?
Yes ma'am.
My boss asked me to check on Mizushima-san since he was absent without notice.
So I went to his apartment at about 1:00 pm.
- How about the lock? - It wasn't locked.
According to the real estate agent, he moved here three days ago.
Three days ago?
How strange...
Why has this ring been destroyed?
Don't ask me.
Huh?
The victim had a divorce ceremony yesterday.
Divorce ceremony?
Invitation for our Divorce Ceremony
Yes, Mizushima Tatsuhiko and Mizushima Youko.
So...
What?
This ring has "T to Y" engraved inside.
Yeah.
If this was Mizushima Tatsuhiko-san's, then "Y to T" has to be engraved on it since Youko-san gave it to him.
Then this is the wife's ring?
It was raining yesterday so I don't know if we'll find witnesses.
Rain...
Hey, what's that?
Yes sir.
"Y to T."
Then this is the victim's ring.
- Hey Itomura! - Yes?
Don't make too much mess.
- Ah, Tokashi-san . - Huh?
Please return that magnifying glass when you're done, okay?
I know.
"Famous Classical Music: Music Box version"
Ah!
He was stabbed with his clothes on and there's no hesitation wounds.
So it's probably murder.
Estimated time of death?
Looking at his stiffness and rectal temperature, it's about 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm last night.
- Hey Itomura! What's your plan? - Yes sir.
After taking the fingerprints from the knife, send it for analysis.
Identify whether the blood is the victim's through blood-type and DNA analysis.
I know that already.
Plus can you check this CD for fingerprints?
CD?
"Famous Classical Music: Music Box version"
Sold in July of 2001.
All CDs were still inside the box except for this one.
All right.
Timer, Translator: mhaellix
To be honest, we're divorcing because I had an affair.
But there's nothing I can do since I'm a guy.
I tried not to get caught but I did.
Isn't that right? I'm sorry.
Sorry.
This is the couple's last cooperative activity.
Divorce ceremony... How stupid!
I've seen it on TV before.
It's normal not to do it.
On top of that, he freely talks about his cheating.
Jeez, what a playboy.
Ah...
Ah, look at this.
They didn't have to destroy the rings.
Thanks for coming.
Mizushima Youko-san, right?
It's no longer Mizushima, it's Suzuki.
We will begin the autopsy after this.
What should we do with his body after that?
Mizushima's parents are in Shimonoseki, please contact them.
We're strangers now.
Pardon the rudeness, but you divorced because of Mizushima-san's affair, right?
Can you give us the full story?
I don't want to talk about it. It's over now.
Can I go now?
Um...
This ring was found in the crime scene, it has the initials "T to Y."
These are your initials, right?
That's right...
But after the divorce ceremony, I brought the ring back to my apartment.
- Are you suspecting me? - We didn't say that.
But I'd like an explanation to why your ring, which was supposed to be in your house, was found in the crime scene.
Explanation...
Then someone must've stolen it.
Someone took it from my apartment.
Let's have lunch.
Yeah, I'm hungry!
How about you Itomura-san?
Hm?
Ah, I'm good.
I see.
Ah, wait for me! What are we having?
Hey Itomura.
Ah, Tokashi-san! I was waiting for you.
The suspect wiped off the murder weapon so no fingerprints came out.
How about the CD?
All the fingerprints belonged to Mizushima.
I see...
Jeez. You always miss the mark.
Per Suzuki Youko-san's request, we checked her apartment.
There were no traces of any intrusion.
I placed the ring here.
It's true.
She has no alibi on the night of the crime.
That's not all.
We found out that Mizushima has life insurance.
50 million yen upon his death with Youko-san as the beneficiary.
It wasn't canceled after the divorce.
May I say something that I'm curious about?
What?!
Yes sir.
There was no bath towel at the crime scene.
Bath towel?
On the 29th, the day Mizushima-san died,
it was raining heavily between 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
If he had a visitor, then their clothes would be dripping wet even with an umbrella.
If it was Youko-san, even if they've divorced already,
Mizushima-san would've at least brought a towel out.
But all of the bath towels were still in the closet and there were no signs of them being used.
Aren't you curious?
- Itomura. - Yes?
How many times do I have to say it?
You're just in charge of personal effects so don't butt in the investigation!
Something is missing in the crime scene.
Being in charge of personal effects, I believe it's my job to have this point of view.
- Then, let me ask. - Sure.
What if the suspect rode a taxi?
The suspect wouldn't be wet.
There was no need to bring a towel out no matter who the suspect was.
Ah, that's right. Then that makes sense.
Of course, Youko-san isn't the only suspect.
Fully investigate who Mizushima cheated with,
other people who has a grudge against him,
and if there were any witnesses.
