WEBVTT 00:00:08.750 --> 00:00:10.333 align:center Court is now in session. 00:00:12.291 --> 00:00:13.875 align:center Defendant, step forward. 00:00:16.041 --> 00:00:19.416 align:center A lawyer upholds human rights. 00:00:21.166 --> 00:00:23.875 align:center A lawyer's duty is to serve people. 00:00:23.958 --> 00:00:25.208 align:center I will now deliver the verdict. 00:00:25.291 --> 00:00:27.083 align:center However, they cannot serve everyone. 00:00:27.166 --> 00:00:28.666 align:center On the charge of first-degree assault… 00:00:29.250 --> 00:00:32.666 align:center The only person a lawyer can protect is their client, 00:00:33.458 --> 00:00:36.291 align:center even if that client is someone society calls the bad guy. 00:00:36.375 --> 00:00:37.875 align:center The court finds the defendant 00:00:38.458 --> 00:00:39.291 align:center not guilty. 00:00:39.375 --> 00:00:40.708 align:center -All right! -Yeah! 00:00:40.791 --> 00:00:42.166 align:center Order in the court! 00:00:42.750 --> 00:00:44.250 align:center When you save one, 00:00:44.333 --> 00:00:45.916 align:center you bring sorrow to another. 00:00:46.000 --> 00:00:48.000 align:center You disgusting piece of shit! 00:00:48.083 --> 00:00:51.583 align:center Why would you defend a monster like that? How can you live with yourself? 00:00:51.666 --> 00:00:53.875 align:center Order in the court, please. 00:00:55.125 --> 00:00:58.916 align:center A lawyer must carry the weight of this sin. 00:01:00.375 --> 00:01:01.666 align:center Fact is… 00:01:01.750 --> 00:01:03.166 align:center Attorney Kujo. 00:01:03.875 --> 00:01:07.708 align:center So what? Is that why you're a lawyer? To protect the scum of the earth? 00:01:08.666 --> 00:01:09.500 align:center Hey! 00:01:10.958 --> 00:01:11.875 align:center …good lawyers 00:01:12.916 --> 00:01:14.250 align:center are bad people. 00:01:28.958 --> 00:01:31.125 align:center Oh, hello? This is Karasuma. 00:01:34.791 --> 00:01:36.750 align:center Uh, are you sure this map is right? 00:01:42.041 --> 00:01:42.875 align:center Hello? 00:01:44.666 --> 00:01:46.541 align:center Hello? Yakushimae? 00:01:46.625 --> 00:01:48.375 align:center Huh? Yeah, what's up? 00:01:49.333 --> 00:01:52.583 align:center Honestly, I've no idea where I'm going with this map you drew. 00:01:52.666 --> 00:01:55.750 align:center What do you mean? It's pretty detailed, isn't it? 00:01:56.791 --> 00:01:58.083 align:center I wouldn't call it detailed. 00:01:59.916 --> 00:02:02.833 align:center See? You just tripped, didn't you? 00:02:02.916 --> 00:02:03.791 align:center It's on the map. 00:02:03.875 --> 00:02:05.000 align:center What? 00:02:05.583 --> 00:02:07.708 align:center NARROW, LOTS OF CATS, TOILET, WATCH OUT FOR WATER, 00:02:07.791 --> 00:02:08.916 align:center SUPER NARROW UNEVEN SURFACE! 00:02:09.500 --> 00:02:12.416 align:center Why don't you just give me the address so I can use my phone? 00:02:12.500 --> 00:02:15.625 align:center No, really, I'm telling you, this is the quickest way. 00:02:15.708 --> 00:02:17.416 align:center Anyway, you're almost there. 00:02:26.291 --> 00:02:27.958 align:center I found it. 21 New City Building. 00:02:28.041 --> 00:02:28.875 align:center NEW CITY 21 BUILDING 00:02:28.958 --> 00:02:30.916 align:center Good, okay. Go inside. 00:02:31.500 --> 00:02:32.750 align:center What? Really? 00:02:38.541 --> 00:02:39.958 align:center Are you sure it's here? 00:02:40.458 --> 00:02:42.708 align:center Oh, oh! Sorry. Listen, I've gotta go. Bye. 00:02:42.791 --> 00:02:44.500 align:center No, wait a sec. Hello? 00:02:45.250 --> 00:02:46.083 align:center Hello? 00:02:46.666 --> 00:02:47.666 align:center Excuse me. 00:03:05.666 --> 00:03:06.916 align:center KUJO LAW OFFICE THIS WAY 4F 00:03:07.000 --> 00:03:08.375 align:center There it is. 00:03:36.250 --> 00:03:40.875 align:center KUJO LAW OFFICE IF YOU NEED ME, I’M ON THE ROOF 00:04:13.625 --> 00:04:15.833 align:center Uh, are you… Attorney Kujo? 00:04:17.416 --> 00:04:19.041 align:center Oh, I called you earlier. I'm Karasuma, I-- 00:04:19.125 --> 00:04:20.666 align:center Just a moment, please. 00:04:35.958 --> 00:04:37.000 align:center What are you… 00:04:37.500 --> 00:04:38.333 align:center Cooking. 00:04:39.875 --> 00:04:41.541 align:center Hamburger steak with a fried egg. 00:04:43.458 --> 00:04:44.333 align:center Are you hungry? 00:04:44.916 --> 00:04:46.666 align:center Uh, no. That's okay. 00:04:48.500 --> 00:04:50.333 align:center Um, what is this? 00:04:50.833 --> 00:04:51.750 align:center My house. 00:04:52.791 --> 00:04:53.666 align:center House? 00:04:54.583 --> 00:04:56.166 align:center This is my house, where I live. 00:05:04.708 --> 00:05:07.708 align:center So, I was wondering if you had a chance to take a look at my résumé? 00:05:07.791 --> 00:05:09.041 align:center No. I didn't bother. 00:05:09.125 --> 00:05:09.958 align:center Oh. 00:05:10.791 --> 00:05:12.791 align:center But I heard about you from Yakushimae. 00:05:13.500 --> 00:05:16.291 align:center Top graduate of the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Law. 00:05:16.375 --> 00:05:19.583 align:center Currently employed at one of the Big Four law firms, Higashimura Yuhi Law. 00:05:21.666 --> 00:05:24.333 align:center Why would someone with that kind of résumé want to work with me? 00:05:29.958 --> 00:05:31.666 align:center I don't know if you've seen this. 00:05:33.458 --> 00:05:34.708 align:center CROOKED LAWYER TAIZA KUJO 00:05:34.791 --> 00:05:37.083 align:center Do you know people call you a crooked lawyer? 