Here.
Th-Thank you.
You okay?
Do you need a ride?
I'm fine. I'm waiting for someone anyway.
Are you waiting for a fellow narc? Or a cop?
You're Revel's--
You can call me Hatori, Rei Izumi.
"Stand My Heroes"
You're in a good mood, Hatori.
"Revel: Hatori Otani" I had a nice little encounter.
"Revel: Aki Kagura" Again? Must be nice to be so carefree.
I told you about her, right? About that interesting girl I found.
I'll introduce you to her next time, Maki.
"Revel: Keita Maki"
Don't bother.
We're back.
Hello.
Izumi!
You cut your hair?!
Where's the hair that you cut off? You didn't throw it away, did you?!
Huh?
You threw it away?
H-How could you...
What's with him?
Looks like he wanted her hair.
It would've been an important sample to figure out
the secret behind your special drug immunity!
I can't believe you threw it away...
We finished our report to Section 1.
Good work. Sounds like you had a rough time, Izumi.
I'm sorry that I worried you.
But thankfully, it seems that my condition saved me.
So now we know chloroform doesn't work on Izumi.
But your hair...
I-I'm sorry...
You don't need to apologize.
Yes, you look rather nice.
And you've changed your shoes.
Yes. I had a lot to think about.
Then no one really has the right to complain.
Now, then. I have a little present for you, Rei.
Today, I brought an assortment of Dry Cakes from Ginza West.
Wow! Thank you very much!
Do you have time right now?
Oh... I'm sorry. I'll have some later.
Be careful.
Where's she off to?
Apparently, she's got a date with a celebrity.
What?!
You said that you were still thinking about if you'd join STAND or not.
So why are you helping me out today?
Because I wanted to help you out... I think.
You look nice with short hair, Rei.
But wasn't your researcher boyfriend a bit upset?
Exactly how much do you know, Hatori?
Who knows? How much do you happen to know about Revel?
Hatori Otani.
President of the IT Company, H&O Holdings.
A truly gifted president that managed
to make his company one of the best companies in Japan
in just a year after it was established.
Keita Maki.
The vice president of operations for the toymaker, M-toys.
He's the second son of the president, Junichi Maki,
and created countless hit products.
Aki Kagura.
Currently a possible candidate
to be the next director of the popular apparel company, Flayage.
He's also currently working as a fashion designer.
And the leader of Revel is...
Thanks for the other day.
Takaomi Hiyama.
The president of Hiyama Realty,
and he also stands at the top of the world-renowned Hiyama Group.
A real estate mogul who was able to not only overcome the economic crisis that
happened in the past, but that also strengthened his influence in the industry.
So you're basically asking if Revel will join STAND.
Yes.
STAND is a revolutionary investigation agency like no other.
Without the usual boundaries an organization may have,
I'm sure it'll lead to these cases being solved--
I understand how important this is.
But I have an emergency meeting to attend to.
I'm hoping we can stop here for today.
--Huh? --You got it.
Let's go, Rei.
Hatori.
Oh, so you were here.
Hiyama apparently has some meeting to go to.
That's what the receptionist just told us.
Is this the person you were talking about, Hatori?
Yup! This is her.
You're about to head to the usual place, right?
We'll go with you.
What?! You're planning on bringing her along?
Well, let's go.
Wait... Hatori!
"Kanto-Shinetsu Regional Bureau of Health and Welfare DCD" "Narcotics Agent Rei Izumi"
A narc named Rei Izumi came to scout us.
It appears that they're finally making their move, Kujo.
I see.
It doesn't appear that she's caught on to our connection.
I'll contact you if anything else happens.
Right. I'll talk to you later.
STAND, huh?
What's wrong?
I've never been anywhere like this. Is everyone here a celebrity?
Celebrity?
Who knows?
You should probably ask Maki since he's good at remembering people.
That's the president of Wakaba Trading Company and his subordinates.
That's the music producer Hanabusa.
That's the model Kanako.
That's enough, isn't it?
Wow! You really do know a lot of people!
Hey! Could you not act so friendly with Kei?
Now, now. Don't snap at her.
Want a sip?
It's good.
Sorry, but I'm on the job... Is that champagne?
Yup, Grand Cru. It's a vintage from 1996.
It costs about 500,000 yen.
500--
Hey!
Be more careful!
--I'm sorry! --It's fine. She didn't even hit you.
It'd be too late if she did!
Yeah, yeah.
Wouldn't want to damage our famous designer's trade tools, now would we?
Shut your mouth, Hatori.
I'm really sorry. I'll be more careful next time.
There won't be a next time.
Um, I'm Izumi from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's
Drug Control Department.
I was hoping that I could have a word with all of you today...
I'm not interested.
It wouldn't hurt to hear her out, would it?
You have some special drug immunity, don't you?
If you show me that drugs really have no effect on you,
I wouldn't mind hearing you out.
Here.
Kagura...
What kind of drug is it?
Who knows? Why not back out if you're scared?
Now will you listen to me?
You lose, Kagura.
How stupid.
Huh? But you said...
Sorry about that.
That was just a vitamin pill.
I'm pretty sure you realize this, but you went too far.
That girl is definitely going to be a pain.
You should be careful, too, Kei.
You don't need to worry.
I don't plan on letting anyone else get involved with me.
You still have that.
I could make you a new one.
No, this one's fine.
I just turned the corner.
Now keep walking straight.
You had dinner plans for two, didn't you?
Are you sure you don't mind me joining you?
Oh, it's totally fine.
You there yet? It's a place called A Bientot.
Oh, yes.
By the way, I won't be there.
What?! Hatori, wait--
Why...