That's all!
Yes sir!
I'd like you to analyze the properties of these rings.
What?
How will that help the case?
These rings know everything about this case.
That's why I want to know everything about these rings.
Plus this CD too.
Maybe you can find some data using the bar code.
Itomura-san, why do you always get them to analyze some useless things?
Please.
Well, I think the ring is made of platinum.
Impressive.
You know, my sister bought a silver wedding ring
but she forgot to remove it when she went on a hot spring.
Didn't it discolor?
Platinum on the other hand won't discolor or deform.
The color and shape never changes...
Then that means it's the proof of love that never changes...
Right! That's exactly why platinum is preferred.
But it won't help if they actually destroy the rings.
Right Itomura-san?
That guy never changes too.
I can't stand him.
Why did Mizushima hold a divorce ceremony in the first place?
I don't know anything about that playboy.
But I've heard that you were a close friend.
No, he was simply a junior of mine.
But you signed as a witness in the divorce papers.
Numata-san, please sign as a witness.
I heard that you fought with Mizushima-san during the second round.
He was being too stupid.
Is that all?
We heard that you asked Youko-san out first.
What are you talking about now?
But Mizushima-san and Youko-san got married.
Three years ago, he snatched her from you and then he asks you to be a witness for the divorce papers.
Excuse me but where were you on the night of the crime?
Sign: Ikebe Law Office
I see. So you actually work here.
Itomura-san, what in the world are you doing?
Hello Oda-kun.
You guys are part of the police too?
I'm Oda.
I'm her lawyer, Ikebe.
How can three people intrude like this?
We wanted to ask Youko-san more questions regarding Mizushima-san's case.
May we talk to you for a bit?
Please ask questions in my presence.
I figured that you'd ask about Mizushima's cheating again
so I prepared this in advance.
Excuse me.
This was mailed to me a few days ago.
There was no sender name so I don't know who sent it.
I confirmed it with Mizushima.
What is this?
I'm sorry!
Who is this?
It's a woman I used to date and we got back together about a year ago...
A year ago?
- Do you know this lady? - Of course not.
After that, Mizushima became defiant and continued to sleep out.
Who suggested the divorce ceremony?
It was Mizushima.
I didn't want to because it's embarrassing.
But now I'm glad that we held one.
I was able to have closure because of that.
So why is someone like me being doubted?
I no longer have any feelings towards Mizushima.
I also cheated for revenge.
With whom?
With Numata-san.
Youko-san, no need to tell them anything unnecessary.
It's all right. Can we end this now?
Ah, excuse me, I have a question too.
Where did you purchase your wedding rings?
It's a store called Jewelry Tsukada in Hiroo.
Three years ago with Mizushima-san?
That's right.
And one more thing...
Do you know anything about this CD?
No.
Did he like classical music?
Yes, to the point that you can call him an addict.
That doesn't really matter, does it?
If you're going to suspect her then I won't keep quiet.
If you come back again, I'll sue you with obstruction of business.
Please leave now.
I'm sorry.
Idiot.
Excuse me.
Well three people intruded after all...
Don't start questioning!
Ah, excuse me.
May I see that picture again?
It has nothing to do with you!
You okay?
I'm sorry for making you wait.
Sorry!
Sorry for bothering you when you're busy...
Can you please keep quiet?
I choked...
About this CD...
Mizushima had this CD?
Yes. I figured that you might know something about this CD.
Well, we were together in the Classical Music club...
After speaking with the recording company, we found out that this was sold in July of 2001 and production also stopped that year.
Using the barcode, we found out that this was distributed as a Pachinko prize.
Pachinko?
Mizushima didn't even gamble, so he couldn't have gone to a Pachinko.
Really?
Yes.
I think it was 10 years ago in Shimonoseki...
He kept doing part time jobs since his father got sick and he needed money.
Is that so...
July of 2001... Summer of our 4th year in University, huh?
I think it was during that summer when he suddenly changed.
Before that summer, we would listen to classical music and talk about our dreams.
The four of us were always together...
During the summer break, he was invited by a high school friend to a part time job.
So he stopped going to the club.
He was pretty plain and simple but after that summer, he suddenly became cheerful.
He's been a playboy since then.
Welcome!
Ozaki Katsuo-san?
Huh?
Can you please tell me about the late Mizushima-san?
We've been friends since high school.
He's a really good guy...
I can't believe he was killed!
Have you heard something about Mizushima-san's friend?
We heard that they argued during the divorce ceremony's second round.
I didn't go for the second round.
I didn't see the point of joining them for a second round to celebrate a divorce.
Right?
Among all the attendees of the divorce ceremony,
you were the only one who didn't attend the wedding.
