Eiji's university mystery study group did indeed
have an alumnus named Keitaro Shinoda.
But he's already dead, and no longer in this world.
Shinoda...
who the hell
are you?
I don't want to say it.
I see. I understand.
If you don't want to say it, don't say it.
That's the end for this discussion.
Ogasawara Family Tomb
I never expected that even you would end up on that side.
I don't have time for sarcasm.
So why did you grope her?
I didn't do it! This is a false accusation!
Why are you on the train again, Mr. Tsutsui?
My car broke down and I hadn't been in it in 15 years.
- So you groped her. - I told you I didn't do it!
Otafuku - term used to mock women with ugly faces
It was a plain woman.
- What? - You must not tell a soul in my office
that I've been caught groping someone!
- A week's sick leave because of that. - Are you insane?
In the meantime, can you clear this accusation against me?
- I'm sorry, not my expertise. - Are you gonna abandon me?
I don't do work that doesn't pay me.
I will also throw in a case from Higuma Foods.
Higuma Foods, you say?
I actually have an appointment with Higuma Foods, as an advisor, today at 1:00 p.m.
- Higuma Foods is all over Japan... - Leave it to me.
You will clear my name, too!
You understand? Hey, he--hey!
Come here ASAP!
My father died
because of that woman, no doubt about it!
What makes you say she did it?
Maybe she gave him arsenic little by little so she can feign death by attrition, right?
She's a black widow. I'm sure of it!
That bitch deceived my father because
she wanted his inheritance!
- Hey, hey. Isn't that terrible? - It's terrible, terrible...
Regardless, your father's death is a police matter.
The law state if they become a wife,
they have inheritance rights, regardless if they are a black widow or not.
- You're going? - I have an important case coming up.
Shingen-chan, you sure I can trust this lawyer?
Her skills are top-notch.
Please listen to her again.
- She's a big customer of mine. - I don't care.
- Ms. Noriko? - You're an in-demand lawyer, huh.
It can't be helped. I'll go with you. So we can talk leisurely afterwards.
Go to Higuma Foods' head office building right now.
What?
I'll be right there!
Go there first, and keep them busy!
Yes!
But still, it's this one, after all.
"Nutritious, Bounty of the Earth."
Higuma "50th Anniversary".
"White Stew"!
It's been my favorite food since I was a kid.
It's so nostalgic. And the posters, too.
To say that I grew up on white stew
would not be an exaggeration. Cut it open, and you get a white—
- Excuse me, Mr. Shinoda. - Yes.
I understand that you like our products...
- I also love the red stew. - Ah... You made it very clear...
- When's the substitute lawyer coming? - She'll be here shortly.
Please wait a little longer.
Wow... But that is amazing. 50 years.
Number one in market share in the industry.
I'm sorry for being so late.
- I am Kenmochi, a lawyer. - We have been waiting for you.
I am Muto, Chief of the General Affairs at Higuma Foods.
I am Kimura from Product Development.
Thank you for helping us. I can't believe Mr. Tsutsui
Otafuku - also means mumps
has mumps at a time like this. - I am aware of it.
M & A - Merger and Acquisition
I am sure you must be concerned as you are preparing for a large-scale acquisition
of more than 1 trillion yen.
Rest assured, I will make sure—
No, we have no problem with the acquisition itself.
- What? - Huh?
Yesterday, we found this.
Sir. Over here.
MaY 23, SoMeonE dieS from the PoiSoned sTew in the company cafeteriA
- What's this? - What the hell..
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My Ex-Boyfriend's Last Will
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Poisoned stew, of all things.
Stew is our signature product, you know?
Oh, this is Ono, the manager.
I am Ono, the manager of this restaurant.
It's just a company cafeteria, though.
- It's a lovely restaurant. - Thank you very much.
Our entire staff takes great pride in our food.
Well, don't you think
we should close the cafeteria until things settle down?
You want to give in to the harassment?
- We got another interview this weekend... - You,
as a manager, you have to put the customer's safety first—
Drop it.
