What happened?
Look.
The USB drive was nowhere to be found in Sasahara Tsubaki's apartment.
We think it's probably because this man took it.
...watch out for your brother.
You have to protect Sasahara Tsubaki from him.
I'm Risa.
Get me out of here, help me.
Ugh, what are you doing? What are you...
Was that sister-in-law?
Every word is the same as that suicide note!
So you're saying it's a fake?
Bando Reiko...
didn't commit suicide.
If my wish came true...
There are two people I'd like to meet.
One is my father.
I'd like to have a drink with him and talk about all kinds of things.
What did you do to me back then?
I was gonna dump you in 15 seconds, but I think you were the one who dumped me.
You know, all you've been doing is making vowel sounds.
Whaaaaat?
Hey, you called me here. Can you at least tell me why?
Nooooooo...
Hey...
What do you think of me?
Tell me.
I want you to be honest with me.
Is that all you've got to say?
I have a lecture to prepare.
Wait a minute!
So you're saying you were rejected?
What... was I rejected?
Was I rejected?
I don't know.
I was shameless enough to tell him how I felt...
"Is that all you've got to say?"
That's too cruel of a reply isn't it?
Are all men like that?
You have a bad habit of getting ahead of yourself.
Ugh. Aaaaaaaah...
You're a zombie again.
What is it?
Uhm... it's about my sister.
She's been through a lot.
My parents split up, so ever since she was a little girl, she's always felt alone and tormented.
So whatever you're feeling,
you don't have to be colder to her than you need to be.
Whoa, whoa, no way!
Hey.
Wow, amazing!
Amazing.
Is it in your blood to enter people's homes without permission?
Isn't this a Vixen AXD?
I believe they cost about 1.5 million, right?
That's 1,746,800 yen.
What's the magnifying power of this?
It's 1,380 times.
Wow! Amazing!
I only have a cheap telescope at my place.
Oh, wow!
"To Speak of the Universe," "Space-Time and the Galaxy," "Lunar Album."
They're all out of print.
They are all first editions.
Do you know much about astronomy?
I'm not an expert, but I know a thing or two.
No, this is not the selection of a person who knows "a thing or two".
Um... do you mind if I call you "brother"?
Excuse me.
I'd like to ask about a patient in your inpatient psychiatric unit.
Her name is Uwajima Risa.
We don't have any patients like that in our hospital.
How many patients does this hospital have?
Oh, no...
For a hospital of this size,
I'm impressed you know the names of all your patients.
Annex Psychiatric Ward
Takuro and that guy.
"I'm gonna go over there and give him a piece of my mind."
You went into sensei's place.
And when you came back...
"Mitsuru and I are astronomy brothers."
What's going on? I really don't get men.
"6pm. In that park with the fountain."
What?
Is this...
A date?
Oh... that's too sudden.
Does this mean I have to give him an answer?
I really don't get men! Ugh.
What should I wear?
"Date? I'll definitely be there!!" "I can no longer make it"
What? What do you mean?
How much longer is he going to push me around?
Tsubaki?
No way...
Dad?
Why...
Good work.
Bye, thank you for your hard work.
Excuse me.
You are Sasahara Ryohei-san, right?
Yes, I am.
Your daughter...
I'd like you to meet with Tsubaki-san.
Tsubaki-san has been longing to meet you.
I don't know if it's too late.
I don't deserve to see her.
"Someday I'd like to have a drink with my father and talk about all kinds of things."
That's what Tsubaki-san dreams of.
I want to make it happen.
I used to come here alone sometimes.
I thought if I came here, I might be able to meet Tsubaki.
I see.
Yeah.
You've gotten old.
Oh...
It's been 12 years.
I've changed too, haven't I?
Oh, no.
I've...
been closely watching Tsubaki on TV dramas and commercials.
It's one sided that only you get to see me.
I'm sorry.
But even from afar.
I've been happy to watch you grow up.
It's thanks to Tsubaki's hard work.
You may hate me...
but I did what I had to do.
But...
If you'll forgive me, from now on...
The moment I met you...
I was going to yell at you.
"Where have you been all this time? I missed you."
But...
when I saw your face, I couldn't.
I'm so happy. This is the happiest I've felt for a long time.
Want a beer?
Yeah.
Here. Thanks.
Cheers. Cheers.
Actually...
When I'm happy, like today.
There's someone I want to tell to first.
Oh really.
He's the kind of guy who says things he doesn't mean.
Just like you.
That's not good. Yeah.
But...