Ah, that's because we haven't seen each other in a long time.
We bumped into each other two months ago.
He said that he got married so I went to visit him.
Excuse me but what's your occupation?
I'm a floater.
Is that so. Well, thank you very much.
Allow me to pay for this.
- Thanks for your hard work! - Thank you.
She slept with Numata for revenge? Youko said that?
Yes.
Jeez, the wife is no different from the husband.
On top of that, she gets the lawyer to put pressure on us.
Chief, she's just too much.
Lawyer?
A lawyer named Ikebe Shizue just phoned.
She's a skilled lawyer known for winning human rights cases.
Make sure you investigate with prudence.
Yes sir.
It's also possible that she worked with Numata for the insurance payout.
All right, fully investigate Youko!
Yes sir.
Plus find out who this woman is.
- About this picture. - What?
The shadows look strange.
What?
Welcome back.
It's a hundred percent computer edited.
Nowadays, anyone can do this much editing with a computer.
But editing is...
Mizushima admitted that he cheated when he saw this picture, didn't he?
Yeah.
Meaning...
Mizushima himself edited this picture and sent it to Youko-san?
Oh my, Mizushima-chan...
He went as far as playing this childish trick
just to be able to separate from his wife.
He would always just sit here and drink quietly.
Quietly?
Thank you very much.
When are you coming back here?
Thank you very much!
Youko...
Mizushima-chan...
He died while playing the clown...
Poor guy...
Three years ago...
Why did Mizushima want to divorce Youko even if he had to fake his own cheating?
Oda, did you find something?
Yes.
It might be completely unrelated to the case
but Youko-san's father, Suzuki Keizou-san, committed suicide 10 years ago.
What?
She was raised only by her father, Suzuki Keizou-san, who managed a small factory in the Ota ward.
Then he had financial problems and took an illegal loan.
Dad...
After graduating high school, Youko-san received a scholarship and entered university.
After graduation, she officially started working for Ikebe Law Office, where she worked part time at.
August 30th
Date of Death
Youko-san, were you able to request for our client's land registration?
Yes.
Here.
This is delicious.
It's all right. The police won't come back anymore.
I'm sorry for all the troubles I've caused.
Not at all. So don't get dragged down, okay?
The case aside, divorce is not a big deal.
In the end, Mizushima-san was just a useless person.
It was a mistake to marry him.
Mizushima was a savior for me...
His cheerfulness was irreplaceable...
But oh well, it doesn't matter how I feel
since he never really loved me.
August 30th...
Their wedding on the day of her father's death...
Good job today.
You mean that the affair was a lie?
At the very least, that picture was edited by someone.
Do you have any idea why Mizushima-san needed to divorce you to the point of fabricating his own affair?
How would I know?!
Even if he never really cheated
it doesn't change the fact that I felt betrayed.
In the end, Mizushima wanted to get away from me even if he had to lie.
He never loved me.
Please make this the last one.
I want to forget Mizushima already!
I'll pay for this.
Excuse me!
Ah yes?
Sorry to bother you when you're busy.
I'm Itomura.
We found a witness.
Near Mizushima's apartment at about 9:30 pm on the night of the crime.
Let's get a warrant!
Wait! It's just circumstantial evidence.
That's true but since there's a witness already...
- Chief, aren't you becoming faint-hearted?! - Chief!
- What?
- Sone-san. - Huh?
Please investigate Youko-san's apartment.
You want to do a household search?
No, I'm not talking about that.
Someone stole this ring and brought it there.
You believe Youko's words?
Youko-san has already submitted a damage report.
The jurisdiction's burglary department will investigate soon.
Let's join them. We might find an evidence for our case.
- Let's go. - Chief!
Let's do that!
How is it?
No, nothing.
This tablecloth is new, isn't it?
I bought that after the divorce ceremony.
Tokashi-san, can you get the fingerprints here too?
Hey!
Yes?
On the day of the crime...
Numata-san phoned me.
Numata did?
Why did you keep quiet about this?
Suzuki-san!
It's true that I phoned Youko-san on the night of the crime.
You drank at the hotel until late in the evening?
Yes.
Then you had a sexual relationship after that.
I'm sorry...
No need to apologize.
It happens all the time.
Um...
P-please don't tell anyone at the company...
It will affect your promotion?
Excuse me.
What is it personal effects guy?
The fingerprint we took matched someone with a criminal record.
Five years ago, he was imprisoned for assault.
Ozaki Katsuo?
That bastard!
Detective, I visited Mizushima's house two months ago.
It's not weird if my fingerprints were found.
Let go!
That negligence is fatal.
Huh?
Ozaki, the tablecloth where we found your fingerprints
was bought on the day of the crime.