As you can see, we are putting a lot of effort into our cafeteria.
On weekends, it is open to the public and hosts various events.
- They are now the face of the company. - I bought your recipe book.
Normally, we would have consulted the police,
but now that we are preparing for an acquisition, we want to put an end to this racket in secret.
Well, since I am here, I will have lunch.
Hey, Reiko!?
- Hold on a second. - I'll see you later.
White stew, please. With set of bread.
Stew? Why stew of all dishes?
The poison will be in on the 23rd, right? So today is fine.
Thank you for waiting.
Tokumaru.
The stew is dripping.
I'm sorry.
Doing it right, huh...
- Let's eat. - Let's eat.
Reiko.
This is...
Is it okay?
...really delicious!
Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Tsutsui.
I am not working.
- Cold rice must have been tough for you. - I didn't eat it.
I'll get you a warm meal now.
Good!
- The bounty of the earth soaks in, doesn't it? - I had stew yesterday too, though.
It can't be helped, after all the souvenirs they gave us.
Never thought that Higuma Foods' case would be a threatening letter fiasco at their cafeteria.
Groping, black widow, harassment in a cafeteria,
why all these small jobs.
I don't feel motivated at all.
No... this could turn out to be a big deal.
Huh?
"May 23, someone dies from the poisoned stew in the company cafeteria."
I wonder what the dates mean.
I don't have a clue about that.
Nothing special, no company anniversaries, no events.
- It's just a weekday. - It's just harassment. A prank.
It's possible the culprit read Marple.
Marple?
From Agatha Christie's popular series.
One of them is called "A Murder is Announced".
One day, a murder notice appeared in the newspaper.
Marple, an old lady who likes deduction, sees this and...
- But even with a prank like this... - Listen to me.
it could prove fatal for Higuma Foods,
which is preparing for a major acquisition.
If they can pull off the acquisition worth over 1 trillion yen,
their reputation will be all over the industry... - That's it!
- Huh? - By making it a big deal,
it must be a rival company that wants to prevent the acquisition.
- Are you an idiot? - Huh?
You realize the target was the cafeteria, right?
If they wanted to make a big deal out of it, they would poison the products sold in town.
- You're right. - There is no point in specifying a date.
- You're right. - This is like an internal dispute.
- Dispute? - What made that cafeteria famous
was this Ms. Ono. - Ms. Ono?
The cafeteria used to be run by an outside vendor,
but a few years ago, it was brought in-house.
Mainly employees from the Product Development.
Our entire staff takes great pride in our food.
- That's why. - It's a food company.
It was more convenient for them to test new products
and run it in-house.
Since last year, when Ms. Ono took charge, and the cafeteria
has become a famous dining hall.
She seemed to be an excellent person.
But there is another talented person in the Product Development.
Mr. Kimura.
What's more, Ms. Ono and Mr. Kimura are batchmates.
The two are rivals.
- We got another interview this weekend... - You, as a manager...
- The two were arguing. - What are you trying to say?
He thought he won the battle for promotion
when his rival, Ms. Ono, was sent to the cafeteria,
but she achieved unexpected results there.
In order to destroy Ms. Ono's career,
Mr. Kimura sent the threatening letter.
That's ridiculous.
Ri-Ri... Ridi-Ridic... Ridiculous!?
What does she mean by "ridiculous"?
This is Living Law Firm.
This is Kimura from Higuma Foods.
Ah... Mr. Kimura.
Let me put Kenmochi on,
please wait a min—
Kenmochi is not in the office right now, so let me fill in for her.
Slanderous flyers were spread within the company.
Flyers?
A lot of flyers were distributed reading,
"On May 23rd, the cafeteria's white stew will be topped
with free potassium cyanide, arsenic, and aconite.
It must be the same person who sent the threatening letter.
I still think the cafeteria should be closed, right?
What should we do, Reiko?
- I don't know. - The culprit is serious.
Then why don't they check yesterday's attendance?
I see. Like the one that stayed late yesterday.
Mr. Kimura, can you check yesterday's attendance...
