Gourmet Detective Goro Akechi (2020) s01e06 Episode Script
Episode 6
1
"Nice, France"
"One month ago"
Beautiful.
What's the name of the flower?
It's daffodil.
They're found in France too.
Sorry for talking to you suddenly.
I saw you at the hotel's
dining room this morning.
You're Ogiya Department Store's
The rose wine produced by
the winery nearby is exquisite,
so I came to Nice to purchase it.
A man who knows his wine
is attractive.
What a wonderful job.
It's just a family business.
Arranging matchmaking meetings
for the president's son
is also my job.
Well
- Your Salad Nicoise, sir.
- Thank you.
Not bad, isn't it?
It's tasty.
Enjoying wine with a gorgeous lady
and a tasty meal.
I can't ask for more.
What a flatterer.
Would you like to have a drink
in my room after dinner?
Pardon?
How rude of me.
Is there someone you like?
Someone I like?
There isn't.
There's someone I love, though.
You enjoyed yourself so much
that you overdrank?
"Sleeping pills"
"Email"
"Goro Akechi's Matchmaking Meeting"
How could you?
You need to be punished.
"Chofu, RAJA"
I'll get hooked on this heat!
You're in a good mood.
Of course,
I stopped Maria's plan
for the first time.
Hey, do you know
why you get hooked on spicy food?
Why suddenly?
When there is strong stimulus,
the brain produces beta- endorphin
or something.
- And?
- This beta- endorphin
acts as a narcotic in the brain,
and has an effect
of causing intense pleasure.
Risking one's life is addicting.
Maria's target is getting closer
and closer to Mr Akechi.
You mean I'd better
leave Mr Akechi, right?
I'll be careful.
No need to worry.
I will protect you too.
- It's hot!
- It's hot!
"Edogawa Detective Office"
Oh, no. Why? Why am I
My heart is racing!
Mr Takahashi!
You probably won't understand,
Miss Ichigou.
Mr Akechi is on the other side
of this door.
When I think about that, my heart
my heart
Are you here for something?
I've brought Mr Akechi something.
You too, Miss Ichigou?
I just brought some new dishes
for Mr Akechi to try.
- Is it the pat?
- The pat?
You brought him food
for a pat on the face?
It's the new dish
I'll judge that, then.
Give it to me!
- Why? It's not for you!
- Give it to me!
- Give it!
- Give it back!
You're so noisy.
- Mr Akechi!
- Mr Akechi!
It's been a while!
Oh, it has been a while.
I remember you,
you're Goro's assistant
- Ichiban.
- It's Ichigou.
- That's right, Miss Ichigou.
- No It's Ichigo.
Ichigo?
Who is this lady?
Mr Akechi's mother.
Mr Akechi's mother?
I'm his younger brother, Rokuro.
Nice to meet you!
I'm not that reliable,
but I work at the MPD's CID
and I'm Takahashi.
I bought some gelato,
please have some if you'd like.
- Oh, how considerate of you.
- Yay!
What is that?
It's saag,
please try it if you like.
- They go well!
- They go well!
Is your brother also
As you can see,
he has no taste buds.
It's the first time I see someone
eat curry with gelato.
That's right, Goro,
let's continue our talk.
I won't attend
the matchmaking meeting.
- Matchmaking?
- Matchmaking?
Oh, hang in there!
Mr Akechi
You'll meet a potential wife?
No, I keep saying
I'm not interested,
but she's twisting my arm.
Oh, what a relief!
Mr Akechi isn't the type
to attend matchmaking meetings.
What are you talking about?
You're the son who will take over
Ogiya Department Store's business.
This is the daughter of
Kobayakawa Bussan's president!
She's gorgeous and graceful,
you can't complain about that.
What I complain about
is the matchmaking meeting.
It looks like she photoshopped
her whole face.
Listen,
either one of you will take over
Ogiya's business.
No, thanks.
It's too heavy for me too.
I have an idea!
Both of you will attend
the matchmaking meeting.
- Eh?
- Eh?
Me too?
Nothing can be done
if I let you two do what you want,
so I will let the lady choose
who she likes.
I won't attend
the matchmaking meeting.
- I've decided.
- Don't decide it for me!
The venue will be Ryotei Miyataka,
please go to the right place.
Not bad. I look forward to it.
What?
I faint.
Mr Takahashi!
In an extremely rich family,
there is something
about an extremely rich family
that only an extremely rich family
can understand.
Mrs Akechi.
Welcome back.
How was Mr Goro?
I managed to persuade him.
I decided to let Rokuro join
the matchmaking meeting too.
Mr Rokuro too?
Thank you for introducing
the lovely lady
Each person's thoughts intermingle,
the one who makes the smell of blood
hang over the Akechi family's
matchmaking meeting is
I'm back.
But it's his matchmaking meeting
that made you come back?
A woman's jealousy is scary.
Right, Ms Maria?
But how?
It's easy.
Just kill the person.
Just as I thought.
Because the destination
of possessiveness
is to kill the other person.
It's as good as I remember!
If you were to be killed tomorrow,
what would be
the last thing you'd eat?
"Episode 6"
"Ryotei Miyataka"
He's here.
"Ichigo Deli"
Hey. It took me some time
to get ready.
You look the same as usual!
Oh? Where is Rokuro?
He hasn't arrived yet.
I've just sent an employee
to pick him up.
Oh, my, what should we do with him?
Thanks for driving me here.
You can go now. Take care.
Okay.
Wait a minute.
What's the matter?
