Why do you want to be a bodyguard?
Huh?
It's not worth taking on a job in which you risk your life to protect others, isn't it
That's true
Not even listening
(message: urgent assignment, to meet immediately)
Now?
There's an urgent assignment, I'm leaving now
Don't keep playing with your phone, remember to lock the door
Take a bath! You haven't done so for 2 days, right?
You won't be popular with girls if you do that
Why would I need to be so popular?
...that is Nankoku
Ah, it's Kanon-chan
She's so cute~
I'm sorry for asking everyone to meet at this timing
Thanks for your hard work
It's been a long time since I had the chance to go on a date, but
I was just about to have a cold beer
That's the most frustrating!
We'll get overtime pay, right?
It's not so appropriate to talk about money from the get-go
He's here
-He's really back? -Yes. He's officially rejoining the team starting from this assignment
Boss told me that my experience is vital to this assignment
So I agreed to come back
Ah that's good, that's good
I've been wanting to work with you on an assignment
The last time, he quit all of a sudden
One day before the previous assignment at the marathon
-Huh? -Yeah I was shocked
Okay, okay
The job of a bodyguard requires teamwork
And a good team needs its members to continually get to know each other
Let's all get along well and work hard
Take a look at the assignment
Take a sip
No way!
Kanon-chan?
I'll go! No, I mean, let me take on this job!
What's wrong with you, you're usually thinking of excuses to avoid working
No no no, I can't miss out on this, I'm a huge fan of hers!
It's true, whether it's taking photos with her or carrying her stuff,
I'll do anything! I'll definitely protect her with my life!
Sawaguchi-kun, unfortunately, our assignment is not to protect her
The target for protection is
A hundred million yen
Could you give us some details?
This is Kanon's bonus
-A hundred million yen? -Yes
Kanon suddenly told me that she wished to quit the entertainment business
I told her that the contract hasn't ended
Then she went missing
It's alright, please have a seat
Thank you
She disappeared without telling you anything?
It's embarrassing
I've spent so much effort grooming her as a star
And I can't turn away her jobs that we've already accepted
So I did all that I could and finally managed to contact her
But she shamelessly told me
Boss, I'll go back if you bring me a hundred million yen
So you did what she asked?
A hundred million is a huge sum
I hired bodyguards precisely because it's a huge sum
I wouldn't fork out this sum if the situation weren't so critical
What's so critical in this case?
There's a press event for a new movie on the day after tomorrow
It's the main role she's been dreaming of getting
So we must bring her back by tomorrow
I understand.
We will do our utmost to ensure that you can safely deliver this hundred million yen
I apologise for not introducing myself.
-My name is Takanashi and I'm in charge of this assignment -I am Shimazaki
I have professional experience in cash transport, please do not worry
I will now handcuff the bag to your hand
Excuse me
Sensei, what is going on?
Don't get angry
You sneaked out of your house without informing SP, right?
Yes, because I had private matters to attend to
I didn't think that it would be suitable for SP to follow me
Are you deliberately causing me to slip up at work
As an excuse to get me fired?
Just like the time when you suddenly ran off on your own at the marathon
Why would I do that?
Kyota-san, you've been doing a good job
Almost TOO good, one might say
-Is that true? -Yes
Do you mind stepping outside for a while?
I'd like to formally apologise to Ochiai-san
I understand
You saw what happened, right? This is the reason why I can't trust Kyota-san
I apologise. He's got a strong sense of duty
And he's not rational enough at times
I will guide him properly
Ochiai-san
You don't have to be in charge of my protection anymore
You should have noticed
My political career is now in a precarious position
Although my life has been full of risky situations so far
The current situation is the worst
I do not wish to waste my effort on a SP that I can't get along with
I've already hired a private civilian bodyguard
-Civilian? -Yes
He's Shimazaki-san, whom we met at the Sumidagawa marathon
He'd be happy to accept my request if I were to do so personally
We've already discussed it
This won't do
He's too inexperienced as a bodyguard
And he's unarmed, so how can he protect a VIP like yourself?
Your subordinates didn't even notice when I sneaked out of my house
I would think that's about the same standard of protection that you're talking about
Politicians are lonely individuals
Especially female politicians
Compared to SP like yourself who carry out duties for the nation
A private bodyguard is likely to be more detailed in his work
That kind of protection, with a human touch, is important to me right now
We are currently on Shiomi Bridge
What's the plan after you arrive?
