My name is Akabayashi, all right?
I'm one of the top dogs at Awakusu... Nice meeting you.
Are Father and Grandpa all right?
That big man, Heiwajima Shizuo didn't do anything to them?
I love you, honey, so much.
...then that means it's showtime for you and me, Mr. Aozaki!
6 years ago
The man was simply a good fighter.
In that world, he was rumored to be powerful,
and even he believed in his own power.
The man had in fact been bouncing around the underworld solely on the strength of his brawn.
But six years ago, this man experienced a turning point.
That encounter was to change his life.
His encounter with a monster named Saika.
Marriages are Made in Heaven
Hey, you've got some, right?
We brought the money like you asked, okay?
Sure, don't you worry. I've got it.
The thing is, it's in high demand right now, so it's hard to get a hold of. You understand, right?
So the price is the same, but this is all you're getting today.
But that's only half as much as usual!
Then if we just...
...if we just pay you twice as much, will you sell us the usual amount?
What are we gonna do? We don't have that kind of money!
Don't worry! Don't worry... I'll hook you up with a great job.
I thought there was a lookout.
There should be, right?
Hey, hand that over already!
Shut up and stay quiet!
Hey! Who's in there?
What the hell, old man?
This restroom's being cleaned right now, so get your ass out of here.
Well, well... And here I was, helping out with the cleanup.
What are you talking about, old man?
Well, the guys at the entrance had some filthy stuff in this bag, see...
And you're supposed to flush filth down the toilet, right?
You bastard! That—
Back off!
Now that won't do.
You need to be gentler with girls.
You bastard!
I see...
This guy is... Akabayashi!
Sorry!
Hey, kiddo. Don't go groveling in the bathroom.
We had no idea you were with the Awakusu Group... We're really sorry!
This bar is a client of my company's, see.
So anyway, I know this is old hat, but...
Tell me, whose permission did you get to sell that stuff?
Go on, tell me.
We didn't know this was the Awakusu's turf! I swear it's true!
Well, this is awkward. Didn't you know?
In Japan, see, these kinds of drugs are illegal.
Especially in the bars where I'm the fixer, this stuff is off-limits even under local rules.
I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
You don't think we're such pushovers that we'll let you off with an apology, right?
My company, that is.
All right, then, choose. Which will it be?
Either I offer you as a gift from the Awakusu Group to the cops,
or you get both arms broken right now.
Which do you prefer?
I-I-I'm sorry! P-Please forgive me!
Come on, if you had the guts to get some ink, you've got no business acting so pitiful.
That would be rude to the artist.
Th-This is just a sticker! We're not what you think we are!
S-Somebody hooked me up, and I'm just doing this to make some extra money!
I'm just doing what the boss told me—
What to do...
If you have a boss, I'm gonna have to get all the details from you now.
Good work, Boss.
All right, take this young fellow away. Let's let Kazamoto take care of the rest.
OK.
See, negotiating and torture aren't my thing.
The man truly despised the very existence of drugs.
"If not for drugs..." How many times had he had this thought?
Akabayashi-san, the young heir would like you to stop by the office on your way back.
Apparently, my daughter wishes to speak with you.
Could you stop by the house tomorrow?
Wonder what she wants with me?
I wish I knew myself.
Mr. Akabayashi!
Hey, Young Miss! You've gotten so big!
Well, it's been over two years since I saw you!
So I hear you have something you want to talk to me about?
Wonder what I could possibly do for you?
Let's go to my room!
I want this to be a secret from my father and my mother.
Right, right. You got it.
Um... Well...
How can I gain the upper hand in a fight to the death?
Well...
What did she want?
Akane did say, "See you later."
Oh, it was nothing, really.
I guess she had some questions about what happened the other day.
She told me that she wanted to work out,
and I have a friend who runs a dojo, or I guess a gym,
and he teaches kids self-defense as well.
So I'm gonna take her over there this afternoon, that's all.
This place is trustworthy, right?
Yes, of course.
Last night, you know how you cracked down on those dealer punks?
Yeah. I've handed that incident over to Kazamoto.
I hear those punks were just members of some college club.
College club?
I was sure they had some syndicate behind them.
But they're students at Raira University, see.
Didn't they all have stickers on their necks? With the same tattoo design?
Yes.
I'm told that's the symbol of a club called Heaven's Slave.
