I work for the Counter-Terrorist Unit, aka CTU.
To stop the plot to assassinate female Prime Ministerial candidate Urara Asakura,
I was assigned a top secret mission.
I rescued my kidnapped wife and daughter,
but the terrorists are making their next move.
The dead Victor Hayashi has two sons.
Victor's wife and three daughters died in the explosion.
This is why...!
I've found out they're after Rikka and Miyu too.
The assassination plot moves forward by the minute.
Ban, what happened?!
The day of the general election, with expectations mounting for the rise of Japan's first female Prime Minister. Tokyo, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Events occur in real time.
Ban, can you hear me?!
Hey! Answer me!
Hey, what's going on, Ban?!
Osaka Division.
This is Shidou from First Division. Captain Natsume, please.
Yes sir. Please wait a moment.
This is Natsume...
This is Genba Shidou from First Division.
Something's happening to Eiji Banba from your division.
Hm...? What do you mean?
We were in the middle of gathering intel on a top secret mission,
and I lost contact with him.
A top secret mission? Why Banba?
It's a matter of life and death! Details later!
- Requesting confirmation of his safety. - Roger.
Find out where the call got cut off!
Got it. If something happened, I'll get back to you ASAP.
Thanks.
Later!
Hmm... but is it okay to do it later?
It's pretty urgent.
What?!
I cross-referenced Eiji Banba's files against the database
and got additional intel on the hit men.
- Seriously?! - See?
Shouldn't you have checked what it was first?
Show me!
Hang on a sec.
It's prohibited to copy this data.
Hurry up!
You're rushing me again...
It's kinda big data.
I think they're still after you and party leader Asakura.
Okay. Here's the pictures.
Their names are Sanya Asano and Kougo Nakamura.
- Share this information with the police. - Roger.
So? Which one do you have additional intel on?
The third hit man.
He was the son of Victor Hayashi, who died seven years ago.
Alexis...?
So you knew?
We've also confirmed that he was in the special forces.
Okay... Contact the SP too.
Remind them to guard party leader Asakura carefully.
Okay. I'll do it right away.
- Miho. - Alexis.
What's going on with the plans?
Sorry it took me so long to call you.
They decided to stay in Tokyo in the end.
I see...
I wonder why the party leader changed her plans?
I don't know the details...
but it's okay, because I can see you again.
Well... I just finished what I was doing.
I'll go back to the hotel after I finish one more thing.
What time?
4:30.
Okay... I'll go to the room right then.
I'll be waiting.
Delta check, please. Base to Todoroki.
Todoroki, clear.
- Base to Serizawa. - Serizawa, clear.
- Base to Ninomiya. - Ninomiya, clear.
All clear. Everyone is in position.
Roger. Keep monitoring.
May I come in?
Go ahead.
Pardon me. It's your husband.
Thank you.
Yes.
It's me.
- Dear... - How're you doing?
I was just resting a little.
It's been bothering me since earlier... What's going on?
Nothing.
Just some things... I want to talk to you about.
I'm listening. Tell me everything.
Not now. Later.
Why?
Let's talk at leisure after everything is over.
All right.
I'll be at CTU for a while.
I see...
Take care of Miyu. I'll call you again.
Okay.
This way.
What's going on?
The SP received some information
just as you were coming back.
What?
They've received pictures of the assassins.
Huh?
I'm sure you're busy, so I'll be brief.
The party leader is still in danger,
but we've obtained some intel that'll be highly useful in protecting her.
Please take a look.
This is the first one.
This is the second one.
This is the third one.
We believe that these three are the assassins.
Are these people already on the move?
Yes, that's right. Everyone, please be very careful.
Understood.
That'll be all.
Ms. Shingyouji...?
To tell you the truth...
Why did Ken run away?
I think he didn't want to cause trouble for us.
That's all?
Y'know, whatever his reasons,
it doesn't change that he's a criminal.
If you're hiding his whereabouts...
How many times have I told you? I don't know.
Really?
If Ken hadn't been there, my mother and I would've been killed!
Miyu, listen.
It's not that unusual for hostages
to have some sort of feelings for their kidnappers.
I told you, it's not like that!
In the first place,
I don't even know where Ken is!
Ah, I'm sorry. I thought you were done already...
