You're terrible!
I can't believe you'd do something like this!
"We denounce Mayor Shimazu!"
Move!
Hey, Arima!
What are you doing?
This is the only way to handle gossip like this.
You're violating their freedom of expression!
Anonymous bastards like this don't get freedom of expression.
"We denounce Mayor Shimazu!"
It's a right that belongs to people who can take responsibility for it.
Actually, the Watergate incident
never would've been discovered if it weren't for the ability to be anonymous, right?
Want me to give you a personal lesson in how the sword is mightier than the pen?
I'll pass, thanks.
Okay, everybody get going.
"We denounce Mayor Shimazu!"
What's gotten into Arima?
Is he in love with Shimazu-san?
Maybe he is!
"We denounce Mayor Shimazu!"
Sheesh... Who did this?
"Sakaimachi City Hall"
"Episode 9: The Distance Between Him and Her"
Mayor Shimazu, what do you say about allegations involving Geotech?
What about the rumors
that you were involved with their construction permits and land buyouts?
"Sakaimachi City Hall"
No comment.
Send any questions to my lawyer.
I don't know how she can even come to school.
She's living a life of luxury on all that bribe money, right?
Shimazu-san, don't worry about it.
The only person I told about the things those papers said was Arima-kun.
So it was the boss who wrote that?
Probably.
From now on, come to me instead!
Come to me when you have problems. Not him.
Yuki-kun.
Mio, can we talk?
Okay...
You seem to think I put that stuff up there, but I didn't.
Just forget it...
Everything they said was true.
Everybody's right. I can't go to this school anymore.
Mio...
Goodbye.
Hey!
Something's bothering you, huh, kiddo?
Mitsuki-san.
So you couldn't convince Shimazu-san that it wasn't you?
Yeah.
Does that mean I have a chance?
I'm being serious here.
Sorry.
Did you see anyone standing around the bulletin board last night?
No, I didn't.
I see...
It's so strange.
The question is, why put that up on a school bulletin board?
What was the culprit trying to accomplish?
Could it have been to get Mio?
She's beautiful, gets good grades, and she's a teacher pet.
So anybody could be jealous, huh?
So the next question is, who did it?
The culprit is someone who has negative feelings towards Mio,
benefits from her leaving the school,
and has something to do with Sakaimachi Academy...
Sounds like you're talking about me.
She and I are in love with the same man, after all.
I saw the two of you talking to each other happily last night,
and I got a little jealous.
You wouldn't do anything so cowardly.
I know that better than anyone.
They say love is blind.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that.
Our relationship is over for good.
Okay, I need to get going. Ryuzoji-sensei is waiting.
Thanks.
You're a huge help, Mitsuki-san.
You're welcome.
See you later.
Yeah.
Where is the mayor?
The master has not yet returned.
Well, when will he be home?
He's not going to just disappear, he is?
He's always home late.
"Water, Flashlight, Batteries, Rope, Shovel, Snacks"
"Dear Dad"
Yuki!
How are you feeling?
Much better.
Eriko-sensei.
Kanna-chan...
Another fever?
Yeah. I don't know what's causing them, and I can't do anything to help.
Take care.
Thank you.
By the way, did you see what was up on the bulletin board?
Yeah, I took it down.
It was ridiculous.
I see.
I heard rumors that you might be the mysterious anonymous journalist.
There's nothing worse than being the target of a rumor.
For me and Mio.
Well, I knew you weren't the type to do something to do that.
I'm lucky I've got a teacher who understands me.
Even if Shimazu-kun was doing something wrong,
you'd be the type to try and stop her.
Am I wrong?
That's the right thing to do, right?
That sounds like what you'd say.
If the problems with Mayor Shimazu get any bigger,
Mio really won't be able to come to school.
We're already past that point.
"New Development Mayor of Sakaimachi Resigns"
Following an investigation by the local prosecutor,
Mayor Shimazu just now announced his resignation.
The city council has stated their intent to withdraw their support
"New Development Mayor of Sakaimachi Resigns"
for the Geotech construction project,
and the lightning strikes are...
I just got word.
Mio Shimazu will be transferring.
"Class 3-C Emergency Contact List"
"Mio Shimazu"
Hello?
Takuya-kun?
Oh, Ayumi-san.
There's been some problems at work.
I'll be home late tonight.
Can you get dinner delivered?
Yeah, got it.
Don't stress yourself out too much.
It sounds like things are getting really crazy.
Don't worry.
"Geotech Construction Project to be Shut Down?"
This time, it's a problem for the company's executives.
There's nothing I can do about it.
I'll just have to wait and see what happens.
