" December 10, 1968" " Fuchu City, Tokyo" "Investigation of the 300-million yen robbery, which occurred 45 years ago on December 10, 1968, was in utter confusion." "It appears the perpetrator transferred the duralumin cases containing cash to another vehicle and fled." "Serial numbers of 2,000 new 500 yen bills, in the amount of 1 million yen, had been recorded by the bank." "The numbers are XF227001A through" "XF229000A." "In order to obtain leads, the investigation task force released serial numbers of a portion of the stolen bills." "However, 500 yen bills bearing those serial numbers were not to see the light of day." "Headquarters released the serial numbers too quickly." "XF227001A through" "XF229000A." "Exclude those 500 yen bills." "They could identify the perpetrator." "Currency serial numbers XF227001A through" "XF229000A..." "The 300-million yen robbery remains unsolved to this day." " November 9, 2013" "The new inmate." "3 0 3 6" "Come with me." "3036." "What shall we eat?" "Any time now?" "What's any time now?" "It's a secret." "Kurokouchi, shall we eat here?" "Who are you?" "!" "The name of the deceased was Asanuma Kenji, 32." "He was the government-employed secretary of House of Representatives member Ijichi Densuke." "It wasn't necessary for First Division to take the trouble..." "We're almost positive it was suicide." "But still, he was a politician's secretary." "House of Representatives member Ijichi Densuke-san is the man who's viewed as the next cabinet minister, yes?" " So?" " Last night, around 10:00 PM, a crowd witnessed Asanuma falling from the building, accompanied by a scream." "Death from a fall, huh?" "Cause of death was traumatic brain injury." "Shoes believed to be his were found on the rooftop." "Obviously, he committed suicide by jumping." "Excuse me, but would a person committing suicide be screaming as he fell?" "Who knows?" "But he had a motive for jumping, didn't he?" "I can't believe this happened." "As I recall, Asanuma-san was" " House Rep" " IJICHI DENSUKE under suspicion for misappropriating your political funds, right?" "Ushii-kun." "He must have been exhausted from gathering votes for the next election campaign." "He was an earnest man." "The motive was because he was accused of violating the Political Funds Control Law." "Asanuma-san took that to heart and..." "My son didn't commit suicide." "Let go of me." "My son didn't commit suicide." " No, you can't go in there." " Listen." "My son was killed by Ijichi!" "He was killed by Ijichi-san?" "My son called last night to tell me that he was reporting Ijichi to the authorities." "There's no way he'd commit suicide." " Reporting him?" " Anyway, let's go to the station." "I was told to go to the scene by the police." " The police told you that?" " Yes." "Who told you that?" "I didn't get his name, but he was a rather offensive detective." "Offensive?" "Last night, at the police station where they brought my son..." "I'm sorry, I can't help you." "What are you saying?" "You're a detective, aren't you?" "I am, but I'm with a different division." "Murder is handled by the First Division." "Try going out to the scene." "Oh... in regards to Ijichi Sensei," "I'll take on the responsibility to become friends with him." "That's..." "Kurokouchi-san, I'm sure." "Kurokouchi came to see you?" "Yes, he invited himself over without making an appointment." "He questioned me persistently, where I was last night." "I apologize deeply." "Please rest assured, your alibi has already been verified." "It's not a matter that can be settled with your apology." "What do you plan to do?" "With this detective named Kurokouchi." "Excuse me, but what was that about reporting to the authorities you mentioned earlier?" "I told that offensive detective too, my son was saying that he got a hold of the notebook that had information about Ijichi's slush fund." "Slush fund... notebook." "Oh, and" "He mentioned something about Sakura, but" "I don't remember that too well." "Sakura?" "Does that, by any chance, have to do with Sakura Fubuki Association?" "That's right." "Sawatari and this association had a hand in the 300-million yen robbery." "That would be..." "Sakura Fubuki Association." "How do I get a hold of it?" "That notebook." " Kanagawa Police Headquarters" "Aren't we doing an investigation on Asanuma Kenji-san?" "No." "Ijichi Sensei's alibi last night has been verified with someone from his election committee." "Besides, according to the autopsy, no sign of foul play was noted." "We're leaning towards treating this as a suicide." "Leaning towards suicide?" "What about Asanuma-san's personal items?" "Ah, you mean the notebook his father was talking