It's all over
It's karma for buying these shoes!
You can't be going home barefoot
Special report:
The verdict for the 2011 Akabane Elderly Home murder trial
Will be announced in court this Thursday
Tidy up your shoes and stuff, the doorway is already very cramped
The defendant is ex-nurse Matsugawa Yaeko, 2 elderly residents who were aged 82 and 89 In 2011--
Hey! If I can't watch Shiori-chan on TV, I won't feel fully awake!
-Isn't she too old for you? -...a horrendous crime was committed
And the prosecution is asking for the death penalty as repentance is highly unlikely
Are you planning to run away from home? Why are you tidying up the house now?
If we don't clean up properly, "G" will appear
What?
What's "G"?
G for gokiburi (cockroach)
Although the first trial called for the death penalty for defendant Matsugawa Yaeko,
The second trial at the high court considered new evidence and withheld the death penalty
There have also been speculations that the final verdict will be an acquittal
Ah, not guilty?!...
If the defendant is acquitted eventually, there will be uproar
From the victim families point of view
It is undeniable that the defendant took 2 lives
Ah, but this judge is big on human rights
His decisions have been similar up till now, and in stranger cases there have been no punishments
-Stop -OK
He is our client this time round
A judge?
The presiding judge for this trial is Yukinaga Tatsuo-san and he is a victim of arson
A fire was set outside his doorway before dawn today
What's wrong?
Police are now considering the fact that his judgement in court this week has spurred the arson threat
Investigations are ongoing
More of such threats are expected in the near future
Thus police have assigned SP (Security Police) to protect Judge Yukinaga
but this does not extend to his family members
Therefore Yukinaga-san has requested that we serve as personal bodyguards for his wife
-The bicycle is all black -Have you accepted the job?
This incident is related to the death penalty...honestly, the situation is rather scary
Isn't that why he hired us in the first place?
Won't we need to work together with SP this time round?
It's gonna be so annoying
This job is risk level 3, so there will be extra pay
-I'll do it.
BG will be Suganuma-- -I'LL DO IT.
And, for backup
Shimazaki-kun, do you mind taking on the job?
Oh, okay. Backup
Are..are you alright with that?
Huh?
This kind of difficult cases should be handled by Takanashi-san
No way. That guy is only useful for transporting cash!
It's OK, it's OK...at the very least, my age is a plus point
Isn't that a MINUS point instead?
What? I'll do it
Why are you so secretive about this?
Ossan (middle-aged dude)
We're from Hinode Security
The people from Hinode Security are here
-Please go ahead -Thank you
My name is Suganuma
My name is Shimazaki
Please come in
Ah Greetings
These are your two bodyguards
I've hired them to ensure your safety 24/7
It isn't necessary
I am Suganuma from Hinode Security, I'm in charge of this assignment
We're both women, so please feel free to raise any concerns
I am Shimazaki, the backup
I've mentioned it before, haven't I?...it's too expensive to be hiring bodyguards
And the one being targeted is my husband...
Although your husband may be the target,
You may be involved in potentially dangerous situations too
You're exaggerating it
Well...was it only your bicycle that was set on fire?
Yes
I guess it's a warning in response to my judgement in the trial, isn't it
There are many protests at the courthouse too
Such as dont withhold the death penalty, we will not condone an acquittal
But the arsonist shouldn't know your address
I moved here just 3 years ago, this is the first time I've received a threat
You guys are really enthusiastic, huh
You haven't even got a search warrant
Neither do you have any weapons that would help in arresting the arsonist
If anything happens, don't take matters into your own hands, please seek help from the police
Is that true?
Shouldn't bodyguards carry guns or something?
Please don't worry. We've received strict training in self-defense--
Hang on
Does that mean you guys are just like normal people?
And yet you charge such exorbitant fees as bodyguards...
No, our fees are very reasonable
Also, guns do not protect people
Huh? Then what does??
I hope you're not going to say
Bravery protects people or something like that?
