"Your mother in heaven is with you."
We should've taken Kusakabe's words more literally.
Meo knew the answer by instinct.
She knew about her father's innocence and the meaning behind his words.
And thus, the voices of the living call upon one another.
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Kamisama no Memochou
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Kamisama no Memochou
Dareka no tame nara waruku wa nai keredo
誰かのためなら悪くはないけれど
I wouldn't mind if this is for somebody's sake
Riyuu rashii mono wa kyou mo mienai
理由らしいものは今日も 見えない
But I still see nothing resembling a reason for it
Aimai na riaru ten to ten wo tsunagu hikari
曖昧なリアル 点と点をつなぐ光
In this uncertain reality, the light connects one dot after another
Kiesou na yume wo sotto nigirishimete miru
消えそうな夢を そっと握りしめてみる
I'll try holding onto my fleeting dreams for once
Bokutachi no koe ga kimi no iyasenai kizuato ni todokeba
僕たちの声が 君の癒せない傷痕に届けば
If our voices can reach out to your permanent scars
Nagareteku kumo no hayasa e to
ナガレテク 雲の速さへと
With the speed of the drifting clouds
Oitekarenai you ni sakebu kyou no echuudo
置いてかれないように叫ぶ 今日のエチュード
I will scream today's etude so you won't leave me behind
Kanaetai shizuka na zetsubou no saki ni
カナエタイ 静かな絶望の先に
Beyond the quiet despair I wish for
Atarashii hajimari e no peeji
新しい はじまりへのページ
The page to a new beginning awaits
Sono te wo totte
その手をとって
I'll take your hand
Kimi ga nozomu kara doko made mo yukou
君が望むから どこまでも行こう
Let us go anywhere you wish
NEET Investigation Firm
If you're not eating anything, then get lost.
This is Ramen Hanamaru, right?
And if it is?
You know about that Thai girl, don't you?
How did they find us?
I wonder if Min-san will be all right.
Whoops! Seems like my hand slipped again.
Damn it! I'm gonna kick that leather jacket guy's ass.
It's from Alice.
What's it say?
Observe their progress and follow them after.
Gather information.
I'll go get my car, then.
Alice saved their asses!
You're in charge now, Vice Admiral Fujishima.
In charge of— What?
Hand that girl over.
You wouldn't want a scar on that pretty face of yours, would you?
Hey, you know...
Your breath stinks.
What did you say, bitch?
Don't touch civilians!
I'm sorry about that.
Our boys still need some proper training.
I have nothing to say to you people.
Get lost already.
You're interfering with my business.
We're here for the girl by Kusakabe-san's request.
She's here, isn't she?
Not that I can remember.
That's odd, because you see...
...she called this cell from this location.
Would you like to check the call log?
The voices of the living call upon one another...?
Correct.
Meo called Kusakabe from here.
People will resist when under oppression.
It's sad, but some promises are meant to be broken.
Be sure to remember that.
Meo...
Well, that's fine.
Our visit today was just to introduce ourselves.
We'll be back.
Bye.
Narumi! Go get some salt!
TL Note: Salt is used to purge or fend off evil spirits.
Y-Yes, ma'am!
She's quite the stubborn woman.
I apologize for our failure.
I don't mind if you use a little violence.
Just retrieve the missing 200 million before the Kishiwada Group finds out.
Yes, sir.
What I Can Do For Those Two
Hey, don't slack off.
Um... how's Meo?
Ayaka is with her in the back.
Go see her in a bit if you're worried.
No, I...
What's wrong?
I made Meo cry.
I made it sound like her father abandoned her.
I said a terrible thing to her, when I didn't know anything.
I'm horrible.
It's a brand new creation for the summer.
Have a taste.
It's good.
Of course it is!
I graduated from confectionery school at the top of the class.
Confectionery school?
Yeah.
I actually wanted to open an ice cream parlor.
Then, why?
I'm sure you could've worked at a fancier shop...
What's wrong with serving top-tier ice cream in a shabby ramen shop?
Huh?!
No! Nothing's wrong!