He's kinder to me than anyone else I've ever met.
I've never felt this way before.
But...
Maybe it's my one true love.
What kind of relationship do you and Tsubaki have?
To me, Tsubaki-san...
On this earth...
She is the most important person in my life.
I'm sure...
he has a crush on you.
You...
Stay away from Sasahara Tsubaki from now on.
You have the USB drive, don't you?
So what if I do?
Give it to me.
You don't have a choice if you want to save Sasahara Tsubaki.
If you won't give it to me, then I have no use for you.
The moment you lay a hand on Sasahara Tsubaki...
The world will know who you are.
I don't think you understand.
You can't kill me.
It's my fault.
I'll spend the rest of my life making amends.
There it is again.
So forgive me.
Well, I forgive you today.
Don't worry. You don't have to apologize.
You stood me up, and it turned out to be a good thing.
You know what?
One of my dreams just came true.
Oh, you're curious, aren't you?
I...
met my father again.
I'm sure it's because I'm doing a good job.
God is watching over me.
I see.
I was thinking of inviting my father to my home.
So I've been practicing my cooking.
I made a little too much, so here you go!
It's all black... What is this?
Oh no. Don't worry about it. No need to thank me.
I can wait a little longer to hear back from you.
Just a little bit longer. Bye.
Yes?
Sasahara Tsubaki-san.
My name is Ono with the Shiomi Police Station.
Here you go.
Wow... as expected of a great actress.
You have a nice place.
Um... about Bando Reiko...
The suicide note has turned out to be a fake.
What? A fake?
We're canvassing the area again.
What do you know about your neighbor, Toyama-san?
For example, did he have a relationship with Bando Reiko?
Oh, Toyama-sensei?
There's no way he'd fall for that woman.
Even I'm having a hard time.
Hard time?
Oh, I'm talking about us.
Anyway... Toyama-sensei had nothing to do with this.
You're dealing with the wrong guy.
Do you know of anyone else?
Uh... yeah, Uwajima Masaya-san.
He was talking to Reiko-san at the wedding party.
Uwajima Masaya-san...
The head of M&F Brothers?
Yes, sir.
I see.
Me and Bando Reiko were together?...
Yes, at a party,
someone saw the two of you talking intimately.
Who told you that?
After the magazine interview, we ran into each other a few times.
Maybe that's why that person mistakenly thinks that way.
I see.
I'm really sorry about Bando-san's tragedy.
I will continue to cooperate with you in the future.
I'll keep my eyes open for anything.
I don't want any strange rumors to start up.
Yes, you're absolutely right.
Representative, it's about time.
I'm sorry. I have an important business meeting.
Yes. Thank you for your cooperation during your busy schedule.
Excuse us.
Uwajima-san seems like a perfect human being, don't you think?
No weaknesses.
His brother's there, too, right? In the company.
Yes, Uwajima Hiroya-san.
Natsume-chan, call him into the station.
Am I hearing things?
I can't believe Ono-san is taking on more work!
I don't like that brother.
What?
Don't you just hate it when someone's perfect?
Oh, you're jealous?
Yeah, something like that.
30th floor.
Oh.
Sensei, are you returning home?
Yeah.
Good evening.
What, you're not very nice.
No wonder they're treating you like a suspect.
What do you mean?
A detective came to see me about Reiko-san during the day.
He suspected you and Reiko-san were having an affair.
Oh, but it's okay.
"If Reiko-san was dating..."
I told them it was probably Masaya-san.
You told a detective that?
Why do you look so scared?
You should be thanking me for clearing suspicions of you.
Listen, don't leave the house.
What? I'm going to the convenience store now...
Don't go. Don't see anyone. Especially not men.
And don't trust any delivery men.
What are you talking about?
I get it. That was your answer to my last confession, wasn't it?
If I can't leave the house, does that make me a stay-at-home mom?
Oh, no! A domineering husband!
It's a bit outdated, but I don't mind it.
Anyway, do as I say.
What? Can you be clear about your intentions already?
I wanted to ask you about your brother.
You mean Masaya?
Yes, sir.
About the late Bando Reiko-san...
There's been some testimony that she may have been seeing someone.
No, I've never heard about that.
I see.
You think my brother was involved in Reiko-san's death?
No, it's just a possibility.
After brother Fumiya passed away, my brother Masaya supported me
I can't imagine my brother doing anything that would raise the police's suspicions.
Speaking of the late Fumiya-san...
The second brother who co-owned a company called M&F with Masaya?
Yes, sir.
I had to take Fumiya's place.