We don't have a plan at the moment as the destination is still unknown
The destination is unknown?
He says he'll inform us after we reach Hachioji
I'll update you again when I get new information
Got it
I wonder what's going on
Are those two arguing already?
Why did you arrange for them to work together?
I just think that they make a good pair
Why would you think that? They can hardly get along--
Wait, I wasn't referring to both of them
I was informed that they do not know exactly where their destination is
But they've already brought the hundred million yen with them
Don't you find it strange?
Yes, I do. Kanon wouldn't be so selfish as to ask for a hundred million yen!
You're just a fan, what do you know about her?
I've read her interviews
I don't want money, I want love
She's always saying that she wants to be a happy bride
Are you stupid? This is how she sells herself!
What do you mean by that? Kanon isn't something to be sold!
I can't be bothered with you, get back to work
(document: bodyguard hire contract)
You don't understand Kanon at all
Sir, we've come off the Kita-Hachioji expressway
Please drive around this road while I wait for Kanon to contact me
Didn't you say that you'd contact her when we're near the area?
No. We'll wait for her call instead.
What?
Please excuse us for a minute
-We shouldn't continue with this assignment -Why are you saying this all of a sudden
You might not be aware of it
But he's hiding something from us
It's very dangerous to be transporting this much cash when there's no mutual trust
But we've already accepted and started on this assignment
It's too irresponsible of us if we stop now
What are you discussing secretly?
We're just discussing plans for your protection-- -Sir
Why do you need to carry cash? If you need to give money to Kanon-san,
Isn't it easier to do a bank transfer or to write a cheque?
Why do you need to deliberately use cash when there are so many risks involved?
Huh?
This way, there won't be tax issues
And I do not want to go against her wishes
I just gathered all the cash that I could spare at the moment
I've always been doing things this way
I see. No wonder they're all old bills
Cash withdrawn from a bank is usually a mixture of new and old bills
Whereas yours are all old bills
But of course having spare cash lying around is useful for emergencies, isn't it
Yes, that's right
The entertainment business always calls for deals made on the spot
Hello. It's me, Bandou
Where are you now?
Nakasebashi Park
You haven't called the police, have you?
How could I have done that?
That's smart of you. See you 20 minutes later
At the event hall of Tama Shopping Mall
Please bring me to Tama Shopping Mall
-Sir -Hmm?
Please forgive me if I'm wrong
Has Kanon-san been kid
Yesterday at noon
I received a call from the kidnapper
Saying that he's got Kanon
And that he'd return her if I paid him a hundred million yen
-Return? -I'll call the police
Please wait!
The kidnapper said that he'd kill Kanon if we called the police
Kidnapping?
The hundred million yen is ransom
Have you called the police?
Not yet, according to Mr Bandou's wishes
I think that we should contact the police ASAP
We should ask the police to send reinforcements from that district
I'll call the police
No! We mustn't call the police
I hired you precisely because I couldn't call the police!
Boss, could you give us some time please?
I will talk to Mr Bandou
The police should be notified in such a situation
And Shimazaki-san said not to inform the police
If we reveal this to the police, isn't that a betrayal of our client's trust?
I have something important to report
I'll only give you 30 minutes
Contact me ASAP
Kidnapping
Will Kanon-chan be killed?
Isn't it better to call the police now?
We'll let them judge since they're at the scene
After they've contacted us again, we'll prepare to inform the police whenever needed
-Prepare the information -Got it
Hey! Get it together, you superficial young thing
I'll check Kanon's social media
There might be some clues
Please start driving quickly. If we don't reach there before 10--
Sir. Please calm down
The mall is only 5 minutes away
There's still time to call the police
How many times must I repeat myself??
If I don't follow the kidnapper's instructions, that girl will...Kanon will
If you allow the worst case scenario to occur, you'll be the one regretting it, Sir
If word gets out that Kanon has been kidnapped
Her public image will be ruined
That will be the death of her career as an artiste!
Which do you think is more important, her life or her value as an artiste?!
Her life, of course
Kanon is very precious to me
And she has been working so hard to become a star
She's even given up on finding love
And lost friends along the way
She's sacrificed a lot to get here
I have to do more than just save her life!
