She would greet me whenever we meet.
She's really cute. I'm worried about her.
I feel sorry for her parents.
Seems like a lot has happened.
The exam questions got stolen.
I can't believe it...
They couldn't identify the criminal, right?
But Ogiwara didn't get in special advance class, it's her after all.
- Ogiwara is an angel; that's impossible! - Someone, please tell us the truth.
Why is everyone so curious?
Please keep this a secret. I'll do anything.
I thought you would tell them that you were the offender.
Huh? What's wrong?
Nothing.
Saya. Let's go.
Ah...
Probably because they believe it.
The person who holds the truth is the strongest.
Investigation Day 3 - Wednesday, April 22nd
Perhaps, I'm not that close with Azu.
Place: conference room. Time: lunch break. Person to be inquired: class 3-B, Yamamoto Saya.
In 2nd year, we were in the same class so I got to talk to her.
But after Ogiwara-san quit the club...
She often spent time with you.
I wonder.
Maybe, it was in the summer of 2nd year?
You took the same summer course, right?
Ah, right.
We went shopping and had tea together.
Yeah.
But I heard that you hang around a lot of places after school.
- Was Ogiwara-san with you? - Excuse me...
My private life has nothing to do with this, right?
Besides, recently I didn't play with Azu.
Hanging out with Azu had gotten unpleasant.
Her parent was strict.
Ah, sorry.
Did she tell you that her parent was strict?
No. Well, a little...
On the first day of school, did you see Ogiwara-san?
I didn't see her.
Wait... Ryoko. Are you okay?
Sorry. I'm not feeling well.
- I'm sorry for interrupting. - No. You actually helped me.
Though they asked me about Azu, I don't know anything.
Somehow...
Yeah. Maybe they want to make it our fault that Azu has disappeared?
Don't joke with us.
Thank you.
It's pointless searching for the cause at school.
What if she really got dragged into a real case, for example a stalker.
They can't make it a case when she's just missing.
Ah, I see.
Saya...
Did you notice anything strange about her?
No.
And I didn't see her on the first day of school.
I mean, it's really annoying being strangely investigated like this.
You know, I...
What?!
Well...
Actually...
I'm kinda dislike Azu...
Me too.
It is tired to be around someone who is too perfect.
Ryoko. You also felt the same?
As for me...
You could say it's like an inferiority complex...
What!
It wasn't just me.
Just because she's perfect, she's being sarcastic.
She suddenly disappeared like this.
And causing us troubles.
It's a different story if she got caught in a dangerous case.
However...
If Azu...
Had disappeared on her own will...
I'd say "how far are you wanna make fun of us?!".
You would definitely say that.
Sorry. I just got irritated.
Episode 03
Saya.
What?
Is Ryoko okay?
Yeah. It seems it's just anemia.
I see.
Yeah.
I'm back.
Welcome back.
Hey, let's go karaoke together next time.
Sounds good.
My voice can reach really high for the Western rock medley, you know?
Then you're definitely a noisy guy.
I hate guys who boastfully sing English songs.
Oh. We just went to karaoke, right?
Huh? Yeah. Yeah.
Eh? What?! You guys left me out again?
- Wait, really?! Oh, come one. - No. No...
I just happened to go with Haru.
What?!
- Then, invite me next time. - Yeah. I will.
But if you sing English songs with a triumph look on your face, I'll kick you out of the room.
- What?! Why is that? - But Saya's the type who wouldn't let go off the mic.
What?!
Moreover, you were singing and crying by yourself.
Hey, hold it.
- I didn't cry. - You did.
- Keep it a secret. - Saya-san, what did you sing that made you cry?
I didn't cry.
Ah...!
I wonder what Ryoko's gonna do about the next class.
I'll go and ask her.
Okay.
Ah~ Haru.
What?!
Are you all right now?
I'm about to return to class.
Ah... yeah.
What is it?
I... I don't know if I should give it to you...
What is this?
You'll understand once you see it.
Someone was recorded again? Was it Azu?
And...
Yamamoto Saya-san.
Hi.
Ah...
That time...
I'm...
I'm sorry for suddenly coming to your house.
No...
I, too, was...
What is this?!
First, let confirm this with Saya.
C... Can you call her?
Let's go.
What now?
- Just come with us. - What?!
- Please. - But why are you with Okumura-san?
What is this about?
I will explain.
Please...
Come to multipurpose room. Both of you, now.
Wha... What is this?! What should I do?
Let's go to Miyuri.
What?!
Sorry. Can you come with us?
Ah, okay.
Saya. Let's go.
Okumura-san. I'm sorry.
Miyuri's not here.
What is this about?
Okumura-san.
Yes.
This...
- The power is on, right? - Ah, let me see... the remote...
Huh?!
- Ah... - What happened?
Azu. You're working behind my back, right?
And yet, you're meddling with Taguchi-san.
What is it about?
What the heck is this?
March 17, 2015
Azu. You're working behind my back, right?
And yet, you're meddling with Taguchi-san.
"I need money to move out."
"But my parent's strict, I can't do part-time jobs."
"So please let me join you". Wasn't that what you said?
You think you'll be forgiven for breaking the rules?