After the divorce ceremony, Youko-san bought a new tablecloth to have a fresh start.
How would that newly bought tablecloth have your fingerprints all over it?
You were the one who took the ring.
Why did you kill Mizushima?!
10 years ago, during summer, I asked Mizushima to join me in a part time job.
I heard that your dad is in the hospital?
Hey, I know of a good-paying part time job.
Wanna try it?
Well, you don't have to answer me right away, 'kay?
Oh, by the way, here.
You like classical music, right?
You can have it.
- It's all right. - Just take it.
Neighbors!
Nishida-san won't pay his loans!
What should I do?!
Madame.
- Can you pay your loan? - I'll definitely pay it back...
You already said that before, didn't you?
Want to enter the sex industry? Want to?
Then how will you pay it back?
Our part time job was to collect loans.
He hated it at first but he gradually got carried away.
It's your fault.
It's common sense to return what you borrow!
I told you I won't wait!
Hey you!
Look at this!
Return it or you'll get hurt!
You have insurance, right?
Hey Suzuki!
You're here, aren't you?
What?
That...
Are you serious?
Dad!
Dad...
But that was it, Mizushima quit our part time job.
After that we never got together.
When did you meet again?
About two months ago...
I was surprised when I saw the woman he was with.
I couldn't believe that he married the daughter of the man we pushed to commit suicide.
Right?
Ozaki Katsuo confessed his crime.
10 years ago, your father committed suicide because of his debt, didn't he?
We went to the jurisdiction that handled his case.
When your father committed suicide, the person who discovered the body contacted the police.
It was Ozaki.
I don't understand...
The people who pushed your dad to commit suicide
were Ozaki and Mizushima-san, who were loan collectors at that time.
That can't be...
Mizushima-san tried hard not to let you find out.
But Ozaki threatened him.
I'm so jealous that you married such a wonderful wife!
Oh?
Mizushima!
It doesn't matter how much, just lend me some money.
- I can't. - I see.
Then, I guess I'll just have to tell Youko-san about that.
Stop joking.
You and I pushed her father to commit suicide.
Then you marry his daughter...
You're the one who's joking!!
Mizushima-san thought that divorce was the only way out.
He held a divorce ceremony
because he wanted to display the divorce to Ozaki.
To be honest, we divorced because of my cheating.
Then the crime happened that night.
You can have this back.
Why now?
Conscientious as always.
You don't need anything from me anymore, right?
There's no point in divorcing!
If you won't give me any money,
I'll stalk and threat Youko!
Bastard!
Hey!
I'll exploit you!
Weren't you the one who pushed your own wife's father to commit suicide!?
Hey what is that?
Can you do it? Try it!
I won't let you.
Just try it!
Don't come near Youko!
Just try it!
Don't come near Youko!!
I'll kill you!
You... ko...
When did he realize that I'm Suzuki's daughter?
I'm not sure about that, but I am sure that he knew before your wedding.
Then, Mizushima married me in order to pay for his sins.
It's not that he loved me...
That's not true.
August 30th.
Sign: 2001 August 30th
You got married on the day of your father's death, right?
Yes.
He probably realized that you're Suzuki Keizou's daughter after he decided to marry you.
Isn't that why he chose that day to get married?
Sign: 2001 August 30th
Want to hold our wedding on August 30th?
Why?
I know that it's your dad's death anniversary.
But if we get married on that day, then all the bad memories will disappear.
That's just like you. Let's do that then.
I'll definitely make you happy.
I'll definitely protect Youko.
And also...
Last month, Mizushima-san went to the jewelry store where you bought your rings.
Welcome.
This is what Mizushima-san said to the sales lady...
Um...
Can this ring be shaped back if it was destroyed with a hammer?
Huh? I don't understand...
I'm in a circumstance where I absolutely have to destroy this...
And I was hoping that this can be returned to the way it is.
Merry Christmas!
Cheers! Merry Christmas!
Huh?
Hey!
Santa-san!
La la la la.
I'm home.
- Youko? - Hm? What is it?
Yeah!
Note: He's singing a festival song usually heard in the Tokushima Prefecture
Erai yatcha, erai yatcha.
Hey hey hey!
Those who dance are fools, those who watch are fools. Since both are fools...
Since he kept an empty matchbox then it might be some memorable restaurant.
The neighbors were suspicious of the victim.
So he killed him impulsively?
Don't hold back on your efforts!
Yes sir!
- What was that? - Hm?
Ah him!
- Where? - Don't worry about it.
It's a possible motive for murder.
All right. Investigate the neighborhood completely!
Can you enlarge this?
He hated me.
He died with a grudge against me.
The dead can no longer say anything.
That's why I want to be as accurate as possible.