Do you know about the student that fell from the bridge...
at Kaigandori?
I think...
she was one of those who bullied Shirai.
Is it possible to sue the school counselor, Ms. Aizawa?
Because she is one of those who caused Keigo's death.
(It's the mom's fault.)
So it was you...
who injured Mr. Tsuji and Hasebe.
I haven't finished what I've set out to do.
There's still one more person.
I must...
Kasumi!
Yes.
I'm at the school right now.
I'll tell you the details when you get here.
All right. Thank you.
Okay.
Ms. Aizawa.
What are you doing here on a Sunday?
Why are you here?
Well, I wanted to check on something.
Anyway, did something happen? You look kind of pale.
Actually...
Kasumi.
Keigo.
Long time no see.
What are you doing in such a place?
Just waiting for time to pass.
I need to go somewhere later.
Where?
Heaven.
Wait, no.
It's probably hell.
What are you doing here? What is in the box?
They're the rabbits from the school.
I brought them.
Why?
Sorry, Keigo.
You offered to do it for me.
So that's what happened.
She took it out on Mr. Tsuji and Hasebe.
Well, what are you planning to do now?
I'm unsure whether or not...
to tell the police.
I can't be sure if what she said...
is true.
Also,
the incident on the bridge last year.
Was Yoshioka really involved?
I have no proof of that either.
I don't think there's time for confusion.
You need to tell the police everything you know.
You make it sound so easy.
She is one of our students, you know.
Besides, Yoshioka was also...
Right now, we have no way to know whether Yoshioka Keigo...
had behavioral issues.
But we do know that he threatened Hasebe over the smoking incident.
We've also heard about him killing the rabbit.
Welcome.
- Four of us. - Take a seat.
Thank you.
I want this.
What is it?
The table over there.
That's Keigo's younger sister.
I see.
Is that man her dad?
I don't think so.
I'll pay you two figures for eating and drinking only.
How about five? No.
Seven?
I'm still a junior high student.
Does it matter when you're already doing this?
Okay?
I won't hurt you.
What is going on here?
Nothing.
What's this?
This girl is my friend's sister.
Who is she to you?
No, she's nothing.
Thank you for yesterday.
How did it go?
I told the police everything I know.
There are still a lot of uncertainties...
so it took some time.
Well, I think you should keep this...
from the other teachers and students for now.
Let the police handle the rest.
By the way,
I need to pass a copy of this to you.
It's a report on what happened to Yoshioka.
Once the teachers have checked it,
I will pass it to the victim's family.
All right.
Come in.
Good morning, Ms. Hinata.
Masuda, good morning.
What's the matter?
Yesterday, I went to visit Hasebe...
with other members from the basketball club.
On the way home...
I'm going to school.
The money is on the table.
Dating with compensation?
That's what I think.
The man with her ran off.
She went back home after that.
Is that so?
Are you sure that was what's happening?
If it's a misunderstanding...
The look on her face...
reminded me of what I used to be.
At one point, I considered doing the same to earn money.
I thought if I wanted to become independent,
I needed to have money.
Masuda.
But I didn't do it.
Because I didn't want to become someone like my mom.
That's why...
I'm really worried about her.
I see.
His sister is probably having some sort of internal struggle.
This isn't a school matter,
so I don't think I'm the one to take action.
But...
I'll figure out what I can do.
Tell me if there's anything else.
All right.
There's one more thing.
Yes?
It's about the video of Hasebe that was leaked.
Do you know something?
They are suspecting...
Mr. Kirishima...
and you.
What?
(Of course, I hate violence, but also toxic parents.)
(Is it true she's a toxic parent?)
(What a terrible parent.)
(It must be the mom's fault the son died.)
Me and you?
Yes.
Someone got into my phone.
It was probably during PE class the day after I took the video.
A student on their way to the toilet...
happened to see someone in our classroom.
Ms. Hinata...
and our homeroom teacher.
I went into the classroom first.
So I'm probably the bigger suspect.