00:05:39.583 --> 00:05:42.541 align:center All these gang-led fraud schemes, violent assaults, murders… 00:05:43.208 --> 00:05:44.875 align:center Not to put too fine a point on it, 00:05:45.375 --> 00:05:47.625 align:center but why do you always defend the bad guys? 00:05:49.750 --> 00:05:51.125 align:center Attorney Karasuma. 00:05:51.625 --> 00:05:52.500 align:center Yes? 00:05:54.666 --> 00:05:56.750 align:center Aren't I the one who's supposed to be interviewing you? 00:05:57.958 --> 00:05:58.833 align:center Oh. 00:05:59.333 --> 00:06:01.083 align:center I didn't mean it like that. 00:06:39.625 --> 00:06:41.416 align:center Mibu! 00:06:41.500 --> 00:06:43.166 align:center What're you doing here, Morita? 00:06:43.250 --> 00:06:44.625 align:center I'm sorry. 00:06:44.708 --> 00:06:46.250 align:center I had a bit of an accident, 00:06:46.333 --> 00:06:48.333 align:center and I'm going on a drive with my girlfriend, 00:06:48.416 --> 00:06:50.083 align:center so I was hoping you could fix it? 00:06:50.958 --> 00:06:52.000 align:center Sorry. 00:06:52.916 --> 00:06:56.083 align:center It's a hit-and-run, isn't it? You're definitely gonna get caught. 00:06:56.166 --> 00:06:57.000 align:center What? 00:06:57.083 --> 00:07:00.250 align:center This dent was caused by a crash you tried to avoid but couldn't. 00:07:00.750 --> 00:07:01.833 align:center The paint's chipped too. 00:07:02.916 --> 00:07:05.666 align:center From that, they can get the color, year, and model of the car. 00:07:09.208 --> 00:07:11.541 align:center Your car might not have been caught on camera at the site, 00:07:11.625 --> 00:07:14.208 align:center but it was definitely caught on camera in the area. 00:07:16.583 --> 00:07:18.291 align:center Only a matter of time before they catch you. 00:07:20.875 --> 00:07:23.958 align:center Oh my God! 00:07:25.500 --> 00:07:27.541 align:center What should I do then, Mibu, huh? 00:07:32.708 --> 00:07:34.541 align:center I'm gonna introduce you to a lawyer. 00:07:38.791 --> 00:07:40.000 align:center Thank you. 00:07:43.166 --> 00:07:44.250 align:center Mr. Kujo? 00:07:45.333 --> 00:07:47.208 align:center KENGO MIBU 00:07:48.416 --> 00:07:49.958 align:center Hi. This is Kujo. 00:07:50.041 --> 00:07:51.291 align:center Kujo, it's me. 00:07:52.208 --> 00:07:55.000 align:center I've got a favor to ask of you, and it's kind of urgent. 00:07:57.750 --> 00:07:59.666 align:center Understood. That's fine. I'll be waiting for you. 00:08:02.750 --> 00:08:03.875 align:center Someone looking for a lawyer? 00:08:03.958 --> 00:08:04.833 align:center Yeah. 00:08:05.916 --> 00:08:07.791 align:center A traffic accident, apparently. 00:08:07.875 --> 00:08:09.000 align:center What can I do? 00:08:10.083 --> 00:08:11.208 align:center Oh, well… 00:08:12.125 --> 00:08:13.458 align:center Uh… 00:08:14.916 --> 00:08:17.208 align:center You can… take care of this. 00:08:17.875 --> 00:08:18.875 align:center Huh? 00:08:18.958 --> 00:08:20.625 align:center You just asked what you could do. 00:08:22.750 --> 00:08:23.791 align:center Sink's over there. 00:08:45.958 --> 00:08:48.291 align:center I'm done, Mr. Kujo. 00:08:48.375 --> 00:08:49.708 align:center Okay, thank you. 00:08:50.708 --> 00:08:52.291 align:center Um, is this place… 00:08:53.208 --> 00:08:57.000 align:center It used to be a nightclub. I rented it as is and moved my stuff in. 00:08:57.541 --> 00:08:59.708 align:center You can use the space over there however you like. 00:09:00.208 --> 00:09:02.583 align:center -Over here? -Uh-huh. 00:09:08.500 --> 00:09:11.166 align:center Oh, that's actually Yakushimae's when she comes in. 00:09:11.833 --> 00:09:12.791 align:center Yeah. 00:09:29.750 --> 00:09:31.750 align:center Hey, Mr. Kujo. Sorry for the short notice. 00:09:31.833 --> 00:09:33.000 align:center Oh. 00:09:33.083 --> 00:09:34.791 align:center -Please. -Hmm. 00:09:36.541 --> 00:09:37.375 align:center Who are you? 00:09:39.166 --> 00:09:41.625 align:center My name is Karasuma. I'm a lawyer. 00:09:41.708 --> 00:09:43.000 align:center A lawyer? 00:09:44.583 --> 00:09:45.708 align:center Rest assured. 00:09:46.708 --> 00:09:49.041 align:center He's way more competent than I am. 00:09:50.750 --> 00:09:52.750 align:center -Attorney Karasuma. -Yes? 00:09:53.625 --> 00:09:56.000 align:center -Make them some tea, would you? -What? 00:10:00.833 --> 00:10:01.708 align:center Please. 00:10:01.791 --> 00:10:02.625 align:center Sure. 00:10:06.875 --> 00:10:07.916 align:center Oh, okay. 00:10:15.750 --> 00:10:17.083 align:center So… 00:10:17.166 --> 00:10:18.750 align:center You want to tell me what happened? 00:10:18.833 --> 00:10:20.250 align:center Uh… 00:10:20.333 --> 00:10:21.250 align:center Uh… 00:10:22.333 --> 00:10:23.208 align:center Uh. 00:10:23.708 --> 00:10:25.083 align:center -Morita. -Huh? 00:10:26.375 --> 00:10:27.333 align:center Tell him the truth. 00:10:28.416 --> 00:10:30.250 align:center Uh… yeah, yeah. Yeah. 00:10:31.791 --> 00:10:32.666 align:center I, uh… 00:10:33.625 --> 00:10:38.666 align:center I was just driving, and I, uh, accidentally, mmm, hit something. 