A murder.
You will be living with other inmates in this dormitory.
It was just usual bullying on a newbie.
I will make you feel so good.
She is quite a girl.
Why did you admit to the charges?
To prove my innocence.
The path you chose will be filled with fights and struggles.
Don't blame the criminals.
Blame the people who made them commit crimes.
Although you are an informer, you didn't get any information.
I have the next move.
Go to hell.
Approach the geisha and ask her about men.
You are good at that.
The possibility of your parole may open up.
There you go. You are stealing food.
All newbies have to go through that.
I hear that our dance party has been scheduled finally.
That won't do us any good.
I have no interest.
Right. I'm not interested, either.
More importantly I wish we could have good food
instead of this vegetarian meal.
I really want good food!
When I get out, I will eat yakiniku first.
The premium kalbi meat...
Ramen, pork cutlets,
Cafe, crepes...
Hold on. Are you interested in dancing?
It seems you have a lot of energy.
No way! We don't care about dancing!
Sushi and "anmitsu"...
Hold on. You are so into dancing.
We have no interest. No need to dance.
We are talking about food. Don't interrupt us.
Steak and pizza!
We are already ready for the dance party, aren't we?
Kotone Kamiwatari
Tsukasa Kususe
Sara Ichikawa
Sakutaro Tsuda
Chizuka Yajima
Ume Hiratsuka
Natsu Sakamoto
Prisoners Seven
About Hanazono Prison
Let me talk about the events in this female prison.
In fact, we have events all year around.
For example, we have a sports day.
They aren't divided into red and white teams here.
The factories compete each other.
Some prisons have cultural festivals.
They sell goods at booths to regular people.
The inmates' art works are on display.
A spring volleyball tournament, a summer dancing festival...
A singing contest... Each prison has its own unique events.
The times are changing.
I believe we need to plan more and more new events.
I agree 100 percent.
Okay, tell me one new event.
Potato digging?
Why?
By touching the soil...
What if we get too many potatoes?
That'll be really bad.
It's fun! I will do it alone.
Hanazono Prison The First Dance Event
I believe female inmates need to support each other more.
Minister of Justice Yujiro Naito
It's a shortcut for their reformation and rehabilitation.
The inmates who live and eat together in prison will
strengthen their bond even more for this event.
I'm looking forward to Hanazono Prison's first dance event.
Mr. Naito, thank you.
All of us will work hard.
My name is Noboru Ipponmatsu.
I'd like to give 100 percent of myself for this project.
Guys, this was previously recorded.
He won't be able to see you.
Well, our inmates should not be bonding together I think.
Mr. Naito believes that human nature is fundamentally good.
Many inmates here weren't born evil.
They are here because of bad men or environment.
Great, Chief. All humans are born innocent.
Did you record that?
You are cold like a rock.
Wow, she is even colder.
Wait. Listen to me.
I have new information on the dance event.
I told you I was not interested.
Not at all.
You are so interested.
I hear the chief came up with the idea after seeing a video
of a group dancing in a prison in a foreign country.
The media may come see it, so it may make this prison famous.
The Ministry of Justice will take notice.
I think he is thinking that.
I bet he is saying this.
It's a shortcut to my promotion.
I will do anything to make it a big success!
I guess he forcefully planned it on the day of Mr. Naito's visit.
It gets even better.
We are competing by rooms.
If the seven of us win the championship,
we will get so much snacks.
That's so exciting!
What's more, the winning team will be interviewed by the media.
We will be on TV, too.
We will be big stars, won't we?
I don't care about that. I will do that for snacks!
Everyone, we will win.
What's got into you suddenly?
I was a huge Takarazuka Revue fan.
I did cheerleading in middle school.
I was the leader of a theater production in high school.
That's too much information.
If you want to win, you follow me.
She is in charge suddenly.
Newbie, breakfast is over. Move the table.
Gather up.
What kind of dance should we do?
Stop bossing us around!
Don't you want snacks?
Calm down.
- The summer "bon" dance... - That's too boring.
- Pole-dancing. - Nobody wants to see you do that.
What is the name?
Didn't you do fork dance?
You do like this.
I got it! It's "Mayim Mayim."
It's not that. You dance with your partner.
Make a circle. Like this.
What was that?
I can't remember the name.
Sure.
Everybody was able to dance. This song should be okay.
We can't remember the name.
That's not important.
We can't remember the name.
Let's worry about that later.
How about classic Japanese dancing?
That's so outdated.
That's not going to work.
In fact, I am...
We have a professional.
Geisha! Dance! Hurry up!
You suck, geisha.
I have no other choice.
Let me do it.
I will be in the center.
The center?
Right, the current prime minister is not good.
It's time for you to lead the cabinet, Mr. Naito.
No. I don't want to volunteer to be the leader.
I have to be selected. I'm not ready yet.
I may not look like it, but I am good at classic Japanese dance.
Tomio Umezawa!