I've been desperately trying to follow in Masaya's footsteps.
Apparently, he took a lot of pills and drove his car.
The police think that...
it was suicide.
Fumiya was quite worried about the new business.
I was there for him, but I didn't see it.
Case of actress Bando Reiko's death Sleeping pills and anti-nausea medication detected during autopsy
This...
M&F Brothers Uwajima Fumiya's death in car accident
...sleeping pills and anti-nausea medication...
It's the same.
Have you eaten?
Not yet.
I'm glad. Come.
What is it?
It's okay. It's okay.
Oh.
Nice to meet you.
Ah... it's nice to meet you.
Dad.
This is my neighbor Toyama Mitsuru-san.
He's my manager now.
I'm happy to meet him.
This is my father.
Come on, the three of us. Let's have dinner.
I put all my skill into making this dish!
Wow.
Home cooked food?
I actually ordered delivery, don't say anything.
Toyama-san. You sit so far apart.
I'm sorry, but it's my rule.
Yes. He's weird, right?
Don't be offended, don't worry about it.
Yeah.
Come on, come on, come on, come on. Oh, I...
Don't hold back, okay?
That's right, we've gone through all this trouble.
Just one drink. Okay.
Yes.
I wanted to introduce Toyama-sensei to my dad.
I see. I see.
Oh.
You always liked fried chicken.
Well... yeah.
Your mother makes delicious fried chicken.
We can eat together again.
Don't you think so too, Toyama-sensei?
Yeah.
Oh, Dad.
Which of my works did you like best?
Well...
The Detective's Proposal?
I don't like that one.
Why? No, because...
I was supposed to walk Tsubaki down the aisle.
It's just a drama.
Even if it was a drama.
Which one was your favorite?
I think it's that one, "Seven Housekeepers."
That's my favorite.
Because, you know, that time, Tsubaki...
Oh...
Uh... where's your father?
We saw him off together, didn't we?
What are you talking about?
You're too drunk, sensei.
Well, looking at you two,
I'd say family's not such a bad idea.
You're being honest today.
Huh?
What's this?
Does sensei have psychic abilities?
Huhuhuhu.
Hahahaha!
It's floating. Wow!
That's not all I can do!
Wow! That's great.
It floats! Hahahaha
It's spilling, it's spilling. Ahaha, it's okay.
Isn't it heavy?
I'm totally fine.
I want to do it, too. I want to do it, too.
Sensei?
Are you alive? Oh...
Hmm? Oh...
Oh, hey...
What's the code?
024291
Ah, there.
Maybe we should both lay off the booze for a while.
I had a weird dream.
Toyama-sensei was making all kinds of things float like magic.
Well then, take care.
What?
It's unusual for you to drink alcohol.
Did you slip up?
Yeah.
Did you have trouble with Tsubaki-san again?
For her and her family.
It's got to do something about Uwajima Masaya.
I hope not, but...
You're not thinking about getting rid of him, are you?
Using your powers, sensei.
What?
I would never do that.
If I use this power to kill people from Earth, it would violate Article 7, Section 3 of the Galactic Penal Code.
And back home, I will be similarly punished.
I'm not sure I understand.
You're not going to commit murder, are you?
Thank goodness.
I was wondering...
If you stop him...
You can go back to your home planet without any more burdens, right?
You won't leave any unfinished business with Tsubaki-san, will you?
For 400 years, you've been waiting for this comet to come back.
If you miss it this time, you won't know when the next one will be.
You know that, right?
Yeah.
People's feelings change over time.
You never know when your feelings for Tsubaki-san will change.
You've been watching people for a long time.
You know that better than anyone.
You shouldn't let a fleeting emotion...
decide your future.
It sounds cold, doesn't it?
But...
If you stay here...
I can only stay with you for 20 or 30 years at the most.
And the time you spent with Tsubaki-san...
would be just a blip in the last 400 years.
You're going to have to...
say a hard goodbye.
Hello?
It seems like you're finally ready to make the deal.
If I give this to you, will you stay away from Sasahara Tsubaki?
Of course.
The important thing is the USB drive,
not Sasahara Tsubaki.
Promise me.
I'll even thank you if you want.
I appreciate it.
I told you already.
You cannot kill me.
You monster!
This is a warning.
Don't ever touch Sasahara Tsubaki again.
You're giving me a hard time.
Is he home?
I think I've done much better than before.
Ah, if I remember correctly...
Sensei?
Are you there?
I'll put it in the fridge.
Sensei!
