"Stand My Heroes"
I'm sorry for asking you to meet me so early.
It's fine.
I'm the one who said that I wanted to see you.
I'm sorry for making you see me before work.
No, no. I'm the one who asked you to help me with all of this, so I'm sorry.
Is the questioning going to happen soon?
We're having the upper brass of the MPD negotiate that right now.
We might finally find out something about Mr. Kujo because of this.
This place might've been a little lonely for us to meet.
Did you know that this used to be a little amusement park?
I'm very aware. But there was a huge accident here.
Yes. I was actually here that day.
Huh?
This place is very nostalgic to me because my mother brought me here.
Though she's not with us any longer.
That's also why Mr. Kujo is...
Please don't get the wrong idea.
It's not like I've given up hope.
Thank you for being so honest with me.
Please don't work too hard.
Right.
Let's sort through all the information we have.
First, with SQUARE...
"Is the Kujo Family involved?"
We're fairly certain that this was the base drug for Plus.
"Is the Kujo Family involved?" There's a possibility that the Kujo Family who worked for
the Omori Pharmaceutical Company is involved in its creation.
And then we have a key figure behind the research for SQUARE, Yuki Hibiya.
Makoto Tsuduki had connections
with the former police officer named Masayoshi Ida, who killed Hibiya.
Tsuduki is currently being held by STAND.
"The older brother of one of the victims" "Makoto Tsuduki" "Knows Ida" Tsuduki is currently being held by STAND.
"The older brother of one of the victims" "Makoto Tsuduki" "Knows Ida" We're trying to get Izumi to meet with Tsuduki to see
if we can finally solve the Anonymous Case,
but that still hasn't happened.
This is pretty rough.
The Anonymous Case is something that the top brass of the MPD
wants to do away with since one of their own was involved.
If even Mr. Hattori is having trouble negotiating, I guess all we can do is wait.
Kotaro.
Any new information on Plus?
Unfortunately,
I've basically pulled out any information I can from the sample that we have.
I think the one who might be able to provide new details right now is Imaoji.
You were investigating that man, weren't you?
Oh, the guy who had Plus? The one Mr. Asagiri arrested.
He was rather stubborn,
but he finally started talking about where he got Plus.
Apparently, he had gotten it as a sample,
and it'd been rumored by dealers that
it'll be sold in great numbers in the black market soon.
Meaning there's going to be a huge deal coming up.
And if Soma Kujo is involved with that, we'd be killing two birds with one stone.
We could expose him on the spot.
That'd be a huge win for us.
That's easier said than done.
If Mr. Off-on-Time was going to stake out the Kujo Family
24/7 we'd have a chance, but...
Please.
I'll bring you some red bean buns as a snack.
You sure are easy to read.
Don't forget...
Go Miyase is part of the Kujo Family.
He might be cooperating with us, but we're seeking different answers.
We don't know how he's going to act when he gets an answer he doesn't like.
That's what makes him human.
No!
Mr. Miyase is very rational!
He understands Mr. Kujo better than anyone and trusts him more than anything.
You can tell if you see him in person!
And that's why you're going to believe him?
No--
You need to hold back on meeting with Miyase for a while.
He's just going to influence you more and skew your view.
You're being biased, too, Mr. Aoyama.
I'm still not convinced that Mr. Kujo is completely in the wrong here.
I can't believe that someone that everyone
from the Kujo Family looks up to so much can be bad.
--So-- --I got it.
I got it. That's enough.
I'm sorry.
You have nothing to apologize about.
Well, well... What brings you two here?
"Hattendo"
You like sweets, don't you?
So, can I help you?
We heard from Izumi about why STAND was established.
And the MPD's motive.
Oh?
Do you agree with the agency's direction, Mr. Hattori?
What? Little Miss Narc didn't tell you?
I willingly involved myself with STAND.
What's the phrase? "Sweeping something under the rug"?
Personally,
I'd rather have Rei stay out of the filthy affairs of some of you adults.
Are you trying to say that we're the only ones sweeping things under the rug?
I'm pretty sure you understand that we have a very big common interest here,
considering your positions.
The reason the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare joined STAND...
The Kujo Family?
STAND is gathering everyone involved with the Anonymous Case.
Now then, where will Soma Kujo go after the case is solved?
I see. If they keep him close, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
can easily keep an eye on the Kujo Family.
Once the MPD is done with him,
they plan to pounce on the drug trafficking ring
that's run by Soma Kujo and the Kujo Family.
That's why he was so passive when it came to Soma Kujo.
There's a monster living beyond those heavy doors.
That statement applies to both of us.
And we both happen to have subordinates involved
in this shady agency our bosses created.
The adults really need to pull their weight here.
And that's partially why I'm going to have Little Miss Narc help out.
I'm counting on her.
Really?
Yes.
It looks like he was able
to get you a special meeting with Makoto Tsuduki just once.
Mr. Hattori...
But a new problem just popped up.
It appears that Makoto Tsuduki is refusing to be interviewed.
But apparently, this is your next move.
Huh?
Yes?
Kyosuke.
Miss Rei. I'm happy to see you again.
So it was you.
Huh?
Those flowers are really pretty.
Here.
Thanks.
No... Thank you.
I heard from the police. You're going to talk to my brother, right?
But he doesn't seem to want to talk to me yet.
He can be pretty stubborn.
The Anonymous Case happened 15 years ago, right?
Yes.
Back then, my brother would act really weird every now and then.
Like he was waiting for someone to contact him.
My brother is hiding something.
I'm sure that he's protecting someone's secret.
But...
Miss Rei.
Remember when I said I'd join STAND if you said you liked me?
That was something you decided for yourself!
Well, I'm going to change the terms a bit.
Huh?
Please, save my brother.
But...
