Ship of Theseus (2020) s01e07 Episode Script

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The indiscriminate Otousu Elementary School case in 1989.
I've been waiting for you, Shin-san.
I've come back to present time.
This
Sorry. You were so close to hear the truth.
That's not gonna happen, Shin sensei.
I lost consciousness after the
real culprit, Kato Mikio stabbed me.
The end~!
-Mikio!
When I woke up, it's two days before
the incident.
The final confrontation with the
culprit who took so many lives is imminent.
Shin-san
Dad
Shin-san!
Glad you're awake.
You were lying in front of Otousu Elementary school yard and unconscious for 2 days.
Kato-kun found you and notified us.
Kato?
-Yeah.
Kato Mikio-kun?
What's the matter?
Kato Mikio is
the culprit.
What?
-I went back to the future.
Year 2020.
-So you really went back there.
I found out there.
The culprit is Kato Mikio.
Wait.
He's a kid.
-Kimura Natsuki's involved too.
Satsuki sensei too?
Why?
-I don't know the motive.
But in the future, Mikio is adopted by her.
Adopt?
So
the Otousu incident happened after all?
Yes.
And I will be arrested?
But if we catch Mikio,
We can stop the incident from happening.
There are two more days till the incident.
Either way, we need to hurry.
Kato Mikio-kun
Um he lived together with his grandmother
who passed away.
So he moved somewhere else abruptly.
What?
Do you know the address?
Since he doesn't have any relative,
if I'm not mistaken, it's an orphanage in the next town.
Next town.
-Shin sensei!
You've woken up?
Sano Bungo can never be forgiven.
He should be executed as soon as possible.
Everyone was worried.
What's wrong?
Satsuki sensei.
Yes?
-Um
Do you know the orphanage Kato Mikio-kun's in?
About that
Yesterday, I got worried and visited
him to see how he was doing.
But he seemed to have gone to
a friend's house alone.
He's gone?
Can we speak to the kids?
They might know something.
Sure, they're at the multipurpose room,
preparing for the event.
Thanks.
-No worries.
I'm glad you're fine.
Does she really have no idea
on Mikio's whereabouts?
Kana sensei's flower decoration is not enough.
Then let's make more.
It's Shin-san!
You're back!
You okay? All good?
Yeah. Sorry for making you worry.
Shin sensei, welcome back!
Where did you go?
I've something to ask everyone.
Anyone knows where Kato Mikio-kun is?
No idea.
-Mikio-kun?
I don't know where he is now
but we talked on the phone yesterday.
Oh hey, what did he say?
He's coming to the gathering.
He's got an amazing souvenir for everyone!
Yay! Awesome!
-I wonder what it is?
Souvenir?
-Potassium cyanide.
That's bad.
I've asked them to cancel the gathering many times
but without any solid reason, they won't listen.
If we leave it
Anyway, let's find Mikio-kun.
Yeah.
Do you know the house he lived in?
We might find some clue.
Alright, let's go.
Kato-san!
Anyone home?
I'll have to call the landlord.
Dad! Dad!
What the heck is this?
Let's
just find any clue.
Hey Shin-san.
A 10 year old kid is the culprit..
Are you sure about it?
I still can't believe it.
Save it. You've got no proof.
I recorded our entire conversation.
There's proof.
I recorded my conversation with Mikio.
Huh?
Where is it?
Why is it not here?
Look at this.
To Shin sensei
How did he know you're gonna be here?
Looks like you caught me.
But this makes me more excited for the gathering!
Shin sensei, can you catch me?
He took the recorder.
That's why he's disappeared,
anticipating my moves.
So he's always ahead huh.
Kimura Satsuki might be hiding Mikio.
Yeah, let's go!
Only two days left.
Ship of Theseus
What's wrong?
We're on our way back but
can you lend him your washroom?
He's about to pee his pants.
I'm really sorry.
Sure, come in.
Sorry.
-Over here.
It's all the way back there.
Thanks.
Sano-san, come in.
-Thanks.
Here you go.
Thank you.
My father strained his back
so he's at the hospital now.
The house feels too spacious
without him around.
It's true.
Thanks.
Have a seat, I've made tea.
Excuse me.
Well
Sure got us worried, not knowing where Mikio is.
