Stamp: Important
Hello?
You saw the photos?
Who are you?!
Sensei, another prompt note for unpaid rent has arrived!
Wouldn't it be better to look for a position as court-appointed lawyer?
What do you know, you little kitty?
I've never seen you actually do anything profitable.
Someone's here.
Is this where I can find Shirai Shinnosuke?
Yes, do you have an appointment?
No, it's a bit of a confidential matter.
Ah, nothing.
Please wait here for a moment.
Sensei! I have no idea who she is...
...but she's definitely a rich person!
What!? Tidy up!
Necktie. Good!
Yes. No, it's me who is honored. I'm looking forward to being able...
...to meet Ministry of Finance's Mori-san. Yes, definitely.
Yes, you too. Ministry of Finance's Mori-san.
I'm sorry for the wait. I'm Lawyer Shirai Shinnosuke.
Please, have a seat.
Thank you.
My name is Okouchi Yoko.
Okouchi Yoko
Client
I heard that you're the ally of the weak and troubled...
...and that you listen to every request.
Yes, but right now there are several big cases I have to...
Recompense is not gonna be a problem.
I'm sure you must have heard the name Okouchi Kensuke before.
You mean the real-estate developer...
...who owns buildings around the world? - My husband.
I see. If that's the case, then I think I should be able to help you.
So, what has brought you here today?
Three days ago, I received a letter at my address from an unknown sender.
Inside... I found those.
Who... is that other man?
My husband's subordinate.
Thats, not good.
Once those arrived, I immediately received a call.
He said that if I don't want my husband to see those...
...I will have to pay 5 million Yen.
- 5 million!? - And instructions for the delivery.
I have enough money to pay those 5 million...
...but whether or not that person will keep his promise...
...is what I'm worried about. - Well, you're right.
There is a high possibility that he's going to keep those photos...
...despite you giving him the money and demand more and more.
What's the possibility of your husband finding out?
He is currently abroad for his work.
I'd like to settle this matter before he comes back.
But without knowing that person's identity...
That's why I want you to deliver the money instead of me...
...and identify the person who is behind this.
Still...
Regardless of your price...
Let's get to it!
You can leave it to me, Shirai Shinnosuke.
Translation: HPriest @ d-addicts
EP 3: Lawyer Shirai Shinnosuke's Great Adultery!?
Day of the Handover
5 million, 5 million~
"Wrap the paper around the 5 million and put them into an envelope."
"Put the envelope into the green paper bag and leave it there addressed to Otsuka."
"If the person who comes to collect the bag thinks he is being followed, the deal is off."
Alright then, I'm off.
Wait, you're standing out way too much!
Take off the coat and the hat.
Just a moment.
Try on this one, please.
Then, how about those glasses?
Put those one, please.
That's not it.
Too much?
Great!
I know I keep repeating myself, but you must not get noticed!
I know. That's...
...not gonna happen.
"You go to the lobby of Tokyo Port Town on the first floor..."
"...and leave it under the name of Otsuka at the reception at around 4 pm."
- Excuse me. - Yes?
Someone by the name of Otsuka-san is going to pick this up later.
- Could you take care of it and give it to that person? - Of course.
Please write down your name and contact address...
...as well as the name of that person. - Sure.
Luggage storage.
Where do I write that person's name again?
Let me show you. The field for luggage storage is on the other side.
- In here please. - Okay.
My name, let's see...
O... tsuka.
- Will that be enough? - Yes.
- I'll take care of it now. - Much appreciated.
My name is Otsuka. I believe you have something under my name?
Otsuka, you say? Yes, we do have a package for you.
If you could check that you picked it up and sign the receipt, please.
Thank you very much.
Here is your package.
Recepient: Shirai Shinnosuke Law office
That was so good!
He's late. Maybe something went wrong?
It will be fine.
With everything he has worked on so far, he never once failed not to succeed.
Really?
Sensei, how did it go? Did you find out who it is?
Yes, that person is a woman.
A woman?
Well, it will take some time...
...to find out more details about her.
But at least you know where she lives, right?
- Yeah, right. - I'm glad!
Now if anything happens, I know...
...I can count on you to go and talk to her.
Right.
What a strange sight.
The marjaryasana cat pose.
It's yoga.
I've done the same pose.
- What? - Nothing.
His name is Kusano Shunsuke.
Kusano Shunsuke
Victim
Calls himself a journalist, but actually runs a filthy blackmail gig.
Blackmail? Must have made himself a lot of enemies.
There ought to be countless of people who want him dead.
A journalist, but not a single camera here.
The criminal probably took them.
- Kuroiwa-san. - She found the body.
