A Balance (由宇子の天秤)

Ogi. Ogi!

Train time?

4:42pm.

The station?

7 minutes away.

Go get the car.

Yuko won't give up.

Just go get it.

A BALANCE

How many times have you come here?

I've... lost count.

When you practice here, what do you feel,

and think about?

Well...

The view. The coldness of the air.

The things Hiromi saw, and felt.

What do you think this place meant to Hiromi?

One last question.

If you could go back and say something to Hiromi, what would it be?

Okay. That'll be all.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

Thank you for persevering.

I'm sorry.

Ms. Kinoshita...

She messed up the same part.

She kept playing it over and over.

I got mad and told her to practice outside.

"Mess up all you want."

"Practice at home all you want."

That's what I'd say.

Mr. Hasebe...

Would you mind us using that too?

Ogi, get there in 5.

Tomiyama, we'll make it.

You distracted me.

You gave me no choice.

Your watch is 2 minutes fast.

Yuko's watch is never wrong.

Got the footage. Yuko wins?

- Yeah. Your treat, Mr. Tomiyama? - Why should I?!

Tommy! Tommy!

Shut up.

Alright! Alright, alright!

"Hiromi's father Hitoshi Hasebe (45)"

I went to her school because she was bullied.

"Hiromi has been dating her teacher Mr. Yano,

and engaging in lewd behavior on school grounds."

Or so I was told. That there were witnesses.

Hiromi and Mr. Yano said...

Of course, they'd denied it. But I was told there was proof.

"We recommend she leave school." "She won't be able to progress."

They were smirking.

I'll never forget it.

"That night, Hiromi plunge into a river,

and ended her own life."

The school's press con goes here.

Bullying was denied. Witnesses and photos confirmed the relationship,

and Hiromi was expelled from school.

They denied responsibility for her suicide.

"The next day, the school's response was criticized,

"and media coverage increased.

"Unfounded articles appeared about the school, Mr. Yano, his family,

"and even the late Hiromi...

"resulting in another victim.

"Mr. Yano committed suicide, leaving a note.

"This is what he wrote.

"I am not in a relationship with Hiromi Hasebe.

"The school and media have arbitrarily spread false information.

My death is my protest."

The media killed him.

I lost my chance... to learn the truth.

They took it.

Pause for a moment.

This wasn't in the script.

No.

The victim's families were hurt most by

the actions of the school and the media, in my view.

That's not what you wrote. Why change it?

To omit lies.

Mr. Hotoda's problem is with the choice of wording, correct?

Yes. And the structure. Media criticizing media.

You're creating enemies.

News division will object.

No positives, only negatives. Right, Tomiyama?

I think we need to self-correct...

Admitting mistakes is admirable.

Excuse me.

Play the pre-title.

The media killed him.

I lost my chance...

to learn the truth.

They took it

"The media killed him." "They took it." Cut them.

He said "the school" somewhere.

Put it before "They took it."

"I lost my chance

to learn the truth. The school, they took it." Okay?

Fine.

Here. Cut all of this.

Restructure it.

Hello? Yes, yes.

Monday? No problem. Yeah.

Oh, from here?

See? Yuko.

That's how it is.

So, having a kid made you lose your balls?

No pay if you quit.

Hey there. 20 donuts.

- Hey, mister. - Oh, Yuko.

- Fried rice and gyoza. Large. - Got it.

"Kinoshita Cram School New students welcome."

Miss Yuko!

I'm your pinch hitter.

Really?!

I brought snacks! One each!

Yuko.

Blame whoever fell off the train platform.

A pro prepares herself for anything.

A pro could teach on his own.

Hey you guys. Get over 80 points, or no donuts for you.

Go! No complaining!

Do your best!

If it's too hard for Nana, just make up something easier.

Got it.

Daichi! Kenta! Come here.

Daichi. A sophomore.

- Basketball captain. - You knew?

- Can I? - Sure.

Anyone new?

Mei. Same school as Daichi. This is trig functions.

- Okay. - Thanks.

Come on! Let's study!

Sit down already.

Private lessons too!

Starting now!

Go in.

Wow.

Mei?

I'm Yuko. Howdy.

Let's go.

Let's go! Sit down!

This is too hard!

Just try it.

Everybody sit. Got your assignments?

Okay. Meditate!

Now go!

Why not "New school year"?

I think I won't recruit.

The lease renewal? I'll find the money.

If student fees can't cover it, it's time to quit.

You mean that?

The local kids need this cram school. So do we.

"Shoot place where teacher died"

Next, I'll interview Yano's mother. She'll be the focus.

The family of the "victimizer."

Yano's. Hasebe's. The school.

Each perspective.

Staying impartial. Differences will come to light,

exposing underlying issues.

The network wants a routine piece on bullying.

Liar.

Then why use a nuisance like me?

No time for this.

I'll make time.

Think I'll fall for that again?

I can always go with plan B.

I'm coming in with the crew now.

Alright.

She's behind the screen. I'll introduce her.

This is Toshiko Yano.

Hello. I'm Toshiko Yano.

Also, her daughter Shiho is with her for support.

I'm Shiho Yano.

Wait.

I'm the director, Kinoshita.

What's going on?

Sorry?

This screen.

Yes, and?

You can't tell who's behind it.

Our duty is to protect the family.

We can't risk exposing their identities.

Mr. Mutsu, you didn't say so in your email.

No, I did mention the screen.

I presumed it would obscure her face, not her whole body.

You should've said that.

Mr. Mutsu.

We should've been clear. I'm sorry.

However, I think this situation won't help Toshiko at all.

How can she open up to me without seeing my face?

If she can't speak her mind, this will be a lost chance for her.

Could we please shoot it with only her face obscured?

Please let me talk with Toshiko eye to eye.

I understand.

Nevertheless, protecting Mrs. Yano is my priority.

- Kinoshita! - I'm done here.

If my face won't be shown... it's alright.

You don't have to.

He's right.

Please decide for yourself what you want to do.