00:10:39.541 --> 00:10:40.541 align:center What exactly did you hit? 00:10:41.333 --> 00:10:42.750 align:center Uh… uh… 00:10:43.416 --> 00:10:46.208 align:center It was, uh… uh… 00:11:01.958 --> 00:11:03.833 align:center Please be honest with me. 00:11:07.625 --> 00:11:09.958 align:center A lawyer's primary duty 00:11:10.750 --> 00:11:12.625 align:center is the protection of their clients. 00:11:42.958 --> 00:11:44.958 align:center Were you on the phone when you had the accident? 00:11:45.541 --> 00:11:47.208 align:center I, well… I-- 00:11:47.291 --> 00:11:49.166 align:center You smell like alcohol. 00:11:49.250 --> 00:11:50.375 align:center Are you drunk? 00:11:50.875 --> 00:11:53.291 align:center What? No, of course not. 00:11:53.375 --> 00:11:54.208 align:center I… 00:11:54.708 --> 00:11:55.750 align:center It's okay. 00:11:56.250 --> 00:11:58.375 align:center It's just us. No one else is here. 00:12:09.708 --> 00:12:10.750 align:center I'm sorry. 00:12:11.416 --> 00:12:14.833 align:center Okay. I found a rare character in my game, so I checked my phone. 00:12:15.875 --> 00:12:18.458 align:center And yes, I was drinking this morning. 00:12:18.541 --> 00:12:21.291 align:center On his phone and drunk… 00:12:21.375 --> 00:12:22.583 align:center What a scumbag. 00:12:23.291 --> 00:12:24.375 align:center Mr. Karasuma. 00:12:24.458 --> 00:12:27.000 align:center If the police ask the game company for their records, 00:12:27.083 --> 00:12:29.708 align:center they'll be able to prove when and where you were logged in. 00:12:29.791 --> 00:12:32.083 align:center It's best if you don't mention that you were playing a game. 00:12:32.166 --> 00:12:33.541 align:center Oh… okay. 00:12:33.625 --> 00:12:37.791 align:center Uh, um, if the person I hit died, would the charges be more serious? 00:12:39.833 --> 00:12:41.541 align:center Sorry. 00:12:42.041 --> 00:12:43.583 align:center I've got terrible allergies. 00:12:45.000 --> 00:12:47.500 align:center If you were driving under the influence and looking at your phone, 00:12:47.583 --> 00:12:49.583 align:center it'd be dangerous driving causing death. 00:12:49.666 --> 00:12:51.625 align:center The maximum sentence is 20 years. 00:12:51.708 --> 00:12:54.791 align:center But if it's negligent driving causing death, it's a suspended sentence. 00:12:54.875 --> 00:12:57.583 align:center Your future depends on whether it's considered dangerous driving 00:12:57.666 --> 00:12:59.000 align:center or negligent driving. 00:13:00.125 --> 00:13:01.666 align:center You're in Mr. Kujo's hands now. 00:13:04.833 --> 00:13:06.333 align:center Oh God… 00:13:07.083 --> 00:13:09.666 align:center Mibu, why would you say that? 00:13:09.750 --> 00:13:12.541 align:center What if I end up going away for 20 years? 00:13:13.375 --> 00:13:15.250 align:center Shit. 00:13:15.333 --> 00:13:18.083 align:center I just really hope the guy I hit is alive. 00:13:20.208 --> 00:13:22.416 align:center It can be problematic if the victim gives a statement. 00:13:22.500 --> 00:13:24.333 align:center Uh… Huh? 00:13:25.791 --> 00:13:27.916 align:center So it's an advantage for you if he's dead. 00:13:29.791 --> 00:13:31.958 align:center Attorney Kujo, that is messed up, seriously. 00:13:32.541 --> 00:13:34.458 align:center There's no victim statement. 00:13:35.166 --> 00:13:37.958 align:center And unless there's concrete evidence, we can win. 00:13:38.041 --> 00:13:39.083 align:center Give me your phone. 00:13:42.208 --> 00:13:44.625 align:center I'm just gonna say a few things to myself right now. 00:13:44.708 --> 00:13:46.083 align:center To yourself? 00:13:46.166 --> 00:13:48.041 align:center There's a lot of evidence on a phone. 00:13:48.125 --> 00:13:49.958 align:center We're gonna leave it right here. 00:13:50.041 --> 00:13:53.750 align:center If the police ask you for your phone, tell them you lost it, understand? 00:13:53.833 --> 00:13:54.833 align:center Your wallet. 00:13:57.083 --> 00:13:59.333 align:center If you have bar receipts in there, throw them all away. 00:13:59.416 --> 00:14:00.958 align:center Oh, okay. 00:14:01.750 --> 00:14:04.625 align:center Turn yourself in after the alcohol's out of your system. 00:14:04.708 --> 00:14:07.541 align:center There's a medication called Tathion that eliminates alcohol from the body. 00:14:07.625 --> 00:14:09.625 align:center It's a pretty good drug that even works for meth, 00:14:09.708 --> 00:14:11.875 align:center but it's only prescribed in hospitals. 00:14:11.958 --> 00:14:12.958 align:center So, uh… 00:14:13.625 --> 00:14:15.541 align:center Go to a sauna and sweat it out. 00:14:15.625 --> 00:14:17.291 align:center Sauna. Got it. 00:14:18.541 --> 00:14:20.958 align:center As long as you show up at the police station with a lawyer, 00:14:21.041 --> 00:14:22.875 align:center it'll count as turning yourself in. 00:14:24.041 --> 00:14:25.541 align:center Listen, Mr. Morita. 00:14:26.250 --> 00:14:28.833 align:center Regarding the details of the collision, the exact location, 00:14:28.916 --> 00:14:30.333 align:center the traffic light color, your speed, 00:14:30.416 --> 00:14:32.625 align:center you're not gonna get into any specifics, okay? 00:14:32.708 --> 00:14:37.000 align:center That said, if you stay completely silent, it's gonna look pretty suspicious. 00:14:37.708 --> 00:14:40.416 align:center The safest approach is to acknowledge there was a collision, 00:14:40.500 --> 00:14:43.916 align:center but refrain from trying to describe any verifiable details. 