Please
It's my duty to help her fulfill her dream!
Let's head to the mall. These are his orders.
It's been 20 hours since she's been kidnapped
Statistically speaking
After the first 24 hours, it's very likely that the hostage has been killed
That's why,
He doesn't want to call the police
Doing so will only cause trouble and waste time
Let's go
-18 minutes to go -No, 19 minutes
Boss, is it a good idea to keep it from the police if we already know that it's a kidnapping?
No
If the worst happens, our license may be suspended
-Hurry up! -I know
Ochiai, I'm sure you know very well that
You can't let Minister Tachihara have her way like that
She shouldn't be causing us any more trouble
You've got to maintain the right attitude, no matter what others say
We won't be switching Kyota out either
But it is a fact that their personalities clash
In order to ensure a safe working environment that allows us to be wary of danger, some demands have to be met
You're not acting like yourself
Saying things that make you sound like a mere private bodyguard
Hello. This is Bandou
Sir...You lied
Huh?
Didn't you agree not to call the police?
I didn't call them!
Then tell me, who are those two people with you now?
They're...managers from our company
Because I have a weak heart
They're here with me to ensure that I deliver the hundred million yen to you safely
Please believe me!
Then please bring the bag and your phone
In front of the coffee stand at the mall's event hall
Sir
Hello, I've taken over the phone, it's the manager speaking
Well...we're afraid that the money will be taken without any proof of exchange
Eh...Is it alright if we go with him?
Go ahead, Manager-san
Don't look around with such a menacing stare, you're supposed to be a manager
I just think that the people in showbiz don't exactly have kind eyes either
Sir, is it true that you've got a weak heart
Yes, it's a chronic condition, I almost died a few years ago
Hello. Bandou speaking
Head south from where you are
Go up to the 4th floor using the innermost stairs
Kanon is alright, isn't she?
We're almost there
Would you like me to carry the bag for you?
No, I can manage
Are you sure?
For Kanon's sake...
-It's alright, it's alright, we'll buy you a new one -No, I want this one
Get out of my way!
I'm sorry, I'm sorry
What's wrong with you
Don't do that, you're supposed to be a manager
-I'm sorry -What the heck
I'm sorry
That was close
Hello?
You're lying, after all
It's obvious from your manager's behaviour that he's actually a policeman
He's not
-The deal is over -Please wait
Excuse me...Hello. Please wait
We apologise. We're bodyguards
We're not police
You're obviously lying. Don't take me for a fool
I'm telling the truth
If you're nearby, take a look at our surroundings
There's isn't anyone else here except us, right?
If we're police, there'll definitely be more of us stationed around the place
Well, prove it to us
Please run to the event hall and back again
I'm going over there. Hello? Hello?
There's still 5 minutes
Ah! Found it
Kanon's account
Hello
As you can see, there aren't any people who look like police, right?
In that case, can you take off your jacket?
Huh?
If you're a policeman, you'd have a gun and handcuffs
Hands in the air
Turn right
Hello
I'm not holding on to anything, let alone a gun
Do you need me to take everything off?
-I'll be waiting on Akiruno-ohashi bridge, an hour from now-- -Wait, let me hear Kanon-san's voice
Mr Bandou wants to make sure Kanon-san is alright
Before he hands over the money
Hello
Hello. This is bodyguard Shimazaki. Kanon-san, are you alright?
Mm¯
But if you call the police, I'll really be silenced
Please, listen to him
Once he gets the money, he'll let me go back
How's Kanon?
She's sounds OK. But
What is it?
Well...Excuse me
It's been 30 minutes. I will call the police
-OK? -No, wait a minute
This might be a fake kidnapping
Fake kidnapping?
I just spoke to Kanon-san herself on the phone
She said listen to HIM (she used the word kare, which is sometimes used in to refer to one's boyfriend), once he gets the money, he'll let me go backā€¯
If she were really kidnapped, wouldn't she have said once Mr Bandou gives him the money¯ instead?
Also, would she have said kare¯ when referring to the kidnapper?
Are you saying that the kidnapper is her accomplice?
Well, I don't have evidence of that
Excuse me. I saw some strange comments on Kanon's account
A few hours before the kidnapping
She replied her model friend saying that she won't be acting in a movie anymore
(Congrats on the movie! You'll get your wish of winning Best Female Lead next year! I don't think so¯)
Send this image over to them
To Takanashi-kun's phone
The image file has been sent. Please check.
