I loved the lights in the studio.
The sets illuminated by them.
And the many big cameras.
The studio shining with tension and pride.
I loved it.
But.
- You call yourselves the press! -That's dangerous!
What-what is this "News 8"!
You all act like you're doing the right thing!
Hey, hey!
Hey, somebody, stop him. Stop him!
Ahh! Ahh!
Ahh! Ahh! Watch out for the camera.
But I was hoping that I'll just break into tiny pieces.
In truth,
maybe I'm wishing for it myself.
September 2019 Capital City Paper Editorial Department
Ah, Kishimoto-san, this is Sasaoka.
Sorry for calling so many times.
There's something you might be really interested in.
Can you call me back? Thanks.
Daimon Toru a very good secretary to me.
- He was also a good husband to my daughter. - Hey, are you watching that again?
- Yeah. - What's so interesting about that?
It's a stinking lie.
Well, the old man might be happy inside.
His son-in-law was always giving him a hard time, right?
No, I'm not talking about that level.
Asakawa Ena
And for some reason...
no one's been answering the phone since yesterday.
I've known him since our days in the police force.
Well, I thought I knew everything.
Yes.
Excuse me, is Takuro-san at home?
Um... my brother's not here right now.
You're an only child, right?
Sorry to intrude.
Once again, I'm sorry.
Come in.
I made chilled Chinese noodles and kept it in the fridge. Make sure to eat all of it. Don't leave any behind.
Did you eat the chilled Chinese noodles?
Yes, I did.
All of it?
Half.
Yesterday...
Murai-san stormed into the News 8 studio.
- What? - He didn't come to shout at me.
He trashed the place.
Right after we went off the air, he went on a rampage in the studio.
He broke the set and injured three people.
Apparently, it had something to do with the death of Daimon's secretary.
No one knows the details.
Even if I wanted to ask,
Murai-san hasn't come to the office today.
He's not answering the phone.
Do you know what happened?
Yes, I do.
Will you tell me?
Why?
Because I want to know.
What are you going to do with it?
Are you going to make it the top news for News 8?
You won't, will you?
You're just going to ask me again anyway.
You're just trying to feel like you're doing something righteous, aren't you?
Murai-san...
was the director of News 8 when I joined the company.
He was my boss for 10 years back then.
To be honest, there were many things I didn't like about him.
He was a jerk, he had a bad mouth,
sexual harassment, power harassment, he was the worst.
But...
As a journalist,
I respected him as a senior.
No matter who he made enemies with.
or how much he lost.
He always tried to do his job as a journalist properly.
He was always struggling desperately.
That person in the studio...
should have been valued more than anyone else in that place...
But seeing him like that.
The reason you can't trust me...
and me hopelessly lacking in strength,
I acknowledge all that.
But even so, I...
I can't run away.
No matter how harsh the reality is.
I have to face it first.
And that's where I have to start.
That's what I thought...
this morning.
Please tell me.
Please.
Follow me.
A councillor...
raped a young woman who was working part-time at the office.
I, Daimon's secretary...
protected the man who was the assailant,
and not the woman who was the victim.
That woman then
took her own life.
I can't live my life forgetting my sins.
I can't do it.
I have no choice,
but to continue to carry it.
Me too...
Oh, no, it's nothing.
What is it?
Me too...
A long time ago,
my friend committed suicide.
That's why I'm doing this job.
What are you going to do with this?
I'm not going to do anything.
You mean you're dropping it?
Yes.
This time
I'm going to stop
pretending to be a reporter.
It was just as Murai-san said earlier.
I didn't know what kind of enemies I had made...
I was a stupid kid waving a stick in the jungle.
Not just myself...
The person I dragged into this...
I let him die.
But
You don't know if you caused his suicide...
It wasn't suicide.
Eh?
I think Daimon did it.
He made it look like a suicide.
No way.
Either way, I'm the one who triggered it.
I've lost.
I've already lost by a landslide.
I surrender.
You surrender?
Yes.
Are you okay with that?
I can't win.
He's too strong,
we're fucked.
No.
No, I...
absolutely hate it.
Such a... such a terrible thing.
I can't live with this defeat.
I'll take it, all of it.
What?
You don't want this scoop, right? I'll do it.
Asakawa-san, this is impossible.
- Shut up! What's impossible? - You'll lose your anchor job!
I don't care about being an anchor anymore.
- I'll do it if I have to. - They'll kill you, seriously!
What's the point if you're not going to get killed?!
Why?
Why does it have to be this way?
My job...
I just want to do it properly.
I just don't want to see
any more innocent people get killed.
People just want
to live a decent life.
They don't want anything crazy.
Why must the normal wishes of ordinary people
continue to be taken away from them like this!
I didn't expect...
the most precious thing in my heart
to be crushed like that.
How am I supposed to live?