Are you okay?
Yes. I've rested enough.
Miyu, let's take a break.
I'll finish interviewing Rikka first.
Miyu, are you okay?
Please don't push yourself.
I'm fine now.
Are you?
Don't worry about me.
We were separated at the time,
and I'm not going to blame you now.
I'll get started.
You both say Ken helped you out,
but Miyu seems like she's hiding something.
What?
I think she likes him and is covering for him.
No wonder she's so fond of him.
But she's not one to hide things.
Can you say that for sure?
I'm her mother.
She tricked you and your husband and went out, though.
Even so, I trust my daughter.
Shidou.
You have a call from party leader Asakura.
Put her through.
This is Shidou.
- This is Asakura. - Did something happen?
When she saw the assassins' pictures, one of my campaign staff
said she'd met one of them.
Who?
Victor's son Alexis.
What's the staffer's name?
Miho Shingyouji. A young woman I've come to rely on.
- What's Alexis's location? - I think she knows.
- What's their relationship? - That of a man and a woman.
What's this Ms. Shingyouji like?
She's a brave girl and says she'll help.
Please let her know what's going on here. We'll make arrangements right away.
All right.
What happened with Mr. Banba?
I suddenly lost contact with him.
Huh? Then...
He was probably... killed.
Right now, the new lead you've called with will be huge.
Alexis comes first.
Yes.
"With you, for the future."
Hello.
Ken?
How'd it go?
She wouldn't stop questioning me, but I insisted that you helped us.
Thanks.
Sorry I was irritated earlier.
Hey...
Hm?
Go to the police. You'll be fine if you tell them the truth.
No way. They won't believe anything I say.
But... I can't cover for you anymore.
Is there any hard evidence?
That I was involved in the kidnapping and confinement of you guys.
I don't know... but I don't think so.
Then it's fine.
But, Ken...
Sorry, but don't call me for a while.
Who was that?
Doesn't matter. I'm tired, I'm going to sleep for a bit.
Chiharu Ohkusa
That's kinda suspicious.
Stupid...
Do you remember anything that Kanbayashi and his men talked about?
Who's Kanbayashi?
The kidnappers' leader.
Oh...
If you heard anything from them...
Yeah...
Do you want to take a break?
I'm fine. Don't worry about me.
That wouldn't do.
You're an important witness, after all.
Is that really all?
What do you mean?
Our relationship is too complicated.
So it does bother you?
I tried to calm down, but... it's hard.
In that case... I'll switch with Yamazaki.
Division head... why are you here?
I'll be taking command of this case.
- From when? - From now.
- What about Obata? - She got called back to headquarters.
In other words,
my watchdog has changed from Obata to you.
Well, something like that.
The ones after party leader Asakura are the deceased Victor's sons?
Alexis intends to avenge his father.
Shidou, setting aside that they're after you,
why are they also trying to kill the party leader?
Seven years ago, party leader Asakura
gave the go-ahead for Operation Dark Night.
Victor died in that operation...
Yes.
Unjustified resentment... that's villainous thinking.
And now,
I've lost contact with Eiji Banba, the one in charge of executing the operation.
- Banba? From the Osaka division? - Yeah.
- Was he bumped off? - Probably.
Things are serious.
But we've found a new lead.
I was told that a woman on the party leader's campaign staff
is in a relationship with Alexis.
That's incredibly sudden again.
She's shaken, but she'll help us with the investigation.
What kind of help?
She has a rendezvous with Alexis at the hotel.
- She gave me that intel. - Get ready to secure him at once.
No, we should still have them meet.
This is the perfect chance to get intel on the terrorists.
Whoa whoa, it's too dangerous.
We'll have a task force standing by outside the door, and if anything happens, they'll step in at once.
We'll never have another chance like this.
It's dangerous to use an ordinary person against terrorists.
I'll decide after I meet her. Is that good enough?
She's on the way to CTU now.
Please do.
Ah, yes.
You called?
Yuuta, come in.
What?
You and I have been fighting since last night,
and haven't properly discussed it.
I don't really care.
You told me.
That back then, when you were struggling the most,
it wasn't me who supported you, but Dr. Touko Aoi.
It'll be different from now on. I'll support you.