Please
Thank you
I'm leaving now
Take care and stay safe
You too
Please take care of her
Don't leave her side even for a minute, please stay with her wherever she goes
-OK -Not even for a moment
We'll accompany her everywhere
Stay alert
Got it
Excuse me, I will draw the curtains now
I'll keep all knives out of sight, just in case
SP and bodyguards are as different as (note: literal translation) the moon and a turtle! (meaning: as different as day and night)
Which is the moon?
Isn't it strange?
My husband has SP following him around
They look so intimidating and they've got weapons
But look at me here
The First Lady of the US is often accompanied by the Secret Service
In Japan, the Prime Minister's wife is also not usually accompanied by SP
It is common for them to hire private bodyguards like ourselves
Hmmmm....
Well, please wash my dishes for me
-What? -I've been so stressed out by this incident and I'm not in the mood to do the dishes
And you, please tidy up the doorway
-Cleaning up? -It's dangerous to leave traces of the fire around
Got it
Are you kidding me? Huh?
I moved here just 3 years ago
This is the first time I've received a threat
The cleaning up has been completed
Next, the bathroom
I'm heading out to do some shopping
Shopping?
You've just received an arson threat due to the trial verdict
That's why... whenever I turn on the TV, all it shows is news about my husband
It's so stifling and I need something to lighten the mood
Got it
But we have to accompany you if you wish to leave the house
Here you go
Please
At noon, trials have been scheduled for theft and sexual assault cases
One SP will be in the stands and 2 more at the entrance and exit
Thank you for your hard work
We will escort you home in the afternoon, to prepare for the trial
That is a great relief
All trials are equally important
I have to judge them fairly regardless of their nature
-That is admirable. -Are you Judge Yukinaga?
Excuse me
Don't acquit that woman!
All the new evidence, it's fake!
Let go
If you protect a murderer, you're a murderer too!
How can you look so cold and heartless!
What do you know?
You have no right to judge others!
Madam, it looks great!
It really suits you
Again...really?
Lip service~
What sort of occasion would call for those shoes?
Women are satisfied just owning those shoes
OK, I'll buy them. I've always wanted them
Thank you for always coming to our shop
Always?
Yukinaga-san seems to have been ambushed at the courthouse
Any injuries?
None, as SP were present
The culprit was a female and police are now investigating her identity
Understood. Please let me know immediately if she is related to the arsonist
The judge's wife is still shopping right now
Spending her husband's hard-earned money?
It must be great being the wife of a judge
How immature
Boss, is your wife like that too?
What?
Why are you such a busybody, check the GPS!
Yes
Please hire someone soon, to replace Takanashi-san. We'll be overworked if this continues
Get in the car and lock the doors
There isn't anyone there
Is he wrong?
Being cautious and pre-empting threats are part of our job too
Come here! Sorry about that
I'm sorry. It was a mistake
This feels like some bodyguard action game
Oh well. Let's go to Seijo-higashi next
We're still going elsewhere?
We'll be late, hurry up
OK, got it. Let's go
OK
The woman just now is daughter of a victim from Akabane Elderly Home
Is that so
She lives and works in Taiwan, so she's never attended a trial before this
She saw news reports that the verdict was an acquittal, got very agitated and took a flight back to Japan this morning
That is to say she wasn't the one who committed arson. The arsonist is someone else
It's part of the job nature of being a judge to offend others
Although a judge may initially take public sentiment into consideration
There are bound to be people who feel uneasy with decisions made in the legal profession
It's getting late
I'll contact headquarters. -Keep a close eye on the people in the stands -Yes
(missed calls from 1101)
This is Ochiai. What is it about?
Could you be my bodyguard?
You owe me an explanation as to why the judge takes priority over me, even though SP do not usually work for judges
This was an urgent request from police headquarters
I'm not in charge of your security in particular
If you require anything, please contact SP Kyota
I'm sorry. That man
He's a good marksman and skilled in bayonet fighting
He's the most suitable SP for ensuring your safety
I get what you're saying
But he seems to be prejudiced against me since the previous incident, and he always looks so expressionless
Get off me! Get off me!
You're overthinking
SP will not be prejudiced against their VIPs
Not even in your case, which was due to your own wilful actions, SP will take all responsibility for the incident
Sales talk again?