00:14:44.000 --> 00:14:44.833 align:center Okay. 00:14:45.708 --> 00:14:48.375 align:center During the interview, when the police are questioning you, 00:14:48.458 --> 00:14:50.916 align:center there's only one thing you need to remember. 00:14:51.416 --> 00:14:52.250 align:center What? 00:14:54.458 --> 00:14:56.708 align:center If you're not sure if you should say something, don't. 00:14:57.875 --> 00:14:59.291 align:center That's it. 00:15:00.541 --> 00:15:02.458 align:center Count on me, sir. I got it. 00:15:03.375 --> 00:15:04.333 align:center All right. 00:15:05.791 --> 00:15:07.791 align:center They'll cut you loose after 20 days. 00:15:08.916 --> 00:15:09.916 align:center Cut me? 00:15:10.708 --> 00:15:12.458 align:center Cut loose. Release. 00:15:17.166 --> 00:15:19.625 align:center Ryota? Ryota, can you hear me? 00:15:20.208 --> 00:15:22.250 align:center He's fading fast. Get the monitor. 00:15:22.333 --> 00:15:23.583 align:center Attaching the leads. 00:15:23.666 --> 00:15:25.375 align:center Putting on the blood pressure cuff. 00:15:25.458 --> 00:15:27.250 align:center Stay with us, Ryota. 00:15:36.750 --> 00:15:38.000 align:center Ms. Minegishi. 00:15:38.583 --> 00:15:39.833 align:center How's your son? 00:15:41.583 --> 00:15:43.208 align:center He's still in surgery. 00:15:44.208 --> 00:15:45.416 align:center I… I see. 00:15:48.458 --> 00:15:49.375 align:center But 00:15:50.791 --> 00:15:51.791 align:center my husband… 00:15:53.375 --> 00:15:54.375 align:center He… 00:15:54.958 --> 00:15:57.083 align:center They said he died instantly. 00:16:11.708 --> 00:16:13.791 align:center "Japan's number one takoyaki." 00:16:14.958 --> 00:16:15.875 align:center What? 00:16:17.083 --> 00:16:19.791 align:center That sign said, "Japan's number one takoyaki," right? 00:16:21.166 --> 00:16:22.625 align:center Oh, did it? 00:16:24.250 --> 00:16:26.666 align:center So, maybe we should go give it a try. 00:16:27.375 --> 00:16:29.166 align:center Yeah, I don't think so. 00:16:29.666 --> 00:16:32.791 align:center Who knows what criteria they're using to define "Japan's number one." 00:16:33.291 --> 00:16:35.375 align:center Isn't it enough they call themselves "Japan's number one"? 00:16:35.458 --> 00:16:38.333 align:center Using phrases like "Japan's number one" in advertising without evidence 00:16:38.416 --> 00:16:40.375 align:center may violate the Act against 00:16:40.458 --> 00:16:42.625 align:center Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations, 00:16:42.708 --> 00:16:44.500 align:center or the Unfair Competition Prevention Act. 00:16:44.583 --> 00:16:45.916 align:center So uptight. 00:16:46.958 --> 00:16:48.500 align:center That's the University of Tokyo for you. 00:16:48.583 --> 00:16:50.291 align:center It's nothing to do with the university. 00:16:50.375 --> 00:16:52.666 align:center I just feel uneasy when things can't be clearly defined. 00:16:52.750 --> 00:16:55.625 align:center Okay, then what about "Japan's funniest osaki"? 00:16:56.208 --> 00:16:57.166 align:center What is that? 00:16:58.208 --> 00:16:59.166 align:center You don't know? 00:16:59.750 --> 00:17:02.625 align:center It's from a comedy duo called "Champions," 00:17:02.708 --> 00:17:06.041 align:center and the straight man calls himself "Japan's funniest osaki." 00:17:06.125 --> 00:17:07.541 align:center Is he breaking the law too? 00:17:07.625 --> 00:17:09.375 align:center If he's not the funniest in Japan, then he is. 00:17:09.458 --> 00:17:11.125 align:center Then what about "Nabeatsu of the World"? 00:17:11.208 --> 00:17:12.833 align:center Nabeatsu? 00:17:12.916 --> 00:17:14.791 align:center He now goes by the name Katsura Sando, 00:17:14.875 --> 00:17:17.208 align:center but he used to be part of the duo Jarism. 00:17:17.291 --> 00:17:19.416 align:center He was known for his counting gag, 00:17:19.500 --> 00:17:22.083 align:center where he acted goofy every time he reached a multiple of three 00:17:22.166 --> 00:17:23.875 align:center or a number containing three. 00:17:23.958 --> 00:17:25.750 align:center He called himself "Nabeatsu of the World," 00:17:25.833 --> 00:17:27.541 align:center but that's not claiming to be the world's number one, 00:17:27.625 --> 00:17:29.666 align:center so it doesn't violate the Act against Unjustifiable… 00:17:29.750 --> 00:17:30.791 align:center Hey! 00:17:32.000 --> 00:17:35.125 align:center What the hell are you guys rambling on and on about? 00:17:35.916 --> 00:17:40.083 align:center I honestly couldn't care less about takoyaki and comedians. 00:17:40.166 --> 00:17:42.833 align:center I'm lying back here, about to go jail! 00:17:43.708 --> 00:17:46.416 align:center Can't you just drop it? My God! 00:17:47.916 --> 00:17:51.375 align:center Listen. Mibu obviously likes you and everything, 00:17:51.458 --> 00:17:54.458 align:center and no disrespect, but do you know what you're doing? 00:17:56.458 --> 00:17:58.083 align:center All right. We'll drop it. 00:18:00.208 --> 00:18:01.041 align:center Huh? 00:18:01.125 --> 00:18:03.958 align:center But then you'll be spending the next 20 years 00:18:04.041 --> 00:18:05.708 align:center without any takoyaki to eat, 00:18:05.791 --> 00:18:08.625 align:center without comedy shows to watch whenever you want. 00:18:10.500 --> 00:18:12.458 align:center -So, are you with me? -Uh. 00:18:13.333 --> 00:18:14.375 align:center Or not? 00:18:16.833 --> 00:18:19.500 align:center It's up to you. It's your life. Take control. 