You might not believe me right away,
but I don't want you to forget that.
I... will definitely help you.
What did you tell the police about the doctor?
I haven't told them yet.
Why not?
A big problem came up...
A dangerous person
has gotten close to one of my staff.
What do you mean, gotten close?
That's...
I'm sorry. I can't give you the details right now...
See.
You're always hiding things that way.
I'll tell you when the time comes.
Either way, when that time comes,
something else will come up and you'll say you can't talk about it then.
Yuuta, this is a very serious situation. Work with me.
Fine.
But you just said that you'd help me.
Yes.
I... want to help you too.
But it'll take a little longer.
Yuuta...
Shidou's wife and daughter are in a safehouse set up by the CTU.
How many guards?
I'll take care of them, don't worry.
I'll handle the family too.
You can't take your time.
It's okay. We'll go in shortly.
Call me when it's done.
Got it.
Yes.
- Milo, come here. - What's the matter?
I'm being denied access and can't open the files!
Got it. On my way.
Dammit!
No need to get flustered.
How? What did you do?
I just went in with my code.
Could it be that you don't know?
If you get demoted, you're not able to see classified information anymore.
Look, captain, a lot has happened.
So that's it...
But...
Now you can access it freely. How's that?
- You're amazing. - It's no big deal.
You'll only be able to access it for today.
It'll go back to normal tomorrow.
I'll go back into interrogation again tomorrow.
Why? Weren't you reinstated?
Only until the end of the day, to stop the assassination plot.
I see...
Wait, that's bad! Isn't that soon?
Be quiet! That's why we'll capture the assassins today, whatever it takes.
Right. Let's catch them quickly.
If there's anything I can do, let me know anytime.
Yeah.
- Milo. - Yeah?
Were there any traces
of suspicious access from inside the CTU?
- Suspicious...? - Like confidential information being exchanged.
I haven't checked for that.
- Sorry, but look into it ASAP. - Huh, hold on.
Does that mean there's still a spy among us?
That's a possibility.
I know you can do it.
Okay.
Do you think it's a bluff?
I don't.
I'm serious, and you shouldn't underestimate me.
Okay, let's discuss it.
Where?
There's a park across the street from the hotel.
How about the commercial building beyond that?
Fine. I'm on my way.
Where are you going?
Just out.
Just out where?
I'll be back soon.
Going to make someone die again?
I went too far.
But... it's like you're obsessing over it...
Who are you meeting?
Trust me.
Then you trust me too!
Joushuu.
Why are you meeting him?
I don't want to have regrets anymore.
What happened two years ago was an accident.
But...
Dr. Touko Aoi died because of that.
I can't leave things like this.
I can't keep quiet anymore.
Isn't it dangerous to go meet him alone?
It's not a big deal. He's just an old man.
But...!
Even Joushuu can't kill Urara Asakura's son, right?
Fine.
Thank you.
The deceased Victor has two sons.
We know that one of the assassins, Alexis, has come to Tokyo.
His older brother Andre should already be here.
As an immigrant from Japan,
if he can blend in with the crowds of Toyko, he'll be hidden.
We'll make sure to catch Alexis first.
And the other two?
They're probably in Tokyo as well.
Yeah.
What?
Ms. Shingyouji has arrived.
I'll be right there.
The collaborator is here.
- Alexis's woman? - Yeah.
I'm division head Onitsuka.
- This is Genba Shidou. - I'm Shidou.
I'm Shingyouji.
The party leader told me to trust Mr. Shidou and cooperate fully.
That'd be helpful. We can have a lawyer present...
There's no need.
This way, please.
Come in.
Ahh... we'll take it from here.
No, but it's...
Don't worry, you're at CTU.
No, but...
Have a seat.
It's okay, calm down.
I'm sorry...
There's no time, so I'll get right to it...
Are you familiar with this person?
Yes.
What did he tell you about himself?
That he was running a business in America.
When did you meet him?
Last month in Ginza.
I met him when I went out for drinks with the other campaign staff.
He started talking with me...
We exchanged our SNS IDs when I left.
That's how you ended up in communication with him?
Yes.
He told me he'd been overseas​ for a long time...
He seemed so passionate...
It's just...
Ms. Shingyouji,
would you meet with Alexis at the hotel?