In this outfit, everyone over the rank of dealer is connected only by cell phone.
Since they change up the numbers regularly, they're probably prepaid phones.
Kazamoto said he'd have the provider trace the numbers,
but it's doubtful whether we can pinpoint the core members.
It's such a pain in the ass now.
Since average punks can just get on the Internet or whatever and move in on our industry.
I totally agree.
By the way, have you ever heard of the Dollars?
What's that?
Well, I hear they created it after being inspired by this Dollars outfit.
That online illegal pharmacy, that is.
No matter how you plan to make him take the heat,
Awakusu Group Head Awakusu Dogen
you have my word that the Awakusu Group won't interfere.
But there's also no need for you to involve our outfit.
Should you drag anyone but him into this matter, you'll be sure to face the consequences.
Are you talking about that incident, Boss?
Yes.
Who would've thought those remnants would still be after him? I'm amazed.
The other day, the ones who got out of prison assembled,
and apparently set up their gang anew.
They just don't know when to quit.
Well, you can't blame them.
They probably still suspect...
That it was Akabayashi who killed their boss.
It was supposed to be like any other night for that man.
Apparently, there was a shopkeeper reckless enough to pick a fight with the organization over his debt.
Antiques Dealership Sonohara-Dou
Making it look like a burglary, he would work over this shopkeeper accordingly.
For him, it was just an ordinary job.
Or it should have been.
Are you the "bullet" who came to terminate me?
If you think you can take me out armed only with a Japanese sword, the price will be steep.
The Slasher?
Who the hell are you?
Dammit!
Shop for sale
It's been five years now, but it still hasn't sold? Not surprising.
Akabayashi-san?
Hey, is that you, Anri-chan?
You're so grown up now! What's it been, two years?
Yes. Long time no see.
Why are you here?
Oh, I just happened to be in the neighborhood.
Um, I'm really grateful for all you did back then.
You say that every time we meet, but you really don't have to worry about it.
The mistress... your mom, that is... She did a lot for me, you know.
But...
If you hadn't saved me that day, I don't know what would've become of me...
Hey, listen. There's something I wanted to ask you about the latest trends at school...
Sure. Um, but it's not like I know that much about what's trendy...
No, just tell me what you do know. Uh...
Have you ever heard of the Dollars?
So do you know something?
N-No...
It's just that I've heard some friends talking about it, that's all.
I don't really know anything.
I see.
Well, I hear they're a pretty dangerous bunch, so you'd better stay away from them.
If you ever find yourself in trouble, you can come to me any—
Is that you, Sonohara?
Yagiri-kun?
Huh? Are you done talking to Mika already?
All right, I'll be taking off now.
Oh, right! Thank you very much.
I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you.
Love is love is love is
I love bones
I love bones.
I love humans, all of them, all of them, all of them...
Don't ask me awkward questions!
The best part is the cross-section of flesh when you've climaxed.
So soft it looks like it's trembling. Flowing so smoothly. Clinging to me in one big mess. Clinging.
Shut up for a second.
I love stretched-out sinews that are so soft, but hard and easily ripped to shreds!
There's no such thing as words of love.
That's why I want you to love me.
I'm so envious. Even dying is a form of love, even desire is a legitimate form of love.
- But that's why I want to add on to it. - Shut up.
Oh, my, you shouldn't seek a definition of love. That would be an insult to the soul. No definition is needed. The one thing you need is words. Love me.
That's why, you know, I love you.
You are the only one.
Shut up.
- Love me... me? - Love... Love, love, love?
I said shut the hell up, right eye!
You're really amazing.
You're the first one who ever managed to escape from her.
Look, Saika's so stunned, she withdrew inside me.
I wonder if she's in shock because it's like she was rejected?
Thank goodness...
I didn't think there was anyone who could stop me.
Are you going to put an end to me?
No, sorry, but I have no idea what you're talking about.
It's just that there was something I wanted to say to you.
So I shut up that infernal noise. That's all there is to it.
For the first time in my life, I saw a woman as being beautiful.
I wanted to hold you close.
I've fallen for you.
Thank you.
Who would've thought you'd fall in love with me as I am now?
I'm sorry. I'm already married.
I still love my husband and daughter.
I can't return your feelings.
I see. That's too bad.
Would you mind telling me your name?
Don't worry. I'm not going to do anything to your family.
My name is Sonohara Sayaka.
