Unsung Heroes (いつか、ヒーロー)

I will find them.

I'll find all of them

and deliver the time capsules.

It's ringing.

Shibuya Yuki.

He was taken from his abusive father by Child Protective Services

and placed in Path of Hope at five years of age.

He spent five years there.

He was returned to his family after Path of Hope shut down.

His exceptional academic record earned him a scholarship to a public university.

Upon graduating, he worked for a securities firm before joining Dream Sun Foods.

While working in sales he struggled to deliver results.

Being a burden on his company weighed heavily on his conscience

until he jumped to his death on March 15th at the age of thirty.

5 NEW MESSAGES 4 MISSED CALLS

Yuki? It's Higuchi Yukari. It's been a long time.

Akayama Seiji came back, crazy right?

He wants to see everyone. Please call back soon.

Now it seems that a slight bug has occurred in our plan.

I will investigate the cause...

and eliminate it entirely.

It's only a twelve point difference, you got this!

This isn't rugby.

It's fine, don't give up!

Let's go, come on!

Nono, you can do it!

Yes! Go! Go!

Nono! Nono!

Go! Go!

Make the shot!

Nonomura Hikaru

Regular abuse from both parents.

After his mother burned his right hand with a hot iron

he was placed in Path of Hope at the age of five and spent five years there.

He was taken in by foster parents after Path of Hope shut down.

His soccer skills earned him a sports scholarship to a prestigious university.

But he struggled and dropped out in his first year.

After falling out with his foster parents

he left home and bounced from job to job.

That brings us to today.

Mm, that’s good.

Hey!

-There's still 8 varieties to try. -What!?

We must try all the flavors.

Is this really necessary?

Word on the street is that Chairman Wakaoji will run in the next election.

If elected, he'll likely join the cabinet.

This nation will be turned on its head.

Play your cards right and you'll never have to worry about food again.

I've eaten enough for a lifetime.

Stop complaining and just eat!

A gigantic carp? That's why you've been coming every day for twenty years?

Any day now...

What do you use for bait?

Bait? I don't use bait.

What if I caught something?

Huh?

That would be the end.

My dream would be over.

A nibble...?

It's been... a while.

There it is...

A big fish!

This here is the kitchen.

-I can see that. -Right.

This is the 1st floor. The 2nd floor is up on the 2nd floor.

How much?

How much to rent?

Oh, right...

How about I pay you with friendship?

One million yen. This is prime real estate.

Get real.

Oh, here.

That's a separate charge. Also...

I took care of that other thing too.

"I will stop by again later."

You have to pay me back.

Understood.

I called several times but never reached Yuki.

Now it's been disconnected.

No kidding

What is up with that?

It's a video call, you don't have to put it right up to your ear.

-Hold it out more. -Really?

Whoa...

I look ancient.

So?

I contacted the staff at the facility where Ibuki and Rui were staying.

That leaves Nono.

Actually, there was this video...

Video?

I SERVED SOUP TO THE HOMELESS

Excuse me, can I ask you some questions?

-No problem. -Do you often rely on soup kitchens?

Now and then--

Don't worry, just get a new spoon.

LOOK AT HIS RIGHT HAND. IT MUST BE NONO.

Homeless...

Alright.

I was up all night making this.

Eight soup kitchens within the city limits.

What we do is search in a five kilometer radius centered around each--

How many years will that take?

Look...

You just crop this...

Nova Business Tower.

So the location is...

Southeast Shinjuku Park.

Why don't you just search around here.

Also, let's put an old photo of Nono into an AI here...

And generate a photo of what he looks like now.

There.

Wow!

Incredible!

Are you like a genius hacker?

-Yukari-chan, right? -Yes.

-Lunch is coming along. -Thank you.

-It's gonna be delicious. -You're a lifesaver.

But if you find him, then what?

Do you think Nono wants to see you?

He probably hates you...

...enough to kill you.

Me too, probably.

Alright.

Show me that again.

He looks kind of like this...

He looks similar to this photo...

Hands off!

Ouch!

It's not like that! I'm sorry!

SHIBUYA YUKI

The number you are trying to call is not currently in use.

It's hopeless...

I'll never find Nono.

Help me out here, Yuki.

Sorry about that.

Sorry, thanks.

No problem, here.

Eh?

Nono?

Nono, right?

It's me, Akayama!

Akayama Seiji!

Nono!

You're all grown up!

It's grown up Nono!

Sorry...

Take that!

Crab Pincer!

The Black Jaguar's signature move!

What's wrong with you?

It's me.

Seichan!

It's been twenty years!

You've gotten so big!

I'm staying at someone's house right now.

Yukari is around too.

You'll come, right?

What's wrong?

No thanks.

I'm good.

Don't be like that, it's no problem, you and me go way back--

Stop with the bullshit!

I don't know you.

I warned you.

Anybody would be annoyed to get bear hugged after twenty years.

That's what I said too.

But it's not like he wants to be homeless, you know?

Says who? You don't know anything.

You don't know anything.

Shut up.

How am I supposed to know.

Why don't you try listening for a change?

If he disappears again, then what?

Then what?

Right?

Smells great.

She is such a nice kid.

Coming out here to check on you.

You should listen to what she says.

Don't get up in everyone's business.

Young people today have their own way of seeing things.

Welcome back.

What are you doing?

Just look.

Impressive right?

I work fast.

Why?

I wanted to better understand your feelings.

Sure is hot today.

It shouldn't be so hot in spring.

Anyway, looking forward to hanging out together.

You should have some water.

I don't want to depend on anyone.

Triple Mask attempts magic tricks!

-I've become huge! -You're the same size.

Good morning.

It's funny, no one even glances at us.

They don't see us as human.

Where you off to?