You mean... you want me to be a spy...?
Of course, we don't mean to force you.
The only one with a connection to Alexis at this point is you.
We need your help, for the sake of this country.
How should I act when I meet him...?
Like you would normally.
There's no need to do anything different.
Really?
We'll monitor the room with cameras.
We'll also have a task force standing by outside,
so you'll be completely safe.
I came here intending to do whatever it takes,
but when it comes down to it...
So it is impossible after all.
Shidou, you go to the hotel. I'll stay here.
All right.
Um... please wait.
It's to protect the party leader, right...?
Yes.
I'll do it.
It'll be atonement...
I told him all sorts of information...
If something were to happen to the party leader...
I... would never be able to forgive myself.
Please let me do it.
Hmm... I see. And the next one?
This one?
He was a lookout.
They called him Ichiki.
Okay... Is there something on your mind?
Not really.
Yes, I see. Then let's continue.
This is Tsuzuki. Natsuki, respond.
Todoroki, Serizawa, Ninomiya​, respond.
I see. So your father was being watched?
- That's what it looked like. - Even at his office?
I don't know that much.
How about you, ma'am?
Ma'am, this is an important question!
You're tired, Mom. Why don't you go get some rest?
I'm sorry...
Right, please take a short break.
Can I get you some coffee?
Ah... thank you.
I may not look it, but I can make surprisingly good coffee.
Grind, grind, grind... I'll bring it to the room.
This is Yamazaki. Tsuzuki, I'm making coffee, want some?
Tsuzuki.
Please come with me. Quickly!
- Go in here. - What's going on?
Lock the door and make sure not to open it.
There are CTU agents in disguise outside.
- Please stay hidden in here. - But...
Mom...
It's okay... it'll be okay.
Don't move!
Drop your gun!
Hands up.
Turn this way!
Move.
Mom...
Get in! Quickly!
I'll explain the details of the plan after we arrive at the hotel.
Yes.
Captain, a minute.
- Please take her to the car. - Yes.
This way, please.
What?
Mr. Banba has been found dead.
They said he was strangled.
It's highly likely that the computer he had was stolen.
Any leads?
Nothing yet.
Tell me if you learn anything.
Mizuishi!
Why'd you come back without reporting in?
Your wife and daughter are okay.
Ah, I heard.
Ms. Shingyouji is going to help you gather information?
- Yeah. - That's barely legal.
I don't know how division head Onitsuka gave the okay.
You're coming along too.
- He's here! - I know!
Which way do we go?
Looks like he's not following anymore.
Are you okay?
We did good.
I'm going to take a look around, don't move.
Huh? No way! Hey, wait!
Miyu!
Miyu...!
Miyu! Miyu!
Did you kill the doctor?
What're you talking about?
Don't play dumb!
You're the one who killed Dr. Touko Aoi!
Boy, leave the case to the police.
Don't screw with me...!
What do you want to hear?
I owe her.
She always supported me when I was struggling.
But the one who sold you out to a journalist
was your dear Dr. Touko Aoi.
What, you didn't know?
The doctor you trusted revealed all your secrets.
And just in time for the election too.
It was all seeds sown by that woman.
You're lying. I don't believe you.
What do you want from me?
For you to get punished.
Take responsibility for what you've done.
Whoa whoa... what'll happen to you if you say that?
What about the boy you pushed to his death two years ago?
That... was an accident!
I wonder if the public will see it that way?
After all, the boy who raped your precious sister is dead.
Right before your eyes!
Don't change the subject.
We're talking about Dr. Touko right now.
Joushuu, do you understand?
If you're the one who killed her,
it means you also have information that puts you in a bad position.
Worry about yourself first before worrying about me.
What does that mean?
What if there was evidence left behind in Touko Aoi's office?
Evidence that you were the one who killed her.
Are you trying to frame me?
This is the only advice I can give you.
Follow your mother's example and wash your hands of this matter.
Kid! You get it!
Follow your mother's example and wash your hands of this matter.
Are you okay?
What happened?
I don't know...
What's your name?
I can't remember...
Not your own name?
It's dangerous to stay here, get in.
Anyhow, get in.
Thank you.
Not at all.
Mom!
Mom...
Mom!