Are you cheering for her or booing her away?
I am used to being in the spotlight.
Men see me as an amazing entertainer.
Everybody who dated you got stripped bare and killed.
They were seduced and poisoned by this witch.
They wanted to give me money because I am very good in bed.
I am very popular, you know?
Everyone, please make me look good.
What do you wear for the classic dance?
You wear kimono and paint your face white, right?
You mean summer kimono?
No, that's for bon dance.
The formal "montsuki hakama" kimono?
That's for men!
The 12-layered kimono?
That's too heavy to move! You need three attendants.
You know a lot.
What's the matter?
Why are you crying in the morning?
I will be able to put my makeup on finally. That makes me happy.
Are you crying for joy? You are still gloomy.
They need to wear nice outfits and makeup for the dance event.
What are we going to do about that?
We have some issues about that.
How far do we let them go?
They are not allowed to wear foundation or lipstick.
Are they going to wear their regular clothes for dance?
You are being too soft. What do you think, Nipponmatsu?
You are being too soft.
Do it right.
Shut up!
Let's talk about the outfit!
We still have their summer kimono that we used for last year's festival.
That's too plain.
This is going to be our main event.
Let's make it big.
Give me a break. Go wash your hands.
It affects my promotion.
Do it right.
You make no sense!
How about dresses?
That sounds good.
How much makeup can they wear?
That'll be a huge issue.
Let them go all out. Don't you want to see them all dolled up?
Idiots!
All female inmate should wear no makeup and part their hair.
Will you please put your hat back on?
I'll allow them to wear full makeup. I've decided.
How about our security precautions?
Mr. Naito is coming, so it's really important.
What do you think, Ipponmatsu?
Well...
This is a big issue...
Let's do it right.
For Tokyo Olympics, Japan has to become the safest country.
This strategy affects Japan's future. We have the budget for that.
Great, Chief. We will be busy.
We will be busy.
We have to practice during our breaks.
Newbie, you'll still be cleaning the bathroom.
Do it right.
Hey, don't go into the newbie's bag.
To dance with her, I need to know her better.
What's going on? She doesn't even have one photo.
Is she really a human? She is a minimalist.
She has no men in her life?
I have to start cleaning.
Umeboshi, are you sleeping or dead?
Ume, don't fall asleep.
She is alive.
HI, Jin!
Hang in there.
I wish I could take a shower.
We can't shower anytime we want in prison.
It really sucks to be an inmate.
Sorry for dragging you down.
You spoke!
I'm in the center. Please work hard.
People always said I was good at Japanese dance
ever since I was little.
My grandfather was a famous Japanese dance instructor.
He had so many pupils.
He said I was the most talented in our family.
He adored me.
I should have become a geisha girl.
I think you would have made a good geiko girl.
Right? Guys always loved me.
I was in the homemaking club in school.
Only my booth had line of people during our school festival.
I felt sorry for the girl next to me.
The geiko girl that you killed... Sorry.
She was a mistress of a famous entrepreneur, right?
It was a tangled love triangle.
Were you his lover, too?
That's what magazines say.
Really?
Haven't you read your articles?
No.
I see. You probably don't care because they are pretty baseless.
They lied about me, too. I think we will get along.
Tell me. Was it really a tangled love triangle?
Is it true?
Geisha killed another geisha
It's a lie.
What? Why did you kill her then?
I really don't know.
I see. It was a battle between two women.
We all have a few women that we hate.
A pretty girl with no domestic abilities...
A girl from a rich family...
The women who don't make any effort make me mad.
I hear your mom was also a geiko girl.
Is that why you have a name that sounds like a stage name?
Was that in the magazine, too?
Sure.
I have to practice some more.
My responsibility as a main dancer is pretty big.
You can hate me, but don't hate the female inmates.
During detention
You are next.
Why did you admit to the charges?
To prove my innocence.
I heard there were some things that were above the law.
Please be careful.
Hanazono Prison Dance Event
Right and left.
Our families and the people that mean a lot to us can
come to these special events.
In fact... I have a guy named Shunji.
He proposed to me, I'm dreaming of taking wedding photos
with him after I get out.
Don't you have anyone that you want to invite?
I can't wait for tomorrow.
I can't to wait to see the slut's boyfriend.
You should find a new boyfriend.
Natsu, isn't your husband coming?
Sure.
No matter how often he comes, you are the only person
who actually sees him. I will see him from a distance.
Tell me which one, okay?
Sure.
You are lying about your husband, aren't you?
You lie about your family and husband.
You make me sick.
How about you? Is your lover, the hospital director, coming?
You are being creepy.
He said he was coming.
I'm happy for you. How about you, Ume? I really don't care.
I'm done with men.
You heard that? I bet your hearing is actually good.
Huh?
You guys are being annoying.
I've been wondering which you like.
You like girls or boys?
I'm only interested in people who live beautifully.
She likes both.
You have a boyfriend, right? What's he like?