00:18:24.750 --> 00:18:27.958 align:center CHINESE CUISINE BEIJING RESTAURANT 00:18:28.041 --> 00:18:30.166 align:center So you're the representative now, Yakushimae. 00:18:30.250 --> 00:18:31.083 align:center Yeah. 00:18:32.041 --> 00:18:35.250 align:center The previous representative just hit retirement, 00:18:35.333 --> 00:18:36.625 align:center so I took over. 00:18:37.333 --> 00:18:38.500 align:center Wow… 00:18:39.083 --> 00:18:41.375 align:center Your organization helps ex-felons reintegrate 00:18:41.458 --> 00:18:43.041 align:center back into society, am I right? 00:18:43.125 --> 00:18:43.958 align:center Mm-hmm. 00:18:44.041 --> 00:18:46.958 align:center You can't do that kind of job without a lot of compassion. 00:18:47.708 --> 00:18:50.666 align:center We support them because we don't want them to commit crimes ever again. 00:18:50.750 --> 00:18:51.750 align:center It's not compassion. 00:18:51.833 --> 00:18:52.708 align:center What is it? 00:18:53.291 --> 00:18:56.208 align:center Mmm… I want a life where going to a corner store late at night 00:18:56.291 --> 00:18:57.875 align:center isn't something to be scared of. 00:18:57.958 --> 00:19:00.375 align:center I don't want to become a victim myself. That's why I do it. 00:19:00.875 --> 00:19:01.791 align:center Hmm… 00:19:01.875 --> 00:19:04.541 align:center I guess it's just my own way of preventing crime, you know? 00:19:04.625 --> 00:19:06.625 align:center -Hmm. -Hmm. 00:19:07.375 --> 00:19:08.416 align:center Excuse me? 00:19:08.500 --> 00:19:11.916 align:center Uh, one… plate of gyoza, pepper pork stir-fry, 00:19:12.000 --> 00:19:14.333 align:center and some lettuce and egg-fried rice to finish it all off. 00:19:14.416 --> 00:19:15.416 align:center Oh, I'm good. 00:19:16.000 --> 00:19:17.333 align:center I was ordering for me. 00:19:17.416 --> 00:19:19.833 align:center You'd better eat when you can, or you won't last, y'know. 00:19:19.916 --> 00:19:21.375 align:center -Gotcha. -Two fried rice. 00:19:21.458 --> 00:19:23.333 align:center -Comin' right up. -Thanks very much. 00:19:24.666 --> 00:19:25.916 align:center -Mmm. -Hmm… 00:19:26.000 --> 00:19:29.833 align:center -So, anyway… You wanted to talk, right? -Mmm. 00:19:29.916 --> 00:19:30.791 align:center What you got? 00:19:30.875 --> 00:19:33.541 align:center I wanted to thank you for introducing me to Mr. Kujo. 00:19:33.625 --> 00:19:34.583 align:center Mmm. 00:19:34.666 --> 00:19:35.625 align:center How'd it go? 00:19:36.500 --> 00:19:39.583 align:center Mmm, I don't know. I'm in a trial period now, I guess. 00:19:40.083 --> 00:19:41.541 align:center Are you really gonna stay? 00:19:41.625 --> 00:19:46.041 align:center Seriously, why work for a lawyer who's liable to be disbarred any day? 00:19:46.541 --> 00:19:47.875 align:center I want to find out 00:19:47.958 --> 00:19:52.166 align:center whether Kujo's actually a good lawyer or if he's a bad one. 00:19:55.666 --> 00:19:57.750 align:center Now you want to know why I want to find out. 00:19:57.833 --> 00:20:00.000 align:center I'm making it sound like there's some big backstory. 00:20:02.041 --> 00:20:03.375 align:center Good lawyers 00:20:04.125 --> 00:20:05.666 align:center are bad people. 00:20:05.750 --> 00:20:06.833 align:center Huh? 00:20:07.500 --> 00:20:08.625 align:center That's my own theory. 00:20:09.208 --> 00:20:10.083 align:center Including Mr. Kujo? 00:20:10.166 --> 00:20:13.250 align:center Isn't that what you're trying to find out? For whatever reason. 00:20:13.875 --> 00:20:14.791 align:center Yeah. 00:20:14.875 --> 00:20:17.625 align:center Well, if you do find out, let me know. 00:20:18.625 --> 00:20:19.666 align:center Yes, ma'am. 00:20:21.916 --> 00:20:23.375 align:center By the way, did you know 00:20:23.458 --> 00:20:25.958 align:center that he kept his ex-wife's last name even after the divorce? 00:20:26.041 --> 00:20:27.583 align:center What? No. 00:20:27.666 --> 00:20:29.583 align:center And they have a daughter together too. 00:20:29.666 --> 00:20:33.250 align:center And when they got divorced, he gave them all his assets. 00:20:33.333 --> 00:20:35.625 align:center Mmm, he is a good person. 00:20:36.125 --> 00:20:38.500 align:center Well, then that would mean he is, um… 00:20:38.583 --> 00:20:40.291 align:center Here. Here's your gyoza. 00:20:40.375 --> 00:20:42.875 align:center Ah! That was fast! Thank you. 00:20:42.958 --> 00:20:43.875 align:center Enjoy. 00:20:43.958 --> 00:20:45.333 align:center -Oh, uh, can you, um… -Oh. 00:20:45.416 --> 00:20:46.583 align:center Ah! 00:20:46.666 --> 00:20:48.416 align:center Boss, it's delicious. 00:20:48.500 --> 00:20:49.333 align:center Thank you. 00:20:51.125 --> 00:20:53.875 align:center Mmm. Oh my God! So good, so good, so good! 00:21:06.208 --> 00:21:07.208 align:center Good morning. 00:21:08.041 --> 00:21:08.958 align:center Good morning. 00:21:10.208 --> 00:21:11.833 align:center Is that your breakfast, sir? 00:21:11.916 --> 00:21:12.750 align:center Yep. 00:21:18.541 --> 00:21:19.500 align:center Well… 00:21:20.125 --> 00:21:21.458 align:center Please take care of Morita. 00:21:21.541 --> 00:21:22.375 align:center I will. 00:21:26.708 --> 00:21:29.625 align:center Attorney Karasuma, I'm counting on you too. 00:21:29.708 --> 00:21:30.541 align:center Huh? 00:21:31.875 --> 00:21:32.708 align:center Oh. 00:21:33.208 --> 00:21:34.041 align:center Sure. 00:21:43.625 --> 00:21:45.958 align:center What exactly does Mr. Mibu do for a living? 