Distorted Ripples

The truth is made.

Just as the history is made by the victor,

people believe what they want to believe.

To be a compass for those who want to look beyond the truth.

That is...

Make News.

News Department, roving reporter SAWAMURA MASAHIKO

Thank you for the hard work.

You've worked hard.

Where is Nakajima, of the desk?

I think he's still on the editorial meeting.

Thank you for the hard work.

Oh, you've done well.

Nomura-san.

Yes.

Editor-in-chief YASUDA TAKASHI

About the web version that features neglect...

Did you write that?

Yes, I did.

It's a good article.

It's the top one for me!

Online Social Media department NOMURA MISA

Thanks for the compliment.

Do your best in this note.

Yes, sir.

Then, I'm asking you a favor.

Yes, sir.

Sawamura-kun.

Yamazaki Nobuaki is pursuing to be a candidate for the mayoral election.

News department desk NAKAJIMA YUICHIRO

Yes, sir.

He's being suspected of violating CPTAA.

He is remunerated even though he's not qualified,

and I heard he was filing a final tax return.

Moreover, he even instructed customers to do tax evasion.

Can I ask you for this?

News department desk AZUMA HIROKI

It's a material which you'll handle as a scoop...

...after Yamazaki decided to run for elections.

Quietly act on this.

Then, I'm asking you.

Yes, sir.

Thank you for the hard work.

Sawamura.

Yes.

I'm sorry.

News department, roving reporter KIRINO HIROSHI

Your father's 17th death anniversary is likely to be covered.

I see...

Kirino.

Yes.

I'm scared of Nakajima-san and Kirino-san recently.

Project IJ

Special investigation reporting team

Project IJ.

We haven't got any results.

Do you know the annual budget for that project?

Huh!?

Keep your voice low.

What do you think about it, Yamazaki-san?

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?

WEB ADVERTISING OF IMAGES

WITHOUT PERMISSION

Using photos of renowned persons without permission

YAMAZAKI NOBUAKI

Management Consultant

Engaged in the management

reconstruction of a major company

and contributed to the V-shaped

recovery of business performance

[ V-SHAPED RECOVERY, a type of economic recession

that resembles a "V" shape in charting. ]

Well, from the manufacturer's point of view,

since we outsource it to an affiliate company,

we have to manage it.

Hey. Come on. Don't move.

No more.

Look, I'm done!

All right!

You're done?

Yes.

All right. Shall we go now?

Hey, that person will come today.

You see, it's my father-in-law's colleague.

Who is it?

Well, you see...

Aika-san?

Aika-san is a good person.

Though he doesn't talk much.

It's not him, but you see...

He speaks in a loud voice...

Oh, Kakiuchi-san?

Yes, it's him.

Masahiko's wife SAWAMURA SAYURI

I really don't like him.

Don't say that.

He is my father's closest colleague.

Look. Hurry up and wear your shoes.

Episode 1 Misinformation

Sawamura

We're here!

- We're here. - Hello.

Oh, welcome back.

Masahiko's son SAWAMURA AKIRA

Masahiko's mother SAWAMURA YOSHIKO

Akira, you're wearing flashy clothes!

Oh? Where's Kakiuchi-san?

He came earlier.

Dainichi Shinbun former journalist KAKIUCHI TOMONARI

Kakiuchi-san, it's been a long time.

Oh, Masahiko.

You bothered to come all the way here today.

No, it's all right.

I heard that today is Ippei's last memorial service, right?

I couldn't afford not to come.

You've grown up, Masao-kun.

He's Akira.

Was it so?

Then, please come in.

Oh, Aika-san.

I'm always indebted to you.

You're here.

I am.

Dainichi Shinbun former journalist AIKA MASAKAZU

Thank you for helping me.

Kirino-san.

The interview ended early.

Am I too late?

No.

Oh, I'm already fine.

I see. You had a stomach cancer.

Yes.

No capable reporters can escape stomach illnesses.

It has been a long time.

I still have work left.

Don't say cuddly things.

Just because you transferred to a local press, you're pulling teeth?

Kirino-san is the top reporter in our news department.

My apologies.

It was Kirino-san who exposed a city hall staff's embezzlement last month.

Yoshiko-san, have a glass.

Well then.

I'm sorry for disturbing you.

Thank you.

The times have changed completely from when I was in Dainichi Shinbun.

National newspapers are also driven by online media,

and must be pulled out.

We're already losing fast to them.

That's just an excuse.

Don't stay under the shallows.

Don't stay under the shallows, huh.

What do you mean by that?

It's Ippei's favorite phrase.

Dainichi Shinbun Social Affairs Head SAWAMURA IPPEI

I see.

He used to say it to his subordinates.

When he got really angry,

he was scarier than what I thought.

However,

when he pushed someone's back,

somehow, it mysteriously worked.

“Don't stay under the shallows.”

It really feels like Showa's, "If there's a will, there's a way."

Ten years later,

something that I didn't know comes out, you know.

He passed away without saying anything.

Aika.

Yes.

Let's walk a little longer.

I'm going home today.

I'm jaded as I met with people I haven't seen for a long time.

I see.

Well then.

Okay.

"HITORI DE IKIRARESO" TTE SORE TTE NE HOMETE IRU NO? Juice = Juice

"You can live on your own."

Hey, is that a compliment?

The bluffing that covers its weakness.

Somebody please figure it out.

A line like "I'm counting on you."

Should I be happy about that?

Somebody please melt my stubborn heart.

Such thing as a legitimate oasis...

Those girls are amazing, aren't they?

There are many girl groups,

but they have great songs!

Since it's you, I thought you would understand me.

Look.

Of course, I can't tell my colleagues that this is my hobby.

You know what,

it seems that our work doesn't have any day offs.

But,

seeing their live performance...

Well. How shall I say this?

It's like I'm forgetting the time.

You mean escapism?

Right. That's it.

Thank you so much.

It's okay.

You see...