Her name is Ochiai Misako.
Ochiai Misako
First At The Scene
When I came here this morning, the door wasn't locked.
When I let myself in, I found that person on the floor in this weird pose.
I see.
You work here?
No.
Kuroiwa-san.
The criminal tried to delete some files...
...by putting them into the recycle bin.
- It's easy to restore those. - You're so good at that stuff!
They're kissing!
Hold on! Huh?
I see... What a catch.
I get it now.
Chief Kuroiwa.
That was under the corpse.
"Receipt: Okouchi Yoko"
1, 10, 100...
- 5 million. - 5 million...
Name: Okouchi Yoko
You know a man named Kusano Shunsuke, right?
I don't know any Kusano Shunsuke.
That's you, right? Making out with a man.
I don't know. Isn't that just someone who looks like me?
How shameless.
Does that ring a bell?
No.
That's odd.
This envelope and the document...
...happen to have your fingerprints, though.
CONFESS!
I was set up.
That envelope and the piece of paper.
That's what we used to wrap the 5 million.
Of course my fingerprints are on there.
Well, since it turned out like this, wouldn't it be better to tell them the truth?
That you paid some stranger 5 million Yen in order to hide an affair?
Wouldn't that mean I'm admitting the cheating?
Is your husband already back in Japan?
He's still abroad. Apparently he got into a state of shock...
...when he heard that I got arrested.
That's all only because you got noticed.
You joke of a lawyer.
The police are utter fools.
I told them that I have a perfect alibi...
...but they wouldn't listen at all.
- You have an alibi? - During that evening, from 6 to 8 pm...
...I had dinner with a friend from my student days.
You can go ahead and ask her.
Wasn't the estimated time of death between 10 and 12 pm?
What? Even though that person told me to create an alibi...
...for the time between 6 and 8 pm. - That person?
Could it be that those 5 million Yen...
...weren't meant to get those photos disposed of...
...but to pay someone to get the person who blackmailed you killed?
That's right. That guy actually wanted...
...10 million for the disposal of those photos.
If you don't want your husband to see those, give me 10 million Yen.
But there was no guarantee he would actually delete them, right?
A short while later I received a call from another person.
I know the person who is blackmailing you very well.
5 million Yen and I'll kill that guy...
...and make sure your photos never get out.
Thus you gave that person 5 million Yen.
How stupid. That makes you as much of a murderer...
...even if the actual killer gets caught.
Sensei, you don't seem to understand your situation.
That envelope and piece of paper contain your fingerprints as well.
If I were to tell them that I asked you to murder that person...
...wouldn't that put you into a lot of trouble?
Now that's clear, you better find the guy who set me up...
...and get me out of here!
What's this self-satisfied look?
Please enter your password.
"togawa0220"
Password is not correct.
"takeru0220"
Password is not correct.
It's not his birthday?
Did he actually set up a complex password?
Such a stingy man.
Of course it's you.
You know, I just heard that a woman from General Affairs came and took my computer.
That's absolutely right. You'll be glad I did.
What?
This month is the month of data security awareness.
We're making unannounced checks to make sure that nobody is using passwords that are too simple.
That... I never heard about this.
That's why they're called unannounced checks!
Because of that, I checked your computer as a test and had no problem guessing your password.
You accessed it on your own accord!?
So, since it can't stay that way...
...I need you to set up a more complex password asap.
That's not as easy as it sounds.
Wait, you're...
Don't look!
I know you're looking!
You're looking!
I am not.
Alright, that's perfect.
- I'm done. - Okay.
Thank you very much. I will personally..
...return it to First Division later.
I left a paper bag with you the other day.
You left the paper bag addressed to Otsuka, right?
You remembered.
I never forget the face of a customer.
About that...
I'm in a bit of a pinch.
I put something important into that bag that was actually intended to be for someone else.
I was hoping you'd remember what kind of person she was or anything else, really.
You can't just put that on me.
That person told me her name is Otsuka, so of course I gave it to her.
No, that's not what I'm trying to say.
Apologies if I offended you.
But I really am in a pinch here.
How about we have a talk over a delicious meal as my way to apologize to you?
You're a lawyer.
Yeah, please come to me whenever you're in trouble.
I'll give you a special discount.
Muraguchi Sanae?
So, Sanapyon...
Can I call you Sanapyon?
Well, that's a bit sudden...
You're right.
- So, Muragurin... - What's with that?
You're funny.
How long have you been working there?
About half a year now. Before I worked at another reception.
But doesn't it get boring sitting in the same spot all day long?
Not at all.
A lot of interesting people come by.
And I even get invited to dinner by a great man.
You say that all of a sudden, I'm all shy now.