But both you and I...
have no reason to do such a thing.
That's right.
The students are being overly sensitive.
Whether or not Watanabe was telling the truth,
there is no way to prove it.
Proof?
It's the same for Yoshioka.
This report.
I've read it.
No matter how you look at it,
the testimonies were not causes for his suicide.
(Report on suicide case of Tsubakigaoka High School Student,)
(Yoshioka Keigo)
(...ignored by his classmates...)
Let's go.
(...conflict with the basketball team members...)
(...a testimony that he threatened...)
I'm going to tell the teacher that you smoke.
If you don't want that to happen, make me a regular in the team.
(...unable to prove that these incidents in the school...)
(were the reason for the suicide.)
Yoshioka is gone now.
Every one of us can only face our own demons.
Don't you think so?
"Our own demons"?
Is it our fault?
I'm partly responsible for Keigo's death.
I...
made Keigo kill himself.
There must be a bad guy.
Ms. Hinata.
Ms. Aizawa.
Mr. Kirishima.
Actually...
I've been in a dilemma...
whether or not to divulge things that weren't reported on.
What do you mean?
On the day Yoshioka died,
he...
confessed to me.
Confessed?
Ms. Hinata.
I like you.
I want you to be my girlfriend.
He said he liked me...
and wanted me to date him.
(School Counselor)
(Episode 7)
I'm sorry for not telling anyone until now.
Don't be.
Ms. Aizawa.
Are you feeling guilty...
because you think this caused Yoshioka's death?
I...
can't say that I don't feel guilty at all.
I don't know what he was thinking when he said those things.
I wondered...
if I could've used a better way to respond to what he said.
I think you're being too hard on yourself.
Personally, I see it as something totally unrelated.
Really?
Yes.
A long time ago,
when I was teaching at another school,
I too was confessed to by a female student.
Of course, I had no choice, but to turn her down.
But Yoshioka...
He could've killed himself due to heartbreak.
So were you planning to say yes?
If you did that,
it would've become a real problem.
There was nothing wrong with how you reacted.
Sorry for coming here without notice again.
Don't worry about it.
I'm happy you came to visit when you're so busy.
Because this is important.
Right?
Yes.
What are you going to do about the engagement?
Your dad is a doctor, right?
We should make it proper and more formal.
We've decided not to stick to formalities.
My parents agreed to let me do it the way we want.
I actually came today to ask...
when you're available to have a meal together.
Wonderful. I'll be happy to go.
Great. I'll start looking for a place that you'd like.
I'm fine with anywhere.
Is there anything you don't eat?
Not at all.
I'll call you again.
Okay. Thank you for today.
- Good night. - Good night.
Gosh, this kotatsu is a terrible thing.
Once you sit under it, you won't want to come out.
Can you feed Pipi for me?
Okay.
By the way,
you only need to meet three times...
to find out their vices and annoying habits.
What do you mean?
I'm talking about Honjo.
I know he's a good man,
but somehow I feel like he's hiding something.
He doesn't seem very sincere.
You need to be careful with this kind of person.
They're nice at the beginning...
but they do a 180 when things don't go their way.
It's like why use more bait when you've already got the fish?
Let's not have the dinner then.
That's not what I meant.
Don't worry.
I'm not going to tell it to him straight.
That person's seemingly harmless words...
always...
cut me so deeply.
It has always been like this.
I thought if I wanted to become independent,
I needed to have money.
I used to be the same.
I've thought about leaving this home...
when I was in junior high school.
I wanted to leave my mom.
I hated myself for being such a powerless child.
I should tidy up before I get married.
Lastly,
everyone has checked the report.
I'm going to pass it to the victim's family today.
The board chairman will be handling the rest.
I hope everyone here can put this behind us and do your best.
We'll do our best.
Are we really going to get some peace now?
Hopefully.
That kind of content...
will probably be swept under the rug when it gets to court.
Ms. Aizawa.
Can I talk to you?
Okay.
What a surprise.