The news said there might be some problem involving the lightning strikes too.
Don't worry about that, either.
I spent a lot of time talking with the families.
It's taking time, but it's going in a good direction.
I see.
Anyway, keep an eye on Mayor Shimazu's daughter, Mio-san.
"Class 3-C Emergency Contact List"
How did you know about Mio?
She came to our house once, right?
She's so pretty, I remember her well.
I thought she might be your girlfriend.
It's not like that.
I mean it.
Takuya-kun, do what you can to help Mio-san, okay?
Got it.
Talk to you later!
Yeah.
I should talk to her in person, shouldn't I?
"Class 3-C Emergency Contact List"
But I won't be able to just walk in.
Hi!
Good to see you again.
You're a busy lady.
Hey, knowing you,
is it possible you already knew Mayor Shimazu was corrupt?
Maybe.
You did know.
Come here.
What?
What's happening here is bad news.
It's trouble for your classmate, too.
If you'd told me first, I could've handled it properly.
Boss!
What's wrong?
Come with me, quick!
Shimazu just...
"For Sale"
She ran away from home?
Yeah. One of her maids just told me.
Is Mio-san home?
Um...
Actually, she's...
"Dear Dad"
So I don't know what to do...
"For Sale"
She can't have gone far.
Let's split up and look for her.
Boss!
I'll search the area from the school to the coast.
Then I'll go down to Central Street.
Okay.
"For Sale"
Let's meet in front of the school gate in two hours.
Got it!
She's not at school, huh?
Takuya?
What's wrong?
I see. She ran away, huh?
Yeah.
Talk to you later. I'm in a hurry.
Wait.
I'll help you.
Where should I look?
I need to do what I can to help her.
She was my student when I was a substitute.
Mitsuki-san...
Okay, can you search the area around Meiunji Park?
Sure.
We're supposed to meet up in front of the school gate in an hour.
Understood.
Thanks!
Hey! Mio!
Arima-san.
Kanna-chan.
Have you seen Mio?
About that...
Shimazu-san went to a place she shouldn't have gone...
I told her not to, but...
Don't tell me she...
It's dangerous...
Thank you, Kanna-chan.
Huh? Ichijo-san?
I heard what happened from Arima-san.
I see.
Did you find out where Shimazu-san went?
Well...
Hey!
Boss?
I found out where Mio is.
Where is she?
Inside Mt. Sankaku.
Why go inside Mt. Sankaku now?
She probably wanted to go before she left the country.
I knew it.
There's a cave here?
Mio found it.
She went inside, alone?
We need to hurry.
This information wasn't made public,
but they'll be hauling some stuff at the construction site tomorrow morning.
Even after the accidents?
We need to find her before then or the police will get involved.
Then there's no time to waste.
Mitsuki-san, you've examined ruins before, right?
Yeah. A long time ago, though.
Okay, you and I will go inside.
Yuki, you wait out here.
Wait. Takuya-san, let me go!
Why?
Somebody needs to stay here in case something happens!
That's not it!
That's not it...
It's my fault!
It's all my fault!
So I have to go!
I see...
So that's it.
I was the one who put all those papers up on the bulletin board this morning.
I was walking in front of the nurse's office last night,
and I heard you two...
And then... I just went crazy...
I didn't even know what I was doing!
Yuki-kun,
that's called jealousy.
Yuki...
I can't believe you.
I was an idiot...
I thought she was over you...
I thought she might love me instead...
That's why...
I'm so sorry!
Mt. Sankaku has never been properly investigated.
Nobody knows what's inside.
We don't even know if Mio's safe.
But...
We're going to find her, no matter what.
No matter what!
Then you'd damn well better apologize to her.
Got it?
Okay...
Mitsuki-san, sorry, but can you stay here?
I'm going with him.
Okay.
Really?
You started this. Now help end it.
Okay, Takuya-san... No, boss!
Stop calling me "boss" already!
Both of you, if you think it's dangerous, turn back immediately.
If you're not back by morning I'm calling the cops.
Okay.
Let's go.
Right.
The air in here's so damp...
This isn't saltwater.
It's an underground stream.
You're amazing, boss!
I can tell your dad was an adventurer.
He was a historian.
What's that sound?
It stopped...
Is Shimazu-san okay?
We need to find her fast.
Let's hurry.
That looks...
Like a cage.
Get back.
Okay...
Don't do anything stupid.
I know!
I did something stupid!
Seriously?
A switch created by nature, a natural mechanism...
A mysterious tower created by Mother Nature...
That's impossible!
What is this place?
"Episode 10: Feelings Overlapping"
Episode 10: "Feelings Overlapping."