I'm not talking about you.
A younger...
...more handsome person.
In fact, I'm going to get married to that person very soon.
Congratulations. What's he doing for a living?
He runs an investment consulting firm.
You're marrying rich, then?
Well.
Which reminds me, about the person who came to pick up the paper bag...
I really don't know anything.
I've never seen that person before.
Any small detail is fine.
Isn't there anything you remember?
One thing stood out...
That luggage storage form...
It's a bit hard to understand that you have to write something on both sides.
It sure is.
Where do I write that person's name again?
Let me show you. The field for luggage storage is on the other side.
But that person...
...wrote down her name already being very familiar with it.
Say, could it be...
...that this person had worked there before you?
Well, I can't say it's not possible, but...
Can you get me a list of them?
You know, everyone who worked there before you?
There should be documents at the company.
But, I can't just...
I'm begging you! You won't get into any trouble.
I don't know...
"outriver0220"
What a simple guy.
Adultery photos...
Kusano's blackmail material.
Chief Detective and roppongi woman?
Kuroiwa-san?
They're getting played!
The list of people who worked at the reception before me.
I copied everyone from two years ago until half a year ago.
Thanks, you saved me.
You can't tell anyone that you got this from me!
I could get fired for this.
I know. I told you that you won't get into trouble.
Ochiai Misako... I heard that name somewhere before.
I see.
The criminal is Ochiai Misako who discovered the body.
According to the information I obtained from the police...
...she was blackmailed by Kusano.
Moreover she worked at the reception of Tokyo Port Town before and knows their system.
It makes sense that she would use that building's reception for the delivery.
Ochiai Misako told you she can kill the blackmailer...
...and demanded those 5 million Yen from you.
She took the paper bag from the reception...
...printed the receipt with your name on the paper you used...
...and put it into the exact same envelope.
She then paid Kusano a visit and murdered him.
She left the envelope at the scene.
You're saying this woman killed the person who blackmailed her and made it look like I did it?
Moreover she cheated me out of those 5 million Yen.
That's unforgivable!
I'm going to tell everything to the police.
Wait, you can't!
If they find out I hired the murder with those 5 million Yen...
...I'll be charged with the same offense.
But I won't be able to convince them if I don't tell them everything.
Isn't it your job to talk your way around it!
If they find out, you'll be in trouble too.
The real criminal?
The criminal is Ochiai Misako who discovered the body first.
Considering how incompetent you guys are...
...I'm pretty sure you overlooked this.
And do you have any kind of evidence?
Of course.
Unfortunately I have a duty of confidentiality...
...so I can't tell you here.
That's too bad. We already had doubts...
...about that Ochiai Misako before your presentation.
She said that she's been working overtime on the evening of the murder...
...and her coworkers testified it as well.
She has an unquestionable alibi.
That woman wasn't the criminal!?
Yes, Ochiai Misako has a solid alibi.
Now that it has come to this, I think it would be better to tell the truth about those 5 million Yen.
Say, couldn't that woman have had an accomplice?
- An accomplice? - Isn't it possible that this women...
...only picked up the money and someone else carried out the murder?
I see!
Hey! Do you know where my...
- Why is it still here?! - Well, the thing is...
I was worried whether your new password is safe enough or not...
...but it turned out it wasn't.
That's impossible!
I thought you'd set up a more complicated password, but...
"outriver"?
Then I figured you'd at least have your files locked properly and checked that as well...
...but they weren't either.
Don't just look through them!
I was surprised about your utter pointless investigation.
What?
It appears you're investigating each and every person...
...Kusano-san blackmailed before his death.
The criminal got caught, so why?
You're such an amateur...
You see, it's essential to eliminate all imaginable possibilities before this case goes to trial.
Isn't it more like you're thinking that Okouchi Yoko, which you arrested, isn't the only criminal in this case?
There is no doubt...
...that Okouchi Yoko was somehow involved in this.
However, all the stuff like the receipt with her name on it or the envelope with her fingerprints were left at the scene.
If she actually killed Kusano that would be way too dumb.
And that's why you assume that another blackmail victim...
...from Kusano's computer must be in on this, right?
Yeah.
To be frank...
...I don't think it's one of them.
Think about this...
The criminal took away his camera...
...and also tried to delete all of the data on his computer.
But I'm pretty sure that in this day and age...
...everyone knows that you can simply restore files from the recycle bin.
Don't you agree that the deletion of the files...
...was nothing more than a diversion?
All the photos the criminal cares about...
...must only be on the camera itself.
Among the files that weren't yet transferred to the computer.
In other words?
We find Kusano's camera, we find the criminal!
That's it!
