Are you sure you want me as your lawyer?
I really don't care if you are blind or not.
The charges are for murder.
You didn't commit the murder, did you?
Denying the murder charge?
If you want to talk to me, go through my attorney.
Some things are just not possible.
I lost my sight during grade school.
But I decided to think of it as a test from God.
You're wrong to think that you can't do anything without your sight.
There are more potentials than limitations.
There was one that felt different.
-Found it! -What happened?
-Stop it! -Human beings must take responsibility for their actions.
JUSTICE IS BLIND
Is it because I'm a blind attorney?
You thought you could trick me.
Are you implying the police is hiding something?
Someone else killed him.
I'm sorry. Are you all right?
Yes, I am. Are you?
Thank you.
Are you all right? Are you hurt?
No. I'm fine.
-What floor? -Six.
Thank you.
By chance, are you Satomi Ando?
-Yes. -Bingo.
If I may formally introduce myself... I am attorney Kensuke Okochi.
-It's backwards. -I'm sorry.
-You're an attorney? -Yes.
I'm his assistant, Tanabe.
Straight.
Stop. I'll pull out the chair.
Please sit down.
-I'll leave this on your right. -Thank you.
-Are you an attorney when you're blind? -Yes.
Think I'm the second in Japan.
No, third. Don't fudge the numbers.
What good does it do to fudge that?
How did you know who I was?
I knew what time you were coming.
I could sense you were very nervous next to me.
I see.
Getting down to business now.
The person who had referred you to me has briefed me on the situation.
You husband is physically abusing you.
Where are you staying after you left home?
I'm staying with a friend
I want a divorce, but he absolutely refuses.
We must proceed with patience.
yes.
There is divorce by agreement, arbitration, and adjudication.
By the sound of it, divorce by agreement is not likely, so let's request an arbitration.
If that goes nowhere, we'll have to take it to court.
I really want a divorce. Please help me out.
Yes, yes. I understand.
One yes is sufficient.
yes.
Are you sure you want to use me as your attorney?
What?
You have a right to choose your attorney.
If you have your concerns about me, please don't hesitate to...
Mr. Okochi has ample experience as an attorney.
He's handled many litigation and court cases.
That doesn't mean anything.
I know. If you have time, would you like to watch me in court?
watch?
Where did you first see the victim?
In the train.
What were your thoughts then?
I thought she looked like a quiet and cute girl.
Knowing she was too embarrassed to raise her voice, you put your hand in her skirt.
yes.
-Then you put your hand in her 100% cotton underwear and... -Objection!
The underwear being 100% cotton has no relevance.
Objection sustained. Officer, please rephrase your question.
Yes.
By the way, didn't you molest someone in the past?
Objection!
-That's irrelevant to this case. -Well?
-I'm sorry! -So you admit doing it before?
Yes.
I'm done.
-It doesn't look good. -Please make a comeback.
-What can I do? -Just come up with something.
There are such things called temptations and impulsive actions.
Yes.
Not to say, you did the same thing before.
In other words, you lost to your lust many times.
I'm sorry.
When you were arrested this time, what were your thoughts?
I felt badly towards the victimized woman.
I also felt bad about the trouble I caused to the surrounding people.
Is that everything?
I also... felt badly towards my mother.
When your mother stood on the witness stand earlier...
She said, you were always a kind child.
If you have kindness in you, you must understand how the victimized woman felt.
What has been done cannot be undone.
But a person can always start over.
I hope you'll mend your ways this time.
Yes.
I believe in those tears.
I'm sorry.
I'm done.
I'm embarrassed that I panicked.
It's all right.
That's the first time I've been to a court hearing.
-It's a heavy responsibility. -One's fate is determined by it.
I always wonder if I'm qualified to be a part of it.
I'm fine.
Excuse me, but in the case of a divorce...
If one side wants a divorce, but the other doesn't...
And the couple can't reach an agreement, then the court will find a solution.
If the court orders a divorce, then I can divorce him?
A court decision has legal force.
My husband is very tenacious.
He's normally kind, but he sometimes explodes.
Stop it!
He said he beats me because of my shortcomings.
He said I'm inconsiderate, bad at housework, and useless.
I'm afraid he'll kill me one day.
Was it a bad move to run away from home?
Should I have sat down and talked to him?
He would've just talked you out of it.
-Yes. -Your happiness comes first.
If you don't mind, please let me help you.
Yes... thank you.
We will formally accept your case then.
Yes. Please work on my case.
Thank you.
Oh, but... I don't have much money.
Please don't worry. I don't have much money either.
-Good morning. -You're early.
