Ship of Theseus (2020) s01e06 Episode Script

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The indiscriminate Otousu Elementary School case in 1989.
My father, Sano Bungo was arrested.
After the time slip to the past, I returned to present time without finding out the truth.
Then, I met a woman Matsuo Noriko, who knew the identity of the culprit.
But
Matsuo-san seems to have died.
Being alive is my only luck.
After 31 years of concealed truth
the sinister revelation has finally begun.
I'm not giving up.
I've decided not to leave you alone.
Yuki
Excuse me.
Tamura speaking.
Is that so?
Okay, I'm coming right away.
The hospital staff said my sister has regained consciousness.
She suddenly fainted at Matsuo-san's house.
Both Murata Ai and Kimura Satsuki's
statement don't match.
Check them out.
-Yes!
Police?
Let's go in.
They're suspecting you for killing Matsuo-san?!
Kimura Satsuki told them?
That I killed her with the potato yokan.
And I ate them too to prevent suspicion.
She's lying!
I only received them from her!
But why would she kill Matsuo-san?
She
found out that I'm Sano Bungo's daughter.
If I don't want Mikio to find out
she told me to keep you from
hearing the testimony.
Sano Suzu-chan~!
Would the testimony bring you any trouble?
It's fine for me but I wonder
what would happen to you if it gets out?
The daughter of Otousu Elementary
School case's culprit
is having a child with the victim.
The media would leap on this.
It's easy. Just swallow these before she tells your brother.
It's to protect your brother.
Sorry.
You were so close to hearing the truth.
She intended to drive me away.
So that she could kill Matsuo-san.
But
why did she have to kill Matsuo-san
and prevent Shin-san from knowing the truth?
That woman
Kimura Satsuki
Could she be the Otousu case's culprit?
What?
- I think so too.
Matsuo Noriko previously worked
at Kimura Satsuki's factory.
She might have recognized her voice at Mount Otousu when she killed Kanemura-san.
So she decided to
silence Matsuo-san before she revealed the truth.
Yuki-san
Yes.
Could you check where
Kimura Satsuki is being hospitalized?
Kimura Satsuki from 31 years ago
was a kind teacher.
Were those smiles fake?
Either way
I'll find out the truth from her.
She's dead?
Someone killed her?
I gotta call someone
No! I'm gonna be prime
suspect if they find me here.
Why was she killed?!
Kimura Satsuki wasn't the culprit
of Otousu Elementary case?
Then who the heck is it?
Delivery!
The real culprit is someone close!
Ship of Theseus
A warning to you?
Probably to say "Don't touch the Otousu
Elementary case anymore."
Both Matsuo Noriko and Kimura Satsuki were killed.
So the next one is you?
Well, I'm not gonna give in to such threat.
But I don't have any clue about the culprit.
Who could it be?
Yes, hello?
This is where my mother lived alone.
Because of my mother, Ai was troubled.
I'm really sorry about that.
I wanted to apologize to Ai too.
But she didn't seem to want to see me.
So
what did you want to talk about?
Over here.
What is this?
I came here after wondering what happened to her.
Then, I found these creepy pictures
and this as well.
Potassium cyanide.
The potassium cyanide?
It's empty but
I heard from the cops
that Matsuo Noriko was going to provide new testimony about the real culprit
of Otousu Elementary case.
When I think and piece it together
the culprit isn't Sano Bungo.
I can't deny the probability of
my mother being the culprit.
Furthermore, in order to keep it a secret
she killed Matsuo-san.
And
attempted to frame Ai.
But
your mother was killed.
So there's an accomplice?
She was manipulated by that person.
She adopted and raised me with so much love.
Such a gentle mother like her
would never do such thing.
Any clue on the culprit?
No.
But
someone saw a man leaving her hospital ward.
A petite and plump man with glasses.
Petite
I'm definitely gonna catch the culprit.
And find out the truth.
So that Ai would forgive me.
Mikio-san
I'm definitely
gonna pursue the culprit.
