We have an unwavering bond
You are one of a kind. You're my best buddy
I don't need brakes
A sign of invincibility. Full throttle
The asphalt spread out
Happy-go-lucky blue skies
Trouble happens every day
Take aim, and start the ignition!
Our eye contact
Creates mighty power
Wherever we go, we are unrivaled
We won't give up so easily!
It can't be measured
In terms of love and romance
We're a team without vague rules
We have an unwavering bond.
You are one of a kind. You're my best buddy
Even when walking a tightrope
If you speed up, it's checkmate!
Say, Driver...
I think you're going the wrong way...
No, I'm not. This is your stop.
Your fare will be all the money you have.
You've got to be kidding me!
Don't think you can get away with this just because I'm a woman!
Episode 7 The Taxi Robber
Give me a break. It wasn't only my fault.
You say a taxi came right at you?
That's right. It came zooming down the embankment.
But since there was no collision, you're at fault for not paying attention to the road.
And we'd have to catch the taxi in the act since you have no idea who it was.
It was a taxi! A green one!
Do you think a taxi really did come speeding at him?
That's hard to say... It's hard to imagine...
But assuming what he says is true, judging from the tire tracks in the other lane...
I'd say that a car came down in an awful hurry.
Since he clearly stated it was a green taxi, we need to look into it...
I called up Speedy Taxi.
And?
They said that they had no cars in the area at the time of the accident.
Not even one?
Isn't Speedy Taxi known for its good service?
Maybe that man was lying to rationalize his accident.
But there were tire marks from another car at the scene, and he didn't appear to be lying.
How're we supposed to find a taxi that doesn't even exist?
I don't know... But something about this doesn't seem right.
It might have been robbers.
Robbers?
Hey!
I need your help...
Last night, a lone taxi picked up inebriated women at night hot spots...
The driver took them to deserted areas, stole their valuables, and dumped them.
There were five reported incidents in one night.
The final victim was taken into custody along the Arakawa riverbank.
Arakawa...
All of the victims were completely drunk when the incidents occurred.
All we know is that it was a green taxi, and that there were two perps.
Did you say two?
Even if they were drunk, wouldn't they be hesitant to get in if there were two people in it?
The victims said that when they got in, the driver was the only one there.
But that a second person would suddenly appear in the car.
He was probably hiding in the trunk and got in when the passenger had dozed off.
In that case, it wasn't a real taxi, but a car modified to look like one.
The majority of taxis use LP gas as fuel.
They have a large tank in the trunk, so there's no room for a grown man to hide in there.
I guess we're not going to find the car by calling up taxi companies.
Speedy Taxi is the biggest taxi service in the Kanto region.
They must have figured they'd be hard to find if they camouflaged themselves as a common taxi.
Also, taxis are allowed free passage through checkpoints.
The people who use taxis would never expect one to be a fake.
Yeah.
So I guess the only way to catch the perps' car is to check every single taxi.
Nothing unusual.
Nothing unusual here!
ARRANGEMENTS Patrol Area A Patrol Area B Checkpoint Point A Checkpoint Point B Checkpoint Exit C
Checkpoint
It's been a week.
Maybe the perps got spooked and went into hiding.
At least they can't commit any more robberies while we have these checkpoints set up.
That's true...
They're still putting up checkpoints, Bro.
Oh, they're kinda cute.
Maybe we should pick up girls like that sometime?
Don't even joke about it. We can't afford to get caught yet.
You're right.
They're ten-thousand light years away from catching us!
What? The modified taxi struck again?
From late last night till just before dawn, seven women were robbed while riding taxis.
Seven?!
Even in spite of our strict checkpoints?!
What's more, this time, it wasn't a green car, but a yellow one.
Yellow?
The perps are driving multiple modified taxis.
They'll probably use a different color taxi next time...
Does that mean every taxi in the city is suspicious?
I guess so...
I'm at a loss.
They're the worst kind of scum for only targeting women!
They truly are.
That's why women need to be more careful when they go out alone.
But not taking a taxi and walking about at night is a lot more dangerous...
What do you think, Miyuki?
They're unforgivable!
Disguising cars for criminal deception is absolutely unforgivable!
Whoa! Look at all this brand-name stuff, Bro!
We take a lot of risks, but those cops sure are dumb!
Next weekend, we'll make another killing!
Yeah.
The police can't go searching thousands of taxis right after an incident.
If we get carried away and do this every day, they'll catch us eventually.
That's why we never use the same pattern twice in a row.
Thanks to that, this is my recreation for the week.
Hey, put yourself in my place. Once a week is plenty.
You say that, but you're having the most fun.
