Special 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit

Not sure if it was luck, chance, or fate,

but I think you might've just experienced

some kind of miracle.

Treasure it.

Wait, what was I doing?

Where...

...am I?

Oh, good, you're awake.

Some bad guys are on their way.

Don't worry, though, I'm gonna take care of them.

I want you to get outta here.

Got it?

I can't.

You're, what, in middle school?

Mm-hmm.

Then you've got to run.

'Cause you still have a future.

I'm a police officer. A servant of justice.

My job is all about protecting your future.

But why me?

I mean, there really isn't anything special about me.

I don't even get good grades.

Stop, that doesn't matter.

I get it. I do.

And if you can, I hope you find your own justice,

and that you'll live with pride.

My own justice.

-- --

They've found us.

Run. Go, now!

But what about you?

Don't worry, I'm gonna be fine.

Go on!

The path that you should follow.

It runs straight ahead.

Next time we meet...

...I'm gonna thank you.

That was a long time ago now.

In this world, there are elves, dwarves, and vampires

all existing together.

In the old days, those groups used to fight each other

bitterly over who was number one.

It wasn't pretty.

But somehow or other,

they managed to work things out, unite,

and live together in relative harmony.

So, they might have pointy ears,...

...be a bit large,...

...or maybe have some tricky dietary needs.

But at least the world's at peace.

Well, not to say the occasional crime doesn't happen.

Nobody move!

No one's moving, idiot!

Just keep a lookout, wouldja?

Okay, I'm going to look for the diamond.

Why now, when I'm off-duty?

Sir, wait!

Don't move without permission!

Stop.

You're an off-duty officer, right?

What?

You don't even have a gun.

You can't handle this.

How'd you know that?

Same boat.

Two officers taken hostage by bank robbers:.

Seiji Nanatsuki, fresh off his detective exam...

...and the shady rebel Shiori Ichinose.

It was a weird way to meet, for sure.

But it unquestionably changed my life.

And... probably for the better...

...I think?

We have you completely surrounded!

Release the hostages without harm

and come out of there at once!

Run!

You're an officer, too, aren't you?

Yeah, I guess.

Something like that.

Well, come on, then, let's do something.

I don't happen to have a gun, either.

and I wouldn't use one if I did.

--Why not? --'Cause I can't shoot for crap.

Sorry, that sucks.

More importantly, something's bugging me.

What is it?

There are three robbers,

all equipped with bulletproof vests and guns.

You know much about guns?

No, actually, almost nothing.

Heh. Basically, they showed up here with

way more than anyone would ever need to break into

a random bank branch.

Oh, I see.

And they're definitely not just punks.

They have military experience.

The JSDF?

Nah. Mercenaries, probably.

I don't get it, how can you tell?

The way they walk.

Plus, those aren't new tattoos they've got.

They don't look like guys who just walked away from the SDF.

Plus, their boots are foreign.

Only Japanese thing on them are the masks.

Let's get 'em!

Sure, how?

How, what do you mean, "how"?

We'll put our own lives on the line!

Wow, kiddo.

How are you working with only one brain cell?

Fine, smart guy, do you have a plan, then?

Yep. And here it is:

Don't move and do whatever they say.

Yeah, that doesn't sound like a plan.

Hey! Don't do anything stupid!

You contact the police, you're dead!

Don't they already have this place surrounded?

Yeah, he probably just always wanted to say that.

Seriously?

Found it!

Wait. Let me make sure.

All right! Mission accomplished!

Try any funny business out there

and we'll kill the hostages. We've still got bombs to use.

--You get me?! --Yes. Understood.

Please, at least consider releasing

the women and children--

-- --Ugh! Damn!

So, tell me, why'd you join the police?

Lemme guess, the salary and sweet, sweet benefits?

No.

Maybe to keep all the precious citizens safe?

Are you being sarcastic?

Why, then? Everyone has a reason.

Nine years ago,

I got caught up in a terrorist attack.

You talking about the Airport Attack?

That day, a detective chose to save my life,

and risk his own.

I didn't get a chance to ask his name.

But, I... I wanted to be like him.

He was the coolest!

Look, anyway.

Let's focus on finding a way out of this!

Careful. Keep your voice down.

Okay, time to decide which of you lucky folks

will be coming with us. How 'bout those two, and, uh...

That woman hiding in the back!

--Chop-chop, let's go! --

No!

You don't have to scare her like that!

Can't you choose somebody else?

-- -- Wait!

I'm a police officer!

I'm asking you to take me in her place!

What? Why?

All right. We'll take both of you!

Huh?! Seriously?!

Get in! Move it!

Let's go.

Hey there, Belle. What're you up to over there?

Well, right now, I'm using drones to watch the highway.

Oh, wow. How many are you operating?

Twelve!

Yep, that's our little Belle!

You smarty!

Well, I am a ninja!

So? Where did the armored car go?

It's heading directly for the Tokyo Bay Connector.

Rainbow Bridge!

Oh, dear.

Can you hear me?

If you can hear me, answer somehow. Quietly.

I don't understand-- where are you?

What do you mean, I'm in your ear, stupid.

I stuck a comm in there while you were knocked out.

A what?

Listen. Officer Stupid.

I'm starting to hate this guy...

That armored car is military.

That being the case, it's gonna take a whole lot to stop it,

so we're all kinda countin' on you here, okay?

Uh. Understood.

For right now, there are two things we wanna know.

First, who is the ringleader?

Second, which one is the traitor?

What traitor?

One of the hostages is in league with the bad guys.

Turns out, that stolen diamond

has quite a history.

It's been outta sight for a long time.

The clerks apparently didn't even know it was

deposited in that bank.

I doubt anyone except the manager knew it was there.

So, the manager must've--

Either he got careless and told someone,

or he's an accomplice. I wonder which.

-- --

Well, what should I do?