I have an idea!
Why did this happen?
Well, then,
as both families are here,
please introduce yourselves.
I am the mother
of Goro and Rokuro Akechi.
This is my eldest son, Goro.
Hello.
And the one there
is my younger son, Rokuro.
I'm Rokuro.
Mr Rokuro, you
What's the matter?
Both of you are handsome.
Do you work at
Ogiya Department Store?
No, I'm a private detective.
It's for fun, until he takes over
our family business.
Mr Rokuro, and you?
I
I Well
What do I do?
You do business administration
at university, don't you, Rokuro?
That's right. Brilliant, mother.
Hey, Takahashi.
What have you been doing?
Isn't it obvious?
Please be quiet.
I thought it was unusual
for you to invite me to lunch,
who is in the next room?
Well, aren't you curious
about what they're saying?
Takashi! It's embarrassing, stop it!
But I understand how you feel.
Food is here.
They look delicious!
There you go.
It's the seasonal appetiser.
According to what I've heard,
Mr Goro
is an extraordinary gourmand.
I don't know
whether I'm extraordinary or not.
Please take me to a restaurant that
serves good Japanese Black beef.
Not bad.
He says I am not bad!
Oh, my gosh!
Well, but my brother is too fussy
about his food,
maybe it'll be difficult
for his wife.
Oh? Rokuro, are you jealous?
No. My brother is rich
but he's a miser.
As you can see,
his fashion sense is outdated.
He might embarrass you
when you go on a date.
I might agree with you.
Well, how embarrassing.
Rokuro is right.
Regarding that,
Rokuro is more sociable than me,
he learns
the latest trend immediately.
He has learnt the wonderful skill
of beatboxing lately,
and performed it for us.
Did you?
Beatboxing? I want to see it!
Good!
- What?
- I want to see it!
Please.
Akechi!
Akechi's matchmaking－
He already has me, but
You should've told me!
So is the girl pretty?
She's ugly.
I saw her photo, she's ugly.
Ugly. Ugly, ugly!
Really?
Let's see.
Three, two, one, let's go!
I am Rokuro, here I come!
Akechi! I won't forgive you!
"Ladies' toilet"
Pervert!
I didn't see anything! I'm sorry!
Ichigo?
Hey, newcomer.
You have some good knives.
Yes.
It can cut anything.
It's ready.
Yes.
- Please take this.
- Yes.
Excuse me.
This is puffer fish skin sashimi
and prawn ball in broth.
Wow, they look delicious!
May I have a word?
I'm sorry!
I fell asleep
when I had a drink last night.
Rokuro!
- What?
- Mr Rokuro?
No
What's the matter, mum?
Sorry, I'm late.
Who is Mr Rokuro?
- Me.
- Me.
Mr Rokuro?
You were at my brother's office!
What's going on?
- I'm Rokuro. Right, mother?
- Yeah
What the heck?
Mr Akechi!
I cannot accept it.
You have me, but you came
to a matchmaking meeting!
- Hey, Takahashi!
- Please stop!
You patted me so many times on
my face, did you just toy with me?
Who are you? Go out
Mr Akechi, I love you!
What?
What
Who are you?
I'm Rokuro.
I knew it was you, Ichigo!
Momoko?
I'm having a matchmaking meeting
too.
You too?
Wait What's this?
This is hell!
- Sae!
- Sae!
Mrs Akechi!
What is this about?
It's some entertainment
to liven up the atmosphere.
Right, Goro?
Go after Miss Sae now!
Dear me
Excuse me
Sorry, I ruined
the matchmaking meeting.
We won't consider
the family we met today.
They seem to think
only about our money.
I just want to find Goro some woman
and get him married soon.
Some woman?
Is having him take over your company
so important?
It's about the company,
but it is for my son's sake too.
For Mr Akechi's sake?
Frankly, I'm scared.
My son
He's weird, isn't he?
- No, he
- Answer honestly.
He is weird.
If my son meets someone who matches
his wavelength perfectly,
I just feel
he will go to a crazy world
with that person.
So before he meets this person
Oh, don't worry!
I haven't got this wavelength
or radio wave at all.
Yes, I know.
He isn't interested in you
romantically.
Tell me,
is my son in love with anyone?
Maria
is special to me.
Well, he
I don't know.
If you are his assistant,
please keep a close eye on that too.
I'm counting on you.
Hey, Miss Sae.
I need to apologise to you.
I came to see you today
because I wanted to have
the head chef's puffer fish dishes.
But I'm afraid I won't be
taking over Ogiya's business.
Miss Sae, excuse me.
Wait
What's wrong?
Anyone Someone, please come!
What's the matter?
- Call an ambulance now!
- Yes!
What's wrong, Akechi?
Don't let anyone in the restaurant
go out!
- Yes, sir!
- What happened?
- Mr Katono, look after her.
- What?
What's wrong?
Are you okay?
Hey!
Hey
Okay, sorry about just now.
Actually,
I work for the MPD's CID,
my name is Katono.
Why are you here, detectives?
It's the hunch of a detective.
However, nothing good happens
when Akechi is involved.
Is Miss Sae okay?
I'm sorry, her death
has just been confirmed.
Oh, no!
You have my sympathies.
However,
when the incident happened,
all of you were present,
so you're the key witnesses.
It doesn't matter how trivial it is,
did anything suspicious happen?
There were two Mr Rokuro's.
Ah, that's right.
I was surprised too.
It's because you were late!
I kept reminding you!
I'm sorry. I was having a drink
with Date last night, so
Date?