Could this be fate?
You just saved your own husband.
No...
Never mind.
You raised a little too much hell, you know.
What do you mean?
That ghost from five years ago will be coming to take you out.
We're looking for this person, in order to thank him, but we don't know where he is! If you see him, please let us know!
Man, those Dollars guys sure come in handy.
That guy always spends the night in an abandoned building on the map I'm linking you to.
We had no clue where he lived, but here he is, homeless. Who knew?
Seriously? 200,000 just for messing him up and burying him?
That's not all. They're saying we'll get dibs on the best stuff.
But they say he's crazy strong, right?
Not a big deal. We've got this, remember?
You've got balls, showing your face here, Akabayashi.
Oh, please. I was summoned by the senpai who looked after me way back when.
How could I not show up?
Look how carefree you are.
You weren't like that before. What, was that just an act?
Well, I've been through a lot, see.
By the way, I was told that you wanted to speak with me one-on-one,
but I'm seeing a ton of familiar faces here. Or am I imagining things?
Yeah, you'll be talking to me alone. But as for what the others might do, all bets are off.
By the way, I didn't see a single car near this building. Did you all walk over?
We thought it might freak you out, so we parked them elsewhere.
Well, that was considerate of you.
Well, you know, if there were a ton of cars, those guys might freak out and bail, right?
Those guys?
I think the same way you do.
Even if we talk face-to-face,
the more you come face-to-face in a war, the less you feel like a hero.
Don't give me that crap! We have a deal with the Awakusu Group!
Who said it was the Awakusu Group?
So you've got connections to another gang, just like I thought...
Hey, go look outside.
OK.
Outside! There's some people outside!
Dammit!
Oh, crap! He's packing! He's gonna shoot the place up!
Waste him!
Right!
You set me up!
Was it you who killed the boss after all, Akabayashi?!
Delete?
Deleted.
I didn't kill the boss.
But...
5 years ago
Hey, Akabayashi.
No need to worry about Sonohara-Dou anymore.
Excuse me?
That couple bit the dust. So that land is ours, without our having to do anything.
Seriously, that Slasher was a piece of work.
Of course, either way, that family was history anyway.
See, I got that shopkeeper just a little bit hooked on drugs.
The boss spoke boastfully.
About goading the shopkeeper, Anri's father,
into committing murder for insurance money to repay his debt...
About how the shopkeeper, now unhinged, tried to kill his own daughter.
What an idiot, am I right?
No way would he get that insurance money if he killed her himself.
So anyway, this daughter of his looks like she'll grow up to be pretty hot!
If I fabricate a promissory note, I think I can make another killing off that kid!
Well, of course I might have a taste of her myself first!
Who the hell are you? What organization are you with?
You gave my sister... It was you... who gave my sister drugs...
Oh, what the hell. You're that woman's kid brother, huh?
Because of you, my sister...
At the very end, she got an eyeful of heaven thanks to the drugs, so at least be grateful!
They say she'll never wake up again.
Akabayashi, here's a job for you.
Hey, Akabayashi!
Akabayashi!
Y-You... what's that look—
Go.
If you get caught, who's gonna take care of your sister?
If you're lucky, they'll probably pin this on the Slasher.
Get going!
Thank you very much!
The man whispered to himself.
"Don't thank me. Resent me.
For turning you into a murderer... resent me."
Did you know? That it would turn out this way?
Gunshots, Fire Inside Abandoned Building
Well, let's just say it was fifty-fifty.
Seems like there was someone who helped Akabayashi out.
Someone must've let him know that he was being targeted. Otherwise...
He couldn't have gone to all those lengths.
Armed Conflict by Mafia?
Come on, act like the kid you are.
Don't play with dangerous toys like this. Go home and play a video game or something.
Seriously, kids these days! Can't they tell day from night?
If at all possible, I'd like Anri and Young Miss Akane to avoid getting dragged into bizarre situations
by at least getting it straight in their minds... the thin line between night and day.
Well, if the girls say they love nighttime, it's not my place to stop them...
Next Time on Durarara!!x2 (The Second Arc) A Rumor Only Lasts Seventy-Five Days
What happened to Heiwajima Shizuo?
The Dollars...
The Awakusu Group...
How I came to work with Shizuo-senpai...
What the hell's up with those women?
Next episode: A Rumor Only Lasts Seventy-Five Days.