about?" "Apparently, Asanuma-san didn't have such a notebook." "He didn't have it?" "By the way, Seike-san, you don't have to pair up with Kurokouchi-kun anymore." "Kurokouchi Keita." "Effective next month," "I order your transfer to General Affairs Dept," "Detention Administration Division." "Detention Administration Division?" "It's not even time for rotation." "You were charged with breaking into a house in that Sawatari's case, remember?" "Surrender quietly!" "Didn't you sweep that under the carpet yourself?" "You must take responsibility for your own actions." "Am I being transferred because of yesterday's death by jumping?" "Let's see." "What was it?" "During your MPD days," "Ijichi Sensei was your boss, right?" "Personnel decisions at the police are ironclad rules." "If you don't like it, resign!" "Also, turn in the cell phone issued by the Criminal Investigation Department." "People in Detention Administration Division have no need to investigate whatsoever." "So, you got transferred?" "Although it's still unofficial," "Detention Administration Division is what I've been told." "What did you do to Ijichi-san?" "All I did was tell him I won't snoop around his secretary's suspicious death if he gave me money." "I'm sorry, I couldn't catch what you said just now." "Asanuma-san didn't commit suicide." "Think about it." "Would someone who's ready to die call his father to say that he's reporting his boss to the authorities?" "Besides, would a guy who's killing himself jump off screaming?" "I don't think he'd do either." "Right?" "Which makes Ijichi Sensei suspicious after all." "Even if he has an alibi." "You've heard, haven't you?" "That the notebook of Ijichi-san has proof of his slush fund and information about "Sakura."" "I'm sure it's unlikely, but is that "Sakura"..." "You know that Ijichi Sensei used to work for National Police Agency, right?" "But did you know this?" "He's the very person who persuaded Sawatari to enter politics." "Do those two know each other?" "Which means they might be also connected to the people who killed your father." "Sakura Fubuki Association." "Murder that was turned into honorable death in line of duty, murder that was treated as an accident and covered up, murder that was switched over to suicide." "There were lots of murders like that in the past, yes?" "Are you saying Sakura Fubuki Association is involved in this murder case?" "If Sakura Fubuki Association's mentioned in that notebook, there's a good possibility it was murder." "In the notebook..." "What kind of an association is Sakura Fubuki Association?" "That's why~...in order to find that out, don't you think Asanuma-san's suicide should be thoroughly re-investigated?" "What is this..." "Along with the transfer, my department issued cell phone was taken away." "If you run into trouble, call me at that number." "Now, for the next news." "Last night, Democratic Liberal Party, House Rep" "Ijichi Densuke-san's government-employed secretary, Asanuma Kenji-san jumped off the rooftop of the building where the election committee office is located, and died." "It is believed to be suicide..." "I attested to your alibi to the police as planned." "What is that about?" "Excuse me for a minute." "Oh, Kakizaki-kun." "Kurokouchi?" "I see." "Thanks." "This, I learned from Asanuma." "The best thing to do is keep valuable items on you." "Black leather notebook." "Found it." "Excuse me." "If you're looking for Sawa, she's not here." " Research Scientist" " MADARAME YAEKO" "She had some health issues and took a leave of absence." " Leave of absence?" " Are you" "Seike Mashiro-san?" "Uh... why do you know my name..." "So, what can I do for you?" "I'm a temp, but I can still help you." "I was wondering if Asanuma-san really committed suicide." "First, go to page 3." "This man Asanuma's shoes were placed neatly on the rooftop, but for some reason, his fingerprints weren't on the handrail." "No fingerprints on the handrail..." "Normally, to climb over it, one would grab on to the handrail." "Plus, page 6." "The glasses he always wore weren't found at the scene." "Glasses?" "How they came to the conclusion that it was suicide, I don't know." "It happens all the time." "Co-ver ups." "Everywhere." "Asanuma-san was 176 cm tall." "For some reason, there were no fingerprints on the handrail." "The glasses he always wore were not found at the scene either." "Hey!" "This is my territory." "Get out!" "In accordance with the Municipal Waste Management Program, taking waste matter disposed of by private residence is in violation of City Ordinance." "Detention Administration Division, Kurokouchi speaking." "This is still unofficial..." "Glasses?" "I found Asanuma-san's