President? President! President!
-Call the ambulance! -yes! -President!
Hello?
We won't have the details until the autopsy is done, but...
Cause of death is probably head contusion and the estimated time of death is...
...between midnight and 2:00 a.m.
In the middle of the night, huh?
Would you know who was the last to leave last night?
There was no overtime yesterday, so everyone went home on time.
Come to think of it, Yamanishi...
Yamanishi?
When we were drinking after work, Yamanishi got a call from the president...
...telling him to report ASAP.
What time was that?
I believe it was about 11:00.
Is Yamanishi here now?
Let's see...
Hey, Yamanishi!
MASAKI YAMANISHI
ATTORNEY ISAO YAMAOKA
I'm amazed that you can listen at the fast forward speed.
I'm just used to it.
Sir, here are the documents for the settlement.
I see. Will you read it to me?
-The defendant will pay the plaintiff $40,000 as... -Hold it. Why are you reading fast?
It's become a habit.
Mr. Yamaoka, the interview for the new attorney is at 3:00.
ATTORNEY SHINPEI MATSUDA Mr. Yamaoka, the interview for the new attorney is at 3:00.
-So how many applied this time? -About at hundred. -That many?
A hundred applicants for one job opening? Our office must be popular.
There are attorneys without a job, and there are attorneys with a job when they...
...don't bring in much revenues.
I'm sorry.
I'm not talking about you.
This listening software cost $400, and this electronic notebook cost $2,000.
That special printer there is...
How much is it?
-$12,500. -$12,500!?
I plan to bring in the revenues someday to pay for them.
He's brought in the revenues.
ATTORNEY KENJI MINAGAWA
Thanks to Okochi, we have some recognition.
He was in the magazine.
He's our billboard.
The non-payment case you are working on now, came from someone who read this magazine.
I suppose.
-Let's continue. -Yes.
The defendant will pay the plaintiff $40,000 as...
Aren't you the last person to see the president last night?
You received the call around 11:00. It takes about 30 minutes...
...to an hour from the bar to the factory.
The estimated time of death is between midnight and 2:00 a.m.
Weren't you always getting scoldings from the president?
When he focuses his attack on you, I don't blame you for wanting to kill him.
I didn't do it.
A fellow worker heard you say you wanted to kill the president.
I met with the president, but I didn't kill him. We just talked.
We've heard enough of that!
You sure keep your apartment clean.
Think so? I've been cleaning diligently after I moved, but I can't see if it's clean or not.
My mother has been a help by coming by.
I'm impressed. When I come here, I feel like people are able to manage somehow.
I'm glad to be of use.
President, are you being sarcastic?
No, I'm not.
You're both blind, but are leading a tidy life.
My home is far messier.
I forget where I cleaned, so I may be wiping the same place multiple times.
That could be it, too.
I'm sorry about what he said today.
About me, being a billboard?
If I can be of use in that manner, please feel free to use me so.
Do you know why I hired you?
I have no idea.
For a blind person like you to be an attorney you have to work very hard at it.
It there is a hard worker around you, the others will be driven to strive harder.
-That was my thought. -So that was your strategy.
Things didn't go exactly as planned though.
There are many people in this world who don't want to put in the efforts.
So they see the achievers as nuisances.
Well...
-Are you getting hungry? -As a matter of fact, I am.
Dinner will be ready shortly.
-Will you serve what's done? -Oh, sure.
-I'll take that. -Thank you.
Will you take the spoon and fork, too?
-Watch out! -Is something wrong?
Oh, I thought your finger got cut.
-Don't worry so much. -It makes me nervous to see you handle the knife.
Don't worry. If anything, it's just minor cuts.
When your baby is born, it's going to be different.
How far along are you?
Five months.
We've managed somehow until now. I'm sure we can handle the baby, too.
Yes, we can manage.
The strange thing is, I believe that.
Yes, we can manage.
-Hello? -Why is this document about?
As the paper says, I want a divorce.
I already told you. I have no intent of divorcing you.
-I don't plan to go back. -You can't manage without me!
That's not true!
If you won't consent to the divorce, I'm taking it to court.
Court?
If you have anything to say going forward...
...please go through my attorney listed on that paper.
Now that you've got an attorney, are you coming out strong?
Well, that's how it'll be.
Damn!
For arbitration, can you provide evidence of your husband's violence?
Evidence of violence?
It could be medical records from the hospital, or even audio or visual images.
Please document from memory when and what kind of violence he inflicted.
That will help in getting a favorable court decision.
Yes... I'll try.
Let's overcome this together.
We will contact you again.
I'm counting on your help.
