I honestly don't know why my daughter is violent.
I, myself, never went through a rebellious stage.
You have nothing to benefit by picking a fight with your parents.
I wonder what's wrong.
I don't know what she's mad about.
My wife says things she shouldn't. She should just keep quiet.
My wife thinks our daughter changed after moving to this town.
But I think my wife's changed the most.
I did it. I killed my husband.
You're lying. You wouldn't kill anyone.
It's true. I killed him.
We'd like to ask you some questions about your husband's case.
Please come with us.
Dear?
Dear!
Mrs. Takahashi confessed to killing her husband.
JANUARY 26, 2013 - FOUR DAYS AFTER THE MURDER
Their second son is still missing.
He stopped.
What shall we do?
How long do we follow Kensuke Endo? We already arrested the killer.
The motive is unknown.
We can't find the weapon used. The second son is still missing.
Don't tell me the killer is someone else.
Don't let your guard down. This is just the beginning.
Don't take me for a fool!
JANUARY 22, 2013 DAY OF MURDER
That's enough!
Didn't you hear me!?
Please get in a better mood!
Shut up, hag!
Please stop it!
Junko?
Mrs. Takahashi, are you all right?
Mrs. Takahashi?
It's me, Endo.
Mr. Endo?
Are you all right? Did something happen?
Please discard this somewhere.
Hurry. The ambulance will be here shortly.
Please don't tell anyone about this. Even Mayumi.
What is it?
Hiroyuki!
JANUARY 27, 2013 FIVE DAYS AFTER THE MURDER
I'm home.
Welcome home, Dear. Where were you? I was worried.
I had urgent business to take care of.
Good morning.
MIDNIGHT FERRIS WHEEL Episode 7
I had work to take care of so I stayed over at work.
You can verify that with the company.
We wanted to ask you about the night of the murder.
Ayaka, where are you going this early?
What about breakfast?
This is awful.
The eldest son and daughter are staying at a hotel in Wangan.
There are police cars parked outside.
Shall we go there?
Someone saw you in your car at home from before 8pm that night.
You said you went to the pachinko parlor.
No... I was in the car parked outside.
I didn't go to the pachinko parlor. I'm sorry I lied.
Why were you in the car?
I want to go home, but I can't.
I have family phobia.
It's partly because my daughter is at a difficult age.
I want to come home early, drink a beer, and relax.
I have nowhere else to go, except my home here.
But I just can't come home.
Is that why you were in your car?
Yes, until about 11pm.
Did you hear the commotion at the Takahashi's house?
Yes. Mrs. Takahashi was screaming.
Mrs. Kojima came to check on them.
No one answered the door, so I got worried too.
You went to their house?
Yes. I did.
Junko came out.
How was she acting?
I didn't notice anything different.
I asked her if something happened...
and she just apologized for the commotion.
That was it.
I went home after that.
Mr. Endo, is this your signature?
Yes, it is. I borrowed it to open my own business.
You borrowed it three years ago.
I was thinking of quitting my job, But I was asked to stay...
so I couldn't make up my mind.
I should've explained it to Mr. Takahashi and returned the money.
We checked into the account that this money was deposited into.
You've used about 3 million of it.
What did you use it for?
I needed it for various things.
I don't remember all the details!
I'll return the money in full as promised.
Are you all right?
That's terrible.
Oh my goodness... If Yoshiyuki and his siblings see that...
Don't get involved in your neighbor's case.
But that is too awful.
Your family is more important than your friend's.
You lied.
You spent the money you borrowed.
My bonus was reduced, so I used it to make the mortgage payments.
I didn't want to worry you by telling you.
You should've told me. You didn't have to stress out.
You were making the mortgage payments with Mr. Takahashi's money.
I said I'd return it.
Is that one of the reasons why you don't want to come home?
Ayaka is quiet when you're around, but she goes wild if only I'm here.
She throws things and screams.
I'm trying my best everyday not to irritate her, but I can't control her.
I don't know what she's thinking.
I want to run away, too, but if I do that, Ayaka will only get worse.
Dear, please don't run away.
Don't you care what happens to Ayaka and me?
Don't think you're the only one having a rough time!
If she goes wild when you're alone with her, then that's your problem.
I have things to do on my own.
Dear?