I'm fine. Don't worry about it.
You're not fine! Ambulance...
What are you doing?
I said leave me alone. Go away.
No! No way I'm leaving you.
What's going on?
Listen to me.
I'm from outer space.
I was born long before you...
400 years ago.
Are you doing this now?
You're saying you're an alien? Stop joking around.
I'm not joking.
I'm...
I'm not the good guy you think I am.
What are you talking about?
I should be taking you to the hospital.
You see... this is my power.
I could easily kill you if I wanted to.
This is it!
The real me.
You're gonna kill me?
That's impossible.
I'm not afraid.
I know exactly who you are.
You don't understand!
You and I live in different worlds.
I don't think so.
I don't care what you think.
I can't be with you.
Do you understand?
That's my answer to your confession.
Side Story #7
Natsume-chan...
Oh, by the way, earlier about the brother...
the perfect human being that you were talking about?
Yes, I did.
What about it?
No, I'm just saying...
It's a little old-fashioned, don't you think?
You're a disgusting piece of harassment. I don't want to hear that from you, Ono-san.
When and how did I harass Natsume-chan?
"Love harassment, is when someone makes you feel uncomfortable by pestering you on topics related to your love life."
Natsume-chan, don't you have a boyfriend?
Wow, this side is so cute.
Oh, no, I think it's... this way.
You're so cute.
Why don't you have one?
"Making someone uncomfortable with the sound of slurping noodles . Noodle harassment."
Natsume-chan. You got a boyfriend? You're so cute.
"Saying an inappropriate joke that makes everyone around uncomfortable. Air harassment."
Well...
I've already reached my limit.
Genkainada. Genkainada!
Genkainada!
"The ultimate example is when a person takes off his or her shoes and the smell of his or her feet makes others uncomfortable. Smell harassment."
Ono-san, please confirm.
Yes.
Yeah?
There's more, but I'm not done yet.
Shall we continue?
Natsume-chan.
Lunch is on me. What do you want?
Sushi.
'kay.
In order to save Tsubaki,
Mitsuru engages in a fierce battle with Masaya in Episode 7,
Ono Katsuji, played by Itao Itsuji
Natsume Shinobu, played by Otomo Karen
This time...
Detectives Ono and Natsume, who have suspicions...
Please listen to the interview.
For me...
Q. Impressions of each other's roles.
and a young woman, the both of us,
working together on an investigation.
for the first time,
it's a new experience for me.
Ono-san...
is usually pretty loose.
harassing people around him without realizing,
but I think he has the ability to
let Natsume-chan take it in stride and laugh about it.
I think of you as an inclusive person.
I mean, we're not the same age and we're not the same gender, but...
I think we're good buddies.
It's actually nice to have a boss like this...
Why are you laughing? No, it's just...
The word "buddy" sounds a little... fresh.
It's true. We're like buddies.
We weren't expecting...
It's a very nice atmosphere
when the two of them are filming together...
In this scene from episode 4.
It was quite a challenge...
Actually, this scene...
to make it looked like Mitsuru disappeared without CG...
...the timing of the three actors and the camera...
had to be co-ordinated and difficult to shoot.
This is how...
And, action!
Please go back.
Okay. Cut, cut, cut.
One more time.
Please go back.
No good.
(NARRATOR) They are having trouble finding the rhythm.
In the middle of the August summer...
Three guys running as fast as they can, over and over again.
Tensions were running high on the ground.
The entire staff awaits the moment of a successful shot.
Ok, let's do the scene again.
And, action!
Wait!
And, cut. Check.
And finally...
Look, he's gone.
Wow.
Thank you. Wonderful. -Wow.
Please clear the way.
Good, good
After much hard work, they succeeded.
That was a lot of running.
And the timing.
But I think it turned out to be an interesting scene.
Thank you.
Itao-san, you ran a lot. Are you okay?
My knees hurt.
I'm in my late 50s, both... both knees.
Every time, Ono-san, your legs get faster.
All three of you... Thank you for your hard work!
And finally, what would you say is the highlight of this drama?
Q. Highlight of the drama
I've seen the original Korean version.
This is the Japanese version of that.
I'm really looking forward to it.
The cast and crew have been working hard.
It's so much better than the original.
I'm sure it's going to be great.
Please watch until the end.
There's romance, mystery,
and fantasy elements.
The fun parts of entertainment...
I think it is a work that is packed with a lot of things.
And the scenes between Ono-san and Natsume-chan...
I'm sure there will be serious but also funny moments.
I hope you enjoy watching it.