Thank you.
Please excuse me.
She seemed worried.
Maybe she'll realize now, that she can only move forward.
Left, then right.
Great attorney Okochi, will you take on a case?
What kind?
It's a murder case. The defendant has confessed to the crime, so it's not hard.
Will you be the chief defense counsel?
All right. I'll do it.
That's why I like you. I'll bring the case documents.
He's so smooth!
You're busy as is. Are you sure you can handle it?
I'm sure I can manage.
The suspect worked at Maeda Metalworks Inc. located at...
...15-banchi, 2-chome, Naka-Ikeda, Ota-ku, Tokyo.
The incident occurred on June 17th at a metalworks factory in Ota-ku.
When the employees reported to work in the morning...
They found president Tetsuo Maeda on the floor.
He was already dead.
Cause of death is brain contusion.
Defendant Masaki Yamanishi was called to the factory.
...by the victim on the night of the incident.
At first, Yamanishi denied committing the crime, but he later confessed to it
It had to be you.
We know it's you.
-I did it. -The charge is murder? -Right.
If he didn't have the intent to kill, then we may be able to claim injury leading to death.
-Let's meet and talk to him. -Yes.
TOKYO DETENTION FACILITY
I'm attorney Okochi.
Hello.
I will be your chief defense counsel. Please work with me.
I heard you were always arguing with the victim.
-I suppose. -About what?
He would reprimand me for my poor performance.
-Even on the day of the incident? -I was intoxicated when he called mejin.
He hounded me on the mistake I made.
What's with this? I had to re-do all your sloppy work.
I'm sorry.
Masaki, you have skillful hands
If you would only take it seriously, you can do better work.
-Why do you...? -I'm not here by choice.
What?
Who wants to work at this tacky factory for cheap pay and get greasy?
Wait!
I was looking out for you!
Shut up!
You heard a thud, so you turned around. Mr. Maeda was lying on his back.
But you just left.
Didn't you think if you hit him with your might, he could've hit his head and died?
No.
This is important.
Depending on what you thought at that time, impacts the level of punishment.
I didn't think he'd die from it.
Then it's not murder, but injury leading to death.
-Why did you hit him? -Because he kept nagging me.
-Didn't Mr. Maeda care about you? -It doesn't matter.
Just wrap it up quickly.
-You don't care? -Yeah.
Do you want me as your attorney?
I don't care if you're blind or not.
Why did it come to this?
Did Masaki used to play soccer?
In middle school, he played in the prefecture tournament.
He was popular at school.
But in high school, the team had good players from all over.
No matter how hard he tried, the gap between the truly talented kept widening.
He gradually lost his cheerfulness and started skipping school.
It must've really devastated him.
Then he left home.
How did he get that job at the factory?
My friend introduced him to president Maeda.
After knowing Masaki's situation, he said he'd put him back on track.
We can't apologize enough to the president's family.
We wanted to apologize in person, but they turned us down.
I don't blame them.
Hey!
Are you Okochi?
-Who are you? -I'm Satomi's husband!
Oh, you. What can I do for you?
I have no intent of divorcing Satomi.
But she wants to divorce you.
Let's talk it over at length during arbitration.
Only if Satomi agrees to come home.
We can't talk under that premise. It'll end up going to court.
What?
Withdraw from the case.
Money? That's not going to work.
What do you think you're doing? Please leave.
You're going to regret this.
-Please, no violence. -I'm not going to divorce her.
Hey, stop watching!
-Hey! -Are you all right? -Yes.
-He won't go to arbitration, so it'll have to go to court. -Yes.
Don't tell Satomi that he came here. It'll only scare her.
That's true.
But I sensed he was a timid person trying to act tough.
Should you be underestimating him?
There's no point in worrying.
But there is a lesson to be learned from him.
What is it?
Raid the enemy territory.
Hello.
Where was the victim found dead?
I'll show you.
-Who is that? -Masaki's attorney.
A blind attorney?
Right here.
I see.
How was he lying?
-How...? -Will you show me?
What?
Like this.
-Can I touch you? -Okay
I see... Thank you.
-Did you learn anything by it? -Not really.
I wanted to meet with the son of the late president.
Director!
TACHI MAEDA
Why are you here?
I heard you rejected the Yamanishi's request to formally apologize.
Yes, I did.
Hoping to get a lighter sentence by apologizing is sly.
Why do you defend that guy?
Everyone has a right to an attorney.
Besides, he's still young.
Instead of ostracizing him... will you give him a chance to start over?
What about my father who was killed?
I feel I remorse for him.
But will you accept their letter of apology and their monetary compensation?