I didn't know Ms. Miyazaki and Ms. Hinata were close.
Are they close?
I think their expressions looked serious.
By the way,
I saw Ms. Miyazaki at the counseling room previously.
- What? - What?
I'm not sure what they spoke about.
I was contemplating outside the door whether to go in or not.
Creepy.
Creepy, right?
Ms. Miyazaki actually went to Ms. Hinata to talk.
No, I didn't mean that.
I meant you were being creepy for standing there...
like a peeping tom.
- What? - That's right.
That's like being a stalker.
Wait. What?
The places where Shirai might be,
I went to check all the places I could think of.
But there are empty.
I tried calling her many times too.
Nobody picked up.
She said...
there's one more person, right?
Who could it be?
I have no idea.
Excuse me. Can I use the copy machine?
Sorry about that. Please.
Hey.
What do you think about Mr. Kirishima?
What do you mean?
He has been like this since before, so I never paid much attention.
Rather than being cool,
it's as if he's detached himself.
Mochizuki Juli, a third-year.
I think...
she was one of those who bullied Shirai.
(Shirai Kasumi)
(Tsubakigaoka Student Database)
(Mochizuki Juli)
(Search)
(Mochizuki Juli)
(October 2016, Alcohol intake)
(Dropped out due to having an illicit sexual relationship)
What? Are you getting married?
Yes.
The ceremony is still being planned,
so don't tell the others yet.
Congratulations!
Your girlfriend should be less busy with work now.
I'm not sure.
I didn't ask her for details.
I mentioned that I graduated from Tsubaki High, right?
Yes.
My friends were following the news closely.
There seems to be a viral topic on the Internet lately.
What viral topic?
The mom of the victim is a supposedly a toxic parent.
You have reached the voicemail.
Please leave your message after the beep.
It's worrying, isn't it?
What Shirai Kasumi might do next.
Hello, good to see you.
You.
How do you know about Kasumi?
You guys reported Mr. Tsuji and Hasebe's cases to the police.
There's no need to be so wary of me.
I told you about Yoshioka's time of death, didn't I?
You can have this if you want.
Thank you for that.
But I have nothing to speak to you about.
I believe she said there's one more person.
Could it be Yoshioka Keigo's mom?
But then it's not just the mom's fault.
I've spoken to his dad.
The couple is currently separated.
His dad has a mistress.
Do you investigate such matters too?
It's all part of my work.
The point is due to the problems at home,
Keigo's mom was particularly strict on him.
I'm home.
Welcome home.
Why did you get this one wrong?
I told you before to practice more.
- Sorry. - Hey.
These little mistakes will ruin your whole life.
His mom took charge over everything he did.
He studied under her watchful eyes too.
That was probably why Keigo was an exceptional student since young.
Keigo must have been under a lot of pressure.
What is the opinion of the expert?
The distorted relationship between mom and son...
must have corroded the heart.
If possible, I'd like to interview Shirai Kasumi.
Can you inform me if she gets in touch with you?
I've met Mochizuki Juli, but didn't find much.
Did you meet with Mochizuki?
Gosh.
Are you interested?
Just like you said,
the whole thing is an evasion of responsibility.
That seems like it.
Indeed.
Well then,
please prepare to sue them right away.
About that,
I hope you'll wait a bit longer.
I currently have a lot of other cases to take care of.
Wait? How long?
Not that long.
I want to investigate a bit more.
All right.
I understand you're busy.
I have another favor to ask you.
What is it?
On the Internet forums,
there are a lot of unfounded allegations.
Things like...
I am to be blamed for Keigo's suicide.
I see.
Can we find out who wrote those things...
and bring them to court?
I'd like you to help me do that.
Mrs. Yoshioka.
Please calm down and settle what we have at hand first.
I will discuss with my team on how to proceed.
Sir.
I know.
We'll need to tread with caution.
(How much will you pay me?)
(How about eight if you let me take pictures?)
All right.
- Excuse me. - Yes.
Can I meet Ms. Mochizuki?