glasses." "In the garbage across the street from the building where he jumped." "Which means?" "Which means, although this is strictly my speculation," "Asanuma-san was carried by someone and thrown over the handrail." "The only thing is, can a grown man be tossed so easily?" "Don't know." "Anyway, keep up the good work." "What's certain is, he didn't commit suicide." "I wish you success with this project." "I'll have the tickets sent to your residence." " Wangan Urban Development Social Gathering" "You're in violation of the Firearms and Swords Control Law." "For me, my son was my hope to live." "There's nothing you can do for your son anymore." "Ijichi Sensei." "Excuse me, but can you talk to Chief Kakizaki and have him cancel my transfer?" "I won't say anything about the Asanuma murder." "What are you talking about?" "Nothing." "It's just that those two gentlemen look to like tough guys who could easily throw a grown man off the rooftop of a building." "Get out." "I thought you and I could form a good relationship." " Too bad." " Hey!" "I would think you'd have plenty of political funds without having a fund raiser." "Your slush fund, for example." "What are you talking about?" "I'm talking about the black leather notebook." "In the black leather notebook, isn't there something else written in there besides the slush fund?" "For example, the Sakura Fubuki Association." "Where are you hiding it?" "In your residence?" "In the Diet Members' Office Building?" "What's a guy who can't investigate talking about." "Well, you got me there." "Anyway, when you get imprisoned for murdering Asanuma," "I'd appreciate it if you could bring the black leather notebook with you." "I think I might be in charge of stamping prisoners in." "3036, you have a visitor." "How have you been, Ijichi-san?" "I was asked to persuade you to admit to your crimes." "You have 15 minutes." " Sawatari-san, Kurokouchi's..." " He's not a problem." "He hasn't found out anything yet." " But..." " However, coming here was not a smart thing to do." "Yokohama Detention Center" "All right~." "It's practically certain that" "Sakura Fubuki Association's mentioned in the black leather notebook." "I'm counting on you to do the rest," "Seike-chan~." "Thank you for the analysis report." "If a temp like me may say so, wouldn't it be better if you don't pry too much?" "You don't want to end up like Superintendent Inspector Yakushiji with the scary face, do you?" "Yakushiji-san?" "That was an accident... and closed, right?" "As an accident, by the top." "Like when your father died." "This is a mysterious death by burning, a woman journalist that occurred 8 years ago." "She was involved in a big incident that happened 45 years ago." "45 years ago." "That's right." "Like that man called Yakushiji and your father, she was pursuing the truth behind the 300-million yen robbery." "The cause of death of this person called Hazuki Tomo was handled as an accidental fire caused by carelessness." "Incidentally, this person was an acquaintance of your partner." "Kurokouchi-san's?" "I think this is where it all started." "Your partner's various issues." "It must've been hot." "15 years ago" "X F 2 2 7" "0 0 1 A" "It's what we've been protecting." "Sensei." "What is it?" "Can I ask you for a favor?" "Wangan Urban Development Project Associated Companies" "Hamashita Construction, Inc." "Adviser 2011" "Kojima Development, Inc." "Adviser 2012" " Hello?" " Seike-san?" "I need to talk to you urgently." "Where are you now?" "I'll be right there." "What are you trying to dig up?" "You seem to suspect Ijichi Sensei, but is that because of what Asanuma-san's father said?" "Yes." "It seems to me that his story lacks credibility." "The father told me the late Asanuma-san learned about Ijichi Sensei's wrongdoings from someone he didn't even know." " From someone he didn't know?" " Yes." "I understand he was a rather offensive fellow." "Offensive?" "I'm sorry." "Kaneo" "Did you find out something?" "Kurokouchi-san, you were manipulating Asanuma-san, the secretary, weren't you?" "You were already investigating Ijichi-san." "You can swear your allegiance to Ijichi Sensei and take the blame for making false statements for all I care, but that guy, he's been doing worse things." "What do you mean?" "You approached Asanuma Kenji-san, and instigated him by feeding him information about the slush fund." "And Asanuma-san, who obtained that notebook as evidence... under the guise of suicide, was murdered." "Just so you know," "I did clearly warn Asanuma-san this was a dangerous undertaking." "Did you also warn Hazuki Tomo-san?" "I'll just tell you there were various reasons." "That aside, did you get