Secret Makeover (マル秘の密子さん)

My older sister died in Kujo Development's fire.

She was Mariko Ohara, the CEO's secretary.

Haruto.

Did you kill him?

We have appointed a new CEO.

We have decided upon Natsu Imai.

You lost. The Kujos lost.

I need to find out why my sister died.

I must find the truth.

Help!

Natsu?

Sorry.

BUT I MIGHT BE AT MY LIMIT SAVE ME

This is bliss.

Mariko?

How good is this?

Shaved ice together with my little sister.

How have you been, Mitsy?

Good.

I've been good. I guess.

Mariko.

I've made it this far.

I've taken that seat of power away from those who hurt you.

I took their standing, their honor... Everything.

But I'm not through yet.

I still haven't achieved what matters most.

I will find who killed you.

I promise you this.

Everything I've done, I've done for this.

So...

So...

Just give me a little more time.

You need time for something?

Tomo? And Aya?

What are you doing down there?

We couldn't sleep.

Were the beds uncomfortable?

No, the complete opposite.

I've never seen such soft beds.

I couldn't get over how much they must have cost.

They really splashed out everywhere in this place.

It's hard to feel at home here.

But you deserve it.

Ms. Isuzu said to use the house as you please.

Are you sure about this?

Of course.

We can't have the CEO of Kujo Development living in some rented apartment.

Please treat it as your new home.

May I ask...

What about the rest of the Kujos?

They won't be there.

I had them all vacate.

Things turned out well for you, Kumi.

It's a good thing you still get to work for the chair.

Yes, and it's all thanks to you.

Good morning, Ms. Imai.

Good morning.

Good morning.

This marks your first day as CEO.

Indeed.

I still can't believe Mom became CEO.

And it's all thanks to you, Mitsuko.

Not at all.

But we still have to do what matters most.

My employees.

Please, stop bowing.

I may be your CEO,

but that is merely a title.

There is no need to come and greet me like this anymore.

I will do my absolute best

to ensure a comfortable working environment

that we can all be proud of.

And with that,

I hope you'll join me in this endeavor.

Good morning, Ms. Imai.

Chiaki.

I've been promoted to head secretary, so feel free to ask me for anything.

You're moving on up in the world, aren't you?

And what a shock this is!

Life works in mysterious ways.

Please, follow me.

This will be your office.

Sorry there's still some of the previous occupant's things here.

KUJO RESORT CONSTRUCTION PLAN

This is your room now.

Seeing as no other department will take you in.

You sure stepped on a lot of toes.

Now you're in the graveyard.

Sorry, buddy!

You're in the same boat as me.

I helped Natsu become CEO, so I'm not getting as much flak.

I get to help out with all sorts of her work.

And did you hear?

Mom's been holing up in her hotel room ever since it all went down.

She's being questioned by the police about the bribes to Mr. Komiyama,

but they say she hasn't spoken a word.

She must still be in a state of shock.

She trusted Mr. Bando, but he was the one who murdered Dad.

But also, her precious golden child didn't end up becoming CEO.

You should go and see her.

It's not like you have anything better to do.

You think I have free time? Don't be silly.

I don't plan on staying here long.

I have things I need to do.

What?

You're still plotting away even now?

I am the only director from the previous board.

The rest of the new board is comprised of those with a good track record.

We are still investigating the full extent of the previous directors' wrongdoings.

With that,

the Kujo family business has been completely overhauled.

With that matter settled,

and with current projects running smoothly,

I announce

my own intention to retire.

I will leave all chair powers with the new CEO.

Ms. Imai.

The rest is up to you.

Ms. Imai.

Let us ensure this new chapter for Kujo Development

includes the completion of the anniversary project.

Yes.

Thank you, everyone.

I look forward to working with you.

I've prepared a new office for the project team.

You can use it to analyze plans and carry out research.

I'll leave you to it.

It's finally begun.

Yes, and it's all thanks to you.

There is one more important matter.

I'd like you to gather an in-house team to look into the fire.

Can you also please reopen the case with the police?

And now that you're CEO,

you should have access to all the confidential files.

That's right.

I'll do everything I can to assist.

Thank you.

I need to find out why my sister died.

I will find the truth.

Of course.

It's a shame, isn't it?

You lost your beloved office.

This isn't the end, you know.

There are still so many things I'd like to ask you.

That fire was no accident.

And we have eyewitness reports that you were there on that day.

Did you start the fire?

I owe you one for saving the company.

For that, I am grateful.

But this is a separate matter.

I will say nothing.

What's wrong?

-The diary's gone. -What?

It should be in here.

Hey, what gives?

Where's the diary?

What diary?

Her sister's diary?

Yes. It's gone.

The room was left unlocked as we are still vacating some of the old items.

Anyone could have come in and taken it.

Sorry to bring you here so late.

It's fine. We know this is important to you.

We'll find it.

Thank you.

I might just head home and leave it up to you, Tomo.

-What? -I got your back.

Come on. You got this.

I've got what?

I'll be going now, Mitsuko.

Mitsuko?

What is it?

Don't touch it.

We'll call the cops.

Aya.

Got it.

It'll be okay.

Who could have done this?

The police couldn't find any trace of the culprit from their search.

So it was a robber?

They're not sure.

The room was a mess, but nothing was actually stolen.

The diary?

It was ripped to shreds all throughout the room.

-Was it you? -Me?

Did you do it to spite her for taking everything away from you?

That's a hefty accusation there.

Can you think of anyone else who might have done it?

In any case,

this sounds like a Mitsuko problem.

There's no reason for you to be sticking your nose in my business.

This is my business.

Let me be clear.

I like Mitsuko a lot.

I won't let anybody hurt her.

If you've got a problem with Mitsuko, you'll have to go through me first.

So? Why should I care?

I wonder if Haruto really did take the diary.

I'll go and speak to him.

No. Let me.