I'm pleading with you.
That's not fair.
Not fair, in what way?
How am I to turn down a pleading blind man?
-Knowing that, you... -I had I no such intent.
Even if you didn't have the intent, where does that put me?
I'm leaving.
Please wait!
-Sir -Are you all right?
Please... I'm begging you.
Please!
-Please don't do that. Stand! -Please.
It's on the Internet. Someone in the cafe took a pic of you guys.
These days, everything is uploaded on the Internet. You have to be more discreet.
Wait a minute. The person next to you is...
That's me.
Why are you down on the floor too? You should be stopping him.
How can I not follow, when he's doing it?
It's okay for you to be embarrassed, but look here.
It says he's a terrible man for letting a blind person kowtow.
The victim's son is being treated like the bad guy.
I feel bad about it.
When people see a blind person kowtowing, they normally think...
...badly of the person responsible for it.
You're right.
You were thoughtless.
You're too straightforward. Striving hard at things won't always bring results.
Understood. I'll be careful.
-Don't do this again. -I'm sorry about this.
oh.
Is something wrong?
Satomi Ando emailed, saying she'll stop the arbitration.
Why?
Mr. Okochi, I am very sorry about this, after the sincere efforts you have put in.
Why?
I wonder if she decided to go back to her husband.
I'm not sure.
Please contact her ASAP.
If she's not going through arbitration, there's nothing more we can do.
-I'm home. -Welcome home.
Were you full of energy again today?
What's the matter? You're being sentimental.
Am I?
I'm folding the laundry.
Did something happen?
Well... a lot happens.
Me too.
What happened?
While I was at the ward office, I asked about nurseries.
That's awfully early.
It'll be necessary down the road.
Who gets in, is determined by lottery.
Even if you're chosen, you don't know which nursery it will be.
There's one closely.
I know. So we may end up having to go to a nursery far away.
I see.
That's out of our control.
-Oh no. -Huh?
I wanted you to cheer me up.
I came home, hoping you'd cheer me up.
What good is it for both of us to be depressed?
That's true.
Will you play something to cheer us up then?
Okay.
What is it now?
I'm sorry to bother you again.
I wanted to be here at the time of the incident.
That's in the middle of the night. It's only 6:00 now.
Please don't mind me. You can leave if you want.
I can't do that.
Thanks for your hard work.
-Did you do what you were told? -Yes, I did.
-Then tell me before you go. -Sorry.
The youngsters are free of care.
Attorneys have it rough.
-There isn't any easy job. -That's true too.
I have to call my wife. I didn't tell her I'd be home late. Excuse me.
I'm sorry to keep you here.
It's about that time, when the incident occurred.
Yes.
Oh, it's me. Were you sleeping?
I'm at the company.
The first hearing is coming up.
I came to have an important meeting with you before the trial.
I should say I confess to the crime and I deeply regret it, correct?
-There is something I want to verify first. -What is it?
-Didn't you punch Mr. Maeda with your fist? -That's what I said.
-And Mr. Maeda fell back. -Yeah.
Was Mr. Maeda conscious?
He was on the floor... and didn't move.
Why did you leave the scene? Didn't you think of calling the ambulance?
I'm not sure. I was irate... and drunk.
Isn't it a different story if he's unconscious?
-Wouldn't you normally panic and call the ambulance? -I wasn't thinking straight.
-In what way? -As l said...!
It doesn't matter.
In that case, I'll say it for you.
You didn't kill him, did you?
What?
-What are you saying? I killed him. -Did you really? -Why would I lie?
When I first met you here, I thought you were acting strange.
You seemed to have given up and didn't care.
A person who has committed a crime feels regret, fear, or some feeling.
When I went to the factory, I realized...
There is traffic noise even in the middle of the night.
But in the investigation report, it stated that you said you heard a thud when Mr. Maeda fell.
Seeing Mr. Maeda unconscious, you thought you might've killed him, but you just left him there.
But from a few meters away, you cannot hear any small sounds.
Isn't it something that a police detective who doesn't know the crime scene would write?
If that was written by the police detective, the other parts may've been written by him as well.
Even if you were arguing with him, if he fell unconscious from your punch.
you would call the ambulance or do something.
You wouldn't leave if you thought he might die.
Furthermore, you reported to work as usual the next day
Someone who might've committed murder wouldn't do that.
It's probably true that you punched Mr. Maeda.
It might also be true that he fell back.
But Mr. Maeda was alive and conscious.
That is why you left him there.
Am I wrong?
But... the president was dead in the morning.
Something happened after you left.
In other words, someone else killed president Maeda.