Shin-san
Sorry.
Um
Do you have information on
your mother's acquaintances?
Mother
She has a notebook.
Basically, we need to find a man that matches the physique
from these people who are related to the case.
Among Kimura Satsuki's acquaintances,
is there anyone who is
petite and plump with glasses?
I don't know.
Thank you.
-Thanks.
My sister died in that incident.
I don't want anything to do
with it anymore.
Could you please cooperate
if you know anything?
Do you know anyone who is
petite and plump with glasses?
Not sure
I see.
Still nothing.
It's still early stage.
We might get a hit next round.
I guess so.
Alright, let's take a deep breath!
Stand up! Stand up!
Take in the fresh air~!
That feels good.
Where could it be?
What should we do?
It's so precious.
Yuki
Let's forget it.
I have a really lousy friend.
What?
He didn't have the courage
to propose to his girlfriend.
But one day, he decided to do it
so he invited her to the beach.
But the girl
lost her grandmother's ring on the beach.
It went missing around the area.
Then my friend got depressed.
Didn't even have the will to find the ring.
Yuki
Let's forget it.
Shin
Giving up so fast is one
of your weaknesses!
She got so mad.
Try look for it here!
It was like a revelation and he decided to invite her to the beach again.
Alright!
Yuki!
Yuki! Come!
What is it?
-Come here!
Give give me your left hand.
Why?
-Just do it.
Just give me.
What is this?
I found it.
Engagement ring.
That was how he proposed to her.
No.. wait
Sorry.
Your friend.
-Yes?
He's very romantic huh?
Yeah, I guess so.
Actually this ring is my
grandmother's memento.
It's kinda strange.
Sometimes I feel it.
Somehow it's like
I've known you before.
Yu
Excuse me.
Yes, Tamura speaking.
My name's Okajima, your father's lawyer.
Oh, thanks for your help.
Your father wants to talk to you about Matsuo Noriko-san and Kimura Satsuki-san's murders.
Could you visit him at Sendai?
After 31 years, another two people were killed.
It's too much.
Sorry.
I couldn't protect Matsuo Noriko-san.
Me too, I'm sorry I couldn't help with anything.
But how much
did Noriko-san know about the truth?
She saw Kanemura-san speaking
to the person who killed him.
But she didn't have the chance
to tell me the identity.
That day
Kanemura-san told me, he was
looking for crucial evidence.
I'm heading out to find crucial evidence now,
to prevent you from being a criminal.
You think he was lured by the culprit?
Yeah.
Speaking of which
I remembered something important.
After Kanemura-san was killed
his partner, Mori told me this.
The case where Akane-chan was kidnapped,
Kanemura-san was curious
about the bruise on her neck.
Bruise?
The bruise on the neck from strangling her.
How did it end up in that shape?
Shape of the bruise?
He might have caught
some hint on the culprit.
The shape of the bruise
What does it mean?
It remains a mystery after he was killed.
But I thought that might be a clue.
It's almost time.
Shin-san
You have to be careful.
Next time
I'll be sure to bring good news.
If you were not here
I would probably have given up.
I'm glad to have you as my son.
Bruise, you say?
Yes.
Detective Mori has probably retired.
But if possible, I want to meet him.
I'll ask someone I know who used to be a cop.
Really? Thanks!
My husband was still thinking
about Sano-san until his death.
He said Sano-san would never do such thing.
He personally compiled
information on the case.
Feel free to look at them.
Thank you.
Here you go.
Found it.
Yes.
What did Kanemura-san say again?
How did this bruise end up in this shape?
They look a bit narrow but not
necessarily suspicious.
What did he mean then?
Such a pity we couldn't find anything useful.
We'll have to search for the
petite and plump guy with glasses.
Nabeshima Editor-in-Chief
Someone filed a complaint about your article. He's coming.
Return ASAP!
Shit.
I need to return to the office.
Sorry.
No, it's my fault for asking you to come.
I'll contact you if I find anything.