How old is he? What does he do? Is he your customer?
Is he cute?
That's a secret.
What? Why? I won't tell anyone Please tell me!
I have so many small wrinkles!
I have to see him.
Here she goes again. She is a negative old woman.
Old?
Shhh... Please keep it down.
All of you couldn't sleep last night, right?
You were so excited about today.
In reality, you are not just happy.
You feel even sadder on those days.
Welcome to Hanazono Prison's dance event.
The Minister of Justice, Yujiro Naito, is here as a special guest.
Thank you.
The five teams are formed by rooms, not the factories.
They will be competing with each other.
The winning team will be receiving the delicious snacks
courtesy of Mr. Naito.
Please do your best.
The first team is room 101, which belongs to our sewing shop.
Ume, are those older men your friend?
Sakurako!
Oh, my. Those guys in pink are my supporters.
Isn't it obvious?
Pink? Well, they all have gray hair.
The youngest one is my boyfriend. Isn't he handsome?
Well, they all look the same.
Shunji!
What are you looking at? Where is your husband?
Is he here?
He had to work and couldn't come today.
She cries so sadly, too.
The hospital director didn't come, did he?
Okay.
You want snack, right?
Don't you want to become a star?
Let's go!
Hi, Kotone!
They are pretty serious.
Sakurako! We have been waiting!
The next earn is room 206, which belongs to the interior factory.
What happened?
I might have unplugged it. Where?
The music stopped.
Wait!
I might have pressed the wrong button.
Just a little bit.
What is going on? She is doing so well, though.
What is going on?
Wonderful!
Calm down.
This is not it, right?
Take a bow!
Let me announce the winner.
The winner is...
...room 206!
My snacks!
The Minister of Justice, Mr. Naito, will present the trophy.
Excuse me. Congratulations!
Please.
Your performance was inspiring.
Although you are in prison, I saw your bright future.
It was wonderful.
Thank you.
Can we have a picture of you two?
May I have your comment?
I will fight until the end in this prison.
How can I help you?
Thank you for letting us win today.
Your supporter with pink headbands were all old men.
There were no young men.
Is your boyfriend, Shuji, one of them?
He proposed to you, right?
Despite what you claim, you don't get any guys, do you?
Sakurako Tsuda's life with older men
Boys love me.
How old are you?
- I'm 41. - Really? You don't look 41!
What do you like to eat?
I love hot pizzas.
What is your type?
You, of course.
Boys love me.
Go ahead and stab me.
Go ahead. Hurry up and do it.
Go ahead!
You are not a murderer, are you?
It's very strange.
You are scared just by holding a knife.
But you killed three men for their inheritance money?
You poisoned old men and killed them?
Is that really true?
Honey and poison She killed three old men
Thank goodness. You love salmon mousse, Ta-san.
Please don't say no.
Again?
I am serious. I don't want to give it to anyone else.
Please accept it. Please.
I don't want to see an ugly family fight.
Ta-san?
Grandpa!
Let him die already.
We have to talk about his inheritance.
Grandpa!
Are you sure about this? This may be the last time.
You started living here secretly?
You are a murderer!
You altered his will and took all his inheritance money!
He asked me to do so. That's all.
What's wrong with that?
You are feeling guilty at heart, aren't you?
What?
I think it was the first guy.
He had high blood pressure.
You poisoned him little by little.
You killed him gradually.
He died earlier than expected.
You wanted to let him live until his birthday.
You felt you should have celebrated it with him.
The ones who didn't die easily...
You felt you wanted to let him die earlier.
You are still feeling sad from time to time.
Did you read my diary?
Sure. Exactly.
You searched my stuff. I did that in return.
Let's clean up.
"I wanted to let him die."
I'm not sure about the details.
Not being able to decide when to die must be a big struggle
when you get older.
Let's say a man worked really hard and saved a lot of money.
He ended up becoming rich, but when he is about to die, he has
no one to leave his money with at all.
His family life may be terrible.
Instead of his family members that don't even come visit,
let's say a stranger comes around and takes care of you.
Of course, he starts to feel more attached to her.
He then wants to leave his money with her.
That's how it work, right?
Instead of causing a family feud over his inheritance,
he asked you to take it. So, you decided to help.
Since he wanted to die, you gave him good food
and made him dream a little.
Then, you sent him to heaven as he wished.
That's not something ordinary women can do.
It's not your fault at all.
The outdated laws that don't go with this era should be blamed.
To me, you are an angel of this super-aged society.
Don't blame the criminals.
Blame the people who made them commit crimes.
Nobody's said that to me before.
Thank you.
Are you from Weekly Buncho? How can I help you?
In fact, the victim, Yukino, shared some information with me.
It could have caused her murder.
What are you talking about?
Do you know about the black leather notebook?
If I get killed, the killer is the person whose name
is on top of the black leather notebook.
Stop that. Don't even joke about that.
Yukino?
Why? Yukino?
What?