If you take the blame, the real murderer will get away.
Then the late Mr. Maeda won't find repose.
Don't worry I am your attorney.
I will defend you no matter what.
Don't give up. Please don't throw your life away.
Will you really... defend me?
Why?
The police detectives were convinced I killed him.
Because I'm blind...I can't judge you by appearance or atmosphere.
You didn't kill him, did you?
Yeah.
I didn't kill him.
Will you give me the full details?
It's true that I had a fight with him that day.
Shut up!
Idiot!
-He was still alive then. -Yeah
But the police detectives and prosecutors wouldn't believe me.
I didn't kill him! The president was...
Alive, you say? But in actuality, he's dead.
You're the only one who met the president during the estimated time of death.
Confess already.
The more you try to hide the truth, the heavier your crime will be.
After man grueling days of interrogation...
-It wasn't me. -Are you still saying that?
You could care less if he died, didn't you?
Tell us the truth so that the president can rest in peace.
If there is any crime you are guilty of, it would be assault.
Not assault leading to death.
And of course, not murder.
Someone else killed Mr. Maeda.
What? He's denying the murder?
yes
-Do you know what Japan's conviction rate is? -99%.
More precisely, 99.9% the suspect has confessed to the murder.
-Do you realize how hard it will be to overturn that? -It's possible with evidence.
Is there evidence?
-There is... somewhere. -Somewhere? -Stop acting like a child.
-President, please say something. -Please let me prove it.
Are you convinced he's innocent?
-Yes, I am. -But you have no evidence.
-Yes, I don't -If he denies the murder but can't prove it...
He could get a heavier sentence than simply admitting to it.
It's wrong to send him to prison for a crime he didn't commit.
-All right. Do it. -Thank you.
President!
I have a meeting to go to.
You're too soft on Okochi.
Let's change our approach.
-What are you going to do? -Find the real murderer.
What?
That would automatically prove Yamanishi's innocence.
Walk straight... then turn right.
I'm Okada in Criminal Investigations. How can I help you?
I'll be defending Yamanishi in the Tetsuo Maeda murder case. I'm Kensuke Okochi.
-Oh, that incident? -Yes. Can you give me the details of that case?
It's in the investigation report
I want to hear what's not written in it.
Are you implying the police is hiding something?
I didn't mean that. What may seem irrelevant to the case may be material to the case.
It's a very straightforward case. The suspect has confessed to it. What more do you need to investigate?
Well... all sorts of things.
We are busy on our end. Please leave.
-We couldn't get anything out of them, after all. -Yes.
Let's go.
I'm sorry.
Okay, walk straight.
Excuse me.
Yes?
What did you want to tell us?
I don't know why my seniors quickly concluded Yamanishi as the culprit.
What don't you get?
You require energy to kill a person.
A person who, could care less wouldn't kill a person.
That's true.
But he's lost his energy.
I really don't care.
Did anyone have a grudge against the late president Maeda?
I don't think so. He was a good and trusted man.
From the investigations, it didn't seem like anyone would I hate him.
I see.
-If anything, there is something that bothers me. -What is it?
-There's an old-time employee called Shimura. -Shimura?
He has been working there for 40 years.
He clashed with the president about installing new equipment.
I'm not saying he's the murderer though.
That's true.
I have to be going.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
-Excuse me. -Yes?
What made you decide to talk to us?
Did he sympathize with me because I'm blind?
He probably wants to know the truth.
Let's check into that man called Shimura.
Take care of it.
Why does Yamanishi's attorney want to know about our work?
He apparently got interested.
In defending Yamanishi, I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to understand the work here.
I was hoping to hear from you, the old-timer.
So this is an automobile part.
Yeah, right. I don't know what part of the car it's for though.
Your many years of experience and instincts must count.
Of course. The time you apply the heat to the parts can vary subtly with the seasons.
I see.
By the way I heard you had conflicting opinions with him regarding new equipment.
You know about that, too?
We've relied on our skills until now.
You can't expect me to readily accept new equipment.
Did you agree in the end?
Well... what can I say? Even a simple tool like this, it took me years to handle it right.
But it's going to be changed to a press of a button.
It's sort of depressing.
-Are there other tools? -Right there.
Let's move to the side.
Stop here.
-Can I touch them? -Sure.
Starting from the left.
It's quite heavy.
From when have you been using this?
Oh, that? That's from about ten years ago.
I see.
You gradually learn how to use it... while getting hurt in the process.
These scars are like my medals of honor.
May I touch them?
These are your medals.
Thank you.
I have another request.
Can I take a few pictures of inside the factory?
