TAGUSARI bros. (田鎖ブラザーズ)

So late.

Maybe a case suddenly popped up.

First Division is busy…

I didn't mean them…

Ms. Kudo!

They're here.

Hello.

I'm Kudo from the Violent Crimes Division.

I'm Hyuga, First Division.

I'm Ishizaka. I'll show you the way. Follow me.

- Hello. - Thank you.

Why are you coming with First Division?

I'm on time.

It's a joint investigation. You must get here before them.

It doesn't matter.

Mr. Tagusari…

Those guys aren't a big deal anyway.

Going up.

CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION POLICE

You can go first.

Doors closing.

They heard you.

Tagusari.

You were in charge of the post-mortem, right?

Yes.

The male victim got in an accident

and died in his apartment due to an acute blood clot in the brain.

A post claiming the victim had once driven a high school student to suicide

had gone viral on social media,

so he was using a forged ID to hide his identity.

So his real name is Jun Okochi?

The person who hit Okochi with their car

was Masaya Nogami, the father of the deceased high school student.

After being interrogated at the Aoi Station, he disappeared.

The deceased, Jun Okochi,

was a swimming club coach at Ryoshin High School

until two years ago.

It's a powerhouse school that produces Olympic athletes,

and it seems Okochi was extremely strict in his coaching of the members.

And Nogami's son was among those members?

Yes.

Two years ago,

Taiki Nogami's body was found in the Tsugumi River.

His autopsy record?

He had hyper-inflated lungs and white froth at the mouth and nose,

so it was presumed to be accidental death by drowning.

We processed it as an accident, back then.

But he was an elite swimmer, right?

The weather was bad that day, and the river was overflowing.

However, now that Okochi's harsh coaching has come to light,

it's possible it was not an accident, but a suicide.

So Nogami fled, afraid people would find out he hit him on purpose.

Search thoroughly, and take Nogami into custody.

Yes, sir!

Starting with Nogami's inner circle?

Probably a waste of time.

He's likely overseas now.

Airports, railways, main highways…

First Division will check them all to find him.

You should help out too.

Without the body, what can a medical examiner do?

Mr. Tagusari!

I managed to get in touch with Nogami's wife.

Got it.

Makoto.

Nogami's motive is revenge.

Can you really arrest him?

Have you heard from your husband?

Any idea where he might be?

No…

Even after the accident the other day, he didn't tell me anything.

Had Taiki always been into swimming?

It was his dream to go to the Olympics.

He even got into Ryoshin High School on a sports scholarship.

But he ended up ruining his shoulder from the harsh training.

Even so, he participated in the tournament relay,

but he felt it was his fault they lost.

What's wrong?

Do you know of any places your dad might go?

I don't.

Back then, did your brother ever talk about the swimming club?

No.

Did my dad…

Really kill someone?

Probably.

Hey! Mr. Tagusari!

We are still investigating right now.

Sorry to keep you waiting. Here it is.

The swimming club roster from two years ago.

Thank you.

What happened to Taiki Nogami was very unfortunate.

I would like to ask about the coach, Jun Okochi.

My understanding is that his coaching methods were appropriate.

I'm sure it was strict at times, but it was unavoidable to get results.

The members understood that as well.

However, he also felt responsible and stepped down soon after.

But the school was not at fault.

It was an accident.

Sounds like a textbook cover-up.

Hey, that's rude.

I'm sorry.

Yes, this is Kudo.

2024 SWIMMING CLUB - TAIKI NOGAMI.

Nogami…

Hello.

Hey.

Thank you.

Was Nogami at this shop?

Yes.

I showed the staff a photo, and they're sure it was him.

Apparently, he was sitting in that seat all morning.

What the hell is he doing?

I've contacted headquarters and had officers patrol this area.

Understood.

Welcome home.

I'm just here for clothes.

- So you won't be staying here for a while? - Yes.

Hey, do we have any new toothpaste?

We do.

How are things with Nogami?

Take a look at this.

It's from a coffee shop Nogami was seen at.

A coffee shop?

Know what it is?

I can't really say just from a photo.

You can't say because it's just a guess?

So this means Nogami is still in Kanagawa?

He's had his revenge, he should just get out of here.

Taiki, I'll give you this.

VICTORY

Oh, wow.

Did you make it, Koki?

The failed attempt goes to you, Dad.

VICTORY

Why do I get the reject?

Taiki.

You have to win the next tournament, okay?

I will.

Nogami had been absent from work without notice before running away.

No sign of him visiting Taiki Nogami's grave either.

Anything from the officers near the coffee shop?

No reports yet.

Nogami's credit card has been used!

- Where? - A little past 7:00 p.m. yesterday.

He bought a suit at a shopping mall in the prefecture.

- A suit? - Planning to blend into the rush hour?

Check nearby security cameras.

Yes, sir!

A heart attack, huh?

There's no external trauma,

so it doesn't seem like there's any foul play.

Where was this body found?

He collapsed yesterday while fishing in the river.

Send this to forensics.

Okay.

You also have an autopsy?

Found anything?

I have no clue at all.

Want a drink?

First a coffee shop, now a shopping mall.

He drank coffee for an hour, then disguised himself in a suit.

You would usually disguise yourself first.

His moves are too unpredictable.

The locations are far apart too.

What is Nogami even thinking?

He risked detection, moving around,

and even used a credit card that leaves a trail.

Does he have some purpose?

I'll head out for a bit.

To Haruko's place again?

A family registry

and stamp.

How much would they be worth?

You again?

I'm leaving!

This man again?

Where did you get the info on Okochi?

I can't reveal my sources.

Then let me meet your acquaintance.

What do you plan to investigate?

Does Makoto do any cleaning at home?

We have a rotation.

The deal is that if he slacks off, he'll pay rent.

He would follow the schedule then.

He uses my place like it's his home, though.

It has been almost a month now, hasn't it?

Time flies.

His meeting Haruko for the first time in a while

happened right after he came to this police station, didn't it?

He was tracking stolen goods from an assault case,

and found her pawnshop.

You should see her too.

Thanks for the meal.

If more time passes like this, it will only get harder to meet.

This…

RECEIPT

These seasoning prices aren't right.

You have to check the numbers. Vendors will rip you off!

Fine, I will.

I don't intend to meet her.