25 Years of You (告白ー25年目の秘密ー)

The world is full of coincidences.

Twenty-five years ago,

I had a fateful encounter with Mariko.

However…

There are plenty of people

who approach Mariko those who envy her.

I don't want my daughter to hear about this.

I must do what I need to.

Yukimura is suspected in Tateiwa's case.

It wasn't on camera, was it?

The part where I killed Tateiwa.

Because I'm the one by Mariko's side…

Protecting her.

CRIME PREVENTION

TRAFFIC SAFETY

Somebody! Somebody, help!

Somebody! Somebody! Let me go!

Help me! Let me go!

Somebody!

Mariko! I have to save Mariko…

Mariko!

Recently, I've been having the same dream over and over.

It's a dream about Mariko almost being kidnapped

25 years ago.

The me in the dream couldn't make a sound,

and I couldn't save Mariko.

No, that's not it.

I couldn't save Mariko in the dream

because I've always just been a bystander.

It's okay.

In reality, seven-year-old me did protect her.

And it's a new day.

MAIN TITLE

Good morning.

Come on. How is he always there?

Don't scare me like that!

Why?

Why should I be startled? Me?

Manager, Chitose Chemical delivered the new sample

based on the feedback from last time.

Just leave it there. I will review it later.

She is in a terrible mood today.

Something bad must have happened.

She flat out…

Hates me.

Whenever she sees your face, she just walks away disgustedly?

I brazenly intervened in Mariko's personal life. Now she hates me.

What happened, really?

It's to do with her private life. I can't tell you.

You are saying that?

Tomoya, excuse me, it won't start…

Ah, okay, okay. Time to focus.

Okay, okay, all right.

Ah, I'm starving.

I missed breakfast this morning.

- Izumi, let's go to a different place. - What, why?

Well, you know,

- it's crowded in here! - No, it's empty.

- Just come on! Let's go! - Why?

I was just leaving.

Yukimura…

- Tap, please. - Go ahead.

- Thank you. - Thank you very much. Excuse me.

Did he leave?

Really, it's nothing.

It's just…

I showed a really pathetic side of myself to a coworker,

so it's awkward, to say the least.

A pathetic side?

Oh, well, it's no big deal.

I just revealed too much of my private life.

You don't show your private life to just anyone, Mariko.

It makes me wonder who Yukimura really is to you.

You're exaggerating.

- Yukimura's great though, isn't he? - What?

I mean, are things going well with that policeman you met at the matchmaking?

Well, it's not…

Mariko, you went to a matchmaking? You dating anyone?

Aren't you supposed to be working?

It's fine, it's fine. We barely have any customers.

- Are you sure it's fine? - Yes, I'm sure.

So, are you dating that matchmaking guy?

No, I'm not dating him.

I see. Thank goodness.

Thank goodness?

Just talking to myself.

Speaking of which, I've been meaning to ask.

Mariko, what's your type?

I've never asked her that either.

I haven't fully analyzed it yet, but…

- Analyzed? - Analyzed?

…an age range within five years older or younger.

Living in the central metropolitan area, male.

Occupation doesn't matter,

but it's best if his days off are the same as mine.

Also, I'm aware that I can be lacking in communication at times.

While I'll strive to improve on that,

I believe someone talkative, someone

who immediately voices any questions or doubts, would be ideal.

Yes.

Is that a type?

You sound like you're filling out a matchmaking requirement sheet.

Why not follow your heart a bit more?

Follow my heart?

When there's a spark in your heart,

you just follow it.

E-Exactly! Well said, Izumi-chan.

Izumi-chan?

I'm quite a bit older than you, you know? Plus, I've got a kid.

Is this sexual harassment? Will your husband get mad at me?

By the way, what kind of guys have you dated in the past?

Guys who seemed like they weren't bad people.

No wonder it never lasts.

Some people are just like that…

Hello.

Hello.

Oh, Manager…

- Hello. - Hey there.

Perfect timing, Mariko. Are you free tonight?

Yes, I am.

I'm meeting with a professor from Hokuo University. You're joining us.

- Understood. - Seto, what time?

7:30 p.m.

I'll send you the details shortly.

- All right. - What about Asai?

He's taking some time off.

Seto will be covering my schedule for now,

so contact him if anything comes up.

For a while?

Did something happen to Asai?

Is he sick or something?

I wonder…

Hey, somebody!

Hey, is anybody there?

I GOT EVERYONE A LOT OF SWEETS EAT UP! ASAI

There are lots of things in this world you don't need to know about.

But those who have opened the door, can't go back.

SECRETARY'S OFFICE

Mariko.

In order to protect you,

I'm doing some pretty questionable things.

If I'm caught, I can't talk my way out of this.

I may get fired

or even end up in prison…

NOSE

NOSE COSMETICS, LTD.

SERIAL CHILD KIDNAPPER

It was here after all.

The article from 25 years ago.

An article I've never seen, one not even in my possession.

CONTRADICTS POLICE STATEMENT

Is Asai Mariko's enemy?

Or her ally?

CONNECTION WITH FATHER LEAVES DOUBT WAS THE KIDNAPPING TRULY RANDOM?

I just need to get Asai

to share his secret with me.

That's all.

That's all I need…

Don't scare me!

Those big eyes, suddenly staring at me, scare me more than anything else.

My mother used to tell me

that I only looked at what's in front of me and never thought about the future.

"I'm sorry, Mom."

They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

And it's true.

Even if I die and go to hell someday,

as long as I can avoid going to prison right now,

that's enough.

GINJIRO NOSE

GINJIRO NOSE

INCORRECT PASSWORD

INCORRECT PASSWORD

There must be 50,000 combinations…

KEIMEI UNIVERSITY, CLASS OF 1989

TO THE FRIENDS AT THE UNIVERSITY ROWING CLUB, REUNITING AFTER 30 YEARS

HUMAN RESOURCES - BUSINESS RELATIONS

INTERNAL ESTIMATES

EMAIL

GOTO ASAI

GOOD MORNING, THIS IS ASAI

DUE TO MY MOTHER'S POOR HEALTH

I WILL BE TAKING AN EXTENDED LEAVE

Sorry about that. Thanks for watching the room.

No problem at all.

The front alarm was malfunctioning.

Didn't seem like anything was wrong, though.

I see. That's a relief.

Let's eat those snacks you brought us.

Thanks as always.

I was lucky.

Close call.

- Thanks a lot. - Thank you for the meal.

- I look forward to meeting you again. - Likewise.

Thank you for tonight. I'll be taking my leave.

Ride with me. I'll drive you home.

- That's fine. Trains are still running. - Just come.

I have a bad feeling about this.

And

I hope she forgives me, who, idiotically, realized this bad feeling too late.

From now on, make sure you never walk around alone late at night.