Why bodyguard of all things?
Shimazaki Akira
Hinode Security Service - Personal Security
It's not worth working your ass off only to end up dead one day.
That may be right.
You're not even listening...
From Murata Goro: We got an urgent request, everyone gather.
Now?
I got an urgent request, so I'm off now.
How long you gonna fiddle with your phone? Lock the door.
Take a bath! I know you haven't for two days.
You won't get a girlfriend that way.
I don't need no girlfriend.
Kanon-chan...!
I love her!
I'm sorry for summoning you so late.
It was my first date in a while...
I just took a cold beer out of the fridge!
Sawaguchi Seitaro
Hinode Security Service - Personal Security
That's the worst!
Suganuma Mayu
Hinode Security Service - Personal Security
There's gonna be a night bonus, right?
Murata Goro
Hinode Security Service - Chief of Personal Security
Bringing up the money talk out of nowhere.
There he is...
Ugh! You were serious about him?
Yes, he's back on the team as of now.
The chief told me that my experience is needed
Takanashi Masaya
Hinode Security Service - Personal Security
and I accepted the request.
That's great.
I've been meaning to team up with you.
I mean, look, after throwing the towel just before
the marathon the other day...
- What? - I didn't expect that.
Being bodyguards is all about team play.
And being a good team means experiencing hardships together.
Let's all get along.
That said, our job this time.
No way!? It's Kanon!
I'm coming! I mean, I'm gonna do it.
What? You usually chicken out, though.
No, no, no... I can't just stay put!
I'm a huge fan!
Being her assistant or carrying her luggage,
I'll do anything! I would risk my life for her!
Sawaguchi-kun, I'm sorry, but it's not her who needs bodyguards.
Our client this time is...
100 million Yen. (950,000 USD)
Can you give us more details?
It's Kanon's bonus.
I see... her bo...
- 100 million Yen!? - Yeah.
She suddenly wants to retire.
I tried to persuade her to keep going until the end of her contract and she slipped away.
- Anyway, go ahead and have a seat. - Thank you.
She just disappeared without a word?
It's a real shame.
After everything I've done...
I can't just have her ruin her career now,
so I eventually got in touch with her.
And then she cunningly said,
"Bring me 100 million Yen and I will come back."
And you'll do as she says?
That's a lot of money.
I know it's a lot, that's why I hired bodyguards.
I don't usually carry around 100 million like that.
Any special reason you're doing this?
The day after tomorrow, there is going to be the announcement of a movie.
It's her precious starring role.
(Sonata of Reminiscence)
I absolutely have to get her back by tomorrow!
Very well.
We will make sure you can deliver those 100 million Yen without any problems.
We haven't introduced ourselves. I'm Takanashi, I'm in charge here.
I'm Shimazaki.
You can be at ease, I'm experienced in transporting valuables.
I'm going to handcuff you to the bag.
Pardon me.
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Members of the House of Representatives The 2nd Diet Members' Building
Ochiai Yoshiaki
MPD - Security Bureau
(Security Police / SP)
Minister, how do you explain this?
You don't have to get so angry...
You sneaked out off your home without telling the guard, right?
Yes. I thought it would be bad to bring him with me,
since I it was a private matter.
Aren't you just trying
to make me look bad, so I get fired?
I mean, wasn't it the same at the marathon, when you ran away from me?
Tachihara Aiko
Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare
Not at all...
You're doing great.
You're almost too good.
- Really? - Yes.
So, could you please wait outside for a moment?
I have to properly apologize to Ochiai-san here.
Understood.
It should be obvious now. Why I can't possibly trust Kiyota-san.
I'm very sorry.
An excessive sense of duty often results in becoming too emotional.
I'll make sure to talk to him.
Ochiai-san...
I don't need you as my bodyguards anymore.
You have probably sensed it already,
but I'm at a critical point in my career as a politician.
I've had many crucial moments in my life,
but this time it's different.
Being surrounded by SP 24/7 and bad compatibility are exhausting me.
I've requested for a private bodyguard.
- A civilian? - Yes.
The one I met at the Sumida River Marathon, Shimazaki-san.
I asked for him personally and they gratefully accepted my request.
That's absurd.
He's not much better than a mere security guard.
You can't protect an important person without weapons.