Huh? Why is Mr. Tsutsui here?
- He got arrested. - Arrested?
Are you forgetting about confidentiality, Ms. Kenmochi?
What did he do?
- He groped someone. - Groped!? Disgusting!
No! I was wrongly accused! I didn't do it.
Calm down, now.
Maybe you just accidentally touch her.
- I didn't touch her! - When I get on the train,
I put both my hands up.
Unfortunately, I was carrying my bag and umbrella.
Why do you always carry an umbrella? It's not raining.
He pretends to be an English gentleman.
Chit-chat... talking about your client.
Are you really going to clear my name?
- I think it's impossible. - Impossible?
You know very well
how hard it is to overturn a false accusation for molestation.
Isn't that your job?
- Aim for a settlement. - Were you listening to me?
How much can you pay?
I did not train you to be that kind of lawyer!
So it was Mr. Tsutsui who trained Reiko Kenmochi?
I took her under my wing from her 1 year
and gave her a gifted education. - You want some stew?
Well, she was a terrible newcomer.
Roppō Zensho (Book of Six Codes) 6 main legal codes that make up the main body of law in Japan
She insisted that she had the entire Six Codes in her head,
and she never brought it with her. - I remember, so it won't be a problem.
Putting red in a contract made by a senior arbitrarily
and crushed the veteran's face.
- I was rather kind, no? - She hands out her business card with one hand,
and speaks informally when answering the phone.
Such the trivial thing all the time...
At the end, in her first trial,
she drove the prosecutor to tears,
and suddenly she was sent to jail. - You have been like that from the start.
On one occasion, she ate all the food in the office stockpile.
All of the places you are now proudly using, the steakhouse in Roppongi,
the tempura restaurant in Kabutocho, the eel restaurant in Edogawabashi,
were all restaurants that I introduced you. - It's—
Took you to a sushi place in Nihonbashi, and you ate up all the rice until none was left.
Even if I tell you to eat as much as you want,
there should be a limit to it. - She said she's getting a divorce.
- What? - Your wife...
says she can't stay married to a man who groped someone.
You met with my wife?
She wants to know if you have that kind of hobby.
My goodness...
I told her I had the mumps and was going to be quarantined
in a hotel for a week. - For the sake of your family,
I think it would be best to settle out of court peacefully.
Registered mail.
For a Ms. Reiko Kenmochi.
What's that?
- Certified copy. - From that woman's lawyer?
They are serious about it.
There is no settlement, either.
This is Kenmochi.
Yes, that's fine. Goodbye.
It's the other party's lawyer. They're coming here now.
They're coming!?
- What? Already!? - This is bad!
I have to hide...
- Yo! - Ms. Kenmochi, please help me!
Kuroshi, why did you bring her here?
There really is a problem.
- She's dead. - Dead? Who's dead?
My father's woman.
Ms. Noriko's father's second wife,
in fact, I found out was not in the family registry.
Then that's a relief.
All of your father's inheritance goes to his children.
Black widow dispute, huh? That's a perfect job for this office.
This is where the problem begins.
Thank goodness, I thought. I went to my parents' house to sort out his belongings,
but that woman was sneaking in front of the dresser.
I quickly realized that I had to get her to drop the thing that she was holding.
Dropped?
I made a chopping motion like this, and then snapped.
- Ms. Noriko is a black belt in karate. - You'll be charged with assault.
I didn't touch her. Just the bankbook.
- Can you prove that? - Shut up for a sec.
She took the bankbook?
She was trying to withdraw my father's bank account.
I wonder why she wants money so badly.
Maybe she's ugly.
Then that woman, I don't know what she was thinking, pushed me out of the way and ran.
She ran out the front door at a very high speed.
- And then what? - I chased after her and caught up right away.
- Right away? - Ms. Noriko was on the track and field.
Then the woman was gasping and I thought she was going to get on her knees,
but then she fell down. And that was it.
- And that's how she died? - Whenever Ms. Kenmochi is involved,
there is always a death. - Please don't say anything strange.