Don't worry.
Just go see him.
Pardon me.
It's been a while, Makoto.
It appears that Kyosuke trusts you quite a bit.
Actually, I think it's more that he believes in you.
Bro, meet with Miss Rei.
I want you to talk to her.
The flowers in Sara's room are always new.
With everything going on I haven't been able to visit her much,
but there are always fresh new flowers in her room.
I'm pretty sure Miss Rei is the only person
looking out for us and Sara right now.
I'll never ask you for anything again. Please trust her.
I've always been a sucker for his requests like that.
This was something I was planning on taking to my grave.
Let's begin.
Masayoshi Ida was the officer in charge of Sara's case.
After we were told that the case had been solved as just being caused by someone using drugs,
no one cared anymore.
But he was always looking after us.
He didn't forget about our family.
But then suddenly, Masayoshi Ida stopped coming to see us.
Then I found out about the Anonymous Case.
I... thought that he might be the suspect.
Because I gave him something the last day that we saw each other.
Something?
An unfinished novel I'd been working on.
A picaresque novel?
Yes. It's the confessions of a murderer.
I'm surprised you wanted to show me a novel
about a police officer committing a murder.
I wasn't trying to imply anything.
This police officer lost someone they loved.
That's why they're out for revenge.
I also feel that if the person who did this to Sara were to appear before me...
If I could think up the perfect crime in my head...
Then I might just...
The protagonist in this story is me.
That's why I stopped him... Because he chose the wrong path.
I don't know about that.
Huh?
Murder can be justice.
Those who have complicated justice can believe that they're doing the right thing.
That's what that novel was about.
This might just sound like the ramblings of an arrogant writer,
but I can't help but think about it.
That maybe that's what sent Masayoshi Ida over the edge.
That I was the one who'd made him into a criminal.
Have you seen him since?
Did he contact you?
Just once.
He apologized for not being able to return my unfinished novel.
And he praised me, saying that the conclusion that I'd come up with was a good one.
The conclusion... What happens to the protagonist police officer?
He chooses to end his life.
In the final chapter, the protagonist is already dead.
You could consider this book his last will and testament.
That's what I was planning at least.
Then...
You have no new information on him?
Correct.
Since he's been on the run, the only thing we know
is that he has a keepsake belonging to the victim, Mr. Hibiya,
and was visiting some place.
Some place?
It's rather perplexing.
I'm pretty sure he didn't want Mr. Hibiya's keepsake to end up there.
Makoto, do you have any ideas?
It doesn't matter how insignificant you think it may be.
Keepsake...
Back then, right before we hung up,
I heard him whisper something.
Like he was relieved.
"Don't worry. I..."
I gave it to the child.
The child...?
A child?
Fifteen years ago... It couldn't be...
"Go Miyase"
You need to hold back on meeting with Miyase for a while.
What are you whimpering about?
Kaname.
Are you here to see Go again?
He said he was going out today.
Oh, no... I came to see Mr. Kujo today.
Why don't you come in?
Huh? Um...
He's probably out in the garden at this hour.
I'm just leading you there.
You should leave if he's not there though.
Thank you.
It seems like Go trusts you.
You're not a bad person, are you, Miss?
Oh, yeah. You looked into a few more things the other day, didn't you?
You really helped me out.
Thank you.
Looked into things?
What do you mean? I don't know what you're talking about.
Huh?
Forget about that night. I'll forget about it, too.
Are you still not feeling well?
I'm fine.
Do you garden as well, Mr. Kujo?
No.
Oh, Mr. Miyase takes care of this garden, doesn't he?
It seems very important to him.
Mr. Miyase must really like this place...
I don't garden,
but I did send flowers to someone, just once.
I believe they were called kalanchoe.
Kalanchoe? What kind of flowers are those?
I wasn't around for when it bloomed.
I just looked through an encyclopedia and chose the one that caught my eye.
Mr. Kujo.
We've uncovered details about a drug called Plus.
There are rumors that it's about to be sold on the black market.
Do you happen to know someone who's going to be involved with this deal?
Why are you asking me that?
I have no idea.
I have nothing to do with this Plus.
So you personally?
Then what about as someone from the Kujo Family?
For example?
A while back, someone named Yuki Hibiya was working
on the creation of a new drug at Omori Pharmaceuticals.
There's a possibility that the base drug for Plus was that.
There are clues showing that the data Omori Pharmaceuticals lost
on that drug ended up here.
I see.
Now I know why you stopped by today.
But you're far too careless.
You disclosed all that information to someone you suspect might be involved.
Of course, I'm not going to admit to anything.
I'm sure you thought that you might've gotten through to some of the people here
with whatever you consider is justice, but that won't work on me.
That's not what I was trying to--
Correct. That might not be your intention.
And yet, you are causing trouble here.
That's why I said you were thoughtless.
You should probably leave.
I'm sure you don't want to make Kaname look bad.
Please excuse me.
I'm back.
Sorry I'm late. I'll prepare dinner immediately.
That one lady was here.
Though it looks like she just chatted with Mr. Kujo a bit then left.
"Go Miyase"
Mr. Miyase?
Hello, this is Izumi.
I'm sorry to call you out of the blue, but I...
Is something wrong?
Mr. Kujo is gone.
What?
He left completely alone without anyone from the house to escort him.
I wasn't sure if I should tell you, but...
Miss Izumi, please...
Please stop Mr. Kujo.
"Thank you for your hard work. I received your message. I want to move things along a bit faster. Could we meet tonight?" "Soma Kujo" Mr. Kujo could be...
I wanted to find out more about the man
who showed me such a gentle profile for the first time.
What is he thinking? Who is he thinking about?
What lies beyond that are the smiles of those who care for him.
That's what I felt.
But...
...I still don't know that answer.