All humans are emotional
I am honestly sending you an SOS message today
Sensei, please watch your conduct
Excuse me--
You never know who might be listening to your phone conversations, so please do not carry on further
Ah, what will we do if the FBI is listening in on this?
What must I say before you'll agree to my request?
Sorry I can't chat with you any longer
We will ensure your safety as it is entrusted upon us by the country
OK then
Well, I'll just privately hire a civilian bodyguard on my own then
Ah, I know!
What about that guy who got beaten up the last time? He seems like a very interesting man
The marathon should continue now, right?
Sensei, you're a VIP
Civilian bodyguards aren't skilled enough to ensure your safety
Please excuse me
OK. Next, we'll frame your face with some loose waves
Must you make a trip to the salon right now?
I made the appointment long ago
Please take your time
Thank you
What do you mean, please take your time?
I can't stand her whims and fancies much longer
It's so cold today, how long can we be standing around waiting for her?
But these are Yukinaga-san's instructions not to leave her side and to stay with her wherever she goes
But still, does that mean we have to do whatever she tells us to do?
Those are our orders...
Yes, but Well then, should you always blindly follow orders?
Please think about it
Our assignment is to protect that lady
If anything untoward happens, it'll be our fault
In that case, can I ask a question, BG-san?
Has she really gone for a haircut?
I took a glance and she's just been sitting there alone
Maybe the shopping and hair salon appointment have just been excuses and she's got an ulterior motive
A motive
What is it?
Well
We received a troublesome assignment today
I was thinking of grabbing a drink with you after work? -What exactly do you want?
A man of your age...you wouldn't ask me out for drinks if you didn't have something that you wanted to discuss
It will be such a pity if I were to give up on asking you to come back
I can talk to HR.
Would you like to come back?
I'm currently handling cash transport in SPOT
At the very least, please tell me the reason
Because you were the one who wanted to join the bodyguard division in the first place
Thank you
What exactly is her motive?
Is it to relieve stress or to kill time?
Nah
She must be doing this to annoy us then
Nope
Then what is it?
Hmm...I don't know
Then please don't make wild guesses!
She's just a normal housewife, not the type who would get up to these antics
You've got to be kidding me. She's not there!
Ah, there she is.
Madam?
The car is that way.
You'll get us all into trouble
If you sneak off like that!
I thought you guys had gone for tea
We will not go for tea.
Restrooms are also nearby
It's tough being a bodyguard
...but not as tough as being a judge
Your husband's job is more admirable
Is that so
Actually, being a judge comes with so many constraints
Constrained?
If he's not in court, he's at home all day poring over cases
It'd be easier if he was good-looking
But he's a middle-aged man with such an unlikeable face, staying at home all day...what a rigid lifestyle
Just kidding
Where are you going?
Well
Could you let me spend an hour on my own?
I did like to meet someone
May I know who you'd like to meet?
I'm not obliged to tell you, am I?
Although you're my bodyguards,
we've only known each other for a day. I don't trust you two enough to tell you everything
Must your relationship with this person be kept absolutely secret?
It's nothing special.
He's a Yokotetsu Real Estate salesman.
salesMAN means that he's a guy, right?
What are you trying to say?
Is that him?
He looks young
Please don't jump to conclusions
I just want to move to an apartment closer to the city centre. I met him to discuss this
Mikami-san is newly married and already has children
Yep, this is her motive
This is her young and handsome boy toy
So easy to understand..
He's obviously interested in more than just selling houses to her
That's totally the look of a woman who thinks she's his girlfriend.
How distasteful.
Anyway, where is it?
-Huh? Isn't the unfaithful housewife just over there?
No, I mean, isn't something missing?
She doesn't have the bag containing her new shoes
Right?
She brought it out of the car with her when she entered the hair salon
Could she have left it at the hair salon counter and forgot to take it?
Forgot?
Is it possible to forget something like that
Have they broken up?
Isn't it about time we headed home?
I still want to go shopping
Madam, what happened?
Huh?
Do you feel unwell?