Your subordinate didn't exactly look good either
when he didn't notice me sneaking off.
Politicians are lonely.
Especially female politicians.
Unlike an arrogant SP working for the state,
it would be much friendlier to have a private bodyguard.
What I need right now is such an affectionate bodyguard.
Yes.
We're on the Shuto Expressway, passing Shiomibashi.
What's your ETA?
Unclear, since we don't know our destination.
You don't know?
He will get a call once we're in Hachioji.
I'll notify you as soon as we know.
Copy that.
What the hell is going on?
Ugh! Those two are already in a quarrel?
Why suddenly make them work together?
Nah, I think they make a great pair.
How so? They're not compatible at all.
Hold on. It's not those two who are making me worried,
it's the fact that there is no clear destination.
Not to mention the 100 million Yen. Doesn't it feel strange?
No, I totally agree.
For Kanon to demand 100 million,
she would never do such a greedy thing.
What does a simple fan know anyway?
No, I mean... Look, in all of her interviews,
she says that she wants love over money.
She always says that she wants to become a good wife.
Don't be a fool. She's selling herself.
Selling herself? Kanon isn't some merchandise.
Whatever, get back to work.
(The contract with the talent agency.)
You don't know a damn thing about Kanon.
Sir, we left at the North Hachioji Interchange.
Keep driving around here until I get a call from Kanon.
Weren't you supposed to get contacted once we're in the vicinity.
No, I'm supposed to wait for her to call.
What?
Just one moment.
- Let's abandon the mission. - What? How come?
Maybe you haven't noticed,
but he's hiding something.
Transporting a large amount of money with no mutual trust is dangerous.
But we've already accepted to do it.
It's irresponsible to abandon it halfway through.
- What's with the secret little chatting? - No, we're just prepping.
Sir, why the cash money?
Why not transfer the money or give her a check?
Why taking the risk of doing it in cash?
There's the matter of taxes
and I'm worried she might change her mind.
Cash is tangible and immediately ready to use.
I've been doing this my whole life.
Now I understand. That explains the old bills.
I mean, if you got the 100 million from the bank, there usually would be some new bills,
but those were all old bills.
That definitely makes it more real.
You're right. That's exactly why.
Show business is about real money.
(Incoming call: Kanon)
Yes, it's me. Bando.
Where are you right now?
Nakasebashi Park.
You haven't told the police, have you?
I would never do that.
It's wise you don't.
All right, come to the event venue inside the Tama Sopping Mall in 20 minutes.
Please get me to the Tama Shopping Mall.
Sir.
Forgive me if I'm wrong.
Has Kanon-san been kidn...?
Yesterday at noon
I got a call from the kidnapper.
"I have Kanon."
"Pay 100 million Yen and I will return the good unharmed."
- Return the good? - I'm calling the police.
Please wait.
The kidnapper said he's going to kill Kanon if I tell the police.
Kidnapped?
The 100 million Yen are the ransom.
The police?
No, it's his wish that we don't report it yet.
I for one think we should call them as soon as possible.
Let's ask the MPD to mobilize the local authorities.
I'm gonna contact them.
You can't! You can't tell the police!
That's exactly why I hired bodyguards instead of calling the police!
Chief, can you give us some time?
We'll talk about it.
There is something I should report to the police.
It was Shimazaki-san who told you not to do it, right?
- Wouldn't that mean betraying our client? - I have important information
You get 30 minutes.
Make it quick.
Kidnapped...
Is Kanon gonna get killed?
Wouldn't it be better to contact the police asap?
I'm going to leave it to their decision this time.
We'll make the report as soon as they call. We have to be prepared.
- You go through the documents. - Copy that.
Hey, pretty face! Get a grip!
I'm gonna check her social media.
Maybe I can find some clues.
We better get moving. If I'm not there until 10:00...
Sir, please calm down.
The mall is five minutes away.
There is still enough time to contact the police.
How many times do I have to tell you?
If we ignore his instructions, she's... Kanon is...
You'll be the one regretting it the most if this ends badly.
If the world finds out that Kanon got kidnapped,
her image will be ruined.
Her career will be over!
Her life or her value as a celebrity,
which one is more important to you?
Her life, of course.
Kanon is my treasure.
However, she's been working hard in order to make her dream come true.