00:21:46.750 --> 00:21:48.750 align:center Officially, he runs an auto repair shop, 00:21:48.833 --> 00:21:52.458 align:center but he appears to have connections with less than savory characters. 00:21:52.958 --> 00:21:55.583 align:center Do we really need to get along with people like that? 00:21:57.041 --> 00:21:59.250 align:center I don't know. Does it look like we're getting along? 00:22:00.791 --> 00:22:01.666 align:center Yeah. 00:22:02.916 --> 00:22:04.875 align:center Oh, speaking of which… 00:22:07.041 --> 00:22:10.083 align:center Mr. Morita's police interview. How'd it go? 00:22:12.666 --> 00:22:14.541 align:center It all went as well as expected. 00:22:15.750 --> 00:22:17.458 align:center All right. Let's go. 00:22:17.541 --> 00:22:18.625 align:center Yay! 00:22:19.541 --> 00:22:22.708 align:center The victims were a father, Masato Minegishi, aged 35, 00:22:22.791 --> 00:22:24.458 align:center and his son, Ryota, age 6. 00:22:24.541 --> 00:22:25.583 align:center NURSERY 00:22:25.666 --> 00:22:27.916 align:center The accident happened on their way home from daycare. 00:22:29.041 --> 00:22:31.166 align:center It seems the father had been suffering from depression 00:22:31.250 --> 00:22:32.583 align:center and was on leave from work. 00:22:33.166 --> 00:22:34.291 align:center Depression? 00:22:35.541 --> 00:22:37.041 align:center And how's the father doing now? 00:22:37.125 --> 00:22:38.583 align:center He passed away. 00:22:39.916 --> 00:22:42.333 align:center But there's something that caught my attention. 00:22:42.833 --> 00:22:45.291 align:center The accident was captured by Mr. Morita's dashcam, 00:22:45.375 --> 00:22:46.916 align:center and the victim's bicycle 00:22:47.000 --> 00:22:48.500 align:center was already lying on the ground. 00:22:48.583 --> 00:22:50.125 align:center It was already on the ground? 00:22:50.208 --> 00:22:52.125 align:center Furthermore, according to the investigation 00:22:52.208 --> 00:22:56.083 align:center and the medical examiner, the child was bleeding significantly, 00:22:56.166 --> 00:22:58.625 align:center whereas there were no signs of bleeding or other vital reactions 00:22:58.708 --> 00:23:00.166 align:center observed in the father's body. 00:23:00.250 --> 00:23:01.333 align:center Whoa. 00:23:01.416 --> 00:23:03.416 align:center If he had been alive when he was hit, 00:23:03.500 --> 00:23:06.041 align:center there would have been bleeding from his injuries, right? 00:23:06.125 --> 00:23:07.375 align:center Yeah, that's right. 00:23:07.458 --> 00:23:08.625 align:center Something… 00:23:09.750 --> 00:23:11.583 align:center something felt off, so I looked into it 00:23:11.666 --> 00:23:14.791 align:center and requested the father's medical records from the area hospital. 00:23:17.291 --> 00:23:21.291 align:center He's been rushed to the hospital several times recently due to heart conditions, 00:23:21.375 --> 00:23:24.833 align:center and he's been prescribed medication for those same conditions. 00:23:25.625 --> 00:23:26.916 align:center Heart conditions? 00:23:30.375 --> 00:23:34.333 align:center What if the father actually had a heart attack, collapsed on the road, 00:23:34.833 --> 00:23:37.791 align:center and was already dead when he was hit by Mr. Morita? 00:23:39.791 --> 00:23:40.625 align:center Wait. Hold on. 00:23:41.250 --> 00:23:44.125 align:center Are you saying that the father's death had nothing to do with the accident, 00:23:44.208 --> 00:23:45.375 align:center Mr. Kujo? 00:23:45.458 --> 00:23:46.791 align:center If that's the case, 00:23:47.583 --> 00:23:49.833 align:center we're looking at desecration of a corpse due to negligence, 00:23:49.916 --> 00:23:51.500 align:center which isn't a criminal offense. 00:23:51.583 --> 00:23:53.125 align:center If he was already dead, 00:23:53.208 --> 00:23:55.166 align:center it isn't negligent driving causing death either. 00:23:55.250 --> 00:23:58.291 align:center But Morita had been drinking all morning and was playing a game on his phone 00:23:58.375 --> 00:23:59.958 align:center when he ran into them. 00:24:00.041 --> 00:24:03.291 align:center Oh, you're right. I agree. He's a total scumbag. 00:24:03.375 --> 00:24:05.708 align:center All right, so you think so too. Then we-- 00:24:05.791 --> 00:24:09.458 align:center But whether or not we think he's a scumbag is irrelevant to the case. 00:24:09.541 --> 00:24:13.250 align:center What is relevant is when Morita hit him, was the father alive or was he dead? 00:24:13.333 --> 00:24:14.166 align:center That's the question. 00:24:18.083 --> 00:24:19.083 align:center And how… 00:24:19.833 --> 00:24:21.208 align:center What about the kid? How's he doing? 00:24:24.708 --> 00:24:26.791 align:center There were no life-threatening injuries. 00:24:28.625 --> 00:24:29.458 align:center But his… 00:24:32.833 --> 00:24:34.916 align:center His left leg was amputated. 00:24:43.375 --> 00:24:44.500 align:center Ryota! 00:24:49.750 --> 00:24:51.666 align:center I'm sorry. 00:24:54.500 --> 00:24:56.333 align:center I'm sorry. 00:25:29.166 --> 00:25:30.041 align:center The decision. 00:25:30.125 --> 00:25:31.041 align:center COURTHOUSE 00:25:31.125 --> 00:25:34.791 align:center The defendant is sentenced to one year and eight months of imprisonment. 