Yes.
-Thanks.
Next one
Kanzaki-san.
Among the folks in Otousu village
do you know a man who is
petite, plump and wears glasses?
Petite and plump?
Oh! Could it be Tanaka-san's son?
Do you know him?
Former prefecture council member, Tanaka Yoshio-san.
Well, he died at the incident.
But his son, Masashi-kun fits the description.
Tanaka Yoshio
Tanaka-san whose house we
prevented from the fire.
It's his son at the time, Tanaka Masashi.
Do you know where he lives now?
That complainant isn't coming.
Found a person of interest, Tanaka Masashi who is one of the bereaved.
I'm going to meet him now!
Finally.
It's here.
Is Tanaka Masashi the accomplice?
If so
we might be able to prove Dad's innocence.
Huh?
Huh?
Excuse me.
Tanaka-san?
Tanaka-san?
Wai
Tanaka-san!
Tanaka-sa
No way.
You kidding me?!
Good evening, I'm a police officer.
We received a call that there was a shout
so I came to confirm the situation.
Are you okay?
What's wrong?
-No
Tanaka-san! Tanaka-san!
Tanaka-san!
Found a male body on the site of emergency call.
A suspicious man is nearby.
Please come with me.
-Wait
You've got it wrong.
I didn't do anything!
Calm down!
-I didn't do anything!
Tanaka Masashi
The police found a suspicious man on site
Don't tell me
So basically
you thought Tanaka-san was the real culprit of Otousu case and went to his house
but he was already killed.
That's correct.
Considering your hatred towards him, it's not strange to think you killed him for revenge.
I told you, I didn't kill him.
Sorry to say this, but your father Sano Bungo is the culprit behind the Otousu case.
The whole of Japan knows it.
My father
is innocent.
No wonder you're the son of
a cop who killed 21 people.
You've got thick skin.
Stop this nonsense!
You cops were the same 31 years ago.
You drove my innocent father to the corner.
If you had pursued the truth
my father wouldn't have to
suffer for 31 years alone!
Our family wouldn't have to fall apart!
I don't have time for this.
Hey!
-I need to find the real culprit!
Let me out of here!
-Stay still!
Why do I always end up here?
Tamura.
The security camera in front
of Tanaka-san's apartment
captured a suspicious person entering before you did.
The journalist who sent the footage
threatened to make it public
saying it's an illegal detention.
Save your thanks to that
bold girlfriend of yours.
Yuki
Shin-san!
So glad you're released!
Thanks.
I'm not covering this case, you know.
No
But somehow you keep saving me.
Nah, don't say that.
You gave me lots of inspiration
from your tenacity.
Oh right.
I watched the security footage.
I heard there was a suspicious person.
But the person was wearing
a hood hiding the face.
Neither tall nor short.
Then I'll have to start from beginning.
Before that, you should head home first.
Please have a good rest.
You look really tired.
Got it.
Where are you?
The real culprit.
Thanks.
-Thanks.
Is this the memorial monument
at Otousu Elementary School?
And tomorrow's date
END?
What's the meaning of this?
This stone looks like the memorial monument.
March 8th is tomorrow and 'END'.
Probably means tomorrow is the
conclusion of Otousu case.
What about this?
I think that's me.
The culprit's calling me.
I think it's a message that the culprit's gonna kill me to end this case.
No way
Why you?
Everything will be clear tomorrow.
It's dangerous.
-Even so
I'm going.
Then I'll go too.
That culprit did this to me and
hurt both my mother and Ai.
I can't forgive the culprit.
I understand how you feel but
I don't know what's gonna happen.
You need to stay here with my sister.
Please don't
tell her anything.
I'll definitely
settle it once and for all.
Shin-san
Even if I don't make it back alive.
Sorry for making you wait.
Sorry for calling you out suddenly.
Um
I've something to tell you.
Okay.
If you write this
it'll definitely be a huge scoop
that shakes the society.
Oh, what is it?
