Suspicious Partner (あやしいパートナー)

I wasn't in love or anything.

In fact, I found him irritating, and I hated him.

At least at first.

But before I knew it,

like raindrops,

like the spring wind,

he had slowly

seeped into

my heart.

I decided to confess my feelings.

We're linked by fate.

-I think so too-- -In the worst kind of way.

-What? -I never want to see your face again.

Did you hear what I said?

Here. It's tea that's good for insomnia.

GOOD NIGHT TEA

How did you know I have insomnia?

We used to work together, so I can tell.

And…

And?

I'm sorry for mistaking you for a molester and making you lose your job.

And…

And?

Well…

I'm really grateful for what you did in the trial.

-And… - There's more?

-I forgot. -What?

I like you.

SUSPICIOUS PARTNER

I've decided to quit.

I wanted to be just like you, Dad.

Hey.

You can't wear that, Haruto. Give it back.

-No. -Haruto.

-Become someone worthy of that badge. -Okay.

Great. Good boy.

Now give it back.

-No way. -

Why not?

That's so bitter!

A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP IN ONE CUP GOOD NIGHT TEA - NON-CAFFEINE

- Nope. -

May I see where Souta was found?

How dare you live comfortably

in the very place

you killed Souta?

I didn't kill him.

There's no proof you're innocent.

There's also no proof that I did it.

You're the only one… …who could've killed him.

I will definitely arrest you and make you pay for your crime.

I will never, ever forgive you.

I tried to find the real killer by listening to all kinds of music

and searching for any clue I could find.

SEARCHING FOR A MAN ON A BIKE

SEEN AT 1 CHOME TAZAWA AT 11 P.M. ON MARCH 17TH.

POSTING YOUR POST HAS BEEN SHARED

A REWARD WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY INFORMATION.

This was the only place the killer left any traces of themself.

Where did they go after that?

No way.

- -What? It's just you.

Please announce yourself when you're coming.

Are you telling me to say, "I'm Haruto Tateishi,"

out loud as I walk?

You're right. That would be weird.

- -

Why are you here?

My pride wouldn't allow me to let this case go unsolved.

It's okay. I'll investigate it on my own.

You're looking for clues all alone in this deserted place?

Yes.

No can do. You're done for today.

Are you worried about me?

That's not why.

-You're worried about me. -I'm not worried.

As your former supervisor, I feel responsible for you.

Most people call that being worried.

I'll stop feeling responsible after today.

So don't do anything reckless.

Can I go see you when I find the killer?

I will prove you made the right choice.

That's when I'll go find you again.

I spent every day in desperation.

But when life gets tough, sometimes,

I look out for you.

When I see you,

I feel like I can hang on

just a little longer.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD

SEARCHING FOR A MAN ON A BIKE

SEEN AT 1 CHOME TAZAWA AT 11 P.M. ON MARCH 17TH.

A REWARD WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY INFORMATION.

TWO YEARS LATER

Why did you threaten the victim to settle the case?

It was his fault.

He was so full of himself.

That doesn't mean you can bully him.

They won't agree to settle because they want more money.

They're horrible parents who use their child to make money.

Your son will just do the same thing again.

What are you saying?

Since his mother always solves his problems with money,

he doesn't get the chance to repent and will repeat the same mistakes.

Your son will most likely continue to get himself into trouble.

And you'll have no choice but to live as long as you can

so you can keep cleaning up his messes.

You're not a prosecutor anymore.

You've been in private practice for two years already,

so what made you think you could lecture your client?

Go apologize immediately.

Go apologize right now!

Yes, sir.

Good grief.

He's just like his dad.

This is Sakura Miyashita Law Office.

Yes.

In 30 minutes?

All right.

SAKURA MIYASHITA LAW OFFICE

I couldn't get hired anywhere because of that case.

So I opened my own practice.

ATTORNEY SAKURA MIYASHITA

I hope it's someone normal this time.

However, 90% of my clients were…

I heard… …you killed your boyfriend.

I want to kill my husband too.

Yes?

I heard you know how to get acquitted.

No, I don't.

I'm not an assassin.

…not normal.

Please let it be a normal person.

Coming.

How may I help you?

I'd like to sue for medical expenses and damages.

Who do you want to sue?

The woman I used to like.

Nana, can you hear me out?

I never want to see your face again.

- Just like me… -Nana.