It's me.
I'm Ogiya Department Store's
managing director.
It was the day before the meeting
but we talked for too long.
But you ate my puffer fish,
so we're even, okay?
I couldn't taste the puffer fish!
Puff, puff.
Puff, puff.
You are Ichigou,
nice hint!
I missed this detail.
What is it?
An unbelievable truth.
- Puffer fish, right?
- Puff!
Akechi, tell me the victim's
condition when she fell ill!
She fell ill 20 minutes
after the meal.
She couldn't speak clearly,
had difficulty breathing,
and her pulse got weak gradually.
What do the symptoms indicate?
It's tetrodotoxin,
a poison found in puffer fish.
Bingo! The victim was poisoned
by puffer fish, it was an accident!
- It's impossible.
- Why?
This is a murder
disguised as an accident.
You said it was
puffer fish's poison!
No doubt, it is.
Then
Japanese restaurants usually use
tiger puffer
to make puffer fish skin sashimi.
But here, to create a soft texture
that melts in the mouth,
they buy dried half- smooth
golden puffer fish from Kyushu.
What's that?
The part that contains poison
is removed in advance.
What?
If tetrodotoxin is found in
the victim's stomach contents,
that means someone added
the poison into her food.
Takahashi! Urge the forensics
to check for poison!
Yes, sir!
It's just as I thought.
- What
- Analyse this bowl too.
I want to know what's in it.
Where are the other staff members?
In the kitchen?
What? Eh?
No guts and no fins.
The fish really was processed.
Where is the cook
who made the puffer fish skin dish?
Well
Oh? Where is he? The handsome guy
who joined last month.
We can't find him.
Are all the staff members here?
We're missing one waitress.
She just joined recently.
She talks with an accent,
a rather plain person.
Only the two of them
joined recently?
Did a black hair, somewhat tall lady
join as well?
No, sir.
Mr Akechi!
Did you find anything?
It can't be wrong to think
of her death as a murder.
However, it could be called
an accident as well.
On the same tray
as the puffer fish dish,
there was a prawn ball in broth.
However, only Miss Sae
didn't have the prawn ball,
but had the squid ball instead.
As you know, I'm allergic to prawns.
My family couldn't have forgotten
to tell the restaurant.
Which means the squid ball
she ate
was supposed to be given to me.
That means
the murderer was going to kill you?
Well, is it possible that
Maria is behind this again?
Is that true, Mr Akechi?
Nigou,
will you see Ichigou home?
What about you?
I'll protect myself.
Mr Akechi has finally
become Maria's target.
Oh, no
If there are so many policemen,
even Maria can't do anything.
Let's go.
Ichigo!
I'll go back!
What?
You sell bentos,
you're not his assistant!
Are you looking for someone?
We finally meet, Mr Detective.
Maria
Maria
You've returned to Japan?
You didn't come to see who I've had
a matchmaking meeting with, right?
Oh, I'm only interested in you.
Don't you know that?
Why did you do that, then?
"That"?
You think I tried to kill you?
Did you not?
If I did that, I'd have to eat
my last supper all alone.
Indeed,
someone was going to kill you,
but the murderer isn't me.
Maria
Maria?
Could you have
From now on, it's your job.
Good luck,
Great Detective Goro Akechi.
No way!
Maria is the lady
She is alive?
You are Maria?
Oh? You're wandering
at a place like this again?
I should've warned you.
Disappear in front of me and him.
If you won't,
I'll kill you before his eyes.
I
I'm the assistant
of private detective Goro Akechi!
Yeah?
In that case,
you're willing
to risk your life for him?
Do protect Mr Detective well, then.
Ichigou?
You haven't gone home?
Mr Akechi
I have to tell you something!
I heard Mr Date
talking to his secretary.
Date said that?
Is this piece of information useful?
Yeah. Well done, my assistant,
Ichigou Kobayashi.
Glad to hear it.
Goro!
Goro, look at this!
The online news says someone died
of puffer fish poisoning.
This is the photo
of the late Miss Sae, right?
"Female Poisoned by Puffer Fish"
It looks like her too.
It's the same person, but the makeup
makes her look different.
She is Date's
I see.
Ichigou Kobayashi, I want to ask
you and Nigou a favour.
Yes?
You're kidding!
Mr Akechi knows who the murderer is?
He's got decisive evidence!
Thank goodness!
He'll report it to the police later
and the case is settled!
That's right.
"Ryotei Miyataka"
Oh, Mr Goro.
Are you busy?
What's the matter?
Nothing. Let's have a drink together
if you don't mind.
Please come inside.
I'll make some coffee.
Thank you.
Mr Goro, you must be tired.
Who would've thought this would
happen at the matchmaking meeting?
As the person who introduced
the lady to you,
it's tough for me, too.
By the way, Mr Date,
how did you know Miss Sae?
The company run by Miss Sae's father
is Ogiya's client.
Miss Sae was only an acquaintance,
but I thought she was a cheerful
and good-natured lady,
and she would be the perfect wife
for you.
Have some coffee.
Thank you.
By the way, I got the result
of the forensic analysis.
As I thought, Miss Sae died
of tetrodotoxin poisoning.
Also, right after the incident,
two members of the staff
went missing.
Is that so?
Mr Date,
do you know the two of them?
Why would I?
My excellent assistant heard that
by chance.
The cook and the waitress
betrayed us.
Don't let them run away.
I don't know
what you're talking about.
Just now, you also said
Miss Sae was only an acquaintance.