00:25:35.291 --> 00:25:38.833 align:center The execution of this sentence shall be suspended for three years 00:25:38.916 --> 00:25:41.416 align:center from the date on which this ruling becomes final and binding. 00:25:42.750 --> 00:25:43.625 align:center Huh? 00:25:44.166 --> 00:25:47.000 align:center For real? Suspended sentence? 00:25:47.083 --> 00:25:48.583 align:center Hey, I'm not being sent to the cooler? 00:25:48.666 --> 00:25:50.833 align:center Defendant, please remain silent. 00:25:51.916 --> 00:25:55.000 align:center The reasons for the court's decision are as follows. 00:25:56.291 --> 00:26:01.166 align:center On April 1st, 2025, the defendant, Mr. Morita, 00:26:01.666 --> 00:26:03.958 align:center was driving a standard passenger vehicle… 00:26:04.958 --> 00:26:08.916 align:center …on the road near 6-14-5, Koto Ward, Tokyo. 00:26:09.833 --> 00:26:13.958 align:center He was driving from the southwest to the northeast. 00:26:18.625 --> 00:26:21.375 align:center Mr. Kujo, thanks a lot, man! 00:26:22.458 --> 00:26:24.458 align:center -Morita! -Whoa! 00:26:24.541 --> 00:26:28.208 align:center Senpai said he'll treat you to yakiniku at the club to celebrate your awesome win! 00:26:28.291 --> 00:26:29.916 align:center What? For real? Yakiniku? 00:26:30.000 --> 00:26:32.750 align:center That's amazing! Meat! 00:26:32.833 --> 00:26:34.833 align:center Man, I'm dying for a cold beer too! 00:26:34.916 --> 00:26:36.541 align:center Jail food sucks. 00:26:40.708 --> 00:26:44.250 align:center The accident occurred postmortem, so Morita's not liable for it. 00:26:44.750 --> 00:26:45.708 align:center And… 00:26:46.791 --> 00:26:50.000 align:center Apparently, they were talked into settling for the standard terms 00:26:50.083 --> 00:26:52.375 align:center by the insurance company since they didn't hire a lawyer. 00:26:53.375 --> 00:26:54.708 align:center The child loses a leg. 00:26:55.458 --> 00:26:59.041 align:center Even though it's a catastrophic injury, they're only getting 40 million yen. 00:27:00.583 --> 00:27:03.375 align:center Ignorance is the worst disability there is. 00:27:03.458 --> 00:27:06.041 align:center Mr. Kujo, how could you say something so cold? 00:27:06.125 --> 00:27:07.666 align:center For Ryota and his mother… 00:27:08.375 --> 00:27:10.625 align:center For any child to lose a parent like that. 00:27:12.041 --> 00:27:14.166 align:center If we'd been on their side instead, 00:27:14.250 --> 00:27:15.708 align:center they'd have over 100 million 00:27:15.791 --> 00:27:18.375 align:center in lost future earnings, plus disability compensation. 00:27:18.458 --> 00:27:22.250 align:center And we could've claimed another 5 million for treatments and rehabilitation. 00:27:22.750 --> 00:27:26.708 align:center They crossed paths with someone like that, and their lives are irreparably changed-- 00:27:26.791 --> 00:27:28.375 align:center Mr. Karasuma, listen. 00:27:28.458 --> 00:27:31.958 align:center A lawyer's not supposed to act based on their personal convictions. 00:27:32.458 --> 00:27:35.041 align:center It's best to keep the law and morality separate in your thinking. 00:27:35.125 --> 00:27:37.541 align:center Even if something is morally unforgivable, 00:27:37.625 --> 00:27:40.125 align:center a lawyer's responsibility is to protect their client. 00:27:41.625 --> 00:27:42.625 align:center However, 00:27:43.916 --> 00:27:48.250 align:center it's true that when you protect your client, you'll hurt the other side. 00:27:50.000 --> 00:27:53.750 align:center Part of this profession is that we carry the burden of that sin 00:27:53.833 --> 00:27:55.125 align:center throughout our lives. 00:28:04.041 --> 00:28:06.166 align:center You agreed to defend a known criminal? Why would you? 00:28:06.250 --> 00:28:08.416 align:center -How much did you get paid for this case? -One question! 00:28:08.500 --> 00:28:10.250 align:center -Excuse me, Attorney Kujo! -Why this client? 00:28:10.333 --> 00:28:13.125 align:center If I'm ever in deep trouble, I'll be counting on you to defend me. 00:28:55.750 --> 00:28:58.625 align:center CIVIL TRAFFIC ACCIDENT CLAIMS: STANDARDS FOR CALCULATING DAMAGES VOLUME 2 00:29:00.791 --> 00:29:02.958 align:center VERDICTS FOR NEGLIGENT DRIVING CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY 00:29:30.500 --> 00:29:31.833 align:center Yakushimae? 00:29:33.041 --> 00:29:35.291 align:center Bit by bit. Good. 00:29:35.375 --> 00:29:37.125 align:center As I mentioned over the phone… 00:29:37.208 --> 00:29:38.333 align:center There you go. 00:29:38.416 --> 00:29:40.166 align:center …I don't think it's possible. 00:29:41.791 --> 00:29:45.625 align:center Yes, I understand that once a settlement is finalized with an insurance company, 00:29:45.708 --> 00:29:48.250 align:center it's usually very difficult to have it overturned. 00:29:48.750 --> 00:29:52.166 align:center However, maybe you could file a lawsuit 00:29:52.250 --> 00:29:53.750 align:center regarding your son's insurance claim. 00:29:57.666 --> 00:29:59.708 align:center There's a lawyer I know who can help you with that. 00:30:00.583 --> 00:30:01.958 align:center I don't think so. 00:30:04.833 --> 00:30:06.500 align:center I've lost the will to keep going. 00:30:06.583 --> 00:30:08.333 align:center That might be the case for you… 00:30:11.250 --> 00:30:12.750 align:center but what about Ryota? 