Do you have any idea?
That kid lost his mother at age 4.
His father who was a doctor, died of illness.
His grandmother who lived here took him in.
He's got no other relative.
Yes and
I
am planning
to become his mother.
You mean adoption?
When he transferred to this school
he wasn't used to the
surrounding and got bullied.
But he got close to me and
consulted me on various things.
His grandmother didn't seem to
care much about him.
He always looked lonely.
Marriage doesn't seem likely for me at this stage.
So if I become his mother
it might boost my popularity in the future?
Sano Bungo can never be forgiven.
She didn't seem to be lying.
She's probably not an accomplice yet.
Mikio may have taken advantage
of Satsuki-sensei's loneliness.
Do you think he's
already left the village?
No, he's still only 10.
I don't think he'd live far away from here.
Shin-san, let's go home first.
Kazuko and the kids are waiting.
But
What should I tell them?
She knows you've got a reason.
Just say "I'm home~" to her.
It's your home anyway.
Shin-san, welcome home!
-Welcome home!
You okay?
I'm home.
Can we pop one more time?
-Nope!
If I still can't find Mikio
Mum and brother would
Please, just one more!
This was the first.
No more!
-Then let's wrestle!
C'mon you fool!
Alright!
That's great!
Noisy as always, isn't it?
Another one is coming.
It's gonna be mad.
Listen, for the baby's name
we've decided in the family meeting.
What is it?
-What'd you think?
What is it?
Shin!
Unanimously.
I see.
Speaking of which
I told Mikio-kun about this today.
Shin!
-Hey hey
Where did you meet him?
On the way back from school.
When I told him my sibling's gonna be born soon
and we've decided on the name "Shin",
he laughed out loud.
Shin?
That's awesome!
"That's awesome" he said.
You're gonna look for Mikio?
-Yeah.
I'm coming too.
-No, no.
You eat dinner with them.
It'd look strange if we both go out.
But if we don't find and stop Mikio, then Mum
What's gonna happen to her?
Nothing
-Shin-san.
Tell me properly.
After you're caught by the cops
Mum planned a family suicide
She died together with brother.
That's the worst future.
Shin-san, let's eat!
Got it.
Come quick.
Okay.
Eat with them so they won't feel uneasy.
It's the father's job to protect his family.
Dad
Listen Shin-san, this year's gathering
there's gonna be an amazing event.
Event?
-Time capsule!
Shingo, you idiot!
I wanted to tell him!
This year is Otousu Elementary School's 30th anniversary.
As commemoration, they'll fill a time capsule to be opened 30 years later.
30 years later
Everyone is to write an essay for their future self.
I see.
30 years from now huhcan't wait.
You're all gonna be adults.
Of course!
These two will have various experience,
filled with dreams, meet their
wonderful partners and fall in love.
How envious~
But I'm really excited to see your future selves.
What kind of adult would you be?
-What kind?
I will
Pro-wrestler right?
Da~!!!
In order to grant Mum's wishes
I will protect them.
After you're caught by the cops,
Mum planned a family suicide.
She died together with brother.
Please hear me out!
Bun-chan
Why are you here?
Could you
please cancel the gathering?
That again?
Actually
I received a threatening letter that
there'll be poison in the food
during the gathering.
Poison?
The stolen potassium cyanide
from the factory hasn't been found.
For the children's safety, shouldn't
we cancel the gathering?
When was it sent?
-Why didn't you tell us earlier?!
Show us the letter.
Well, that
A threatening letter is
a serious matter.
Then
Please strengthen the security.
What would you do if there really is poison?!
It must be a prank.
You shouldn't make a fuss on a prank like that.
Nobody knows whether it's just a prank.
If it's a real threat, why would
the culprit send the letter?!
Waste of time.
What are you calling a waste of time?!
-You are wasting our time!
Children's lives are at stake!
Shut up, you dumbass!
-Don't you understand?!
I'm really sorry for the trouble.
It's fine.
For God's sake, what would people think if a cop fights with the civilian?
Please don't cause anymore trouble.
Excuse me.
What's going on?
You never told me about canceling the gathering.
Don't tell me how to do my job.
Excuse me?
You're a cop
and got into a fight.