Nothing at all!
My old man ran this shop.
Your father?
Yeah, but he suddenly went missing one day.
H-He did?
Isn't he a terrible father?
He left a note saying to take care of everything.
I lost my cool and thought about closing the shop, but...
...I just couldn't.
I realized that I liked this shop.
I liked the customers and the greasy feel the shop gives.
I'm a ramen shop girl, after all.
Not to mention the NEETs who need this place, too.
Are you, by any chance, also waiting for your father?
Yeah! I won't be satisfied until I give him a good beating!
Though they do say the more of a failure a father is, the more lovable.
It's the other way around.
They're pretty much the same thing.
Depend, and be depended on.
Forcing love onto one another is what being family is all about.
The same is true for Meo.
Your words won't change anything if they really are father and daughter.
Hey! What are you bastards doing?!
Min-san?!
All right! I'm on my way!
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Min-san!
Your arm...
Don't worry, it's just a scratch.
Back in the day, I could've taken out two or three guys in the blink of an eye.
Well, don't just stand there.
Go and erase the graffiti outside!
You're still going to open the shop?
Of course!
If we don't, then we're basically letting them win!
That's true, but...
We'll have breakfast after you clean up.
Go wake Meo up, okay?
Yes, ma'am.
Meo, are you up yet?
We're about to have—
"To everyone at Hanamaru,
"I'm sorry I left without saying good-bye.
"I'll look for my dad myself.
"Thank you all for being so kind to me.
"I love you all.
To everyone at Hanamaru,
I'm sorry I left without
saying good-bye.
I'll look for my dad myself.
Thank you all for being
so kind to me.
I love you all.
Good-bye.
Meo.
"Good-bye.
"Meo."
Alice! Meo has—
I just checked the video logs.
She left 30 minutes ago.
She couldn't have gotten far.
This is the fault of my carelessness.
You can lecture me a million times if you want later.
Report on "Hello Corporation"
Hello Corporation (Inc.)
HQ: Tokyo ○ ╳ Ward △ ╳ District 7-8-9
Annual Revenue: ╳╳ Million Yen
But for now, I need you to listen carefully.
Hello Corporation (Inc.)
HQ: Tokyo ○ ╳ Ward △ ╳ District 7-8-9
Annual Revenue: ╳╳ Million Yen
A man by the name of Mikawa is behind this.
He runs a financing company named "Hello Corporation" as a front for the Kishiwada Group.
The Yakuza...
That means Meo is...
Alice, can you pinpoint Meo's location from Kusakabe-san's call log?
Yes, I have the money.
I'll exchange it for my father.
Promise me.
I found her, Narumi.
She's at the payphone next to the convenience store below Club West.
Got it!
Hang on, Narumi!
It's dangerous to go alone.
Wait for backup.
Narumi, are you listening to me?
Answer me—
Narumi...
Meo!
Mr. Assistant?
Why...?
Let's head back.
No!
I have to go, or my dad will...
You called them, didn't you?
You idiot!
The second you hand over the money, you and your father will...
But—
Just come!
Run!
Hold it right there!
Hey, you brat!
Mr. Assistant...
Be quiet and keep running!
How dare you make us run...
Please, wait!
He has nothing to do with this!
Get them both in the van!
Hurry!
Stop!
Damn brat!
No! Stop!
Stop...
Mr. Assistant!
Meo...
Hey, Gardening Club!
Hop in! Quick!
Meo...?
Mr. Assistant!
Does it hurt?
Are you mad?
Yeah.
But they'll kill my dad if I don't go.
I don't want that to happen!
I don't want to lose someone important again.
Don't be silly, Meo.
You asked Alice for help, didn't you?
I may not be reliable,
but Alice will do everything she can to help you and Kusakabe-san.
I know she will.
What is it?
Charuni is my real name.
I won't leave again without telling you.
Remember this, so I don't get taken away by the bad guys.
You two done?
Y-Yes, sir.
They're here to pick you up.
Take her and leave.
Excuse me, but why did you save us?
Because you're Alice's friend.