Did Rokuro mistake her
for someone else too?
Date
She was your girlfriend, wasn't she?
Don't be absurd.
I've seen the two of you
many times together.
Wow, Date!
My mother made Rokuro attend
the matchmaking meeting on a whim.
When you learned about that,
you made Rokuro drunk
so that he wouldn't see Miss Sae.
Am I right?
Date!
What's this about?
Mrs Akechi, this
I wanted to let everyone
listen to what you say too.
I will be the future successor
of Ogiya's business,
and you tried to kill me.
Probably, because you want
Rokuro to take over the business
and take charge behind the scenes.
You used Miss Sae and arranged
a matchmaking meeting for us,
then you bribed the restaurant's
cook and waitress,
and tried to give me a dish
with puffer fish poison added.
However, it didn't go
according to your plan.
The waitress who disappeared
swapped the tray for me
and the one for Miss Sae.
- Please take this.
- Okay.
As a result, instead of me
Prawn ball in broth.
Miss Sae died.
Someone, please come!
Somebody took over your plan.
Maria.
Maria saved Mr Akechi's life
when someone tried to kill him?
What are you talking about?
I wanted to kill you, Mr Goro?
This is absurd.
Show me evidence
if you say I did it.
It's just your guess
if you have no evidence.
The cup of coffee
right in front of me
was made by you.
If poison is detected from it,
for example, tetrodotoxin, then
The evidence will be adequate.
If you say it's a guess,
would you have a sip of this here?
Date.
Go on.
You
- Wait Hey
- Don't run!
Stop!
Go home now.
What about you?
You'll see Maria?
Mr Goro,
good evening.
If you had just simply died,
then I wouldn't have to do this.
You know,
since a long time ago,
I've always hated your cocky face
and attitude a lot.
You only use your ancestors' money
to have delicious food,
and you're a stupid kid
who toots his own horn!
Like that.
I am Ogiya's employee,
not a servant of the Akechi family.
Do you remember?
When you first went
to nursery school,
the one who was made to drive you
to school and pick you up every day,
was me.
Of course, you don't remember.
It's funny,
this time, I had to look
for a potential wife for you.
How dare you!
When I die,
Mr Date, it will be over for you.
It's not over for me yet.
Ogiya is the one that's done.
A company run by a family
like Ogiya
is extremely outdated,
don't you think?
I agree with you on that.
Do you know how many people
with management talent
have been crushed
by this evil company?
- You're one of them?
- Yes, that's right.
Whether one is an excellent manager
depends on how he helps the company
to get over a difficult situation.
In that sense, you failed.
An excellent manager
who faces a difficult situation
wouldn't choose murder as a way out.
This is the end of your long speech.
Do be grateful for
the life you've had until now.
I remember.
Once,
on my way home from nursery school,
you took me to the old soba
restaurant in the shopping district.
A soba restaurant
makes better Katsudon
than a fried pork restaurant.
The one who taught me that
was you.
You looked into my face
when I was engrossed and eating,
and asked, "What do you think?
Not bad, isn't it?"
At that time, you were so cool
when you smiled.
I remember it very well.
Thank you.
It's too late.
Ichigo, let's go.
I think I'll go back.
What?
Ichigo!
"Ichigou Kobayashi"
This way, Mr Date.
Those men
A fire?
Mr Akechi!
Mr Akechi?
Mr Akechi!
Don't come near!
Do you want to be roasted too?
No
Don't come here.
- But
- Listen to me! You're my assistant!
Mr Akechi!
No
No!
If it is for the man I love,
I wouldn't hesitate
to offer my life.
I have to
apologise to you.
Why?
This case isn't beautiful at all,
but I suspected for a moment
that you plotted it.
Everybody makes mistakes.
I am Mary Magdalene,
the sinful woman,
and the woman who dreams
to share my last supper with you.
Till that day
We will continue to live.
Mr Akechi
"Gas Bomb"
Mr Akechi
No need to worry about it,
cute little assistant.
Your own life is more precious
than the life of the man you love.
It's often the case.
Just like you now.
How are you?
Have you calmed down a little?
I was surprised.
When I returned to Japan and called
the number on your business card,
you sounded anxious on the phone.
Have this and cheer up.
It's Nice's style.
It's the place
where we share our memory.
I can start over again overseas.
It's just the start.
Nothing is going to start
for someone who wanted
to kill the man I love.
We've gotten rid
of the secretary too.
Yeah?
Chef, be careful not to mess
with Mr Detective
and get killed by Ms Maria.
Hey Don't say something so scary.
I only want to protect the future
I have with the man I love.
And you'll do anything for that.
I give up.
Oh?
That's what love is, right?
Hey, may I join you?
Well
I now know that I'm a no match
against her at all.
- What are you talking about?
- Maria.
I now realise I'm no match
against her at all.
At first, you made me do things
like a detective's assistant.
I thought, why should I help you?
But every time
I solve a case with you,
I thought, maybe that job was nice.
But
I'm the only one who thinks so.
Ichigou? What's the matter?
Why?
She is Maria, why did you
keep it a secret from me?
I didn't keep it a secret.
So I got the wrong idea.
I thought we've shared many things.
Moreover
I
I was afraid of dying.
I froze there
and couldn't go rescue you.
I failed as an assistant.
I
I forgot I'm just a cook.
But you
There is a unique reason
for you to be here.
You're someone
who can make delicious dishes
so I hope
you'll always stay with me.
Mr Akechi, why?
Why are you like this
at a time like this?