No
We are your bodyguards
You can tell us if you have any problems
I SAID I'm alright!
Forgive me for saying this
Did you have some trouble with the real estate agent just now?
If that's what you think, then leave me alone!
Your husband instructed us to protect you
You're so annoying
My husband is the target! -I'm not the target.
It has nothing to do with me
But the fire was on a bicycle, right? That bicycle is yours, isn't it?
Shut up! Go away
I don't want to see you anymore
You're fired!
I'm looking for Yukinaga-san
He's working in the study
-I have something to report
-What is it? I'll relay the message to him
He's our client too
Please let me speak to him directly
No. This is a safety precaution.
What is it?
Could you spare me a bit of your time?
Excuse me. My name is Sawaguchi, I'm here to replace Shimazaki
Greetings.
You look more trustworthy than the previous guy. Like a SP
Really?
Thank you
You're falling for it. What a superficial man.
I apologise
I've been fired by your wife
Fired...
Why?
I made her angry
Please tell me the details of how and where it happened
Well
What's wrong?
You have a duty to inform your client of these details
Yes
After she met the real estate agent, my wife started behaving strangely?
Yes
I see.
What happened?
There's something I'd like to ask
What is your question?
Is it possible that your wife is the one targeted, not you?
My wife? Impossible
It's possible, because it was your wife's bicycle that was set on fire
That is very strange
Could it be because the bicycle was conveniently placed just outside the door?
She's a normal housewife with a small social circle. She shouldn't have any enemies
Or do you mean...you've noticed something suspicious?
No, I haven't got any evidence
I apologise that I haven't been of any help
The bodyguard replacing me will do his best to ensure your wife's safety
How old is the other man?
Is he married?
My wife occasionally spends time with men whom I do not know. I am aware of this
So it's alright, please tell me the truth
Please forgive me if I am wrong
Did you by any chance,
hire us as your wife's bodyguards so as to investigate or spy on her?
I don't think I'm obliged to explain my reasons for hiring you. I've paid the fees -
But this means that you're lying to your wife
I'm sorry, I've said too much
A judge can determine how someone's life turns out
That's why my family members and myself have to be morally upright in our daily lives
A verdict that is ruled by a judge who leads a dubious private life is not reliable
Do you know that I, being a judge,
cannot hire a private investigator to follow my wife
Being a judge comes with so many constraints
Indeed
You're not investigating your wife because you're a jealous husband
But because you wish to fulfill your duties as a judge
Someone whose emotions are affected by his wife's infidelity has no right to judge others
The man who met your wife
Is someone called Mikami from Yokotetsu Real Estate
He looks like he is in his early 30s
I found this in the trash
This house is relatively new, so why would there be flyers advertising residential properties lying around? I found it strange
Mikami Yusaku
What is it?
No..
I seem to remember this name from somewhere
Could it be someone related to the elderly home murder case?
I will clarify this
If the man my wife has been meeting privately does indeed have something to do with tomorrow's verdict announcement, we'll need to take action ASAP
If necessary, we may need to postpone the announcement
To allow time for courthouse staff to carry out the necessary procedures 7 pm. 7 pm is the deadline
Please bring my wife home before then
Got it
But
Please do not let the police find out about this
Is that because of tomorrow's trial?
Of course. If the police take action, it'll be hard to avoid an uproar
I understand
This is bad
If this Mikami guy is really related to the elderly home murders, there'll be trouble
You should inform the police immediately
But due to the severity of the situation,
Yukinaga-san asked that we do not report this to the police yet
But we can't hide this for long
I know, but the police aren't our clients, Yukinaga-san is
If we reveal this to the police, isn't that a betrayal of our client's trust?
Then I'll try my best to investigate
Thank you
I'll have these
It's getting late, we've been out for a long time and we should be heading home
Yes, there's still dinner to prepare
Well
Yes, indeed
It hurts!
Madam, what's wrong
Don't touch me
Help!
What happened?
She suddenly said that she was in pain
What did you do? -No, we've got nothing to do with her
-Ah no, we did come here together -What??
Please hold on,
these are our official passes. We're not bad guys
Huh?