00:30:18.166 --> 00:30:20.458 align:center He has his whole life ahead of him. 00:30:24.708 --> 00:30:26.041 align:center For his sake, 00:30:27.250 --> 00:30:28.541 align:center let's give it a try. 00:30:59.750 --> 00:31:01.666 align:center I gave her the message. 00:31:01.750 --> 00:31:02.833 align:center What? 00:31:02.916 --> 00:31:04.041 align:center Tell Kujo 00:31:04.583 --> 00:31:07.583 align:center I passed on his message exactly as he told me. 00:31:15.291 --> 00:31:17.583 align:center Let's do just a bit more, okay? 00:31:18.083 --> 00:31:19.583 align:center -Thank you. -Sure. 00:31:34.041 --> 00:31:36.125 align:center I saw Yakushimae at the hospital. 00:31:37.416 --> 00:31:39.375 align:center You asked her to do that, didn't you? 00:31:39.875 --> 00:31:43.625 align:center You asked her to tell Mrs. Minegishi to file a lawsuit for her son. 00:31:45.125 --> 00:31:49.125 align:center You even wrote a referral letter to your mentor, Attorney Nagaragi. 00:31:50.458 --> 00:31:55.041 align:center I don't get it. If you wanted to help, why not just refuse to defend the bad guy? 00:31:56.541 --> 00:31:59.375 align:center It doesn't make any sense. What is it that's driving you? 00:32:00.250 --> 00:32:01.500 align:center Mr. Karasuma, 00:32:02.916 --> 00:32:04.166 align:center I'll say it again. 00:32:05.583 --> 00:32:07.833 align:center A lawyer upholds human rights, 00:32:07.916 --> 00:32:10.541 align:center and a lawyer's duty is to protect their client. 00:32:10.625 --> 00:32:13.291 align:center I'm not looking for the textbook answer. 00:32:13.958 --> 00:32:16.083 align:center I want to know what motivates you. 00:32:23.958 --> 00:32:26.416 align:center Why did you become a lawyer, Mr. Kujo? 00:32:29.541 --> 00:32:31.916 align:center Are you interviewing me again? 00:32:37.250 --> 00:32:39.791 align:center All right. Let me ask you the same question. 00:32:40.708 --> 00:32:43.375 align:center Why did you become a lawyer, Mr. Karasuma? 00:32:44.458 --> 00:32:46.416 align:center Top of your class in university. 00:32:46.500 --> 00:32:48.708 align:center You could've become an elite bureaucrat. 00:32:51.916 --> 00:32:53.791 align:center It started a long time ago. 00:32:53.875 --> 00:32:55.416 align:center There was a trial I attended 00:32:56.166 --> 00:32:57.333 align:center 18 years ago. 00:32:57.833 --> 00:33:00.125 align:center A murder case where the defendant had committed the crime 00:33:00.208 --> 00:33:02.041 align:center because he wanted the death penalty. 00:33:02.125 --> 00:33:04.375 align:center I was still in elementary school, 00:33:04.958 --> 00:33:07.708 align:center and I couldn't understand either the motives 00:33:07.791 --> 00:33:10.750 align:center or the emotions of the killer or the victims. 00:33:10.833 --> 00:33:13.625 align:center The only thing that made any sense to me was the law. 00:33:16.000 --> 00:33:17.041 align:center I get that. 00:33:18.833 --> 00:33:22.208 align:center So I decided to seek the meaning of life 00:33:22.291 --> 00:33:25.375 align:center through learning about the law and everything connected to it. 00:33:29.250 --> 00:33:30.291 align:center I understand. 00:33:32.166 --> 00:33:33.375 align:center I remember… 00:33:41.166 --> 00:33:43.125 align:center I remember that trial. I was there. 00:33:44.125 --> 00:33:45.250 align:center I know. 00:33:46.333 --> 00:33:47.583 align:center That's why I'm here. 00:33:50.000 --> 00:33:51.833 align:center I came here so I can understand you. 00:33:55.666 --> 00:33:57.833 align:center If it's okay, I'll stick around for a bit. 00:34:04.750 --> 00:34:05.708 align:center Okay. Sure. 00:34:39.583 --> 00:34:40.750 align:center Hey, Sogabe. 00:34:46.041 --> 00:34:47.000 align:center Veggies. 00:34:49.708 --> 00:34:50.791 align:center Go on. Go. 00:34:50.875 --> 00:34:51.708 align:center Okay. 00:34:52.291 --> 00:34:53.166 align:center Later. 00:35:06.250 --> 00:35:07.375 align:center Excuse me! 00:35:10.291 --> 00:35:12.000 align:center -You have a moment? -Huh? 00:35:12.500 --> 00:35:14.291 align:center What you… What you got there? 00:35:15.708 --> 00:35:17.958 align:center Uh, well, it's just candy. 00:35:18.041 --> 00:35:20.083 align:center Do you mind if we have a look inside the bag, sir? 00:35:20.166 --> 00:35:21.500 align:center I told you, it's just candy. 00:35:21.583 --> 00:35:23.458 align:center -We just want to confirm that. -Oh, I'm so sorry. 00:35:23.541 --> 00:35:25.791 align:center -Don't, don't get mad at me, okay? -I'm not mad. 00:35:25.875 --> 00:35:28.708 align:center -I'm sorry. I'm sorry. -Excuse me. May I have a moment? 00:35:28.791 --> 00:35:30.625 align:center I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 00:35:30.708 --> 00:35:31.916 align:center What are you doing? 00:35:32.000 --> 00:35:33.708 align:center You wanna get charged with obstruction? 00:35:35.000 --> 00:35:36.750 align:center Filming for a legitimate reason 00:35:36.833 --> 00:35:40.416 align:center is not considered obstructing the performance of public duty. 00:35:40.500 --> 00:35:44.083 align:center I'm preserving evidence in case there's an illegal search and seizure. 00:35:44.166 --> 00:35:45.708 align:center Who the hell do you think you are, huh? 00:35:48.458 --> 00:35:52.291 align:center A good lawyer, but a… a bad person. ?