I've had enough.
"This drama is fiction"
"Nice, France"
"One month ago"
Beautiful.
What's the name of the flower?
It's daffodil.
They're found in France too.
Sorry for talking to you suddenly.
I saw you at the hotel's
dining room this morning.
You're Ogiya Department Store's
The rose wine produced by
the winery nearby is exquisite,
so I came to Nice to purchase it.
A man who knows his wine
is attractive.
What a wonderful job.
It's just a family business.
Arranging matchmaking meetings
for the president's son
is also my job.
Well
- Your Salad Nicoise, sir.
- Thank you.
Not bad, isn't it?
It's tasty.
Enjoying wine with a gorgeous lady
and a tasty meal.
I can't ask for more.
What a flatterer.
Would you like to have a drink
in my room after dinner?
Pardon?
How rude of me.
Is there someone you like?
Someone I like?
There isn't.
There's someone I love, though.
You enjoyed yourself so much
that you overdrank?
"Sleeping pills"
"Email"
"Goro Akechi's Matchmaking Meeting"
How could you?
You need to be punished.
"Chofu, RAJA"
I'll get hooked on this heat!
You're in a good mood.
Of course,
I stopped Maria's plan
for the first time.
Hey, do you know
why you get hooked on spicy food?
Why suddenly?
When there is strong stimulus,
the brain produces beta- endorphin
or something.
- And?
- This beta- endorphin
acts as a narcotic in the brain,
and has an effect
of causing intense pleasure.
Risking one's life is addicting.
Maria's target is getting closer
and closer to Mr Akechi.
You mean I'd better
leave Mr Akechi, right?
I'll be careful.
No need to worry.
I will protect you too.
- It's hot!
- It's hot!
"Edogawa Detective Office"
Oh, no. Why? Why am I
My heart is racing!
Mr Takahashi!
You probably won't understand,
Miss Ichigou.
Mr Akechi is on the other side
of this door.
When I think about that, my heart
my heart
Are you here for something?
I've brought Mr Akechi something.
You too, Miss Ichigou?
I just brought some new dishes
for Mr Akechi to try.
- Is it the pat?
- The pat?
You brought him food
for a pat on the face?
It's the new dish
I'll judge that, then.
Give it to me!
- Why? It's not for you!
- Give it to me!
- Give it!
- Give it back!
You're so noisy.
- Mr Akechi!
- Mr Akechi!
It's been a while!
Oh, it has been a while.
I remember you,
you're Goro's assistant
- Ichiban.
- It's Ichigou.
- That's right, Miss Ichigou.
- No It's Ichigo.
Ichigo?
Who is this lady?
Mr Akechi's mother.
Mr Akechi's mother?
I'm his younger brother, Rokuro.
Nice to meet you!
I'm not that reliable,
but I work at the MPD's CID
and I'm Takahashi.
I bought some gelato,
please have some if you'd like.
- Oh, how considerate of you.
- Yay!
What is that?
It's saag,
please try it if you like.
- They go well!
- They go well!
Is your brother also
As you can see,
he has no taste buds.
It's the first time I see someone
eat curry with gelato.
That's right, Goro,
let's continue our talk.
I won't attend
the matchmaking meeting.
- Matchmaking?
- Matchmaking?
Oh, hang in there!
Mr Akechi
You'll meet a potential wife?
No, I keep saying
I'm not interested,
but she's twisting my arm.
Oh, what a relief!
Mr Akechi isn't the type
to attend matchmaking meetings.
What are you talking about?
You're the son who will take over
Ogiya Department Store's business.
This is the daughter of
Kobayakawa Bussan's president!
She's gorgeous and graceful,
you can't complain about that.
What I complain about
is the matchmaking meeting.
It looks like she photoshopped
her whole face.
Listen,
either one of you will take over
Ogiya's business.
No, thanks.
It's too heavy for me too.
I have an idea!
Both of you will attend
the matchmaking meeting.
- Eh?
- Eh?
Me too?
Nothing can be done
if I let you two do what you want,
so I will let the lady choose
who she likes.
I won't attend
the matchmaking meeting.
- I've decided.
- Don't decide it for me!
The venue will be Ryotei Miyataka,
please go to the right place.
Not bad. I look forward to it.
What?
I faint.
Mr Takahashi!
In an extremely rich family,
there is something
about an extremely rich family
that only an extremely rich family
can understand.
Mrs Akechi.
Welcome back.
How was Mr Goro?
I managed to persuade him.
I decided to let Rokuro join
the matchmaking meeting too.
Mr Rokuro too?
Thank you for introducing
the lovely lady
Each person's thoughts intermingle,
the one who makes the smell of blood
hang over the Akechi family's
matchmaking meeting is
I'm back.
But it's his matchmaking meeting
that made you come back?
A woman's jealousy is scary.
Right, Ms Maria?
But how?
It's easy.
Just kill the person.
Just as I thought.
Because the destination
of possessiveness
is to kill the other person.
It's as good as I remember!
If you were to be killed tomorrow,
what would be
the last thing you'd eat?
"Episode 6"
"Ryotei Miyataka"
He's here.
"Ichigo Deli"
Hey. It took me some time
to get ready.
You look the same as usual!
Oh? Where is Rokuro?
He hasn't arrived yet.
I've just sent an employee
to pick him up.
Oh, my, what should we do with him?
Thanks for driving me here.
You can go now. Take care.
Okay.
Wait a minute.
What's the matter?
I have an idea!
Why did this happen?