Talking since I came in... Who is this guy?
- Just a client. - I am a lawyer.
- What did you do? - I did not do anything.
- He groped someone. - Groped!? You're a groper!?
- I am not a groper! I'm a lawyer! - A lawyer specializing in molestation?
- A lawyer who molests. - Then he's really a molester!
- What the hell are you saying? - Ugh!
When you butt in, the conversation gets stalled!
And then what?
Oh, the police took the body.
They're doing an autopsy. She was still young, how unfortunate.
Ms. Noriko, don't worry about it.
Shingen-chan... you're so kind!
I'm sorry to hear that.
I have a guest coming over later.
Ah... Wait a minute. Here's the real issue.
- That wasn't it!? - Too long for an introduction!
- Consultations should be brief. - The seal is missing!
- Seal? - My father's bank seal.
I bet she hid it somewhere!
But she died...
I'm having trouble getting the money out of my father's account!
Bring a copy of the removed family register, and you can withdraw it easily if you are an heir.
- What? Remo-what? - I will email you later with more details.
Listen, if you want to consult something like this, please call me first.
- Kuroshi. - Well then, Ms. Noriko, let's go.
- Right. - Yes.
Ah... you don't need to e-mail me, you can call me.
- If you don't call me, then in person... - Ms. Noriko, let's go!
That's tough, Town Lawyer.
Doing this kind of work, little by little.
I am Wakamatsu, a lawyer.
- He's here! - Mr. Tsutsui, over here.
This way... there.
Come in.
KMT Law Firm. A lawyer from such a huge firm.
Well, I had a previous relationship with the victim.
- How is the victim doing? - She's in great psychological shock.
She wants me to do it thoroughly.
Why are you hiding too?
It's too late for me to leave now.
"I will never forgive him for this despicable act,"
"I will hold him accountable to society,"
that's what the female victim said.
I'm telling you, there will be no settlement.
You see,
I have no choice but to protest against a town lawyer from a small office like this.
At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a hat that covered his face.
This is a habitual offender.
According to eyewitnesses, he was an elderly man.
Elderly...
To molest a young woman at such an age,
well, in a way, he must have led a pitiful life. - This bastard...!
- Ah! Let me refill your tea. - No, thank you.
Please excuse me. I have an important case to attend to.
It's a huge merger and acquisition, but, well, it's a painstaking job.
This kind of talk is not exactly fitting for a town lawyer.
Just put up with it!
You there, would you mind calling me a taxi?
- Hey, you. - Me? Why me?
Ms. Sae, please.
Taxi, ASAP!
Who are you?
Living Law Firm
Reiko Kenmochi
In a way, you are a victim too.
Being involved in a case like this.
I looked into the Morikawa Pharmaceuticals case.
That's right! Want me to give you a recommendation for our office?
Well, if you have any major achievements, that is.
No one knows who you are
You have the wrong opponent this time.
I will not accept a settlement, but I will accept a generous compensation.
Shinoda is a fake name, isn't it?
I completely understand what you are saying.
- I'll take it! - Hey!
Just for the record, my client does not want to settle.
- You think you can win? - Of course.
- Proof of innocence. - Do you have proof?
My client was carrying a bag and an umbrella.
Which means that both of his hands were clasped.
How can you grope someone like that?
- Why does he have an umbrella? - Because he pretends to be an English gentleman!
How can that be a proof?
Fine.
I will see you in court.
I can't believe it! He must be thinking I'm the servant!
- That's Reiko for you! - The pretending to be an English gentlemen was unnecessary.
When it comes to it, let's fight like hell for Mr. Tsutsui.
That's right!
Ah! Why did I say those things...?
If it goes to court, it will take a tremendous amount of time and effort...
- Oh? - Wakamatsu from KMT Law Firm.
I've heard that name somewhere...
Do you know him? Did you fight him in court or something?
As people get older, memories fade first, don't they?
That lawyer
said he had a previous relationship with the victim.
Well, I had a previous relationship with the victim.