any evidence on Ijichi Sensei?" "I tried to track down evidence of the slush fund, but" "I was stopped by the top." " Company names?" " I memorized them." "Oh, okay." "Then... you can have this." "What is this?" "There's a fund raising party tomorrow for Ijichi Sensei." "Why don't you attend?" "You might witness something interesting." "Something interesting?" "Seike." "Chief Kakizaki." "What are you doing here?" "Oh, I came to report that the investigation has concluded." "Why are you here, Kakizaki-san?" "Being there all these politicians gathered here," "I came to check on security." "Where can Ijichi Sensei be?" "Thank you very much for taking the time to attend today." "This Wangan Urban Development Project is an absolute necessity, not only for the future growth of the prefecture, but for our nation's economy as well." " Clown?" " I guess they're putting on entertainment." "With the support of everyone..." "Who are you?" "Avenging my son!" "Move back!" "Please move back!" "Calm down now." "I'm Kakizaki with the Prefectural Police." "I'll listen to what you have to say." "Get a hold of Ushii." "You won't do." "Get Kurokouchi here!" " What?" " Did he just say Kurokouchi?" "Bring Kurokouchi here." "I won't talk to anyone but him." "Kakizaki, hurry up and call Kurokouchi." "Oh, no." "I had him turn in his cell phone." "Hurry up!" "I have his personal number." "You do?" "Then hurry up and call him." "Hello, Kurokouchi~." "Sounds nearby." "Kurokouchi." "Father, what's wrong?" "You're the only one I trust." "Listen to me!" "Cooperate with us." "Asanuma's saying he'll talk to you." "Huh~?" "But people in Detention Administration have no need to investigate whatsoever." "Isn't that what you told me?" "This is considered investigation too, isn't it?" "You...!" "Is that true?" "Kakizaki" "Cancel his transfer... hurry!" "You heard what the man said, Chief." "But personnel decisions at the police are ironclad rules, aren't they?" "Never mind that, just cancel it." "It's canceled." "I'll cancel the transfer so go talk to him right now!" "Roger." "Ladies and Gentlemen," "I'm the newly reinstated detective," "Kurokouchi Keita." "Asanuma-san's father, let me ask you once again." "Why are you doing this?" "Because my son was murdered by this guy, but the police won't listen to me." "What!" "Ijichi Sensei made your son fall to his death in order to cover up his wrongdoings?" "He did not say all of that." "But Father, is there evidence your son was murdered?" "The notebook." "My son told me proof for the slush fund was written in the notebook." "Notebook?" "Are you saying Sensei has a black leather notebook on him right now?" "Has it on him?" "Stop that." "Hey!" "Wait!" "Doesn't it look like there's something in Sensei's chest pocket?" "There it is~." "T-that's just an ordinary notebook." "Then Seike-san, can you check the contents of that black leather notebook?" "Kurokouchi!" "Now, now, Sensei." "We're doing this to prove your innocence." "Father, please hand it over to that young lady." "Hey, give it back." "Seike-san, what's written in there?" "Hamashita Construction 2 million..." "Kojima Development 3 million..." "Wait a minute." "We've heard those company names somewhere before, haven't we?" "Seike-san." "These are corporations for which Ijichi-san worked as adviser in the past, and companies associated with the public works project for the proposed land reclamation site which he's now promoting as its initiator." "What do you suppose those numbers mean?" "More than likely, they are sums of money." "Sums of money?" "Public works project, associated companies, sums of money." "Why, isn't that the proof of your slush fund that your secretary, Asanuma-san, claimed he obtained, Ijichi Sensei?" "Chief Kakizaki." "While intending to save Sensei, we might have found evidence leading to the motive behind the murder of Asanuma Kenji-san." "This would be subject to re-investigation, wouldn't it?" "This was your scenario, wasn't it?" "It doesn't matter that you're finished." "What?" "It's not here... it's not here!" "Accha~" "Anything about Sakura Fubuki Association?" "Looks like they were all ripped out." "Probably by a certain somebody." "Certain somebody?" "Probably a certain somebody we know real well." "500-yen bill?" "This isn't just your ordinary 500-yen bill." "Currency serial number..." "X F 2 2 7 0 0 1 A" "It's a 500-yen bill that disappeared along with the 300-million yen robber 45 years ago." "He isn't the perpetrator, is he?" "That guy... how old is he?" "We're done." "Put the duralumin cases back in the getaway car." "What shall we do with the perpetrator?" "Prepare a suicide note." "This drama is based on a hypothesis."