That's true.
Why do you think the second series of robberies occurred one week after the first?
Because they were wary of the checkpoints?
But the taxi they used wasn't green.
We wouldn't have targeted them.
That's right... There was no reason to wait a week.
Maybe they targeted the weekend!
That's when people let themselves loose and drink a lot...
Every one of the victims was completely drunk...
If that was the reason,
the perps might not make a move until Friday night, when they have their next opportunity.
Taxis are hard to catch on Friday nights.
I sure people would hop in without realizing it was a fake.
That's it!
You're going the wrong way.
Our only clue about the fake taxi is at that accident site!
There she goes again...
This graffiti wasn't here the last time...
What's the matter? Why're you staring at the graffiti?
I've got it!
What have you got?
I know the reason why the robberies happened one week later.
The car that fled the accident scene scraped the guardrail and left some paint behind.
There are other colors besides green.
This is proof that the body was repainted several times.
What does that mean?
What I'm getting at is that it takes a week for a repainted car to dry completely!
I see! That's why they strike on Fridays!
What? You want a ranking of companies with the most taxis?
What do you want with that?
Well...
We're going to call them on the radio and ask for their help.
A company with lots of cars would be able to find a suspicious car a lot faster, right?
I see...
Whoa! I never knew that taxis came in this many colors!
According to the info that Tokuno gave us, the most common ones are:
Speedy Taxi green,
Express Checker orange,
and Comfy Cab yellow...
He also said Falcon Hire silver, Secure Wireless black and Speed Transport beige were common.
The paint chips had orange on the green.
They probably used an orange taxi as the base.
The perps feared that it would lead us to them, so they repainted it green.
Why green?
There are a limited number of colors that can cover up a previous paint-job in a short time.
Let's see...
After orange came green, then yellow... What comes next?
If it were me, I'd choose this one.
Black!
Next Friday night, a black taxi will be targeting women.
Let's go to the next place!
I'll make it worth your while!
Really?
Miyuki!
Miyuki, I admit you've got guts,
but Chief's going to give us Hell for doing this without his knowledge.
If we told him, he'd stop us.
Besides, if my hunch is wrong, I'd cause everyone trouble.
But you don't mind if you inconvenience me?
Taxi!
Excuse me! Could you open the trunk?
Sorry! I have to go to the bathroom all of a sudden!
Hey, don't do this to me!
The perps are reading our moves and mocking us.
We have to catch them as soon as possible and put an end to this foolishness!
Got it. Then put this on.
Can you hear me, Kobayakawa?
Nakajima?
Since you're the decoy, if you find the perps' car, you'll need backup, right?
I hadn't intended to get you involved, Nakajima.
Don't worry about it.
Well, if we find the taxi we're looking for, we'll let you know right away.
Make sure they don't notice you following them.
You can count on me!
Huh?
Natsumi?
Where could she have gone?
Minna ni uramare toki ni wa donararete Hated by everyone, and at times, yelled at
That hit the spot! Minna ni uramare toki ni wa donararete Hated by everyone, and at times, yelled at
I like how you drink! Minna ni uramare toki ni wa donararete Hated by everyone, and at times, yelled at
There's plenty more where that came from! Minna ni uramare toki ni wa donararete Hated by everyone, and at times, yelled at
Takai okane harawaseru I make people pay big money
Hey, partner! Come here for a drink! Takai okane harawaseru I make people pay big money
Is she a friend of yours? Takai okane harawaseru I make people pay big money
Is she a friend of yours? Watashi ga moukaru wake ja nai But I don't profit from it
Come join us! Watashi ga moukaru wake ja nai But I don't profit from it
Don't be shy! Come on! Watashi ga moukaru wake ja nai But I don't profit from it
For crying out loud, Natsumi... Watashi ga moukaru wake ja nai But I don't profit from it
For crying out loud, Natsumi...
lya na onna dato omotteiru deshou? You probably think I'm a terrible woman
Hey, guys! lya na onna dato omotteiru deshou? You probably think I'm a terrible woman
Do you always go drinking around here? lya na onna dato omotteiru deshou? You probably think I'm a terrible woman
Yeah, I've been drinking here for 30 years! lya na onna dato omotteiru deshou? You probably think I'm a terrible woman
Minipato to iu dake de When I talk about my mini patrol car
You girls will be safer drinking here with us. Minipato to iu dake de When I talk about my mini patrol car
BEER KINSHICHO You girls will be safer drinking here with us.