How am I supposed to find hope?
Hope...
I can't find hope anywhere.
It's impossible, this is serious.
Stop it, let go of me.
I said I'll do it if you don't want it.
Ah... I'm sorry.
Oh no, is it working?
It's okay, I don't care about that.
I'm now a little
grateful to God.
I think that
I can entrust this to someone like Kishimoto-san...
I feel as if there is a ray of light in the darkness.
At that time, I...
realized that Daimon Toru had taught me something important.
To be murdered by the man he had served for so many years.
To see a ray of light shining at the end.
It was
the joy of being able to trust the person in front of you.
I see.
You know...
Hope...
I guess it means being able to believe in someone, right?
Eh?
Kishimoto-kun.
Thank you.
All this time, until now...
being there for me.
Because you were there, I...
was able to make it until today.
Hahaha.
Elpis: Hope or Disaster
This drama is fiction based upon real events.
What a fool I was.
What was I doing?
Everyone I've met so far
has been teaching me all along.
The pain of not believing in each other
and the joys of believing in each other.
"There is no hope"
I will never say that again .
Kishimoto-kun.
Good morning. Sorry to call you so early.
Good morning.
Comparison of spike in demand with the last time the tax rate was raised.
Also make it easier to understand which items are subject to the reduced tax rate.
And, uh
We'll be featuring these minor points.
Okay, next, please.
Yes As I mentioned earlier...
Yes a typhoon is approaching, so...
today's weather forecast will be a little longer than usual...
Okay, then, please take care of it.
Thank you very much.
Takigawa-kun, a word.
I have something I want to discuss with you, okay?
Ah, another troublesome one?
Ah, not at all.
It's not troublesome at all.
Oh.
"Deputy Prime Minister Daimon Yuji...
used pressure to cover up a rape case that took place in 2017."
"The female victim subsequently committed suicide."
"This was revealed by the testimony of Daimon Toru Daimon, his former secretary."
"This incident took place on 8 April 2017."
"Kaibara Masato, a member of the Deputy Prime Minister's faction of the Democratic Liberal Party,
brought a 21-year-old woman who had come to work part-time in his office,
- out drinking"... - Enough, enough!
Are you out of your mind?
I mean, are you insane?
Haha, you don't have to ask me three times.
No, are you insane?
Yes, I'm insane.
This is impossible, there's no way we can do this at our station.
Sorry.
Oh, I'm not asking if you can do it or not.
I am doing this today.
- What? - It'll be the top news.
So, as for the first VTR,
I want you to insert this.
This is the content.
It's footage of Daimon Toru's testimony, filmed by Murai-san.
If they ask me later, I'll tell them that Takigawa-kun didn't know anything.
You can pretend that you were tricked by me.
...forced to drink alcohol, he brought her to a hotel
while [bleep] was intoxicated,
No, no, no, it's impossible, it's impossible.
It's okay, it's easy.
I've done it before, at "Friday Bonbon".
It's not okay, you'll be in big trouble!
I'll take responsibility and quit.
It's not a matter of you quitting or anything like that!
You want News 8 to be finished?
Blow up the program?
Hmm?
The show getting blown up?
Well, it's a big deal, but...
But if you think about it, it's not that big a deal.
Huh?
Have you thought about how many people will be hurt?
Hurt?
But we're the press, right?
It's our job to tell the truth, right?
Give me a break with that middle school mentality.
In the first place, when Daimon Toru blew the whistle,
if it had reported it properly, the Deputy Prime Minister would have lost his position.
Then Daimon Toru wouldn't have died.
But because we caved in to pressure
and neglected to do our role,
do you have any idea how many people have been sacrificed?
What do you think you should say to those people?
"Sorry."
"The program was more important."
And do you think you can keep doing the same thing in the future?
I couldn't say that after all.
I don't want to betray anyone's trust anymore.
To betray that trust...
means taking away that person's hope.
Ha ha.
I don't want to do it anymore.
Or rather, I can't do it.
So please cooperate with me.
You don't have to destroy yourself here.
Don't judge me as self-destructive,
I might actually succeed.
Ah, even if you don't broadcast the VTR,
I'll still read this script.
You're crazy, you're crazy.
Wait a minute!
Wait, Asakawa!
Are you saying you're going to shorten the VTR? It's better to have...
Sasaki-san, can I have a word?
Hold on a second.
We've already got eyewitness comments.
I understand that too...
Please can I have a word?
- Wait. - Can't you just flip it?
What? No, if it's a flip, we'll get it right away...
What are you talking about? That's not what I mean.
No, not now.
If I make it now, I'll have to check if I can reproduce it properly...
No, no, that's right, but it's better to have it.
Asakawa-san, are you feeling nervous today?
Eh?
No, I just noticed your breathing was really shallow.
Is that so?
Yeah, it's unusual.