You call that your job?
That's none of your business.
What's that?
We promised when we married, right?
As family, we're not going to keep
secrets from each other!
Kazuko-san, I'm sure Bungo-san has his reasons.
You're gonna break that promise?!
Fine! Do whatever you want!
At this rate, my family's gonna fall
apart before the incident.
Mikio
Where the hell are you?
My son's busy with work so he can rarely visit.
You're a lifesaver, Mikio-kun.
I won't be able to see you soon.
Where are you going?
I've moved.
I'll be leaving everyone at school.
I see~
That sounds lonely.
Here's your medicine.
Thanks.
The rabbit was cute.
You keep them at school, right?
Didn't one of them died?
Was it sick?
Nope.
I fed it poison.
Poison?
Don't say such scary stuff.
1989, March 11th
Day before incident
You got rice stuck again.
Otousu Village Liaison Office.
Uncle Tanaka's condition looks bad.
Tanaka you mean Tanaka Yoshio-san?
Who are you?
-Come quick! Help him!
You
You're Mikio right?
Shin-san!
Come over here.
Excuse me.
Tanaka-san!
Tanaka-san!
Tanaka-san!
He's dead.
I need to call the station and inform his son, Masashi.
Shin-san, don't touch it!
Goodbye, Uncle.
Goodbye, Shin sensei.
Mikio
-Dammit!
Word processor?
I'm heading to his house again.
He's not here.
I couldn't come this weekend due to work.
It's my fault.
-You did nothing wrong.
Don't blame yourself.
Please arrange a judicial autopsy.
Got it.
All the previous messages were pictures.
But this time, it was typed with word processor.
What is Mikio's target?
When I told him my sibling's gonna be born soon
and we've decided on the name "Shin",
he laughed out loud.
"That's awesome" he said.
He knows that the child is me?
No way!
Dad's at Tanaka-san's house.
Suzu and brother are at school.
He lured me to his house with the word processor
So he's targetting
Mum?!
Coming!
Mikio-kun!
Good afternoon.
Your belly's really growing.
The baby's coming very soon.
Yeah, I know.
Oh, aunty asked me
to give this to my friends.
I made some soup.
Wow, that's remarkable.
I'm not confident with the taste.
Could you please try it for me?
Sure, I wonder how it'll taste.
Thanks!
He's targetting Mum to get rid of me!
Oh welcome home!
Where's Mikio?
Oh, how did you know he came?
What?
So he really came?
Yeah.
He asked me to try the soup he made.
But Suzu and Shingo came back,
so he said it's fine.
He went back straightaway.
Dad!
Today, they said you tried to cancel the gathering.
What's going on?!
-Shin-san.
A moment.
Hey!
What was that?
What's really going on?
Why did Mikio come here?
I think he was trying to kill
Mum to get rid of me.
We need to find him quick.
I'll go that side.
-Okay.
Find him?
Dammit.
Dammit.
I'll look over there again.
-Okay.
Dammit! He's not anywhere!
At this rate
Mikio's gonna show up at the gathering.
Dad! Listen!
Let's just tell Mum the truth!
All of you need to leave the village.
The truth?
Mikio's gonna kill 21 people and I'll be arrested.
You think she's gonna believe that?
Nobody's gonna believe such story.
But time's running out!
-Even if she believes it
She'll ask me to leave the village together.
But I can't just leave the children
to die knowing it'll happen!
Then what should we do?
Suzu, Shingo! Time to keep your things.
-Okay!
Oh no.
I'm home.
-Oh Shin-san!
Welcome home.
Let's eat!
Dad, time to eat!
Forget it.
Pack your things and the
3 of you leave the village now.
Huh? Why?
Just listen to me.
No way! Tomorrow's the gathering!
-You can't go!
Leave the village now!
Sano-san, calm down.
Tell me the reason.
It doesn't matter.
-It does!
Suddenly asking us to leave
the village is absurd!
I want to go to the gathering!
-Listen to me!
Sano-san!
If you're not packing, I'll do it.
No! No way!
-Sano-san, calm down.
I'm going to the gathering!
I'm burying the time capsule!
I wanna drink the hatto soup!
I told you no!
What are you doing?!
You okay?
-I hate you Dad!