Are you being humble? That's unlike you
I don't think so
Are you being humble? That's unlike you
I'm serious, I'm gonna fulfill my real dream
Fulfill my real dream¯?
It's that jerk
Kanon used to date a local gangster
He was an asshole
Last year, Kanon said she wanted to marry him
I spent a lot of money getting her to break up with him
But Kanon's still treating the cheap ring he got for her like something precious
I'm very worried
Do you know that man's name?
Nonomura
Nonomura Shoichi was her classmate in secondary school
That was a good sleep. I'm thirsty
-Here you go -Thanks
Run a check on Nonomura Shoichi
Turns out that it's a fake kidnapping...I won't love her anymore!
Pull yourself together!
Are you going to let her be taken away by that despicable classmate of hers?
I'll go to the investigation division now
I won't let you take Kanon!!
Still, it's a relief
If it's a fake kidnapping,
We won't be suspended even if someone finds out that we never called the police
No, we still allowed a criminal offence to continue
Excuse me
Him??
What is it?
I don't remember his name, but who was the one
who refused to call the police despite an emergency a few days ago?
Ah, it's Shimazaki. He's out on an assignment
Minister Tachihara said that he's very trustworthy
She seems to have hired Shimazaki-san to be her bodyguard
And your bodyguard division has approved it?
What?
As a SP, I must say that
VIPs such as government officials cannot be entrusted to private bodyguards
What's this about?
I haven't heard anything from either Minister Tachihara or Shimazaki
Don't try to hide it
I'm not so daring as to lie to a SP
The one lying is that Minister, isn't it
A woman's lie is hard to detect
I got it! This guy is dangerous!
This Nonomura Shoichi guy
Had a second-hand clothing shop in Machida that closed down last October
Seemed like he was in a lot of debt
Debt?
And on his social media, he told his friends I don't need to jump anymore
Jump refers to not returning the amount borrowed, just the interest
That is to say, he's finally able to pay off his debts
It's that jerk after all
Dammit!
I'm not giving him any money!
In that case, I'll pretend to believe him in order to get Kanon back!
When she was still hanging around with gangsters, I brought her over
And made her who she is now
She was so bad at acting that she couldn't even cry on cue
I was the one who apologised, spent money and did my utmost to make her popular
To think that she would be so ungrateful!
-Sir. Sir! -Don't try to stop me!
This isn't good for your heart! Please calm down
Dammit
Awesome!
Not only can we pay off your debts with the hundred million yen, we can start our new life together
Yep. I'll cherish you forever
Being able to lead a normal life with my beloved Sho-chan
That's what I've dreamed of
Kanon...Kanon!
Hello.
Bandou speaking.
Please bring the money to the middle of the bridge
When will you release Kanon?
We'll let her go after we get the ransom
I'm already feeling very weak. The bodyguards will bring the money over
OK. But only one of them
Either one of you can go
Take this with you and please bring Kanon back
Using fake money to exchange for Kanon? That's going to be very difficult for us
Aren't you a bodyguard?
Shouldn't you follow your client's instructions?
Of course. I'll go.
I'm the BG
Then isn't it the BG's responsibility to protect Mr Bandou and the money?
Please be careful
I think the gangster whom I bumped into at the mall is his accomplice
It's rare for us to get along.
I happen to suspect that guy too.
No error
Excuse me
Chief, we spotted Hinode Security's car on the N system
It was headed towards Hachioji on the expressway early this morning
Hachioji?
Is there something we should be concerned about?
No...inform local police of the license plate number, just in case
So that they'll keep an eye out for it
OK
As planned, we'll make the exchange and I'll go back
I'll say that I was blindfolded and didn't see my kidnapper's face
Then I'll pretend to be in shock and not be able to work anymore
And resign from the company
Hey, are you listening?
Save up the hundred million yen properly, don't spend it all
Of course
It's for the sake of our happiness
Thank you
Are you still going to keep up the act?
Who are you
You don't need to resign. You can keep on earning money, isn't that good?
What are you talking about?
Hey Sho-chan
Unless
You were just using me to get money?
You're kidding, right? Didn't you tell me that you loved me??