She gave up on love.
She even lost her friends.
She has sacrificed many things in order to come this far.
Saving only her life isn't enough!
I beg you!
It's my duty to make her dream come true!
Let's head to the mall. He's ordering us.
It's already been 20 hours since the kidnapping.
According to the statistics,
it's less than likely to find her alive 24 hours after the kidnapping.
That's exactly why.
He doesn't wish to cooperate with the police.
Even if we report it, it will only cause confusion that will eat up time.
We're going.
18 minutes left...
No, 19 minutes.
Chief, is it really okay to know about a kidnapping and not reporting it?
No...
In the worst case, we could lose our license to provide security services.
- Hurry up! - ...I know.
(Security Bureau)
(Hinode Security Service's website)
Ochiai, I think you already know,
but we can't tolerate Minister Tachihara's selfishness.
Hikawa Osamu
MPD - Security Bureau - Section Chief
We can't let her make a fool of the SP.
No matter what she told you, you keep things the way they are.
Don't replace Kiyota either.
However, compatibility is also a factor.
Isn't it also necessary to meet some demands in order to achieve a certain safety preparedness?
That's not like you.
Stop talking like some civilian.
Hello, it's Bando.
You lied to me, didn't you?
Didn't you promise not to tell the police?
I haven't!
Then who are those two guys by your side?
They're...
...managers from our agency.
I have a heart condition,
so I had them accompany me to keep the 100 million safe.
Please believe me!
All right, take the bag and the phone, go to the event venue
and wait in front of the coffee stand.
Sir.
Hello, we exchanged the phone. I'm one of the managers.
You see, it's about the money,
I'm afraid it could get stolen. Rather than losing everything,
...well, could we...
...perhaps go together with our president?
Go ahead, Mr. Manager.
Try not to be too intimidating.
We're supposed to be managers.
I just figured people from the showbiz aren't exactly the pleasant type anyway.
Sir, is it true that you have a heart condition?
Yes, it's a chronic disease. I almost died a few years back.
Hello, Bando here.
Move towards the south,
take the stairs and move up to the 4th floor.
Kanon is safe and sound, right?
Only a few more steps.
Want me to hold the bag?
No, I can do it myself.
You all right?
It's for the sake of Kanon...
Outta my way!
Excuse me. We're sorry.
The hell!?
Stop it. We're managers.
- We're sorry. - The heck's wrong with ya?
I'm sorry.
Hello?
It was a lie after all.
Your managers' movements are more like that of police officers.
They're no police officers.
- Negotiation is over. - W-Wait a second!
Excuse me. Hello? Please wait.
I'm sorry about that. We're bodyguards.
We're no police officers.
You're totally obvious. Don't make fun of me.
I'm not lying!
I assume you're nearby, so take a look around.
Do you see anyone else?
If we were with the police, there would be a whole group.
All right, prove it to me.
You go back to the event venue.
We have to separate. Hello? Hello?
Only five minutes left.
I found something!
Kanon's secret account.
Hello?
As you can see, no police whatsoever.
In that case, can you take off your jacket right there?
If you were an officer, you'd carry a gun and handcuffs.
Put your hands up.
That's it.
Now spin to the right.
Hello?
I don't carry anything stupid like a gun.
Want me to take off the rest, too?
One hour, wait at the large bridge in Akiruno.
Wait. Put Kanon-san on the phone.
He said that unless there is no sign of her being well,
he won't be handing over the 100 million.
Hello?
- Hello... - Hello?
My name is Shimazaki, I'm a bodyguard. Kanon-san, are you all right?
Yeah.
But if you tell the police, I'm really gonna get killed!
Please, listen to him.
Once he gets the money, I can go home.
- Was that Kanon? - Yes.
It sounded like she's okay, however...
- However? - I...
Excuse me.
30 minutes are over. I'm calling the police.
- No objections, right? - No, wait a second.
I have a feeling we might be dealing with a fake kidnapping.
A fake kidnapping?
I just was on the phone with Kanon herself.
She said and I quote, "Listen to him. Once he gets the money, I can go home."
Wouldn't a normal person say "once he hands over the money"?
And addressing the kidnapper as "him"?
Are you saying she's working with the kidnapper?
Well, I don't have any positive proof.