Sure.
Thank you.
Did you notice something?
-The tools. -Tools?
It's quite heavy.
There were various tools in there, but there was just one that felt different.
Felt different?
Just one of them felt strangely new.
Can you tell the difference?
Yes. My other senses cover for my lack of sight.
As a result, I have a sensitive sense of touch.
I see.
He said he's been using it from ten years ago.
Yes. So it's strange that only one tool should be new.
Shimura didn't seem to know either.
Or he knew, but is not saying.
-Turn left. -Yes.
Sir, do you think that's the weapon?
No. What was there before was used as the weapon...
...so it had to be hidden and replaced with a new one.
According to the investigation report, Mr. Maeda hit his head when he fell back...
...and that became the fatal blow.
They must've concluded that because they couldn't find the weapon at the scene.
If we can find the weapon...
We'll be close to proving Yamanishi's innocence.
This is where the challenge starts.
We're sorry to bother you when you're busy.
I'm an attorney named Okochi.
How can I help you?
I heard Maeda Metalworks always buy their tools from you.
They've been a long-time customer.
Around June 17th, did any of the employee come here to buy this tool?
One moment, please.
Let's see .
Yes, I sold one of these on June 17th.
I see. Who bought it?
I wouldn't know their name.
Can you try to remember? I really can't remember.
-Oh. -What is it?
Do I have to check all of these?
I'm sorry That's something I can't help with.
From the estimated time of death, to the time the body was found.
You want me to check if an employee with Maeda Metalworks came to buy this tool , correct?
-Yes, yes, I'll do it -Just one yes is sufficient. -Yes
-Just sugar? -Yes.
Oh!
I'm sorry. Did I put in too much?
-Found it. -Yes.
Right here!
Look, look.
-Well, I can't. -Oh, that's right.
-I'll take that coffee. -Thanks.
Found it. Found it.
It's a male. But he has his face covered with his cap.
Is it Shimura?
No, it isn't. He has no scars.
It's not Shimura... but you don't know who it is.
That's either the culprit or the accomplice.
COURTHOUSE
Please stand.
Based on those facts, we would like to prosecute him for murder under article 199.
Do you have anything to say to that?
Masaki is looking your way.
I...
did not kill the president.
I am innocent.
Satomi?
Due to the unexpected denial of charge, the prosecutor has requested to postpone the hearing.
-Counsel, is that all right? -That's fine.
-That bruise... -Bruise?
You needed evidence, correct?
Here it is.
I recorded our voices when he was beating me.
You said you needed evidence of his violence.
Stop it!
Shut up.
Did you go back to your husband to record this?
Yes. Will this serve as evidence?
You can probably get your divorce.
Your husband could be prosecuted on criminal charges
I don't wish for him to be punished. I just want a divorce.
What about it?
It's what you did two nights ago.
I was drunk. I don't remember it.
If this is submitted as evidence in court, Satomi will definitely win.
-Why don't you end it already? -Huh?
It's useless to fight it.
-I... -Please leave Satomi alone already.
Excuse me.
This is Tanabe speaking.
What?
-It's the president. -Your wife collapsed. -What?
The hospital called the office.
Natsumi?
Let's head there at once.
Walk straight.
-Hey! -Yes?
I'll give up on Satomi. Tell her that.
I will.
I hope everything is okay with your wife.
Thank you.
Let's go.
Straight ahead.
-Yes? -We're coming in.
-There you are. -Natsumi.
I'm sorry to worry you.
Mother and child are safe The doctor wants her to stay in the hospital as precaution.
I see.
Let's put down your bag.
I'm glad.
-What a relief. -Yes.
Satomi's husband agreed to the divorce too. I'm really glad.
-He wasn't a bad person. -That's true.
I wonder why Satomi and her husband didn't get along.
You never know what goes on between a married couple.
You can't tell who it is from this photo.
We need to figure out who it is.
Well Satomi should be here soon.
-Ms. Tanabe. -Yes?
-Can I ask you to do something? -What is it?
Can you see if Satomi shows up with anyone to the building?
What? Why?
-Please just do it. -I see.
I see. Thank you. Please come back.
Yes?
Sir, Ms. Ando is here.
I'm sorry to call you out.
No problem. I wanted to thank you.
I see.
Thank you very much. I can now start a new life.
I'm glad to hear that.
-By the way... -Yes?
-From when have you been seeing him? -What?
The man in the car.
Excuse me.
Isn't he your lover... the one who drove you here?
Did you know about it?
When I met you at the courthouse the other day, I smelled men's cologne on you.
What?
It was a different smell from your husband...