Madam!
-Oh no oh no -Quick, let's look for her! Asami-san!
What's wrong?
I'm busy
I know you're busy, but I have something to discuss with you.
Has something happened to your wife?
No
So why did that bodyguard come to look for you just now?
He came to report regarding his assignment. Don't worry
I'll ask again. Has something happened to your wife?
We SP are trying our hardest to ensure your safety
Don't we deserve your trust more than those bodyguards that are just doing their jobs for the money? Please give it some thought
I have to prepare for an important verdict announcement tomorrow. Please wait downstairs
I can't get through to her mobile phone
I'm sorry for being careless
If anything bad happens
I'll take responsibility
It's not your fault senpai, I should be responsible--
Nobody is capable of taking responsibility for this!
As bodyguards, it just takes one mistake
For us to be ousted. If we were overseas, we'd be blacklisted
Damn it
But we haven't failed yet
That's right. As long as we can get her home safely before 7pm
BG, please give us your instructions
Let's split up to search for her. We must find her and take her home
No error
Shimazaki speaking
I've done a background search on Mikami Yusaku
Please tell me what you've found
Firstly, he was lying when he said that he had a wife and kids
Huh? Why did he need to lie about that?
Listen carefully, Shimazaki-kun...
Yukinaga-san
I'm Shimazaki the bodyguard
I already told you that you're fired
Your husband still asked me to protect you
Can't you say anything else?
This is my job
How did you know I was here?
You got rid of the shopping bag with your new shoes somewhere along the way today
Also, it was obvious that you were a frequent customer of the shoe store we went to today. Yet there's not a single pair of branded shoes at your house
(text message: found her safe at Regalo Seijo)
He found her!
SAFE~!
I started renting this place 3 months ago without telling my husband
It costs 18000 yen a month
Although it's small, I can hide my purchases and spend some alone time here
I guess this is the only place where you don't feel constrained
Your husband, Judge Yukinaga, said that his family members also have to be morally upright in their daily lives
Yes
Once I do something wrong, it's all over
I can't gossip. I always have to maintain a calm disposition
I have to be wary of the volume when I watch TV or listen to music. I can't order takeout, I can't be a spendthrift, I can't wear flashy clothes
I don't think I'd last a day in your position
But my husband
Never ever complains, no matter how much criticism he gets. He never gets angry, never cries
I'm not as admirable as my husband
I need somewhere I can escape to
So you rented this place
Mikami-san recommended it to me
His company is in charge of the rentals
Thanks to him, I could run away from being a judge's wife, though it was just temporary
We should leave. Let's go home. Your husband has been very worried about you
I can't return home now...
Takanashi-kun. Why are you here?
I felt like I should state my reasons for quitting the bodyguard division
But are you facing trouble now?
Yes
The police should have been informed about this
But if we inform them, we'd be breaching our clients confidentiality as bodyguards
I'm facing a dilemma
Shimazaki-san would say that we shouldn't inform the police, right?
You know him well
He's the type of person who would say such a thing
But as a bodyguard, he isn't wrong--
I think he couldn't be more wrong
Are we supposed to follow our clients orders blindly? Dance around naked if they ask us to?
That's diff--
It's the same
Boss, you shouldn't let that person have his way with you
We seem fated to meet
I have something important to report regarding Yukinaga Asami-san
I'm sorry.
It is our fault that your wife managed to run away
They will definitely bring her back safely now that they've located her
It's not your fault
Why did my wife go to that place?
I've just requested district police to take action
The arsonist is a man named Mikami Yusaku
He's been in contact with your wife for quite a while
He's the family member of the victim in a case that you handled one year ago
One year ago?
It was a stalker incident, do you recall?
Yes, I do
We'll now announce the verdict
The stalker was the victim's ex-boyfriend who found out her new address and went there. Due to case precedents, he was not punished in the end
I remember the victim was Otani Kanako-san
She was about to get married
The wedding took place after the judgement, but she was always paranoid that the stalker would attack her again
It led to depression and she committed suicide six months ago
She was supposedly pregnant at the time
Is her husband
Yes.