This address...
What?
- It's near that sushi restaurant. - Talking about food again!?
The sushi place in Nihonbashi?
Yes, that's it. The one you introduced me.
That's right!
I used to go to that place a lot back in the day in one of my case with KMT.
So, you fought with him in court before, didn't you?
What was the trial about?
- No. I don't remember. - Oh! Come on!
- Good morning. - It came.
- What? - Higuma Foods' attendance chart.
I just got the email. We're looking into what the employees are up to, right?
- What's this? - Is something wrong?
Nothing is wrong.
It's too clean of a work environment.
What?
Is this...
Hey! You guys should be helping out!
Mr. Tsutsui's trial record. There's still a mountain of it down there.
What a sad thing for me to do, to sneak into my own office...
What is this? What is it?
Couldn't you have brought a better selection?
We don't have time for it. We'll be found out.
Why are there so many of them?
Don't underestimate my 35-year career.
Higuma Foods Mr. Kimura
- Mr. Kimura of Higuma Foods. - Pass.
- Living L— - Trouble!
They're harassing us again!
This time, the fluorescent lights in the cafeteria were removed.
Because of it, the interview was delayed...
What should we do? May 23rd is tomorrow, right!?
Kenmochi, here. Don't worry, the investigation is going well.
By the way, I would like to see the past 3 years
in addition to the attendance sheet you gave me.
Yes, no problem, but... is this part of the case?
Very much related. Well then, thank you.
What do you mean by the past 3 years...
- Ms. Kenmochi! - Ms. Noriko!
- Kuroshi! - Me!?
Ms. Kenmochi, please help me!
Am... Am I gonna get arrested?
- What? - Calm down.
The police contacted me.
That woman died
because I chased after her, and they wanted to know what happened.
The police?
Yes!
I told them I was just chasing her.
And they said, "You could be charged with assault, too"!
You strike the bankbook off, didn't you? With a chopping motion.
I told you that you would be charged with assault.
I didn't ask you, groping lawyer!
Even if you didn't use a chopping motion like that, you could be
charged with assault just by chasing after them. Even injury resulting in death.
Oh, no... Am I gonna be a murderer?
I don't think they will prosecute it seriously.
Threatening to hear about the situation, I assume.
I think it's best if you cooperate with the police.
How could you possibly know that!?
- You know, I have 35 years— - Ms. Noriko, I'm with him on this.
Please cooperate with the police.
Let's go, Ms. Noriko. I'll go with you.
Thanks, Shingen-chan.
Hey, Kuroshi, you're running away, aren't you?
- Ah! Hey! - Ah! Hey!
- Put it back up! Damn it! - Was that on purpose?
Huh? Is this it?
Hayate Automotive. KMT Law Firm.
Right, a class-action lawsuit against Hayate Automotive.
A class-action lawsuit?
Due to cost-cutting measures, employees of a closed factory filed
a lawsuit claiming unfair termination.
I represented Hayate Automotive.
At that time, one of the opposing lawyers was that lawyer, Wakamatsu.
Hey, check this out quickly.
Tsuyoshi Wakamatsu
There.
Why couldn't you remember a trial that big?
I've been at the forefront for 35 years.
- This is not one of the big ones. - Result of the lawsuit?
They settled out of court
with a lump sum of 500,000 per person and a promise of reemployment.
The company made maximum concessions...
Was there a woman on the plaintiff at that time?
Ah, here!
Isn't this her?
- Ah! It's so tiny I can't tell. - Oh, come on!
Their resumes!
The woman in that picture.
Is this her?
- No. - How about this?
- Ah, no. - This one?
This is the woman.
Akane Hirai. Did this person scream "I was groped"?
No doubt about it.
Bingo!
I am truly sorry.
It seems that this time you had it wrong.
Fabricating a molestation is extremely malicious.
You are guilty of filing a false complaint with the police,
obstruction of business, and possibly fraud against Mr. Tsutsui.
She deeply regrets her actions.
I hope you will forgive her.
Why did you do it?