So I concluded you came in that man's car.
I had her verify that for me.
That's right. He's someone I love.
What's wrong with that?
That's fine.
Just tell me one thing.
When did you start seeing him?
There's no point, in lying to you.
I'll be honest with you.
I've been seeing him from a year ago.
-Which means...? -Yes, I was having an affair.
-You stated you were staying with a friend. -That was him.
My husband was a despicable guy.
He wasn't always violent with me.
After he got drunk and ranted, he'd fall asleep. That was him usual pattern.
You told me I needed evidence of his violence to divorce him.
That is why I purposely.
I'm glad you came home.
This is the best place for you, after all.
-You must be joking. -What?
Who wants to stay with you? You give me the creeps.
Stop it!
I'm sorry to use you.
But you did as I wanted.
This was for the best.
Thank you. Please excuse me.
Did that make you happy?
Yes.
One more question.
Did you choose me as your attorney because I'm blind?
Did you think you could trick me because I'm blind?
Excuse me.
Any other attorney wouldn't have suspected.
It might've been better... if I didn't figure it out.
-Yes? -Excuse me.
-This way. -Thank you.
-How do you feel? -I'm completely fine.
-They're just taking precaution. -I see.
-Did something happen? -Yeah.
What's the matter?
-I wonder if we can really manage raising the child. -What brought that on?
-A lot has happened. -Say your complaints elsewhere.
How cold. Let me complain sometimes. Why can't you hear me out?
I don't want the baby to hear it.
Daddy looks uncool.
I see... that's true.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
Daddy will hang in there.
A FEW DAYS LATER
I heard you wanted to see me.
-You know what? -Yes?
-Isn't it impossible? -Huh?
Won't I be forced to confess?
What are you saying? Don't give up.
But you have no evidence that I'm innocent.
I'll be sure to find it, so please have faith and wait.
Have faith?
My coach in middle school said the same thing.
He told me I have talent and can surely turn pro.
I was an idiot to believe that.
To believe in others, means to believe in yourself.
You can't be an idiot for believing in yourself.
Stop talking nonsense.
You were told you can do it.
Believing that, means you're believing in yourself who wants to believe that.
If you give up midway you'll be betraying yourself who believes that.
-Stop being logical. -I'm not!
I was able to manage thus far because...
I believed in myself and didn't give up.
After failing the Bar Exam three times, everyone thought it was hopeless.
Many people told me to give it up already.
-There were many times I felt dejected. -You know what?
Some things are impossible, no matter how hard you try.
That may be so... but...
When I was in grade school, I lost my sight.
I asked myself, why is this happening to me?
The thought of having to live in darkness for the rest of my life...
...made it very unbearable. I was bullied by the others too.
But...
But?
I decided to think of it as a test from God.
Am I someone who will give up or hang in there?
When you think about it, life is filled with tests from God.
I just so happened to get the difficult test.
So I was determined not to lose.
God has give you a difficult test too.
If you give up here.
Your life will be...
We're so close.
I'll do my best, so...
Please hang in there with me.
All right... I hear you.
Thank you very much.
Just be sure to find the evidence.
I know.
We're getting really close.
If only we can figure out who this is...
-It's backwards. -Oh, I'm sorry.
Do you know who this is?
-Is he the murderer? -It's highly possible he's the murderer or accomplice.
-Oh. -What is it?
-These are safety shoes. -What?
They look like sneakers, but it's one of the many styles of it.
Have you seen someone wearing it?
No, I haven't.
But this style would be worn by someone young.
Someone young?
Shown on the monitor is Tetsuo Maeda, age 60.
Employee Hironori Hasegawa is the one who found him.
-Why are we here? -He better come in time.
What's up?
I'm caught in heavy traffic.
That's a problem. We don't have time.
It's your fault for thinking up this tight rope strategy.
Also, the employees are at the hearing now...
...dressed in suits and proper attire.
All right. So this is our perfect chance to check inside.
-It's going to take a while longer. -Please hurry.
Okay.
Hello.
-Aren't you the attorney? -Yes, I am
-I'll ask her -What?
I'm sorry to make a strange request.
It's all right. I'll do whatever I can to help.
I want Yamanishi to be proven innocent.
Thank you.
-What do you want me to check on? -Shoes.
Shoes?
I heard the employees worked in the morning, then changed clothes to go to the hearing.
All right.
Please follow me.
-It's this way. -Okay.
That's right. Keep walking straight.
Watch out!
Ms. Tanabe?
-I told you to wait. -I'm sorry.
I knew that woman was up to something.
She was strangely talking to me from a distance.
