Unfair the Special: Double Meaning -A Chain Reaction-

A bastard like you

isn't human.

You don't even deserve to live.

Then

what will you do?

Kill me?

Mochizuki.

Mochizuki Akira.

Mochizuki. Mochizuki.

Mochizuki-san.

Mochizuki-san.

Can you hear me? Mochizuki-san.

Yes.

I'm fine now.

- I'm awake. - I see.

You were having quite a nightmare. Was it the same dream again?

Yes.

You tracked down the culprit and had him at gunpoint, right?

So what happened next?

In your dream, were you able to find the answer?

No. As always, it ended there.

I see.

Anyway, let's take it one step at a time and sort out your feelings.

But it's been 20 years since I was kidnapped.

It has no effect whatsoever on my daily life.

I only come here for consultation under my supervisor's order.

- As far as I'm concerned, it's about time... - No, not yet.

I'll be worried if you don't come in for regular checkups.

At least,

until you no longer need this wristwatch.

This is the same wristwatch the culprit was wearing, right?

Yes.

Although to be exact, it's a facsimile.

A reminder so that I won't ever forget about the culprit.

It's that obsession that worries me.

It means you can't cut yourself loose from

the memory of fear and pain you suffered that day, right?

You're susceptible to a panic attack at any time.

- That's... - That being the case,

I'll see you again next month.

Bring in the next patient please.

- Oh, excuse me. - Excuse me.

Mikami-san. "Urgent!

Come see me ASAP!!"

Come in.

- Sorry I'm late. - Oh~ Mocchy.

- Sorry for calling you in. - What happened?

You said it was urgent.

Well, I wasn't sure if I should tell you, but

ultimately,

I decided I should at least let you know.

This was delivered to the Metropolitan Police Department this morning.

Look at the left wrist.

This scar...

Stop... Stay away.

I felt that whoever sent this had your kidnapping case in mind.

Oh, also...

this message was enclosed.

"Hoping for a saikai"

What does it mean? By "saikai."

Reunion, to meet again.

It can be taken as a desire to meet Mocchy again, can't it? Plus...

It may be a message of "saikai" (resumption) meaning that the kidnapping will resume.

In either case, it's certainly an ominous gift.

So what now? Shall we officially report it to the top?

It's hard to believe they'll take it very seriously.

Yeah. You've matured, Mocchy, haven't you?

Mikami-san.

Can you do a more detailed inspection on this?

Sure. I was planning to anyway.

What about you?

I'm going to see Yamaji-san.

Mochizuki-kun.

You're being awfully quiet these days.

- Not really. - Hm?

That's what I heard from Asano-kun, your supervisor.

Thanks to Director Asano's guidance,

I'm finally starting to realize how a detective at the Metropolitan Police Department

- should conduct oneself. - Is that right.

Why, Asano-kun, you must train your subordinates well.

Not at all.

I'm just passing on the words of First Division Chief Kokubo.

That's what I thought.

At any rate, Mochizuki-kun, keep up the good work.

When police officers charge ahead in the name of justice or whatever,

nothing good will come from it.

One problem child like Yukihira is more than enough.

I'll keep that in mind.

If you'll excuse me.

Sorry I took so long.

Akina? Akina?

Excuse me, did you see the girl who was sitting here?

With long hair and purple T-shirt...

- No, I don't. - Thank you.

Akina? Akina?

Akina?

- I'm sorry for calling you out suddenly. - What's up?

The suspect from 20 years ago may be on the move again.

Take a look at this.

It was delivered to MPD this morning.

A message card was also enclosed.

"Hoping for a saikai?"

It can also be taken as a proclamation of crime.

Yamaji-san.

Won't you tell me about the incident that happened 20 years ago?

Before, I felt somewhat uncomfortable

talking about it with you.

I wasn't confident that I could maintain my composure.

But now, I want to gather as much information as possible.

I don't want something like that to ever happen again.

On the day the suspect contacted your family,

the investigation task force received an anonymous tip on the place of captivity.

I happened to be investigating in that area,

so I rushed to the scene.

There, I caught sight of a suspicious individual.

Dressed completely in black on a damn hot summer day.

Carrying a red umbrella for some reason.

For an instant, I wondered if I should give chase, but

I chose to save the hostage first.

And inside the factory, I found you,

blindfolded and tied down to a chair.

It's all right.

By that time,

you had already been hurt.

Is that suspicious individual the suspect?

There were no eyewitnesses, and the back view was all I saw too.

I couldn't even tell if that individual was male or female.

Let alone whether that individual had anything to do with the case.

What happened to the investigation after that?

It was curtailed soon after and that was it.

There's nothing more to tell you.

Sorry, Mochizuki.

That's all right. Thank you.

Uh...

Here. Snack for you.

Thanks to your note, I've been able to come this far.

"Hang in there"

I still have it with me.

It's my good luck charm.

So...

thank you.

Mochizuki.

Proceed with caution.

- The only one you can trust is... - Yourself.

I know.

I'm going on my fifth year at Headquarters after all.

Hello. Yamaji.

Got it. I'm on my way.

Hello. Mochizuki speaking. Yes.

A 9-year old girl was kidnapped? I'm heading right back.

- In this world, - In this world,

- there's nothing that's fair. - Nothing.

An eye for an eye.

Revenge for revenge.

Unfair for unfair.

Unfair

Double Meaning

Rensa (Links)

- Go ahead. - Okay, let's get him moved.

From what I can see, there are 15 stab wounds.

Excessive bleeding is a strong possibility for cause of death.

Blood was carefully drained as well.

- Identity? - Unknown. There were no personal belongings either.

Bruises are evident, but being that there are no defense wounds,

it is speculated that he was attacked while asleep.

Furthermore, no bloodstains were found around the body, and

it is believed that the body was abandoned here

after the victim was killed elsewhere.

That's all. In my opinion, it is evident that this was an act of crime.

Being that he was stabbed repeatedly, was grudge the motive?

But if it was, it was done too methodically.

Mikami.

Call me when the results of autopsy are out.

Roger.

- I'm sorry I'm late. - You're late.

Two girls...

Special Crime, Mochizuki speaking.

What? Another girl's gone missing?

Yes.

Within the jurisdiction of North Shibuya Police Station, a 9-year old girl.

Yes.

Director Asano, a third case was just reported.

The location where the girl went missing isn't that far from the previous two incidents.

- It's hard to believe it's coincidental. - How shall we proceed? Director.

We'll proceed cautiously with the investigation, including the possibility of serial kidnapping.

Go talk to the victims' families with the local police.

Mochizuki.

Yes?

I've been told about your past.

I can understand your desire to commit yourself to this case, but deal with it rationally.

Refrain from acting on your own.

I know.

I have no intention of going against orders.

Then we'll work towards calling off the investigation.

I'll take care of it immediately.

With that police station, I don't believe it will be much of a problem.

Yes. I'll be in touch.

By the way,

do you know why Yukihira came back to the First Investigation Division?

I've also heard that the decision came from someone at the Public Prosecutor's Office.