BEER KINSHICHO These days, if you go walking around tipsy,
Minna ga kurakunaru Everyone becomes gloomy
These days, if you go walking around tipsy, Okane ga nasasou na shoboi ojisan ya A despondent man who looks like he has no money
you'll attract weirdos. Okane ga nasasou na shoboi ojisan ya A despondent man who looks like he has no money
That's scary. I'll be careful... Okane ga nasasou na shoboi ojisan ya A despondent man who looks like he has no money
That's scary. I'll be careful... Maji de ochikomu ikemen-kun wa A handsome guy who seems really distressed
I heard the other day, Maji de ochikomu ikemen-kun wa A handsome guy who seems really distressed
a young woman was picked up by a strange taxi and had a terrible experience. Maji de ochikomu ikemen-kun wa A handsome guy who seems really distressed
a young woman was picked up by a strange taxi and had a terrible experience. Yurushitai Gomen nasai I want to forgive you I'm sorry
I heard that, too. Yurushitai Gomen nasai I want to forgive you I'm sorry
That driver who calls out to women in front of the station, right? Yurushitai Gomen nasai I want to forgive you I'm sorry
That driver who calls out to women in front of the station, right? Kore ga shigoto nano This is my job
Seems the guy only approaches women who're drunk. Kore ga shigoto nano This is my job
Seems the guy only approaches women who're drunk.
Dare ka hontou no watashi wo shitte I want someone to know the true me
The ones who get asked don't want to stand in line at the station, so they get into the guy's taxi. Dare ka hontou no watashi wo shitte I want someone to know the true me
Where do they show up? Dare ka hontou no watashi wo shitte I want someone to know the true me
Where do they show up?
I'm not sure... Behind the station, perhaps?
I hear it's under the freeway.
No, I heard they're approached just before the bridge.
C'mon, girl! Drink up!
Pull yourself together, Natsumi!
I donn' feel so good...
You let yourself get carried away...
We can't continue...
We'll have to try again some other time...
Having a hard time?
Your friend looks smashed. Is she all right?
I was going to call it a night, but care for a ride?
Black...
It couldn't be...
I want to put my things in the trunk. Mind opening it?
Sure.
It's not the one.
Natsumi?
I cann' stay up... m'sleeping here.
Hello? Nakajima?
What happened?
Natsumi got herself drunk, so we're going back to our condo.
Why don't you call it a night, too?
I see...
Please stop around here.
Driver? Umm...
Sorry, my brakes are broken...
Could it be?!
Wake up, Natsumi! Wake up!
It'd be a shame to wake her up.
Your stop is the river embankment.
You can yell all you want, but no one will hear you.
Your fare will be all the money you have on you.
You're under arrest for robbery!
Your luck ended when you drove without your partner!
What?! She's a cop!?
You two are cops?!
Wh-why're you dressed like that? What are you, stupid?
You guys tricked us... That's dirty!
How dare you spoil our Friday fun.
What do you mean, "Friday fun"?! Dressing up like a car?!
That's unbelievable!
Come on, Natsumi, wake up!
Where are you, Kobayakawa?!
Nakajima...
Hang on! I'll be right there!
We got trouble, Bro! She's got a friend nearby!
Hurry up, Bro!
The door! The door!
Yeah...
Are you all right, Kobayakawa?
Please... that taxi...
Got it!
...you've got to stop it!
Hey, he caught up to us!
You're not getting past us!
Wh-where'd he go?!
Here I come, you scoundrels!
Finishing Move!
Overtake, and...
Oh no!
Attack!
Thanks f'r the drinks...
That was uncalled for!
You people aren't detectives! What were you thinking?!
Good grief... Going off on your own like that...
Next time, take me with you.
Kobayakawa...
I'm sorry that you had to get yelled at along with us...
But you saved us... Thank you.
Well, I was worried, so I ended up following you...
Your finishing move was really cool!
I search through my pockets
And take out my only red apple
Without hesitation I place it
In the hands of my other half
I want to be so kind
The opposite of bravado
When we quietly place our backs
Against each other
It feels like we've become a complete person
We play with sparklers out of season
Stay with me until the small flame goes out
Under the moonlight
What?! Is it true that Chief has an illegitimate child?!
Hot! Hot!
It's just a hypothetical scenario, Yoriko. Hypothetical.
Is that all? That's no fun...
Help me wipe this up, Aoi.
Chief's private life sure is veiled in mystery...
Nobody ever talks about it at work...
I want to know Chief's secret...
Episode 8 Chief Has An Illegitimate Child?! A Dangerous Picnic I want to know Chief's secret...
Episode 8 Chief Has An Illegitimate Child?! A Dangerous Picnic I want to know!
Episode 8 Chief Has An Illegitimate Child?! A Dangerous Picnic