Ms. Mochizuki?
She is the one over there doing stretches.
Thank you.
One, two, three.
Good. All done.
Good.
All right. We've finished.
That's all for today.
Thank you.
- Have a good rest. - Will do.
Good evening.
Excuse me.
Are you Mochizuki Juli?
I am.
Sorry for the sudden visit.
I'm the school counselor from Tsubakigaoka High School.
My name is Aizawa.
Is this about Kasumi?
Yes.
I spoke with Kasumi and she told me about you.
The police have contacted me.
The press and reporters contacted me too.
Kasumi is on the run now, isn't she?
I tried calling her many times,
but nobody answered.
I hope she'd be able to escape.
What?
Sorry. I have to get home.
You can come next time if you have other questions.
I've made a reservation for 6pm on Friday for our dinner.
All right.
I wanted to have it on a weekend,
but there are so many events lined up already.
Please inform your mom.
Okay. Thank you.
By the way, Hinata.
Yes?
If it's okay,
maybe you could...
take a break from work after the wedding.
Why?
You seemed a little down when I went to your house.
It seems like you are bothered by the recent happenings.
Especially after the student's suicide.
Is that so?
I guess many things did happen.
Usually, a student's worries...
originate from their parents.
I'm worried that you are overly burdened...
and not able to deal with it calmly.
What do you mean?
Are you worried that I'd get too attached and become emotional?
I'm worried about you.
After we get married,
you too will have children and become a mom.
I don't think being married means becoming a mom.
I'm feeling pressured...
if you're going to judge my work just because we're getting married.
Moreover, my mom...
What?
Don't remind me.
Thank you for worrying about me.
(Tsubakigaoka High School)
You and I can go.
Just two of us?
Yes.
Let's go check out Yoshioka's house.
But Ms. Hinata said we shouldn't.
She just doesn't allow the whole class to go, right?
- Yes. - Hey.
Do you have a moment?
You two are from Class 1B, right?
Yes.
What?
Are you having dinner with parents from both sides tonight?
Yes.
This means it's almost a done deal.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
But we're just getting engaged.
How nice. I want to get married too.
As a man,
what do you think if the girl is the one who proposes, Mr. Kitami?
What?
- I don't know. - Hey.
Are you being glum?
Congratulations, Ms. Hinata.
I wish you happiness.
Gosh.
But this is cause for celebration.
It's been all doom and gloom lately.
To be honest,
it feels kind of inappropriate...
when the case is still ongoing.
Don't worry about that.
Life is about looking ahead.
Hey, Masuda.
Maybe we shouldn't go after all.
Why? You two wanted to go, right?
That's because Nami wanted to.
What?
What? Should we not go after all?
Ueno.
You just called me by my name.
Isn't it fine?
You can call me Yui too.
If you two aren't going, I'll go on my own.
I'm going!
Are we?
I'm back.
I need to go to the hair salon, so I left earlier.
I'll meet you at the restaurant.
Don't be late.
From Mom.
Is it not here?
Isn't it somewhere here?
It should be.
This one.
This house?
So Yoshioka's family is rich.
Watch your manners, you two.
- Okay. - Okay.
Hello.
She is Keigo's younger sister.
We are Yoshioka's classmates.
Since his passing,
we haven't been able to attend his wake or funeral.
We wanted to come and pay our respects.
Nobody is at home right now.
I'm on my way out.
Okay. We'll come again next time.
Where are you going?
Nowhere in particular.
I'm meeting some friends.
Bye.
The sister looks so mature.
What now? Are we leaving?
You guys go ahead.
I want to talk to her.
Wait!
What?
Ma'am.
Hello.
You came early.
I couldn't wait at home, so I decided to come earlier.
Your kimono is lovely.
Thank you.
It suits you perfectly.
Is Hinata not here yet?
She said she'll come after changing at home.
I see.
Ms. Hinata.
You two.
What are you doing here?
Well, we had a date.
We're going home now.
Right, Nami?