Her husband is Mikami Yusaku
The arson threat was not in response to tomorrow's verdict
No
It was revenge for the judgement you made in a previous trial
It was Mikami-san who set the fire
If your husband dies, you'll be mine
I set fire to your bicycle
I've been using that old bicycle for a long time on my shopping trips
When I first got married, my husband would often drive us to go shopping
But then he said that a judge couldn't risk getting into an accident and sold the car
I complained to Mikami that the bicycle represented my rigid, constrained life
So when I saw that someone set fire to my bicycle,
I suspected that he was behind it
But he's not a strange man
He's treated me kindly, offered me a listening ear and made me happy
We've only had meals together
So you can still return home, right?
Put on your shoes and go back with your head held high
What can I say to my husband?
Please hurry up
It is dangerous here
Dangerous?
Mikami-san was lying
He's not married and he doesn't have children
They've both passed away
What do you mean?
He is the family member of the victim in a case that your husband handled
He must have known who you are and tried to get close to you
Sorry. What? Wait...what are you doing
We have a car waiting downstairs
Please go ahead
This isn't an elevator breakdown
...what?
I'm in control of this elevator
Nobody is going to enter this building
I'm sorry, Asami-san. You're going to die
What in the world...this has nothing to do with her
Yes it does
My wife is dead
Please open the doors
You're going to end up a criminal if this continues
No matter what, I want to see for myself
Will the judge will still calmly make his judgement even when his wife is dead?
That's strange, it's locked
Let's look for another entrance
OK
It's all over
It's karma for buying these shoes!
You can't be going home barefoot
What's going on...he's not picking up
Don't get in my way
Of course I have to, I'm a bodyguard
Get out of my way
Kanako is dead
She's never coming back
Run!
Kanako
Please calm down
That guy is also
He's also a victim
Excuse us
Thank you
We apologise for making you worry
Thank you for your hard work
It's great that she's safe
Madam, your husband has been very worried about you
Madam
I don't know how to face him
Just as you are
Don't say that!
I've not only been lied to, I've also made a fool of myself
But
Don't you want to see your husband make a fool of himself too?
Not bad
I heard you subdued an armed opponent
How fitting of someone who claimed that he was confident of fighting unarmed
No...I really gave it my all
I respect you
Insisting on following her everywhere, from shopping to a secret date. You're not only good at dealing with life-threatening situations, but also at solving marital problems
Right, so you're being sarcastic
Bodyguards are part of the service industry, following clients instructions is part of the job
So if a client asks you to die, you'd do so too?
That's extreme
Don't you feel constrained?
Blindly following orders will only land yourself in danger
Please think carefully before you act
Hear me out. I wasn't bragging about myself not needing any weapons or anything like that
Hey
I just meant, the more unarmed we are, the stronger we get
Huh?
Shimazaki-san -Yes?
I've been hiding my true feelings
I was lying when I said that I don't get worked up and emotional
Regarding my wife, I'm actually so---
Don't worry about it, you should tell the rest to your wife
I'll leave now
I'm sorry
It's alright
Is a person like myself really capable of judging others?
It's... not your fault
I understand
Look
I bought them
I'm not familiar with such things, but
They're gorgeous
You're really bad at praising me
Thank you for your hard work
If you would just be a little more flexible in the way you do things
You wouldn't be returning with injuries all the time
Luckily you're only injured, and not
Thank you for your hard work
Takanashi-kun has decided to come back
Really?
He said he wishes to bear his responsibility as a bodyguard
Who does he think he is?
What the
Excuse me what do you want?
Thank you for your help previously,
I wouldn't have been rescued if not for you
Don't mention it
I have a favour to ask of you
Can you be my private bodyguard?
I need to meet someone but SP must not know about it
If you wish to hire a bodyguard, please contact my company
Don't do such mushy things
You'll catch a cold
It's nothing
Hey
I tidied up the place this morning
I've started working as a bodyguard again
I won't know if I'll die on the job
The least I can do is to keep the house neat and clean
I've known it all along
Do you think you hid it well?
Goodnight
Ah