Excuse me, but I found a strange posting on her secret account.
A few hours before the kidnapping,
she told a model friend that she won't do the movie.
- Take a screenshot. - Send it to Takanashi-kun.
We're sending you a screenshot. Confirm it with him.
Her "actual dream" will come true?
It's him...
Kanon used to date a thug from her home town.
Some real scum, I tell ya.
Last year, she suddenly brought up marriage,
but I gave him money so he would break up with her.
However, considering how much she's been treasuring that cheap ring she got from him,
I've always been worried.
Do you know that guy's name?
Nonomura...
Nonomura Shoichi, a classmate from her junior high school.
I slept like a baby.
I'm thirsty now.
- There you go. - Thanks.
Look up Nonomura Shoichi.
Now a fake kidnapping... My heart can't take this anymore!
Get a grip!
You gonna surrender her to some shitty classmate?
I'll check with the investigation department.
I'm not gonna surrender Kanon!
Still, I'm glad.
Our license shouldn't be in jeopardy now that it's a fake kidnapping.
No, we'd still get charged for failing to report a criminal act anyway.
- Excuse me. - Again...?
How can I help you?
I forgot his name, the guy who neglected his duty of reporting to the police the other day?
You must mean Shimazaki. He's currently out working.
I just can't believe what I heard from Minister Tachihara.
She requested him to be her bodyguard
and apparently your Personal Security Division accepted it.
I'm speaking on behalf of MPD's SP.
A cabinet minister is nothing the private sector can handle.
What are you talking about?
I haven't heard anything from Minister Tachihara or Shimazaki.
There's no need to hide it.
I wouldn't dare to lie to the SP.
Isn't it that minister who is lying here?
It's easy to get entangled in a woman's web of lies, you know.
I found something! This guy's bad news!
The guy's name is Nonomura Shoichi,
has been running a second hand clothes shop in Machida until October,
went bankrupt and now has a huge debt. - A debt?
Moreover he wrote on his social media, "I can't even afford to jump anymore".
A "jump" means you're only able to pay back the interest itself.
That should give you a rough idea about how that's working out for him.
So it's really him...
Shit!
I won't give him my money.
If that's how it is, I'll play their game and only get Kanon back.
She was merely a delinquent when I found her. I polished her and turned her into a diamond.
She couldn't even cry on command. They called her a ham actress...
But I bowed down to people, invested into her... Desperately tried to promote her...
I can't believe she would do something so spiteful in return.
- Sir... Sir! - Get off me!
It's not good for your heart! Please calm down.
Shit...
Finally!
You'll be able to pay back your debts and we can start a new life together.
Yeah, I'm gonna take care of you for the rest of my life.
Being together with you and living an ordinary life,
it's my dream come true.
Kanon...
Kanon!
Hello, Bando here.
Take the money and come to the middle of the bridge.
When are you going to return Kanon?
I'll return the good once the payment is done.
I'm at my limit, so I will let the bodyguards handle it.
Fine. However, only one person.
I don't care who does it.
You take this and get Kanon back.
Get her back with fake money? That's gonna be a problem.
You're bodyguards.
Aren't you supposed to follow your client's instructions?
You're absolutely right. I'll do it.
I'm the leader here.
The leader's duty here is to protect the president and the 100 million Yen.
Be careful.
I think that punk from the mall is an accomplice.
Now that's rare for the two of us. I actually thought the same thing.
- No error. - No error.
Excuse me.
Sir, I tracked the car of Hinode Security Service with the N-System.
They've been heading to Hachioji on the expressway.
- Hachioji? - Is there a problem?
No, but alert the local authorities and tell them their license plate number just to be sure.
Yes, sir.
All right, I'll go back for now in exchange for the money just a planned.
Then I tell them that the kidnapper covered my eyes and I couldn't make out his face.
And then I resign from the agency,
claiming that the shock is too profound.
Hey, are you even listening?
Don't do anything stupid. You can't use those 100 million.
Of course I won't.
This money is the ticket to our happiness.
Thanks.
How long you gonna keep up that shitty act?
Who are you?
You ain't gonna retire just yet. You still gotta earn money for us.
What are you talking about? Sho-chan, say something!
Are you telling me...
That you've only used me for the money?
That can't be, right? You told me you love me!