Did something happen?
Ha ha.
The manuscript for the All Blacks' visit to Japan arrived a while ago.
Yeah I'm editing it now.
I think it's supposed to be finished about five minutes ago.
Hmm Well, but...
Why don't we put it in the women's tennis section?
Ah Yes, that's right.
Huh? Saito-san?
Saito, what's wrong?
Excuse me.
Can I talk to you for now?
I'm sorry.
Excuse me, can you excuse us for a minute?
- What are you talking about? - Sorry, I just need 10 minutes.
You're an outsider!
Okay, then, we'll take a 10-minute break.
What?
Then, please take a 10-minute break!
What are you talking about?
We won't make it in time. 10 minutes is too long.
Hey, I can't make it in time.
Ten minutes is all they need.
We're going on air soon.
Yeah, we only need 10 minutes.
Hurry, hurry, hurry, get out, get out.
Ten minutes?
Don't waste your time.
Do you think in 10 minutes you can say anything
that will break my resolve?
I understand.
Takigawa said you'd lost your mind,
but you're more sane than anyone here today.
I realised that to my horror the moment I walked in.
So far, my prediction is 8:2 chance in favour of losing.
Still, I have no choice but to give it a go.
I'm going to get straight to the point.
For tonight's line up,
I want you to remove the news about the Daimon scandal.
I can't do that.
- It'll be a big problem. - I understand.
No, you don't understand.
I'm not worried about your career as an anchor
or the future of the show or the station.
I honestly don't care about that.
What I'm worried about is the future of this country.
I mean, the same people you're worried about,
the people of this country.
The Deputy Prime Minister of the country covered up a rape case,
and the victim committed suicide.
If you break the news tonight, Daimon will be disgraced as you had hoped.
But that's not the end of the story.
The whole political world will also be hit by the biggest shock of all.
Not only will the Cabinet resign,
but there could even be a change of government.
With the world situation so tense at the moment,
can you imagine how dangerous such a situation would be?
National politics and justice would be in chaos.
International confidence would be lost and stocks would plummet.
What exactly will happen in a national crisis?
Who will suffer countless tragedies?
Not even you can tell.
The most you can take responsibility for is your own future.
This is not a card such any person should be playing.
I understand what you are saying.
It's true that the repercussions are immeasurable.
But it is undeniably true either way.
The judiciary in this country is not functioning properly.
It is already in crisis.
A sick person cannot be treated properly if he does not know the name of his illness.
Not only that, but despite the fact that you're clearly ill,
and you're not going to be able to work tomorrow,
but you can't tell others that you're ill,
what happens to that body in the future?
If I play the "tell the truth" card.
I may not be able to bear responsibility for it personally.
But then, what about the person who is playing the "don't tell the truth" card?
Are they doing it with the intention of taking on that responsibility?
I don't think so.
And I don't think it's the best card!
It's not the best.
Certainly not the best.
But believe me,
it's barely better than your card at the moment.
And you may find this hard to believe,
but I promise you, give me time.
When I'm strong enough to do what's right,
I'll make sure I live up to what you said today.
Just not your way or my way today.
I will find a more constructive and effective way!
You and I are just
one small cell in the body of this country.
There's only so much one person can do in one day for a vast whole.
We have to do it one step at a time.
Even the immune cells of a terminal cancer patient...
think like that as they go about their daily business.
Then...
allow for the arrest of Honjo Akira.
From today onwards,
do not interfere in any way with the media coverage of Honjo Akira.
Promise me that you will not stop the police from arresting him.
We can't afford to have any more investigations distorted
by circumstances that have nothing to do with the case.
This is Saito. Thanks for your hard work.
Yes, that's right.
She's asking for Honjo Akira's arrest as a condition.
Yes,
in exchange for the story.
Yes.
You can put it in tonight's top news.
What, tonight?
But the relationship between Daimon and Honjo's father is off the record.
If you wait until tomorrow,
you'll be in an accident or unable to recover from a sickness.
Let's resume. Hurry up.
It's 40 minutes before airtime. Rehearsal...
Yes, let's go. Rehearsal!
When you're done... Hurry up with this.
Get ready. Here, the cue cards...
Yes, it's okay, I'll do it.
What about this? Yes, please.
Yes, thank you.
Can I ask you to check it? Okay. Okay.
Yes, yes, yes. Run along.
I understand. We don't have much time.
- Yes. - Where are you, Kishimoto-kun?
Now? In the lobby of Taiyo TV.
- Why? - What do you mean by "why"?
No, you called me this morning telling me you're doing the story tonight.
I figured I couldn't just sit at home and watch it on-air,
so I kind of came here.
What, Honjo Akira's VTR?
Yeah, I made it.
Well, of course I made it.
Since when do you think I would miss such a chance?
Ah, yes. I under...
You're the best!