I thought the lawsuit against Hayate Automotive was settled...
Maximize concessions by getting them a lump sum and a promise of reemployment.
I was told I had to choose
between a factory in Tohoku or Kyushu.
Was that the reemployment arrangement?
They said, "If you don't like it, find one yourself".
Half of the plaintiffs could not find new jobs.
The reemployment arrangement was in name only.
In the end, the trial was just a case
of a big corporation and large law firm finding a reasonable compromise
to avoid both sides losing money.
No one was actually thinking about us.
That's not fair.
It was a reasonable compromise.
They were able to get such good terms from a big company for unfair termination.
And that you...
I sincerely apologize for the trouble I have caused you!
Damn it... what a mess.
I'm really sorry.
That day, I happened to see you on the train,
you represented the Hayate Automotive...
I thought you were our enemy...
I did a terrible thing...
I feel the same way.
What?
I am terribly sorry about that.
I had no idea
that the reemployment process was so sloppy.
It was also my fault for not following up properly
until the very end.
I will request a satisfactory explanation
on my part from Hayate Automotive regarding this matter.
What are you going to do? File charges against her?
Who do you think I am?
I'm busy. I don't have time for this.
Thank you very much.
Good for you, the false accusation was cleared.
No... It almost damaged my illustrious career.
Next time you take the train,
I suggest you drop your umbrella and put both your hands up.
I will never take the train again.
Oh, no, it's Mr. Kimura.
- Living L— - Where the hell are you?
We have less than 2 hours before we open.
What are we going to do?
Please let the cafeteria open as usual.
I'll be there shortly, so don't worry. Bye.
Is everything okay?
Is it maybe the culprit?
The additional attendance sheet I got. Look at May 23, two years ago.
May 23...
Bereavement leave
Bereavement leave?
Bereavement leave
Koji Tokumaru
Koji Tokumaru?
Tokumaru. The stew is dripping.
I'm sorry.
That guy?
So... what about this day last year?
First death anniversary.
He was working.
And today is the third death anniversary.
- Let's go. - Hold on a second.
So he's the one who made all those flyers and took out the fluorescent lights?
- Could it be... - That's it!
Ow! Ow!
Will it really be okay? If something happens...
Trust us.
Oh, it's here.
Hello. Are you seeing this?
Very clear.
Roger that.
So, what's going on? Is there anything in there?
Just shut up and take the video.
Yes.
Thank you for waiting. We are now open.
It's open.
Get in.
- Welcome. - Welcome.
All clear around here. Go ahead and order.
Okay.
H2.
- What... - Ms. Kenmochi...
What if something happens?
- White stew, please. - What? Really?
You want some?
- You sure? - Hey, Sae?
White stew for him, and I'll have a sandwich.
Lucky me!
And your set? You can have bread or rice?
- Rice. - Yes, sir.
Huh? It's not Mr. Tokumaru who is serving the stew.
AWOL - Absent Without Official Leave
Tokumaru is absent. He is AWOL.
AWOL...
Thank you for waiting.
Thank you!
Let's dig in.
Huh? I don't really know what's going on,
but didn't they say something about a poison in the stew?
What are you talking about?
- Ms. Kenmochi!? - It's okay.
Believe in Reiko.
Go ahead.
Really?
Okay, I'm eating it.
Gosh, it looks delicious!
It's really good!
If the goal is really to kill, there is no need to specify a date.
I've told you many times. That this thing is just a prank.
The culprit would never put poison in the stew.
Why is that?
Because they are proud of their products.
Are you saying... the culprit is our Tokumaru?
- No. - Then who is it?
The culprit...
is all of the employees in the cafeteria.
- What!? - All of them are the culprits!?
Tuna from Oma.
The one today is really good!
The tuna I've always wanted!
It's really a tuna from Oma, huh?
Well, eat as much as you like, within common sense.
But it's new.
The killer's motive was simply "I needed a day off."
The cafeteria is open on Saturdays and Sundays.
Developing new menus while preparing for events and publishing recipe books.