Hey!
Listen, there's no way I could potentially love a woman who is parading herself practically nude!
You're terrible...
Wait.
- Hey! You stay right here! - Let go...!
Stop it!
If you rat us out... I'm gonna spread this.
That would totally ruin your career.
I've brought the money!
Please hand over Kanon-san!
Excuse me!
I'm afraid of heights,
so can you please hurry up!?
She's safe and sound.
Put it down... and move back.
No, it should be you in exchange for the money.
I check the bag and go back... I'll come after that.
No, that's...
Please...
I'm begging you, do as they say.
We know what's going on.
If you come back now, he's going to forgive you.
Now come.
I told you to put it down!
What's wrong?
I'm afraid it turned into a real kidnapping.
Hey! What did you say? Bring her back! Now!
Copy that.
What are you going to do?
The heck's that guy doing!?
- What's taking you so long!? - Very well.
I'll leave it here.
I'm moving back now.
I told you I'm afraid of heights...!
Since you're an actress,
how about we keep this acting practice up for a little longer?
I'm gonna be all right, see.
Crap! The money!
What now? Our 100 million!
Come on, hurry!
Hey!
You gotta be kidding...
I'm gonna kill ya if you fall!
If I fall, I'm gonna be dead anyway!
That's not good. Not good, not good...
I can't...
My 100 million! My 100 million!
- Let's go. - Not so fast!
I'm gonna spread the picture!
Let's go.
Help me...
I've received an additional mission.
- Run. - Hey!
Sir! You sure your heart is okay?
I don't have a heart condition!
I just thought the kidnapper would feel pity for me.
Move!
If they follow this money,
everything's gonna get leaked! Move!
Hey, what are you doing?! Let go!
Let go, let go...
Will you tell us what happened already!?
You gonna keep that attitude up?!
Don't make fun of us!
You better open your mouth.
You're private security. What would you have done...
Stop yawning!
What would you have done,
if someone got injured? - You're right.
The hell's that supposed to mean?
A fake kidnapping...
I'm sorry. I've asked the bodyguards
to remain silent about this.
I have to protect this girl's image.
However, the guys we arrested,
they say that she was an accomplice.
This girl is still too naive for this world.
She only got deceived by that guy.
That's right, isn't it?
I'm sorry... I thought it was a prank.
I had no idea I was being used for a crime.
Well, if that's the case, it can't be helped then.
Kanon and the agency's president both got released.
I see.
They got off the hook with a severe warning,
but they can keep the money and with nobody injured, the police won't make a statement either.
Thank you very much for protecting Kanon!
- Don't do that! - My bad...
Thank you very much. Thank you so much.
Yes, you got my respect. Excuse me now.
I'm beat... Great job today.
You like to grandstand, don't you?
Have you always been like this?
If there's something you'd like to say, I'm all ears.
If I did, you'd have to resign from your position.
I don't want that to happen.
I see.
I want to become a first-class bodyguard.
Commemorating about today's events?
Good evening. That's Takanashi.
What's with the hostility?
- I'm not obligated to answer to you. - You're so...
Aren't we in the same line of work?
Now that's funny.
How exactly are we the same?
You better not forget that security falls under the control of the police.
At 3:00 pm, you'll be dining with Minister Kinoshita.
- Okay. - Don't forget about it.
Hello?
I'm going to replace your full-time security detail.
Weren't you told not to comply with my wish?
It's my decision.
I can't have you reach out to the private sector.
Please refrain from contacting Hinode Security Service from now on.
You really can't stand him, do you?
No, just making sure to remove those who make light of protecting people from the equation.
Japan isn't as peaceful as everyone seems to think.
What a great adult you are, napping until morning.
Now Kanon-san would like to say a few words as well.
Go ahead, Kanon-san.
I'm honored to be given such an important role.
I'd like to repay all of my fans
and the president of my agency who found me
by becoming a great actress.
I'll make sure
to keep improving my acting.
If you have to be a bodyguard of all things, why not protect someone like her?
Impossible, huh?
Murata speaking.
Good job there.
Could you and Shimazaki come to me a for a moment?
I'm so sorry.
If this is about the friction between the Security Bureau and us,
I'll try to see to it.
No, it's not about that.
I've received a very important and strictly confidential request.
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