Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu (Police in a Pod)

"Police in a Pod"

"This is a work of fiction..."

"This is a work of fiction..."

This is the meth dealer you're going to tail today, and his lover.

This is the meth dealer you're going to tail today, and his lover.

In addition to our Narcotics Squad,

we requested the support of two from Investigations, and two police box ladies.

The suspect is an extremely cautious man. Rarely does he give himself away.

So that we can wipe out his trafficking network,

I want him under surveillance every possible moment.

We have to be the ones to catch him.

What he does is unforgivable.

No.

Huh?

If we catch him, we're free to request paid time off.

Anyway, why was I of all people called in to help with this important case?

Well, can you expect those guys to tail somebody through town by themselves?

True.

They have way too much detective vibe.

Okay, then.

You're going to tail him, in these pairings, posing as couples.

Our Narcotics Squad will secure the vicinity,

so signal us as soon as you have proof about the meth.

"Tailing Championship"

Like I said...

Hey, Yukari. Isn't this a little clingy for out in public?

Aw, why not?

Damn, talk about laid-back.

Hope it doesn't take long to wrap this--

What's with that look?

It's like you're doing this on some cop show.

I'm tense, since this is my first time tailing.

Make it look more like you're on a date.

I don't have any dating experience either.

Oh yeah?

It just had to be at an important time like this...

Minamoto.

"Lieutenant"

"Lieutenant"

I'll give you one last chance.

I'll give you one last chance.

If your help with the meth investigation goes well,

we can just forget about... your previous accident.

I can't afford to fail!

Here, come on. Let's hold hands.

We'll look more like a couple.

No! That's sexual harassment.

Huh? What?

Did she just say "sexual harassment"?

We're tailing somebody! We're on duty, yet she...

Holding hands while on duty...

Isn't that weird, when you really think it over?!

If I tell this naïve girl, "It's for work. Hold my hand," she'll call me out!

Are the only paths left to me termination or sexual harassment?!

That meth guy sure seems happy.

If only he'd die within some other station's jurisdiction.

It's really irritating.

Let's go, Kawai.

She's always so high-handed, this is the way I end up seeing her...

But as far as appearance goes, she's a true beauty.

If only his life would just fall apart.

As always, she's got a foul mouth!

Oh! She's ill-natured and tends to abuse her power,

but she's still human.

Huh?

Say what?

We're drawing attention...

Oh, right!

For those who don't know about her heinousness, she's simply a pretty woman.

Man, I don't want us to stand out.

If by some chance the suspect notices us...

The lieutenant, the Narcotics Squad...

All sorts of people will be pissed at us!

It isn't going to work this way!

And so, I'd rather not say this, but being with her is a disadvantage.

Don't be a baby!

I've been saddled with the rookie monster.

I brought some anpan for the stakeout.

--Huh? --Can I eat it?

Fine.

Snack time!

Anpan? You watch too much TV.

What do you guys actually eat during a stakeout?

--Yakisoba sandwiches. --Fried chicken.

Cream puffs.

Ohoh...

Wait, Seiko-chan is a beauty? All I see when I look is a mountain gorilla.

Well, she's only a mountain gorilla on the inside.

Appearance-wise, she comes across like a well-groomed human.

When I met Sergeant Fuji, I thought she looked like an actress.

"Actress"? In that case, you might as well tack on "sexy."

Sgt. Minamoto. If we're just talking about appearance,

it seems at her level, you could also tack on "standout."

Let's go, Kawai.

Y-Yes, ma'am.

I can't help it if I'm that much of a hindrance.

Kawai, let's go tail them together.

To you two, best of luck.

"Indelible detective vibes"

Bye.

Wa--

You're going to bark, and say you're sorry like a dog would!

What'll it be?

Sorry--woof!

Forgive us--woof!

Where's your detective pride?

They went into a love hotel.

We'll book the adjoining rooms.

Okay, let's go--woof!

Sgt. Minamoto, you're enjoying that.

Sgt. Fuji, the target couple won't stop laughing.

Drugs are scary stuff.

I'll give the squad leader a call.

Right.

Fuji, here. The target is probably using drugs right now.

It's a horror show. Please secure the hotel's perimeter.

That's all.

"Recent" "Minamoto"

Minamoto? When the target leaves his room, we'll ask him to come willingly.

We can't hear any sound from this room, so signal us when the time comes.

No, I haven't done anything bad!

Okay, I'm counting on you.

Then again, in this situation...

...it feels like I could be accused of harassment just for breathing.

What is it about policewomen?

How does she have the nerve to go into a love hotel with a superior?

Well, I guess it is part of the job.

And, oh yeah, that time Seiko-chan and I were tailing somebody...

The target might remember these clothes.

If I ever have a daughter, I'll never let her join the force.

Something wrong?

If I can just get through this safely today...

"Lieutenant"

...I won't have to lose my job!

I sent you a resignation form letter, in case you mess up.

Hurry and send that signal, Seiko-chan!

The voices stopped. Maybe they'll leave soon.

Yamada.

It's been a while since you and I were on a stakeout.

Since our partnership was dissolved.

I figure it was rough, having me as a senior partner.

But I couldn't help enjoy watching you grow as a detective, bit by bit.

I'd like us to catch a perp together again.

S-Sure thing...

Why's it taking Seiko-chan so long to send a signal?

"Incoming call" "Unit Chief Toiwa"

Oh!

Huh?

It's from the Narcotics Squad chief.

H-Hello, Minamoto speaking...

You're late!

Fuji's team has long since got the target to turn himself in.

Hurry and regroup!

What were you doing, idiot?

Well, uh...

Don't tell me...

...you gave in to temptation during a stakeout?

Huh?! No!

No...

He's the one...

...who gave in to temptation.

Next time, I'll expect a written apology.

Let's go, Kawai.

Yes, ma'am.

A drug bust is a big achievement.

You and I will get preference for paid time off, next time around.

Kawai, let's celebrate at a hot spring.

Yes, ma'am!

You knew I'd get fired if I messed this up.

Why didn't you signal me?

I'm not too sure, myself.

Yeah, I'm well aware Seiko-chan had you twisted around her little finger.

A call from the lieutenant.

Sgt. Minamoto, I appreciate all you've done for me.

"Yamada Vision" "ook ook" "eep?" "What're you looking at?"

"Machiyama Police Box"

Thank you.

Thanks.

About the lover of that meth dealer we arrested.

Looks like she isn't talking.

Aren't you assisting with her questioning, starting tomorrow?

Yes, ma'am.

When a female suspect is questioned,

it's common for the investigator or the assistant to be a woman,

so the suspect won't make false claims about male officers touching her, etc.

A lot of man-hours have been spent on investigating this case,

so we've got to try like hell to get her confession.

"Like hell"?! Whoa!