Ow!
We're running it. This is the top news.
- Yes! - See you later.
Wait for me!
Oh, call them.
Call who?
Everyone!
Yes!
Hello.
Is this Cherry?
Yes.
Yes!
- Turn on channel 8, please. - What's up?
- "News 8" - TV?
TV?
Eh?
Eh, is it on now?
8! 8, 8, 8...
8! Yes!
Good evening, this is News 8.
First of all, a news flash.
We've been broadcasting on this program for some time now,
the murder of a middle school girl in Mt. Hattobi.
Yoshio Matsumoto, a convicted murderer on death row
was confirmed to be falsely convicted of murder,
based on new facts that have come to light on this program.
Along with evidence that Matsumoto was falsely convicted,
one man has emerged as the likely culprit in the case.
We have long been aware
of sightings of this man other than Matsumoto-san.
The one who uncovered the mystery
and was murdered by someone in June of last year
is Nakamura Yuka.
According to the testimony of Yuka-san's friend
it has become clear that this man "A"
who had developed a close relationship with Yuka,
is believed to be the real murderer.
Here is a photo of "A" in his shop.
He is a tall man with long hair.
What's more, pay attention
to the scarf that "A" is wearing around his neck.
Actually, this scarf
was given to Yuka by "A".
The scarf was found amongst her belongings.
On the left is the DNA found on the stole.
- She.... - On the right is the DNA detected on Harumi's skirt.
did it.
These two DNAs match
99.9%.
They belong to the same person.
- Yes, yes, yes! - ...in the murder case.
Look, News 8. Look, News 8.
- Hey, News 8, watch it. - the possibility is high.
It's going to be on the front page tomorrow morning!
"A" left the country in 2009 and stayed abroad until 2017.
And after returning home, the following year, in 2018...
Nakamura Yuka was murdered.
Can it still be said that Matsumoto-san is the murderer?
We believe there's a strong possibility that Matsumoto-san has been falsely accused.
In any case...
We are hoping that this man, whose whereabouts are currently unknown,
will be able to give us some important information about the case.
Asakawa-san!
Are you all right?
E-even before the show ended,
the big guys were all lined up in the studio with scary faces.
The moment it was over, they said, 'Good work!".
And then I ran away.
Yes, thank you for waiting.
Asakawa-san.
What do you want to do?
Big bowl.
Excuse me, two big bowls.
- Okay. Table 1, two big bowls! - Yes.
I'm starving.
I messaged Murai-san to say I'm having a beef bowl with you.
But he didn't reply.
Does he know this restaurant?
Murai-san brought me here the other day.
I see.
Is Murai-san quitting the company?
I don't know. Or rather,
you and I shouldn't be worrying about others right now.
Huh, you're right.
- Here you go, two big bowls. - Alright!
Bon appétit.
Ah.
I feel like I'll be able to manage somehow.
You will.
- I will, won't I? - Heh, you will.
Want some?
Yeah. Hmm.
Welcome.
October 2020
- Good morning. - Good morning.
- Asakawa is coming in. - Yes, good morning.
- Good morning. - I look forward to working with you.
This vaccine-related story, "Go To Eat" and others....
Yeah, there's a typhoon that's coming ashore next week.
- Where is it going to land? - Okinawa?
- Ah, that's right, Okinawa. - I understand.
Silly! Idiot! Fool!
Why didn't you ask that?
- But, should I have asked? - Of course you should have.
The victim showed his face, right?
No, but I kinda felt a little bad about it.
I was worried...
Don't give in to pressure. That kind of thing doesn't work on the internet.
That's why you shouldn't appear on TV.
You're a TV man aren't you, Murai-san?
Ah, shut up, shut up! Anyway...
If we don't increase the number of subscribers by the end of the month, this company's in trouble.
It's just you and me, you know.
Are you listening to me, you nincompoop!
- I'm heading out. - Get the hell out of here!
Yes, sir.
Murai Video Programming
Yes, really? Yes, I understand.
I'm going now.
"What are you going to do now?" Asakawa-san asked me.
It's true that Japan's future is in trouble...
I answered, "I want to do the right thing."
Then Asakawa-san said.
"You know, Kishimoto-kun..."
"Who is the good guy and who is the bad guy..."
Honjo Akira's arrest when he was secretary...
"There's no such thing."
It's alleged that you instructed the prefectural police...
"Nothing is really right in this world..."
It's not over yet!
- "It probably isn't." - Daimon! Daimon!
I said "Seriously?", then
when I asked her what I should do, she said
"That's why you should give up on doing the right thing".
"Instead, let's dream."
Asakawa-san said.
I thought, "I see, but..."
"I still don't know what kind of dream I should have."
5 seconds before the show 4 3...
Show the title in five, four, three...
Good evening. "Straight to what you want to know."
It's time for News 8.