As the Fourth, you'd save your relatives and their friends, right?
That's right.
Would you do the same if I was your relative?
What are you tryin—
Please!
Share...
Share the sake with me!
Don't get ahead of yourself!
I told you that we don't let students in!
I don't want to join the group.
I... I want to become your brother.
Why would you to such lengths?
It's for myself.
I've hurt Meo,
and I can't forgive myself.
I want to be someone that Meo can believe in.
But I can't protect Meo the way I am now.
I know that I'm taking too much for granted.
But please, lend me your strength!
You really are a fool.
You've done it, Aniki!
Aniki, you're officially Second Brother now!
That's confusing as hell!
This calls for a celebration!
Party time!
Quiet!
The ceremony will be held tomorrow morning.
Get everything ready.
Yes, sir! We will do our best!
Sign: Hirasaka Group
Big Sis, Second Brother! Thank you both for coming!
Hey, who told you to invite all of them?
We only needed Alice.
Oh, come on!
You know Alice can't come here by herself.
Besides, you've got to invite me to such an interesting event.
You're pretty reckless, aren't you?
Huh? What is it?
Uh, well...
I was just thinking that you look great in a kimono.
This is no time to be saying that!
Good grief.
You lack a sense of tension.
Do you know the origin of the Hirasaka Group?
No.
There was a man by the name of Hirasaka.
He and I assembled the lowlifes in this town and formed a team.
He's gone now, though.
He's an idiot who loved movies.
He came up with the group's name,
designed the swallowtail emblem,
and even made a bunch of stupid customs.
This, too.
Have you seen a movie called "Ven-Hur"?
Yes, I have.
This is our tradition.
The Fourth, take good care of Narumi.
He may seem unreliable on the outside,
but he's even less reliable on the inside.
Perhaps he thinks being in a gang is just a game.
I can only hope this "brotherhood" relationship doesn't end up as a desperate measure for the present situation.
You may not be aware of this,
but the Fourth, Hinamura Souichirou, doesn't share sake with just anyone.
He may not show it, but he approves of you.
Stop spouting that crap.
Finish your speech already.
Well, then.
Ready your hands.
Ready...
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Mr. Assistant!
This is from Alice.
It's your mother's cell phone.
Dad!
You're all I need.
I don't need anything else...
Meo.
Can you entrust me the 200 million yen?
Kusakabe-san took the 200 million yen from Mikawa.
It's dirty money that the Kishiwada Group asked him to launder, correct?
Mikawa embezzled 100 million out of the 300 million yen passed from the Kishiwada Group.
It was to run his own company, right?
So, out of fear of being caught, he placed the blame on Kusakabe
and conspired to embezzle the remaining 200 million yen.
That guy pisses me off.
Mikawa couldn't touch Kusakabe while Meo was hiding with the money.
But now...
I'm sure Mikawa will demand the money for Kusakabe-san's safety.
But even if we comply, their safety isn't guaranteed.
Of course not.
We're up against a Yakuza's front.
Then, why don't we just use the 200 million yen?
Are you stupid?
What do you mean by "use"?
Sheesh.
I can't believe you came up with such a reckless plan.
So, it won't work?
No, it's the best strategy given our current situation.
I will assist you with the details.
You can handle the frontline command, Narumi.
Sign: Deposit / Withdrawal
Here you go.
Okay.
Thanks.
Vice Admiral Fujishima was actually better-suited for the army.
The act of talking big before preparing for the attack is...
Would you like to rest for a bit?
No, everyone's doing their best for me and my dad.
Don't worry.
We'll definitely save your father.
Okay!
Hey, I got all the receipts.
Thank you.
I'll go for another run, then.
Okay.
Narumi, you're quite the gambler.
Well, I'm off.
Mr. Assistant...
Be careful, okay?
I will.
Wait, Narumi.
Wh-What?
I wish you good luck, Narumi.
Thank you.
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Uh, do you have an appointment?
Tell them that Hinamura Souichirou has come. They'll understand.
I've brought the goods, as promised.
So, you've finally come to your senses.