Please, you have to take me to his office.
Please!
On-site inspection, on-site inspection!
What!?
Kusano-san was stabbed by a knife...
...and died in a weird position, right? - Yeah.
Like this?
- Wrong. - Ouch!
You lift your arms and use your neck to support your body.
There is a yoga pose like this...
You're not listening.
Forensics already checked there. Let's go back.
What?
The... key.
Sure.
Art pieces he bought with earnings from his blackmail.
I'm telling you, there's nothing in there.
Togawa-san!
TR Financial Institute?
Suspicious!
I'm begging you!
I can't. You said you won't get me into trouble.
We'll figure something out. Look...
The one who claimed to be Ochiai Misako...
You only need to confirm that the person who came here was her or not.
If you see her again...
...would you be able to do that?
I probably would, but...
That woman...
...might be an accomplice in a huge case.
If not for you, someone else might get blamed for the crime.
Would you be okay with that?
I'll be off at five. I can help you then.
Ochiai Misako's workplace is impressive.
I prearranged a meeting with her.
I told her we're conducting a survey on temporary employees.
Is it really fine to lie like that?
You have nothing to worry about. You hide over there...
...and give me a sign whether or not she's the person who picked up the bag.
A sign?
Like, "It's her."
- "It's her"? - I saw that somewhere before.
Maybe you should just make an O or X, nevermind.
I'm counting on you.
- I really feel like a detective. - Hurry up.
Sensei, it's already late.
Why? She forgot about it?
Sensei, over there...
- Sensei... - She got strangled.
Is she the one who picked up the bag?
Yes.
What's that?
Insect Research Institute
Perhaps she tried to leave us a clue.
Sensei, I can't get involved into something like this.
What will I say if the police asks me why I'm here...
You make sure to disappear from here.
I'm pretty good at what comes next.
Okay.
I told you, I found her like this when I came to meet her.
Why did you come to meet Ochiai Misako?
Stop interfering with our work!
You're the ones blind to your own incompetence!
This is clear as day. Ochiai Misako had an accomplice.
That person is the one who killed Kusano.
And she was killed by that accomplice to keep her mouth shut.
Enough, enough. That's just your own speculation.
Is it, though?
You're not hiding anything, are you?
I'd never.
"Insect Research Institute"?
Is that right? Understood. Sorry for bothering you.
Yes, yes, thanks.
I've tried every single research institute related to insects...
...but I got no lead at all.
Maybe it's not an institute related to insects but parasites?
If not, maybe bugs that blight crops.
I see.
I'm having material send here just in case.
Way to go, Chika-chan!
Nevertheless...
...our expenses keep on piling up and we'll be in trouble if this keeps up.
If we don't pay for the previous food examination within this week...
Excuse me.
Sanapyon.
Sorry for barging in like that.
I don't have anyone else to talk to...
Go ahead, I don't mind.
I think I already told you this before...
...but my fiance runs an investment consulting firm.
His business side of things is going well...
...but his legal adviser suddenly decided to quit...
...putting him in a bid of a pinch.
I then told him about you and that someone with your skill...
...could definitely be relied on as a legal adviser.
I see.
I'm grateful to hear that, but as you know...
...I'm currently busy with cases. - Right, of course.
Even though you'd make 20 to 30 million a year...
2.. 2.. 20 to 30 million!?
I'm sorry for taking up your time.
Ho.. Ho.. Hold on a second!
Perhaps...
...I can find a way.
Really?
When I see people in trouble, I just have to help them.
Thank you so much!
This might be a bit sudden...
...but he has a villa in Shonan...
...and we would like to invite you to dinner, if that's okay with you.
We're here.
This is my fiance, Okamura Koichi.
I'm Okamura. Thanks for coming this far.
Kuroiwa-chan
You not coming today?
I miss you...
Aika-chan~
We've been looking into Kusano's blackmail victims...
...but a new suspicious person has surfaced.
What?
Okamura Koichi, 32.
He runs an investment consulting firm by the name of TR Financial Institute.
He embezzled money from a client and got blackmailed by Kusano.
But right after Kusano got killed...
...he returned the 10 million he embezzled.
That's it!
I heard a lot about you from Sanae.
You seem to be a very capable lawyer.
Well, I don't like to think so about myself...
...but yeah, I get that a lot.
This has to stay between us...
...but I'm in fact in the middle of a murder case right now.
The case of the journalist Kusano Shunsuke who got killed.
Ah, I saw that in the news.
The police, as foolish as they are...
...have arrested the wrong supect.
And you know what, I've obtained a much bigger clue than them.
Let me declare it right here.
The real criminal will be caught very soon. By my very own hands.