We were just at Yoshioka's house.
The second-year Masuda was with us.
What?
We were trying to follow Yoshioka's younger sister,
but we lost her.
What happened?
Hello? I'm nearby.
Hello.
Over here.
I'm Makiko.
How adorable.
Let's get going then. Get in the car.
Wait!
Hey.
I said wait!
Stop pestering me.
Who is she? A friend?
I don't know her. Let's go.
Stop.
You'll regret this.
It's none of your...
It is!
Keigo and I are both from the basketball club.
Besides...
What?
My parents...
They never cared about me too.
So...
Let's go back together.
What?
What did you just say?
Hey, you. Let her go.
Let go!
You're in the way!
Hey!
Leave her. Get in the car.
Wait!
Don't go.
- Let go. - Wait!
- Come with me. - Masuda.
- Hey! - Let her go.
- Let go! - Get your hands off!
Who are you?
I'm a teacher from their school.
Watch what you're doing.
Else, I'm going to call the police.
You'll be late? How late?
I'm actually nearby.
But something came up.
Yes.
I'm so sorry.
I'll call you again.
You are...
Emiri.
Why did you do it?
To earn money, of course.
Is there something you want to do with that money?
That's none of your business.
Is something on your mind?
Your family, for instance.
After what happened to your brother,
Masuda and I are both very worried.
We are wondering about what you might be feeling.
All this while,
she has only cared about Keigo.
What?
Even after he died,
she is only listening to his voice.
Voice?
Please.
Don't contact my parents.
Please...
don't tell my mom about what happened today.
Emiri.
Even if...
you told her about this,
she won't come to get me.
To her,
I'm really just...
(I'm sorry. It will take a while, but I'll be there.)
I'm so sorry.
My daughter has caused this inconvenience.
It's all right.
We know she's very busy.
We don't like to impose on our son's matters.
Tonight's dinner as well...
was arranged because he insisted we meet.
So we won't hold it against anyone.
Sorry for coming here so late.
- Actually... - Why are you with my daughter?
Because...
Come inside, right now.
I hope you can listen to what Emiri has to say.
- She's... - You couldn't even help Keigo.
Are you butting in on my daughter's matters now?
Stop making trouble for us and leave.
What?
(The dinner has ended.)
(Home)
- Hello? - Where were you?
Were you trying to shame me by not showing up?
Is that why you arranged the dinner?
That's it, isn't it?
That's not true.
Some trouble came up.
I had to bow and apologize before leaving.
How rude of you to have kept them waiting so long.
What trouble happened?
You're the one making trouble for me.
Since when did you become such a brat?
It's over, all over!
People like you should just...
Hinata!
(Power off)
I'm sorry, Kazu.
I...
Drink this.
Thank you.
Why...
didn't you show up today?
Something...
came up.
I'm really sorry.
I'm sorry towards your parents too.
Don't worry about us.
But...
I'm actually more apologetic towards your mom.
She was very concerned about my parents.
She's a good mom after all.
She's always worried about you.
She only acts like she cares.
How could you say that?
No, I know it's my fault.
But the only thing...
she cared about today...
was that she lost face, that's all.
She called me just now.
Enough, Hinata.
No, I won't stop.
You grew up with loving parents.
You wouldn't understand what I'm feeling.
Please.
Stop trying to mend my relationship with my mom.
She isn't the kind of person you think she is.
She's...
(From Keigo)
(Mom, it's your fault I'm dead.)
(Yoshioka Keigo Memorial Tablet)
Don't criticize your parents.
What did you do to my daughter?
Why did you do that? Why?
I'll tell you why Yoshioka Keigo died.
I've been trying so hard. Why do they keep blaming me?
You could only hear the conversations...
you had with Keigo.
Did you really eavesdrop, Makiko?
I hope you'll go out with me.
Don't move.
I can't accept what Hinata said.
I can't answer right away.
To be honest,
I was relieved when I heard that he died.
I'm just worried about you.
Stop treating me like one of your possessions.