Huh? What's this?
Receipts?
What are you trying to pull?
We divided the 200 million yen into small portions
and deposited them into Kusakabe-san's account.
The money will be deposited into the Kishiwada Group's account first thing on Monday morning.
How can you possibly do that without his authorization?
We will hack the bank's system.
What?
It's possible, as long as we have an adept cracker.
Tweaking a bank's system is nothing.
You should hurry.
The bank's about to close.
It's not working!
I can't contact the bank!
Damn brat!
Are you all right, Vice Admiral Fujishima?
I've never told such a big lie in my life.
What lie?
Even Alice can't crack a bank's data.
I think.
So when you told him we'd send the money to the Kishiwada Group...
It was all a bluff.
I see.
The bank account is registered under Kusakabe himself.
To stop the money from being sent on Monday morning,
they'd have to bring him here today—at this time—before the bank closes for the week.
And you had me sabotage the bank's phone lines to prevent Mikawa from contacting them.
You'll grow up to be a con artist.
Th-There they are!
Awesome!
I'll kick that leather jacket guy's ass this time.
Don't kill him.
Same to you!
Let's go, Vice Admiral Fujishima!
Hold on, what's this "Vice Admiral Fujishima" stuff, anyway?
Don't you know?
About the Great Japanese Empire's final Combined Fleet commander, Vice Admiral Ozawa Jisaburou?
I don't.
Why is my rank higher than you, Major?
This is why I can't stand amateurs.
Vice Admiral Ozawa truly is the model soldier.
He daringly advanced the fleet in the Battle of Leyte Gulf,
and he, himself, became bait to...
Bait?
Assault complete.
See you in Yasukuni!
W-Wait!
Hey, hurry up!
Move it!
Kusakabe-san?
Move...
Didn't you promise Meo?
If I don't move here...
I'll...
Dad!
Meo.
Dad!
Meo!
My bad!
I missed.
Hey, Alice.
NEET Investigation Firm
I was told that you have to eat today.
Come on, ope—
What's this?
Meo has a date with her father today.
A date?
With her dad?
Oh, Mr. Assistant!
What do you think of this?
Uh... well, it looks great.
Stop ogling her and do something.
Detective-san, you should wear stuff like this more.
You'll look cuter.
Wow, Alice is so cute!
It really suits you!
Right?
I've had enough of this!
Get out!
Is this what you wanted?
It's chilled to your satisfaction, right?
I got it from the back of the fridge this time.
What's with the big grin on your face?
You're sadly mistaken if you thought I'd praise you for something like this.
Dad!
Rojiura ni wa kurai kurai tomori
Dark, dark illumination in the back alley
路地裏には暗い暗い灯り
Soko ni tsudou hamushitachi no you
Just like the flying bugs gathered there
そこに集う羽虫たちの様
Mogaku bokura wa crying crying tomo ni
Crying, crying together as we struggle
もがく僕らは crying crying 共に
Himeta omoi wo kusuburaseterun da
Our hidden feelings are smoldering
秘めた思いをくすぶらせてるんだ
"Nani wo sureba ii" sore ga wakaranai
I don't know what we should do
「何をすればいい」 それがわからない
Mugen no imi osoreteru
I fear the meaning of eternity
無限の意味恐れてる
Shibirekirashita ryou no ashi ga tachiagare to segande iru
My numb legs are imploring me to stand up
しびれ切らした両の足が 立ち上がれとせがんでいる
Subete sadame da nante
"Everything is fate"
すべて運命だなんて
Kami no rakugaki da marumete suteru sa
It's just God's scribble. I'll crumple and toss away that page
神の落書きだ 丸めて捨てるさ
Tatta hitotsu no saeta yarikata
It's the only wise thing to do
たったひとつの冴えたやり方
Itsumo mune ni daite
With that thought always in my heart
いつも胸に抱いて
Yoake niramitsukeru yo
I'll scowl at the dawn
夜明け 睨みつけるよ
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Cheer up, Narumi.
For better or worse, you've done your best.
Anyway, have you seen my sarashi?