Then you didn't need me to save you.
I'm glad you came.
All right.
-Don't move from here. -I won't.
Found it?
Don't
-Is everything okay? -Hey!
Out of my way.
What's going on?
Stop it.
What did you see then?
That president Maeda was on the floor.
What was his condition?
He was lying down... and not moving. He appeared dead.
What did you do?
I called the ambulance as Hasegawa told me to.
What did you do after you called the ambulance?
He's not here yet.
What are we going to do?
This ends my questioning.
-Counsel, please go ahead. -Yes.
First of all... yes
Counsel, what's the matter?
First of all... I'm sorry
I would like to switch places now.
I'm sorry.
-You had us panicking. -I'm sorry.
-Will you take it out for me? -Yes
Here you go.
I'm sorry to be late.
Counsel, please start your questioning.
Yes.
Kayama is on the witness stand. Go for it.
When you reported to work in the morning, you saw president Maeda on the floor?
Yes.
What did the wound look like?
I don't know. I didn't look that close.
According to the statement, Yamanishi punched the victim, and the victim fell back.
...and hit his head and that became the fatal blow.
Yes.
Was the fatal blow really inflicted when he fell back?
-What? -Objection!
It's useless to ask the witness that
Objection sustained
Counsel, please clarify your line of questioning.
Yes.
I think the victim's death wasn't caused by the contusion from the fall.
I was able to determine what the weapon used is.
Order in the court!
You should be able to match the victim's blood on that weapon.
Once that is determined, it will prove that Yamanishi had nothing to do with...
...the victim's death and is thus innocent.
Objection! He's ignoring the flow of the court and is making imaginary statements.
It's not imaginary.
Ms. Tanabe.
This is the weapon.
Mr. Kayama, do you recognize this weapon?
-No. -Really?
Mr. Kayama, this was found in your locker.
I'm sorry.
Let's tell them the whole truth.
Objection!
Order in the court.
I did it.
I killed him.
When ordering the new equipment, I embezzled part of the payment.
The president found out and told me he wouldn't report it to the police if I returned the money.
But I couldn't return it... because of my gambling addiction.
Then that night...
No... Stop it.
After I looked out for you!
Shut up!
Idiot!
I'm sorry.
You didn't only kill president Maeda.
You tried to cast the blame on Yamanishi and destroy his life.
I didn't mean to... I was... just scared.
Scared?
Everyone thought Yamanishi did it and it turned into a big commotion.
I couldn't come forward.
I wanted everything to be over.
Mr. Kayama, human beings are weak.
Everyone is weak and powerless.
While depending on others they are doing the best they can.
They are dealing with their own lives desperately.
Human beings must take responsibility for their own actions.
I'm sorry.
Yamanishi... I'm sorry.
Director... I'm sorry.
Due to the witness unexpected statement, we will be taking a recess now.
Thank you.
Thank you very much!
Good job.
You hung in there very well.
Yes?
Natsumi.
Carry him.
Hurry.
Here...here's the head.
Slowly.
-Are you OK? -Yes, I'm OK.
He's heavy.
He smells good.
-He's full of energy. -He sure is.
Nice to meet you. We are your daddy and mommy.
I'm going to hang in there.
Give me your support.
A FEW MONTHS LATER
-Sir. -Yes?
You received a letter from Masaki Yamanishi.
Is that right? Will you read it to me?
Here.
Braille?
-Thank you very much for helping me ... -Read it at the normal speed.
I'm sorry.
Thank you very much for helping me.
I wanted to write you a letter of gratitude, so I wrote it in Braille.
If there are a lot of errors, I'm sorry.
After getting out with probation, I realized how immature and spoiled I was.
I was always running away, and wasn't facing life and work seriously.
While attending occupational training, I learned work attitude.
I used to defy my parents before, but now I am grateful to them for always watching over me.
The Director offered me a job at the factory again, so I am back at work there.
I will try my best to repay the president for looking out for me.
Life is filled with tests by God.
I will cherish your words. Thank you very much.
Life is filled with tests by God. Is that what you told him?
I apparently did. I was just desperate at that time, so I don't really remember.
Putting the tests by God aside.. I have a test for you too.
What is that?
-Clean up your desk. -Oh.
Your house is so clean. Can you do something about this?
My wife cleans at home.
It doesn't matter if it's a mess because I can't see anyway.
-Forget the excuses and clean up. -Yes, yes.
Yes.
Get rid of the trash first.
-Wait. Don't mix the different types of trash. -I'm sorry.
There's a law for that, so uphold it.
Why can't you do something this simple?
The challenge starts here.
We will somehow manage.