Well, then,
as both families are here,
please introduce yourselves.
I am the mother
of Goro and Rokuro Akechi.
This is my eldest son, Goro.
Hello.
And the one there
is my younger son, Rokuro.
I'm Rokuro.
Mr Rokuro, you
What's the matter?
Both of you are handsome.
Do you work at
Ogiya Department Store?
No, I'm a private detective.
It's for fun, until he takes over
our family business.
Mr Rokuro, and you?
I
I Well
What do I do?
You do business administration
at university, don't you, Rokuro?
That's right. Brilliant, mother.
Hey, Takahashi.
What have you been doing?
Isn't it obvious?
Please be quiet.
I thought it was unusual
for you to invite me to lunch,
who is in the next room?
Well, aren't you curious
about what they're saying?
Takashi! It's embarrassing, stop it!
But I understand how you feel.
Food is here.
They look delicious!
There you go.
It's the seasonal appetiser.
According to what I've heard,
Mr Goro
is an extraordinary gourmand.
I don't know
whether I'm extraordinary or not.
Please take me to a restaurant that
serves good Japanese Black beef.
Not bad.
He says I am not bad!
Oh, my gosh!
Well, but my brother is too fussy
about his food,
maybe it'll be difficult
for his wife.
Oh? Rokuro, are you jealous?
No. My brother is rich
but he's a miser.
As you can see,
his fashion sense is outdated.
He might embarrass you
when you go on a date.
I might agree with you.
Well, how embarrassing.
Rokuro is right.
Regarding that,
Rokuro is more sociable than me,
he learns
the latest trend immediately.
He has learnt the wonderful skill
of beatboxing lately,
and performed it for us.
Did you?
Beatboxing? I want to see it!
Good!
- What?
- I want to see it!
Please.
Akechi!
Akechi's matchmaking－
He already has me, but
You should've told me!
So is the girl pretty?
She's ugly.
I saw her photo, she's ugly.
Ugly. Ugly, ugly!
Really?
Let's see.
Three, two, one, let's go!
I am Rokuro, here I come!
Akechi! I won't forgive you!
"Ladies' toilet"
Pervert!
I didn't see anything! I'm sorry!
Ichigo?
Hey, newcomer.
You have some good knives.
Yes.
It can cut anything.
It's ready.
Yes.
- Please take this.
- Yes.
Excuse me.
This is puffer fish skin sashimi
and prawn ball in broth.
Wow, they look delicious!
May I have a word?
I'm sorry!
I fell asleep
when I had a drink last night.
Rokuro!
- What?
- Mr Rokuro?
No
What's the matter, mum?
Sorry, I'm late.
Who is Mr Rokuro?
- Me.
- Me.
Mr Rokuro?
You were at my brother's office!
What's going on?
- I'm Rokuro. Right, mother?
- Yeah
What the heck?
Mr Akechi!
I cannot accept it.
You have me, but you came
to a matchmaking meeting!
- Hey, Takahashi!
- Please stop!
You patted me so many times on
my face, did you just toy with me?
Who are you? Go out
Mr Akechi, I love you!
What?
What
Who are you?
I'm Rokuro.
I knew it was you, Ichigo!
Momoko?
I'm having a matchmaking meeting
too.
You too?
Wait What's this?
This is hell!
- Sae!
- Sae!
Mrs Akechi!
What is this about?
It's some entertainment
to liven up the atmosphere.
Right, Goro?
Go after Miss Sae now!
Dear me
Excuse me
Sorry, I ruined
the matchmaking meeting.
We won't consider
the family we met today.
They seem to think
only about our money.
I just want to find Goro some woman
and get him married soon.
Some woman?
Is having him take over your company
so important?
It's about the company,
but it is for my son's sake too.
For Mr Akechi's sake?
Frankly, I'm scared.
My son
He's weird, isn't he?
- No, he
- Answer honestly.
He is weird.
If my son meets someone who matches
his wavelength perfectly,
I just feel
he will go to a crazy world
with that person.
So before he meets this person
Oh, don't worry!
I haven't got this wavelength
or radio wave at all.
Yes, I know.
He isn't interested in you
romantically.
Tell me,
is my son in love with anyone?
Maria
is special to me.
Well, he
I don't know.
If you are his assistant,
please keep a close eye on that too.
I'm counting on you.
Hey, Miss Sae.
I need to apologise to you.
I came to see you today
because I wanted to have
the head chef's puffer fish dishes.
But I'm afraid I won't be
taking over Ogiya's business.
Miss Sae, excuse me.
Wait
What's wrong?
Anyone Someone, please come!
What's the matter?
- Call an ambulance now!
- Yes!
What's wrong, Akechi?
Don't let anyone in the restaurant
go out!
- Yes, sir!
- What happened?
- Mr Katono, look after her.
- What?
What's wrong?
Are you okay?
Hey!
Hey
Okay, sorry about just now.
Actually,
I work for the MPD's CID,
my name is Katono.
Why are you here, detectives?
It's the hunch of a detective.
However, nothing good happens
when Akechi is involved.
Is Miss Sae okay?
I'm sorry, her death
has just been confirmed.
Oh, no!
You have my sympathies.
However,
when the incident happened,
all of you were present,
so you're the key witnesses.
It doesn't matter how trivial it is,
did anything suspicious happen?
There were two Mr Rokuro's.
Ah, that's right.
I was surprised too.
It's because you were late!
I kept reminding you!
I'm sorry. I was having a drink
with Date last night, so
Date?
It's me.
