25 Years of You (告白ー25年目の秘密ー)

Do you have cash?

I didn't bring any cash.

The world is full of coincidences.

You can add hers with mine.

No, you don't have to.

Twenty years ago,

I had a fateful encounter with Mariko.

I've always just watched over her.

But now, she is finally aware of me.

NOTICE OF TRANSFER

Coincidences can be manufactured.

A coincidence meant to make Mariko smile.

That old retro-style cafe behind the office?

However…

There are plenty of people who approach Mariko and those who envy her.

I have evidence that you used fraud to obtain that partnership.

If you don't want this exposed,

withdraw from the new project.

Please, withdraw.

- Please! - What is wrong with you?

Are you crazy or something?

- Whoa! - Please!

I must do what I need to do.

Murder?

Because I'm the one by Mariko's side.

I'M THE ONLY ONE BY MARIKO'S SIDE

I'll protect her.

19-JUN-26

That is the one thing I won't compromise.

NOSE COSMETICS

8:23 a.m.

Mariko goes to work at this exact time every morning.

BRAND BUSINESS DEPARTMENT

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

The very first thing she does when she arrives at work is use alcohol sanitizer.

After thoroughly wiping the keyboard,

she checks the day's schedule, right about now.

TOKYO DEPARTMENT STORE STATUS

Once she finishes that…

Here you go.

Thank you. I was just thinking I wanted one.

Mariko likes café lattes.

I know everything about Mariko.

PROPOSAL TO INTRODUCE AI INTO CLOUD SERVICES

If we introduce AI into the cloud system,

the work required to find documents

from our vast library should decrease significantly.

No, to put that into effect,

- the cost would be enormous... - That is exactly

the kind of thing we should spend money on.

If we revamp the system,

it should reduce overtime by 40 hours per year in each department.

That's easy for her to say.

From her standpoint, yes.

I heard she just got a new project approved too.

Must be nice to have someone backing you up.

Don't worry about what they say.

Oh, that.

- I'm used to it. - What?

Wait, so are you still sad about that thing?

I never imagined dating would be harder than college or job-hunting.

Did something happen?

No, nothing.

I can't even keep a text conversation going with anyone.

In the end, they just want to get on good terms with my father.

A lot of them are like that.

So they're not actually interested in you?

Don't put it so bluntly.

What about that guy from the other day?

The one your grandmother introduced to you.

I almost didn't come.

But I'm glad I came.

What about his job? What does he do?

Uh, he's a civil servant.

A civil servant! That's great!

- You think so? - Yes!

But we have had no developments since then, either.

Mariko, maybe you're not taking any initiative at all?

Are you making an effort to show them who you really are?

I plan to do it…

Don't just plan, do it!

Hello.

Hello.

- Hello. - Hey there.

Mariko, you can make it tomorrow, right?

To the golf session with the CEO of Keihin Department Store.

- Yes. - Actually,

I received a call from them just a moment ago.

It seems one of them can't make it.

Then shall we send another one on our side?

Asai, can you go?

- No, I'm not really good at golf. - Mariko started golfing after she joined.

It's good for entertaining guests.

Mariko always prepares

so that nothing at work can catch her by surprise.

You still can't contact Tateiwa?

No.

What's going on?

And…

I have my preparations too.

NOSE COSMETICS

Sorry for bothering you.

I'd like to speak with the person in charge here.

Please wait a moment. I'll ask.

Well then, what can we help you with?

Last night, around 10 p.m.,

one of your directors, Mr. Tsuyoshi Tateiwa,

was found dead.

What?

Was it an accident?

The police are investigating it as a criminal case.

When was the last time you contacted Mr. Tateiwa?

Two days ago.

Actually, we were unable to reach him as well, and we were worried.

By the way, did Mr. Tateiwa have any trouble at work,

or did anyone hold grudges against him?

This email was sent to me the night before yesterday.

This is evidence

that Tateiwa was misappropriating company expenses and other funds.

- Do you have any idea who the sender is? - I do not.

The night two days ago, that would be when the murder occurred.

- May we have this data? - Yes.

We would also like to see Mr. Tateiwa's desk.

- Asai. - Yes.

- I'll show you. - Thank you.

This is terrible! This is terrible! Hey!

- The police are here! - What?

The police?

They say Mr. Tateiwa

was murdered.

- What? What do you mean he was murdered? - No…

I don't know the details, but…

Look, the detectives are here.

Last night, at around 10 p.m.,

a man was found collapsed on the street

and was confirmed to have passed away.

The incident happened after 5:00 p.m.

A passerby reported

finding a man collapsed on a street in Shinagawa.

The victim was Mr. Tsuyoshi Tateiwa.

His body had several stab wounds,

and the police are investigating this as a homicide.

TSUYOSHI TATEIWA

CREATING BACKUP

ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO RESET THIS PC?

RESETTING PC…

SATORU HATANO RELEASED FROM PRISON

If there is anything else you wish to investigate,

please contact me directly.

Understood. Thank you very much.

Good day.

Those incriminating documents, sent anonymously…

I'd bet they were sent by the killer.

COMPANY DIRECTOR FOUND DEAD ON STREET

DEEMED HOMICIDE

Here, this is on the house.

You don't seem to be focusing very well on your work today.

Thank you very much.

You're that guy's boss, right?

- That guy? - Sota Yukimura.

Yes. Are you acquaintances?

Yes, yes, we both went to Futasubashi University.

- Futasubashi, I went there too. - Oh, here he is.

Hey, don't say anything you don't need to.

It's fine. She'd find out eventually anyway.

We were both in the Faculty of Commerce.

I went there too!

We both took a gap year, so we're one academic year below you, though.

- Oh, really? - I've wanted to talk to you

ever since university.

Oh, I'm Tomoya Sagara, by the way.

- Okay. - Mariko, what do you think of this guy...

That's enough.

- What, what? - Go back to work.

I'm going, all right, all right.

I get it, okay? Want a cookie?

No.

Don't be mad. I said I was sorry.

I was trying to be your wing man,

giving you two a chance to get to know each other.

Look, consider this an apology.

You liar. Bet you just talked and couldn't stop.

It's fine.

I know what's okay to say and what's not.

If I told her you've loved her for 25 years straight,

she'd find it creepy and reject you instantly.

I would absolutely never say that.

Don't worry.

I won't steal your one and only love.

What? Mariko wouldn't fall for you, Tomoya.

What's that about? You don't know that.

I know everything about Mariko.

Everything, huh…

Well then, do you know who Mariko's closest friend is?

Her colleague and secretary, Izumi.

That was fast.

Izumi is a senior colleague three years older than Mariko,

but since Mariko is the manager, she is her most trusted subordinate.

While they have a professional relationship,