You leave!
I don't want to see you!
-Stop it!
Stop fighting.
You're a good family, after all.
My family
fell apart due to an incident.
So I'm really happy here.
Everyone's playing pro-wrestle,
making fun of each other,
and having meals cheerfully.
But this happiness
should not be taken for granted.
It might be gone one day.
So laughing together with your family
is a joyful blessing.
Everyone
Sorry!
I know my request is absurd.
But just this once, would you please listen?
Just for a while.
Leave the village just for a while.
Please!
Suzu
Shingo
Let's listen to your father.
It's a pity about the gathering,
but there's still next year.
Okay?
Listen Suzu, Shingo.
What about
having a gathering just for the Sano family now?
Eh? A gathering?
What should we do?
Let's have an amazing fun!
With your mother and father.
That sounds great.
Right, dear?
Alright! Let's do it!
Suzu, Shingo, shall we?
Da~!
Seriously
-You're naive as always.
So what should we do?
Alright!
The first battle of the century is about to begin!
First up, the unbeatable king of Sano family!
Sano Bungo~!
-The first!
Second generation siblings!
Suzu! Shingo!
Come here, you fool!
Fight!
How will it go? Is Bungo gonna retain his crown?
C'mon!
C'mon!
Shingo! Shingo!
Tada!
-There's crab!
Special treat even though they're frozen crabs.
First come, first serve!
So delicious!
Dig in!
So happy.
Nothing can beat the crabs.
I look up as I walk
So that the tears won't fall
For tonight I am all alone
Though the tears well up as I walk
Sano family's Staring Down Competition.
Let's stare down our opponents let's go!
Okay!
That was fun!
Oh I just thought of something.
Shall we bury a time capsule
in the garden?
Our house?
-Yes!
That's awesome!
Let's gather our precious things and
dig them up 30 years later.
Sounds great!
Let's do it!
You too, Shin-san.
Yeah.
-Yes~!
Let's choose now!
Time capsule~
Maybe this one.
This one's good too.
What should I pick?
30 years later
If we can stop the incident
the present world would be different.
Yuki
Miku
Shin-san!
We'll meet again, right?
Even if we may not meet again
Thanks.
Please look after me.
nothing changes the fact that I met Yuki
and we shared wonderful memories.
I'm leaving a proof of that.
Let's put them in one by one.
Mine's the Inoki Champion Belt.
Mine's an essay and this.
30 years later, I'm giving this to my kids.
That's nice.
Mine's a collection of our memories.
Here.
-What's that?
My treasure.
What's that?
-100 million yen.
That's a lie!
Look forward to it 30 years later.
Okay, there it goes~!
Doing good.
Enough?
-Alright!
In it goes!
-Let's bury it~
Keep it up.
All done!
Wonder what kind of future awaits us?
I wish everyone will have a bright future!
I wish!
-I wish!
1989, March 12th
Day of incident
Suzu and Shingo, listen to your mother.
Appo- Appo-
Appo is an arcade professional wrestling game released by Sega in 1984.
Make sure you have fun and eat well.
Study well.
Live happily.
What are you exaggerating about?
Making it sound like
you're not gonna meet us again.
You're right.
Okay, get in!
-I'm at the far end.
Then I'll take the front.
Thanks, Shin-san.
You saved us again last night.
You're always
protecting our family.
I don't know what he wrote for the time capsule
but I think it's got to do with your presence here.
It crossed my mind yesterday.
Please look after him.
Yes.
Drive carefully.
We're leaving!
-We're leaving!
Listen y'all!
Know that
Your father, I
Suzu and Shingo
and your mother
forever and ever
I love you all!
-Da~!!!
We're going!
We're going!
-Alright!
Da~!!!
Shall we?
Yes.
What's your opinion on Sano pleading not guilty?
Did you apologize directly to the bereaved?
You don't have a father.
Keep that in mind.
I'm gonna stop this.
As long as we keep Mikio away from the school, the chance of the incident happening is low.
We just have to find him.
Nothing.
-Same.
Let's try outside.
-Okay.
He's not here.
Ah~ Ah~ Testing, testing.
March 12th
Today is the gathering we have been waiting for.
Now, let's have fun together!
Mikio
Mikio