That's amazing.
But couldn't it be actually you who gets set up by the criminal?
You see, I'm not stupid like that.
I'm gonna beat that guy black and blue!
- I can't wait. - Me too.
That was delicious.
- Can I give you another glass? - Thanks a lot.
That's enough.
Well then, it's a bit sudden, but let's talk about work.
This is a summary of my company.
The main work we do at TR Financial Institute...
...as an investment consulting firm is to advice investors...
...which stock is going to earn them a stable profit thanks to a...
...great market analysis by our company's professional analysts.
TR Financial Institute
Insect Research Institute
Is something the matter?
No, I just remembered I have urgent business to attend to.
That's no good, sensei. You're in no state to drive.
I'm fine. I'm gonna grab a taxi.
Sensei, no need to try that hard.
You see, I put sleep medication into your wine back then.
See, you better take it easy tonight.
You were the ones who did it?
It's that Kusano guy's fault.
Only because he had to blackmail Koichi.
I have proof you're embezzling money from your clients.
If you don't want the proof to be leaked...
...you better pay me 10 million.
I was blackmailed by him with proof that I embezzled about 10 million from a client.
That proof made it necessary for me to pay back the money.
That's why we came up with the idea of killing Kusano...
...and getting our hands on 10 million Yen from his victims.
First, Okouchi Yoko.
Kusano took photos of her affair and demanded 10 million Yen from her.
Hello?
If you don't want your husband to see those, you better pay me 10 million.
We offered Yoko-san that we would kill Kusano if she paid half of that, 5 million Yen.
I know the person who is blackmailing you very well.
5 million Yen and I'll kill that guy...
...and make sure your photos never get out.
How do I give you the money?
Wrap the 5 million Yen into paper and put them into an envelope.
Put that envelope into a green paper bag and on March 13th, at 4:00 pm...
You came and brought Yoko-san's 5 million Yen.
We also told Ochiai Misako, who was threatened by Kusano as well, we'd kill him for 5 million Yen.
30 minutes after you...
...Misako-san came holding her 5 million Yen.
I believe you have something under my name?
Here is your package.
I also would like you to give this to someone...
...who will come here later.
As you wish.
In other words, you obtained 5 million Yen each from those two.
We couldn't have done it without you, though.
The fact that you lost her tail...
...wasn't your fault.
I secretly told her about you.
The one who left the paper bag here is that person over there.
You want me to call him?
No, thanks.
That's how she found out about you tailing her.
The one who killed Kusano, is Koichi.
You have the money?
I'm sorry.
Oh really? Guess I have to leak it then.
You bastard!
Misako-san goes there the next morning and discovers the dead body.
We told her to print a receipt with Okoucho Yoko's name...
...on the paper inside the green bag she picked up...
...and place it somewhere near the dead body.
That way the police would suspect Yoko-san, we told her.
Someone died!
As expected, the police arrested Okouchi Yoko.
This envelope and the document...
...happen to have your fingerprints, though.
You're frantically looking for the person who picked up the bag.
I have nothing to be afraid of.
Sanae made sure your suspicion would be directed towards Ochiai Misako.
But you've been a bit too persistent with your investigation into Misako-san.
It couldn't be ruled out that she might confess...
...that she also paid 5 million Yen for the murder.
Then I would come under suspicion.
That's why I told Koichi...
...that we have to get rid of her before that happens.
What we didn't factor in...
...is that she would hold onto a piece of the contract with Koichi's company.
That was a big mistake on my end.
Looking at that scrap of paper...
...even an idiot would be able to tell that it's about a financial institute.
We figured that you'd get onto us sooner than later.
Please wait!
You guys are not bad people.
Kusano had it coming with his blackmailing.
I'll take responsibility as your lawyer to defend you.
I'm afraid you won't be able to.
I hope you'll have a nice sleep on the bottom of the sea.
- Sorry I'm late. - Come on, Sanae. We have to hurry.
- I know! - It's gonna harden.
Don't move! Poli...
Police! Don't move!
Shirai?
Translation: HPriest @ d-addicts
Madam.
It's because you're such an idiot...
...that they found out about me paying for murder.
How you gonna make up for that?
The only thing I can do...
...depending on the recompense, is to continue as your lawyer...
...and defend you in court.
As if I would ever request someone like you!
Hello, Chika-san.
Hello, sensei?
The sample from the parasite research institute arrived.
What should I do with it?
Ah, about that, I don't need it anymore.
Be so kind and find a way to dispose of it.
You kidding!
The bill for the sample...
...the mailing, plus the eel I had with Yoko-san amounts to 13,900 Yen.
YOU SERIOUS!?