Hey!
Why would I love a woman who sells her looks for fame?
You're horrible
-Wait -Let go!
Stop it!
If you dare to call the police, I'll put these photos on the internet
Ah...You'll never be able to return to showbiz
I've brought the money like we promised!
Please let Kanon-san go!
Excuse me! I've got a fear of heights, please could you hurry up?
The hostage is alright
Put down the bag and leave
But this money is in exchange for you
You go back after I've checked the money
I'll join you afterwards
But
Please
Please do as I say!
I know everything
If you come back now, Mr Bandou will still forgive you
Come here
I said, leave!
What's happening?
The fake kidnapping seems to have become a real one
Oi! What are you saying? Bring her back, hurry up!
Got it
What are you going to do?
What is that guy doing?!
-Hurry up! -OK
I'll put it here
I'll leave now
Oh my gosh
I said, I've got a fear of heights!!
If you're an actress,
You should step up your acting skills, right?
Don't worry
Dammit! The money
What should we do? If he drops it, we'll lose a hundred million yen!
Let's go!
You've got to be kidding me
Ouch ouch ouch
I'll kill you if you fall off!
If I fall off, I'm going to be dead anyway!
Ouch ouch ouch
I can't, I can't
My hundred million!!
-Let's go -Hey wait!
I'm gonna
-...upload the photos! -Let's go
Please help me
There's something else I need to do
Please run
Sir, is your heart feeling alright?
My heart is perfectly fine!
I just wanted to get the kidnapper to take pity on me!
Get out of my way!
I'm holding on to so much cash. If they interrogate me
They'll find out about everything! Get out of my way!
Hey what are you doing? Let go!
Put me down
You've got some explaining to do
Are you both gonna keep refusing to talk?
Stop wasting our time!
If you stay silent, who knows what could happen
You're merely private bodyguards...If there had been casualties
Don't yawn!
If there had been casualties
How would you bear the responsibility?
Yes
What sort of answer is yes¯?
They made use of you in a fake kidnapping
I'm sorry. I was the one who asked the bodyguards
Not to say anything
It's all to protect her public image
But Nonomura and the other man who was arrested
Said that she was an accomplice
She's too naive and gullible
That's why she was deceived by that guy
Isn't that right?
I'm sorry
I thought it was just a prank
I didn't know that they were using me to commit a crime
Well, that can't be helped
Kanon and Mr Bandou have been released
I see
They've been taught a harsh lesson
But thank goodness the money wasn't lost and no one was injured
The police aren't likely to make it public
And...Thank you for protecting Kanon!
-What are you thanking them for -Sorry
Thank you, thank you very much
You have my admiration. Please excuse me
-I'm exhausted -Thanks for your hard work indeed
You really like to put up a show, huh
-Huh? -Have you always been like this?
If you have something to ask me, be direct about it
If I ask you directly, you'll have to resign, won't you?
That's not my goal
I see
I aim to be a superb bodyguard
Feeling all satisfied, eh?
Good evening.
This is my colleague Takanashi
Why must you always treat us like your enemies?
I am not obliged to reply you
What the
We both work to protect others
You're funny
In what ways are we similar?
Don't forget, the security industry falls under police jurisdiction
You have a meeting with Kinoshita-san at 3 pm
Please don't forget
Hello?
There will be a new SP-in-charge assigned to you
Didn't you reject my request for a change of personnel earlier?
This is my decision
So that you will not reply on private bodyguards
Please do not contact Hinode Security from now on
Do you dislike him that much?
No
it's just that I refuse to indulge those who belittle the job of security personnel
Japan is not as peaceful as what most people assume
Everyone, please be lenient
Thank you Director
A real grown-up wouldn't sleep on the sofa all night
We'd like to ask Kanon-san to say a few words
Please, Kanon-san
I'm very grateful for the chance to take on this important role
And to become a better actress
I would like to take this opportunity to repay my fans
And my employer who first spotted me and had faith in me
I will work hard to step up my acting skills
Why don't you protect people like her, since you're working as a bodyguard anyway
No way
Murata speaking
Thanks for your hard work
Could you come over with Shimazaki later?
I'm sorry
I will try my best to remedy the situation regarding the tension between SP and us
No, I'm not referring to that
We've received a top secret request for our services