I'm Ogiya Department Store's
managing director.
It was the day before the meeting
but we talked for too long.
But you ate my puffer fish,
so we're even, okay?
I couldn't taste the puffer fish!
Puff, puff.
Puff, puff.
You are Ichigou,
nice hint!
I missed this detail.
What is it?
An unbelievable truth.
- Puffer fish, right?
- Puff!
Akechi, tell me the victim's
condition when she fell ill!
She fell ill 20 minutes
after the meal.
She couldn't speak clearly,
had difficulty breathing,
and her pulse got weak gradually.
What do the symptoms indicate?
It's tetrodotoxin,
a poison found in puffer fish.
Bingo! The victim was poisoned
by puffer fish, it was an accident!
- It's impossible.
- Why?
This is a murder
disguised as an accident.
You said it was
puffer fish's poison!
No doubt, it is.
Then
Japanese restaurants usually use
tiger puffer
to make puffer fish skin sashimi.
But here, to create a soft texture
that melts in the mouth,
they buy dried half- smooth
golden puffer fish from Kyushu.
What's that?
The part that contains poison
is removed in advance.
What?
If tetrodotoxin is found in
the victim's stomach contents,
that means someone added
the poison into her food.
Takahashi! Urge the forensics
to check for poison!
Yes, sir!
It's just as I thought.
- What
- Analyse this bowl too.
I want to know what's in it.
Where are the other staff members?
In the kitchen?
What? Eh?
No guts and no fins.
The fish really was processed.
Where is the cook
who made the puffer fish skin dish?
Well
Oh? Where is he? The handsome guy
who joined last month.
We can't find him.
Are all the staff members here?
We're missing one waitress.
She just joined recently.
She talks with an accent,
a rather plain person.
Only the two of them
joined recently?
Did a black hair, somewhat tall lady
join as well?
No, sir.
Mr Akechi!
Did you find anything?
It can't be wrong to think
of her death as a murder.
However, it could be called
an accident as well.
On the same tray
as the puffer fish dish,
there was a prawn ball in broth.
However, only Miss Sae
didn't have the prawn ball,
but had the squid ball instead.
As you know, I'm allergic to prawns.
My family couldn't have forgotten
to tell the restaurant.
Which means the squid ball
she ate
was supposed to be given to me.
That means
the murderer was going to kill you?
Well, is it possible that
Maria is behind this again?
Is that true, Mr Akechi?
Nigou,
will you see Ichigou home?
What about you?
I'll protect myself.
Mr Akechi has finally
become Maria's target.
Oh, no
If there are so many policemen,
even Maria can't do anything.
Let's go.
Ichigo!
I'll go back!
What?
You sell bentos,
you're not his assistant!
Are you looking for someone?
We finally meet, Mr Detective.
Maria
Maria
You've returned to Japan?
You didn't come to see who I've had
a matchmaking meeting with, right?
Oh, I'm only interested in you.
Don't you know that?
Why did you do that, then?
"That"?
You think I tried to kill you?
Did you not?
If I did that, I'd have to eat
my last supper all alone.
Indeed,
someone was going to kill you,
but the murderer isn't me.
Maria
Maria?
Could you have
From now on, it's your job.
Good luck,
Great Detective Goro Akechi.
No way!
Maria is the lady
She is alive?
You are Maria?
Oh? You're wandering
at a place like this again?
I should've warned you.
Disappear in front of me and him.
If you won't,
I'll kill you before his eyes.
I
I'm the assistant
of private detective Goro Akechi!
Yeah?
In that case,
you're willing
to risk your life for him?
Do protect Mr Detective well, then.
Ichigou?
You haven't gone home?
Mr Akechi
I have to tell you something!
I heard Mr Date
talking to his secretary.
Date said that?
Is this piece of information useful?
Yeah. Well done, my assistant,
Ichigou Kobayashi.
Glad to hear it.
Goro!
Goro, look at this!
The online news says someone died
of puffer fish poisoning.
This is the photo
of the late Miss Sae, right?
"Female Poisoned by Puffer Fish"
It looks like her too.
It's the same person, but the makeup
makes her look different.
She is Date's
I see.
Ichigou Kobayashi, I want to ask
you and Nigou a favour.
Yes?
You're kidding!
Mr Akechi knows who the murderer is?
He's got decisive evidence!
Thank goodness!
He'll report it to the police later
and the case is settled!
That's right.
"Ryotei Miyataka"
Oh, Mr Goro.
Are you busy?
What's the matter?
Nothing. Let's have a drink together
if you don't mind.
Please come inside.
I'll make some coffee.
Thank you.
Mr Goro, you must be tired.
Who would've thought this would
happen at the matchmaking meeting?
As the person who introduced
the lady to you,
it's tough for me, too.
By the way, Mr Date,
how did you know Miss Sae?
The company run by Miss Sae's father
is Ogiya's client.
Miss Sae was only an acquaintance,
but I thought she was a cheerful
and good-natured lady,
and she would be the perfect wife
for you.
Have some coffee.
Thank you.
By the way, I got the result
of the forensic analysis.
As I thought, Miss Sae died
of tetrodotoxin poisoning.
Also, right after the incident,
two members of the staff
went missing.
Is that so?
Mr Date,
do you know the two of them?
Why would I?
My excellent assistant heard that
by chance.
The cook and the waitress
betrayed us.
Don't let them run away.
I don't know
what you're talking about.
Just now, you also said
Miss Sae was only an acquaintance.
Did Rokuro mistake her
for someone else too?