It's about a man who experiences timeslip.
What?
Well, that sure is a huge scoop!
In 1989, that man
was born to the murderer of 21 people.
After 31 years
he didn't believe his father
without trying to find the truth
and continued to run away.
I don't have a father.
That's what I think.
The person who gave him courage
was his wife.
"I want to try to believe
because he's your father."
I want to try to believe
since he's your father.
Those were her final words
before she passed away.
The man finally decided to confront his father's case.
He visited the site.
That moment, he was thrust back to the past
when the incident occured.
For the first time
he met a really kind father,
and a really bright and happy family.
So he made a decision.
To find the real culprit
and to stop the incident.
To protect the future of his father and family.
But he couldn't stop the incident
and was suddenly thrust back to present time.
Again, the sad reality awaits him.
His father is still a death row prisoner.
His sister has changed her face and name.
It was the worst future.
But then he met her.
Someone who was supposed to be dead.
His wife.
That wife,
when the man made an unusual
proposal on the beach in the past
she laughed out loud.
But she said this.
"Thanks, please take care of me."
Thanks.
Please take care of me.
Yes!
No matter how painful life is
he is saved by the wife's laughter.
He could look forward with hope.
Do you believe such story?
The man
is you, Shin-san.
And the wife
The wife
is me.
Am I right?
Thanks.
For believing me.
It sure is
a huge scoop.
But I can't write this as an article.
I will cherish and keep it in my heart.
Tomorrow
I have an important lead to solve the case.
Then I'll go with you.
-I'm going alone this time.
But once it's done
I'll definitely find you.
Then
Then
This time, I'll make you a delicious nabe.
Okay.
I'm looking forward for it.
Goodbye.
Shin-san!
We'll meet again, right?
If we meet again
I will tell you this time.
You and me
we'll live together again.
Reiwa 2 (2020), March 8th
Shin-san!
Mikio-san
Why?
Sorry.
I didn't tell you I was coming.
But
I can't forgive the culprit.
Is he really gonna come?
He's coming.
If he appears, what are you gonna do?
When you said "settle"
do you mean to kill him?
I'll hand him to the cops.
So many lives
and our families' happiness were robbed.
I want him to compensate
for the rest of his life.
That's not gonna happen, Shin sensei.
Mikio-san?
You're able to stand?
After all this time, you want the
real culprit to be exposed?!
Obviously, that's not gonna happen!
It was such a perfect crime
to go down the history.
Mikio
It was you?
Why?
-Who knows?
I can't remember what happened 31 years ago.
After all I was a good little kid, right?
It makes sense now. The narrow
bruise on the neck
was caused by a child's hand.
That's what it meant.
Thank you, Kato Mikio-kun.
You know my name, sensei?
Why?
Why did you do it?
Shin sensei
If you're really curious, why don't you go back and ask my younger self?
Tell me now!
But man, you're such a nuisance!
Because of you, two more people died
when they didn't have to.
My mother and Tanaka Masashi.
Fuck you!
I'm never gonna forgive you!
Surrender yourself!
Surrender yourself now!
-No way.
I hate death penalty.
It's arrogant anyway for
people to judge other people.
God decides who wins or loses.
You lost.
So you'll die here.
It's the perfect place for Sano Bungo's
son to die, don't you think?
Mikio
Everything related to Otousu case is over now.
The end~!
The police is coming now.
-You're lying.
They won't come here.
You've confessed to killing Kimura Natsuki.
And attempted to kill me.
Save it.
You've got no proof.
I recorded the entire conversation.
The case is not over yet.
The unfolding begins now.
Wait!
Wait, Mikio!
Wait!
Wait
Mikio!
What happened?
I'm back in the past again.
And only two days before the incident!
That's impossible, Shin sensei.
The end~!
I have to tell Dad that Mikio's the culprit.
You lost so you'll die here.
It's the perfect place for Sano Bungo's
son to die, don't you think?
Mikio
Everything related to Otousu case is over now.
The end~!