Unsung Heroes (いつか、ヒーロー)

Twenty years ago…

We gave birth to a legend.

This will be Team Akayama's final battle.

Let's go!

We'll lead with the gutsy Rui, and then the speedy Nono.

Then the competitive Ibuki, and reliable Yukari.

Finally Yuki, the leader.

The ultimate lineup.

What are you talking about, lineup?

The final event is the relay.

Would the runners please gather at the starting line.

It was small…

laughably small.

A legend to no one but us.

First runners, take your positions.

Alright.

Stay loose, Rui!

But make no mistake, this legend was the real deal.

On your marks, set…!

Go, Rui! You're doing great!

My subordinate, Himuro Kaito…

His real name…

…is Shibuya Yuki.

He's already dead!

You piece of shit, what have you done to Yuki!?

Hello, this is the Akishima police.

Sorry, I was told that Ohara Yozo had been brought here?

I'll check, one moment please.

Understood.

We'll call you if we learn anything.

Seichan.

He was found unconscious with two stabs to the abdomen.

He's in surgery now.

Who did this?

It had to be Wakaoji's henchman.

This is bullshit.

First Yuki…

and now Gramps?

Enough is enough.

Rui, wait. Slow down a second.

It's my fault this happened to the old man.

I'm sorry you all got dragged into this as well.

From now on…

just stay out of this.

It's too dangerous.

Just sit tight for now.

I'll handle it.

-Seichan. -Sit tight.

That kid…

…is truly remarkable.

Maybe it was the brain damage.

With that extraordinary mind of his…

he'll do anything that I tell him.

If that's true… You're talking about brainwashing?

He's like a computer.

Everything he does is flawless…

both officially, and off the books.

Off the books?

I assume he's committed a lot of… murder.

Not that I would know.

If you want to take him with you, go ahead. I won't stop you.

Call this number, I guarantee he will pick up.

But you know…

He's probably totally forgotten…

all about you.

A real tragedy if that's the case.

We're taking Yuki home with us.

The best home, with everyone together.

I will completely destroy you.

You… are on the death migration.

Ex-girlfriend?

Yes.

If your lover went to see their ex-girlfriend…

Is that upsetting?

I would say so.

Really? To be honest…

I'd make them meet on purpose.

On purpose?

Make them meet…

So they'll realize, sure enough, they love you more than they loved them.

Is that right.

Shall I bring something to get started?

No.

He'll come.

It's his birthday.

Tell me…

What kind… of person was he?

Shibuya…

Yuki.

Subject one, Shibuya Yuki.

His mother died soon after childbirth.

Due to abuse by his father, he was placed in Path of Hope.

He spent five years there.

After Path of Hope closed down, he was returned to his father.

And after that, then what?

He…

Yuki, I will never forgive you.

You killed your mother!

It's your fault your mother died.

He pushed through.

He didn't give in to his father's abuse. He left home after junior high school.

While working full-time…

He attended a state university as a part-time student.

His father…

got his hands on Yuki's financial aid…

and began leeching off of him.

Yuki never gave up.

With herculean resolve…

he took on another job…

to make up for the difference.

Shortly before his college graduation…

the overwork took its toll…

leaving him groggy and disoriented…

Shibuya Yuki was pitiful.

Trying to become something, struggling all on his own.

He couldn't protect anyone, not even himself.

In life and in death…

…he didn't matter to anyone.

A meaningless life.

You think so?

But…

Didn't he give his all?

Didn't he try to become something?

Didn't he want to protect others?

Didn't he push through it…

…all by himself?

You don't think that alone is incredible?

Isn't just that…

…incredible on its own?

Father, why?

Because you are a pathetic, weak, useless disappointment.

You will never be part of the Wakaoji family business.

Live out your days on the margins of society.

Understood?

What's wrong?

Here.

So, why were you crying?

Because I'm weak…

and useless.

It's okay to cry, even for an adult.

Just remember what Seichan says…

Anyone can become anything.

What?

A person can become whatever they want.

Hey kid, what's your name?

Shibuya Yuki.

And so healthcare, education, and logistics--

Shibuya Yuki was in an accident.

Shibuya Yuki?

Blunt trauma across the body.

Broken left arm and leg. Traumatic brain injury.

Injuries to the face.

It seems he was hit by a vehicle.

Recovery is unlikely.

Chairman?

-Wait outside. -But--

-It's okay. -Very well.

Hey…

Are you listening?

It seems this is the end for you.

This world isn't suitable…

…for people like me.

Weak people…

…have no right to live.

How could they live in a world like this!?

But you…

Years ago…

You saved me.

So…

It's my turn to save you.

Anyone…

…can become anything!

His name is Himuro Kaito.

He fell for a pyramid scheme and owes 4 million yen to loan sharks.

Few close relatives, no family he can rely on.

A dumb kid with a bleeding heart.

We've used the whip on him again and again.

He'll do exactly as we tell him.

It's a good name.

He's the perfect substitute.

Substitute?

Swap their records.

Make this guy Shibuya, and make our guy Himuro.

Hire them both into our company.

He's not cut out for it.

If you're swapping records, it's safer to disappear him.

Don't worry about it. The reborn Himuro will see his past self.

And he will realize…

There's nothing worse than being weak.

THE TRUTH OF HIMURO KAITO AND SHIBUYA YUKI! A MASSIVE TWIST AWAITS AT THE END!

The flavor of dreams…

…is bitter.

Happy birthday.

The beginning of your new life.

So tell me…

What kind of a person…

…are you?

I want…

…to hear about you now.

As Wakaoji's right hand…