Date
She was your girlfriend, wasn't she?
Don't be absurd.
I've seen the two of you
many times together.
Wow, Date!
My mother made Rokuro attend
the matchmaking meeting on a whim.
When you learned about that,
you made Rokuro drunk
so that he wouldn't see Miss Sae.
Am I right?
Date!
What's this about?
Mrs Akechi, this
I wanted to let everyone
listen to what you say too.
I will be the future successor
of Ogiya's business,
and you tried to kill me.
Probably, because you want
Rokuro to take over the business
and take charge behind the scenes.
You used Miss Sae and arranged
a matchmaking meeting for us,
then you bribed the restaurant's
cook and waitress,
and tried to give me a dish
with puffer fish poison added.
However, it didn't go
according to your plan.
The waitress who disappeared
swapped the tray for me
and the one for Miss Sae.
- Please take this.
- Okay.
As a result, instead of me
Prawn ball in broth.
Miss Sae died.
Someone, please come!
Somebody took over your plan.
Maria.
Maria saved Mr Akechi's life
when someone tried to kill him?
What are you talking about?
I wanted to kill you, Mr Goro?
This is absurd.
Show me evidence
if you say I did it.
It's just your guess
if you have no evidence.
The cup of coffee
right in front of me
was made by you.
If poison is detected from it,
for example, tetrodotoxin, then
The evidence will be adequate.
If you say it's a guess,
would you have a sip of this here?
Date.
Go on.
You
- Wait Hey
- Don't run!
Stop!
Go home now.
What about you?
You'll see Maria?
Mr Goro,
good evening.
If you had just simply died,
then I wouldn't have to do this.
You know,
since a long time ago,
I've always hated your cocky face
and attitude a lot.
You only use your ancestors' money
to have delicious food,
and you're a stupid kid
who toots his own horn!
Like that.
I am Ogiya's employee,
not a servant of the Akechi family.
Do you remember?
When you first went
to nursery school,
the one who was made to drive you
to school and pick you up every day,
was me.
Of course, you don't remember.
It's funny,
this time, I had to look
for a potential wife for you.
How dare you!
When I die,
Mr Date, it will be over for you.
It's not over for me yet.
Ogiya is the one that's done.
A company run by a family
like Ogiya
is extremely outdated,
don't you think?
I agree with you on that.
Do you know how many people
with management talent
have been crushed
by this evil company?
- You're one of them?
- Yes, that's right.
Whether one is an excellent manager
depends on how he helps the company
to get over a difficult situation.
In that sense, you failed.
An excellent manager
who faces a difficult situation
wouldn't choose murder as a way out.
This is the end of your long speech.
Do be grateful for
the life you've had until now.
I remember.
Once,
on my way home from nursery school,
you took me to the old soba
restaurant in the shopping district.
A soba restaurant
makes better Katsudon
than a fried pork restaurant.
The one who taught me that
was you.
You looked into my face
when I was engrossed and eating,
and asked, "What do you think?
Not bad, isn't it?"
At that time, you were so cool
when you smiled.
I remember it very well.
Thank you.
It's too late.
Ichigo, let's go.
I think I'll go back.
What?
Ichigo!
"Ichigou Kobayashi"
This way, Mr Date.
Those men
A fire?
Mr Akechi!
Mr Akechi?
Mr Akechi!
Don't come near!
Do you want to be roasted too?
No
Don't come here.
- But
- Listen to me! You're my assistant!
Mr Akechi!
No
No!
If it is for the man I love,
I wouldn't hesitate
to offer my life.
I have to
apologise to you.
Why?
This case isn't beautiful at all,
but I suspected for a moment
that you plotted it.
Everybody makes mistakes.
I am Mary Magdalene,
the sinful woman,
and the woman who dreams
to share my last supper with you.
Till that day
We will continue to live.
Mr Akechi
"Gas Bomb"
Mr Akechi
No need to worry about it,
cute little assistant.
Your own life is more precious
than the life of the man you love.
It's often the case.
Just like you now.
How are you?
Have you calmed down a little?
I was surprised.
When I returned to Japan and called
the number on your business card,
you sounded anxious on the phone.
Have this and cheer up.
It's Nice's style.
It's the place
where we share our memory.
I can start over again overseas.
It's just the start.
Nothing is going to start
for someone who wanted
to kill the man I love.
We've gotten rid
of the secretary too.
Yeah?
Chef, be careful not to mess
with Mr Detective
and get killed by Ms Maria.
Hey Don't say something so scary.
I only want to protect the future
I have with the man I love.
And you'll do anything for that.
I give up.
Oh?
That's what love is, right?
Hey, may I join you?
Well
I now know that I'm a no match
against her at all.
- What are you talking about?
- Maria.
I now realise I'm no match
against her at all.
At first, you made me do things
like a detective's assistant.
I thought, why should I help you?
But every time
I solve a case with you,
I thought, maybe that job was nice.
But
I'm the only one who thinks so.
Ichigou? What's the matter?
Why?
She is Maria, why did you
keep it a secret from me?
I didn't keep it a secret.
So I got the wrong idea.
I thought we've shared many things.
Moreover
I
I was afraid of dying.
I froze there
and couldn't go rescue you.
I failed as an assistant.
I
I forgot I'm just a cook.
But you
There is a unique reason
for you to be here.
You're someone
who can make delicious dishes
so I hope
you'll always stay with me.
Mr Akechi, why?
Why are you like this
at a time like this?
I've had enough.
"This drama is fiction"