There is no time to rest.
But I didn't realize that all the employees were accomplices.
Aside from the threatening letter,
the poison topped flyers and fluorescent lights
are way too much work for a single person to do.
Today, May 23, is the third anniversary of the death of Tokumaru's mother.
But he wasn't allowed to take a day off,
so Mr. Tokumaru sent a threatening letter to have the cafeteria closed.
Nevertheless, the cafeteria was not closed.
When his fellow employees found out, they cooperated in the harassment.
I guess they were all frustrated.
That you noticed that bereavement leave 2 years ago,
as expected from the great detective. I'm very impressed.
I was very impressed with you earlier, Mr. Tsutsui.
What the hell are you all doing!?
All the work we've done is going down the drain!
I will sue, Mr. Tsutsui. I will sue them.
Unforgivable...
I don't want you to hurt my precious restaurant...
In that case, I'll have to interview
each and every one of your employees.
This is your attendance sheet.
The number of hours worked per month and the number of overtime hours per month
are all the same.
Why are the working hours so unnaturally the same?
- It's, I... - Of course,
I don't think you gave the order.
I think that everyone
was always working unpaid overtime to please you.
Did he use up all of his paid vacation leave?
Why did Mr. Tokumaru have to go AWOL to attend the
third anniversary of his mother's death?
I'll be sure to listen to all of them.
As a lawyer, I will deal with each and every one of them.
Well, that's my policy.
You had a really nice policy.
I am seeing you in a new light, Mr. Tsutsui.
What did you all see me as?
Well, that's okay.
Eat as much sushi as you want, it is my thanks to you.
If you ever need anything, I'll be happy to help.
I must decline.
- What? - Why?
There must be no lying between lawyer and the client.
But you lied to me.
You didn't get on the train because your car broke down, right?
You got on the train with your hat pulled down over your eyes
because you were following your wife.
What!?
Lately, she has been acting really strange.
Sneaking around, looking at her phone, and away from home most days...
So you suspected your wife of cheating on you?
She is not cheating.
Your wife was going to see this.
What!?
She didn't want you to find out.
- That's what it was? - Oh, and before I forget, here.
My invoice.
- Expensive! - Rosy seabass,
and white shrimp sprouts.
chutoro - medium-fatty | Ootoro - fat under-belly
- Chef, 4 pieces of the chutoro. - I'll have 8 piece of the ootoro.
- Okay! - How dare you!
You're just the handyman, right? Hold back a little...
- Assistant. - Huh?
Shinoda is not a handyman.
He's my assistant.
- Reiko... - Are you crying?
It's obviously the wasabi.
1 wet towel for table 2.
Excuse me, I have to go to the bathroom.
In place of thanks, I'll give you one piece of advice.
Advice?
Be careful with that guy.
None from the Morikawa family or anyone close to the villa
knew his true identity.
Perhaps even the name Shinoda...
What would you say if Shinoda is not Shinoda?
You were aware of it?
When the time comes when he wants to tell the truth, he can do so.
That's what I think.
Your ootoro!
What? She swallowed it?
That's right, the bank seal...
Hey, you!
Oh, hello, Ms. Kenmochi? Thank you for your help.
The seal was found in the stomach of the corpse.
I guess she must have swallowed it up quickly when I found her.
So that's how she died?
They call it neurogenic shock.
They say that if the nerves in the neck and throat are stimulated,
their breathing and heart may stop.
I can't believe such things can happen.
It's not usually expected that she would swallow the seal.
Since this is a case of the victim's random behavior,
there'll be no injury resulting in death charge.
- What's left is the assault charge... - I think I'll be fine.
No charges will be filed, right?
Thank you for your help.
I will call again to thank y—
Huh? It cut off.
What?
Hey, do it over there.
What does that mean?
You said
I didn't have to tell you who I was if I didn't want to.
Thank you.
It made me happy.
I am not Keitaro Shinoda.
I am...
a murderer.
New Chapter: Murderer Shinoda's fate
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The truth about the murder charge?