I'm sorry for imposing.
It's fine.
S-So...
I heard that everyone in Revel has known each other ever since you were students.
Aki and I are childhood friends.
We've known the other two since high school.
So you began working as informants...
That started in college.
The three of them got started in that business and I somehow got dragged in.
Dragged in?
That's how it always is for me. Same thing happened this time.
So you don't have to worry about it.
Why don't you eat?
Oh, right! Thank you very much.
It's delicious!
We should probably head out.
Oh, then I'll go pay my bill.
It's already been taken care of.
Huh?! But--
Don't worry about it. Put that away.
In that case...
"Super Ice"
I'm sorry that this isn't much of a thank you.
It's fine.
I've never had ice cream like this.
Really?!
You're way too surprised.
You're so kind, Mr. Maki.
Huh? Where'd that come from?
I felt that when we were eating dinner, too.
That you're someone who's truly kind and caring.
Could you actually consider joining STAND?
Kind... huh?
I'm sure that you're a good person,
but I'd rather you not get involved with me anymore.
I don't want any trouble.
What?! You went to dinner with her?
There was nothing I could do.
Honestly, Hatori...
Aw, he's all mad now.
So, how'd your date with her go?
She's so weird.
She's weird, but a good person.
Hey, Rei.
Good evening. Um, is Mr. Maki--
Kei!
What the hell do you think you're doing?!
Maki!
Mr. Maki?
Go.
Damn it.
Maki, you go cool off.
Mr. Maki...
Guess he did it again.
Again? What do you mean?
Ow...
Mr. Kagura, your hand!
Don't! This doesn't concern you.
Pardon me!
Hey--
The cut doesn't look that deep, but we should go to the hospital just in case.
I see.
I'd heard that Keita Maki had been involved in some incidents that resulted in
some injuries before from my buddy at the Community Safety Division, but...
I don't really understand.
But I do know that I want to believe in him.
Then just keep thinking about it until you're satisfied.
Huh?
At least, that's what I think.
"Aki Kagura"
Hello?
I'm sorry for contacting you so suddenly. This is Izumi.
Hatori gave me your number...
More importantly, watch where you're going.
Huh?
Mr. Kagura?!
What are you doing here?
It's child's play to find out where you live.
Wha...
Hey, could you not get any wrong ideas?
I just came to return this.
Oh. Wait, two of them?
You can just have both. My wound ended up light, so, um...
Are you trying to thank me?
Why do you look so surprised?
No, I'm not! Thank you very much.
So, what were you calling me for?
It's about Mr. Maki...
I was hoping that you could tell me what happened that day.
That guy put his hands on me first.
I got knocked back while we were arguing and then this happened.
Then he did that for your sake?
Kei is really kind.
Why don't you ask him about the rest?
Huh?
But isn't it closed?
You never stop talking, do you? Just shut up and follow me.
Oh, looks like your friend is here now, too.
What are you doing here?!
Oh, you know. My neck still hurts from being strangled.
You mind paying for my hospital fees?
I heard you guys are from rich families.
You wouldn't want any trouble then, would you?
How much do you want?
Kei?!
Wow, you catch on quick.
Stop!
Yeah, yeah. Mind your own business!
Hey--
Whoops.
Whoopsie, sorry about that, girlie.
You okay?
What the hell are you doing?
How dare you...
Apologize to them!
Apologize!
Mr. Maki!
It's okay! We're fine!
Where's Kei?
Over there.
You're not gonna get mad?
Kei's trigger is whenever something or someone important to him gets hurt.
I'm not sure about her, but...
...I'll let this slide for today.
"Ice Cream" "Super Ice Cream" "Vanilla"
Are you sure you don't want one? It's really good.
Are you okay?
It's just a scratch. Thank you again.
All I did was lose control.
No, you were trying to protect us.
You really are a kind person, Mr. Maki.
"Ice Cream" "Super Ice Cream" "Vanilla"
You still think that...
Have you ever heard of the incident called the "Anonymous Case"?
No.
It's an unsolved case from 15 years ago.
It's called that because they found a victim that had died a very suspicious death,
and they went unidentified for six months.
While suspect was on the run, they had kidnapped a child.
Don't tell me that child was...
It was you, Mr. Maki?
I never want to go through anything like that again
or let anyone else go through it.
But I end up going berserk when I get angry.
I want to protect the people around me, but I just cause trouble for them.
I'm sick of that.
So please, don't get involved with me.
Trouble... I don't think anyone sees it that way.
Mr. Kagura, Hatori, and even Mr. Hiyama...
You're important to all of them.
You got mad for the same reason, didn't you?
There's no way they'd abandon you.
The same goes for me.
If you're going to try to face the part of yourself that you dislike,
I think they'd want to stand by your side and help you do it.
Even if you can't do it alone, if you have your friends, I'm sure you could.
Let me ask you again. Will you help out STAND?
Despite knowing what true fear is,
you still have the kindness to protect others...
And I believe in that.
You don't have to speak so formally with me.
What?
I don't like it when people are too proper with me.
Does that mean...
I don't know if I'm joining STAND yet...
But I'll think about it.
Thanks.
"I'm sick of that. So please, don't get involved with me."
That made my heart heavy.
I'm sure that there was a lot of pain
within his overly kind heart. I could barely stand it.
But his smile when he said, "Thanks," was unbelievably kind.
I heard you helped out my friends. Thank you.
It's nothing.
I'll look into joining STAND a little more,
but I don't think I'll be able to help you out immediately.
But in return...
"The Silent Roar of the Waves" "Makoto Tsuzuki"
Makoto Tsuzuki...