You know, Saya...
You've changed.
Or rather...
You were Yamamoto-senpai.
With an academic average of 65 at Shueikan.
The most flashy and rich girl in school.
Though you didn't have what it takes to be a tarento, you were scouted.
You're really standing out.
You failed the junior high school exam.
You went to public school and got bullied.
If everyone know that you were a shut-in for 2 years...
Their courage probably will go up.
That's right.
Because you've become a tarento, you told us that we'd be okay.
Then tell them "I used to be a shut-in".
"I'm in 3rd year of high school..."
"But I'm actually 20 years-old."
"And I'm the manager of JK Business..."
If this gets out, you'll be the one in troubled, no?!
Your parent is dangerous.
She checks your smartphone's log every 5 minutes.
I don't know why you're aiming for my position...
But if you gonna do it, I won't stay put.
I'll drive you out of school.
This place...
Is where I belong to!
What was that?
That was Saya.
What?!
If she's not the center of everything...
She won't be satisfied.
What?
You said it like Azu's disappearance...
Was because I stole Haru from her.
Truth is, you were mortified, right?
- Hey... - It's you...!
Who had a dispute with Azu.
You perfectly said that you'd drive her out.
Azu's disappearance...
- Is Saya's fault. - Shut up!
- Hey. - Saya...
Miyuri. Your conscience level is really low!
When your guy's about to be stolen, you can easily sell out someone.
- You only think about guys! - Hey, Saya...
You don't actually give a shit about Azu, right?
What is this video in the first place?! Who took it?
Peeping film is seriously absurd!
And you guys watched it! Unbelievable! You're the worst!
- You're disgusting! - Hey, Saya. What did you mean by "work"?
It may be related to Azu's disappearance, no?
- Azu could be in dangerous... - What?!
Why are you acting like her friend now?
Even though you see her as an eyesore.
- That... - You said it, right?
You said that how far was she gonna make fun of us.
Which mean you feel irritated, right?
Ah...
So Ryoko, you recorded this.
What?!
You always carry your camera around, saying to document things.
You even followed us when we were being questioned. What was that for? Ryoko.
- It wasn't me. - What's the fun in exposing people's secrets?
Ah... A journalist's spirit?
What?! Aren't you just a peeping tom?
You proclaim that it is justice.
But you just strip people naked and laugh at them.
I...
Just...
Want to know the truth.
But...
If I want to get to the truth...
Perhaps...
I have to expose myself too.
Today, at 5:00PM, please come to amateur radio club.
Is it about going to Karaoke?
No.
- No, what... - I'm busy.
Don't hide it from me.
What is this place?
What is this about?
There's something I want to show you.
What?!
Peeping video again?
I don't like it.
Please.
I want you to see it.
Hey, wait...
This is...
It's me.
Ah... Azu?
February 2nd...
I was the one who stole the final exam questions.
I was giving the chance...
To tell the school that I was the one who stole it, not Azu.
But I didn't tell them.
A student said that he saw Ogiwara-san.
Azu...
She knew that I was the offender...
She knew but she didn't tell anyone.
I felt deeply responsible because I couldn't say that Azu wasn't the offender.
No matter what I did...
I always felt like Azu looked down on me.
That alone was bad enough, but that morning...
When I knew Azu didn't get in special advance class...
When I thought that it was because of me...
Somehow...
On the contrary, I was irritated.
Will you please quietly disappear?
If Azu's disappearance...
Is my fault...
I have nothing to say.
But I want to know the truth.
- That's why... - Hold on.
Then, who took this video?
Ah...
Thing between Azu and me and the secret that Ryoko didn't want anyone to know.
Who took the peeping videos?
Hidden cameras...
At 8 places.
Listening devices...
At 13 places.
Hey...
Cameras that required no electricity...
You can just periodically change the battery.
You can also replace the storage medium.
Listening devices primarily need electrical outlet.
- The frequency... - You better cut it out.
- There are things that you can and can not do! - What's up with you?!
Your bad taste has gone too far. It's disgusting...
Stop it.
If it's your hobby, just enjoy it by yourself. But you're expressly watching people...
You think you can get away for doing this? This is a crime, you know!
- There's something wrong with your head?! - Where are the other cameras?
- Hand them over. - Haru.
- Hey. - Stop it, Saya.
- Take them off. - Say something!
I also want to know the truth!
What?! Why?
Excuse me but you have nothing to do with us.
- Why are you poking your nose into this? - Because she's my precious friend.
You guys are horrible.
You got together and hurt Ah-chan.
- Ah-chan? - What?! Wait... What?!
You said that you're her friends but in the end you all wanted to eliminate her, right?
At the end of the day she only has me as her friend.
Then I got no choice but to protect her.
Because...
The one who was always...
Being friend with Ogiwara Azusa-san...
It was me!
The person who holds the truth is the strongest.
Perhaps, it's true.
Because we are...
The ones who hold the information are the strong?
The ones who are kept in the dark are the weak?
We're living just worrying about that.
(English Speech Contest Winner: Ogiwara Azusa-san)
But...
That's probably why we lose sight.
Being the strong or the weak...
Because our eyes are covered by such things...
We will never reach the truth.