Who do you think I'm working hard for? It's for you two.
If I were alone, I wouldn't go through all these hardships.
Then what should I do? What is wrong? Am I wrong?
Is that what you and Ayaka think?
We shouldn't have built a house at Hibari Hills.
Then we wouldn't be going through this.
I'm sorry for the trouble. Bye.
Aunty Akiko said they're leaving their home for a while.
The media are pestering them too.
Mom didn't do it, did she?
Mom and Dad got along.
The night before, they were watching TV together.
When Mom sits on the sofa with Dad, she leans on him.
I used to tease her, and she would smilingly say, "Aren't you envious?"
Why does Mom say she killed him?
Wasn't that night the day before Shinji's internal entrance exams?
Yes.
Did you know Shinji had poor grades?
Yes, I did, but unless you do very poorly, you can advance to high school.
What if Shinji was doing that poorly?
Remember the time we went fishing with the Endos' years ago?
He told me that time...
It must be rough keeping up with the studies.
I don't follow at all.
I have no idea what the teacher is talking about.
I can't keep up.
I feel like I'm the only one who can't follow.
I can't be like you.
He said nothing to Mom and me.
He couldn't tell you and was suffering.
Shinji was seeking help from me.
At around 10:30pm on Tuesday January 22, you struck your husband, Hiroyuki.
Then at 10:45pm, you called to the police. Is that correct?
Yes, it is.
Why did you strike him? What happened?
I don't remember.
You can't remember? What did you strike him with?
I grabbed whatever that was within reach...
What did you grab?
I don't remember.
Why can't I see my mother?
She's in detention as a murder suspect.
She's not allowed to see anyone right now.
Even family?
That's the rule.
Someone saw Shinji at Wangan Shopping Town.
We weren't able to take him into custody.
Is Shinji all right?
They'll be asking you questions now.
If there's anything you don't want to say, you don't have to.
But just be truthful.
If she goes wild when you're alone with her, then that's your problem.
I have things to do on my own.
Mrs. Endo, we're having a residents' meeting. Can you attend?
Yes.
It's going to be from now. Please come.
We'd like to ask you some questions.
Please don't push!
Residents, please do not say anything to the media.
We will file a complaint for disrupting our lifestyles.
What is the purpose of this meeting anyway?
It's to protect the Takahashis' privacy.
The more attention the case gets, the bigger the chaos.
It's truly troublesome.
I wish the Takahashis would show sincerity and apologize.
You should know they're too preoccupied right now.
What has become of our proposal from the last time?
About evicting residents who are involved in crimes.
That is the wish of the women's board. Isn't that right?
Mrs. Ando, you said so yourself.
It doesn't matter to me.
Mrs. Kurai, isn't that right?
Mrs. Harusaki?
You people!
After the chaos and arrest, Hibari Hills' image has been ruined.
Doesn't it upset you?
Protect their privacy? You must be joking!
They are the cause of all this!
What's all this about? You people lack love for Hibari Hills!
You're unworthy to love Hibari Hills.
Mrs. Endo.
Yes?
Mrs. Takahashi isn't coming back.
If you leave, peace will be restored to Hibari Hills.
I don't want to leave.
Didn't you regret moving to Hibari Hills? I'm sure you did.
I'm responsible for Ayaka as her parent.
I'm very sorry for the commotion and trouble.
But...
will our leaving improve life at Hibari Hills?
Yoshiyuki and his siblings have done nothing wrong.
As family members, they are responsible for each other.
Mrs. Kojima, will you stop already?
My mother has no reason to kill my father. She must be protecting someone.
Who is she protecting? Your brother?
No. Shinji loved my father too.
He said if he scored badly on his exams, then I'll be blamed again.
Who would blame you? Your father?
Then who?
Haven't you found Shinji yet?
Why is he running away?
He hasn't seen anything nor does he know anything.
I killed my husband.
Please help me...
Ma-kun!
Mom!
Ma-kun!
Mom!
Why did you come to my workplace?
Ma-kun, will you hear me out? They don't understand a thing!
Why are you working on a Sunday?
I have to wrap up my work here. I'm heading back to New York.
You're leaving now?
I don't have much time, but what is it?
It's about Hibari Hills Please come home.
If you are with me, I can hang in there.
What are you trying to do?
Protect Hibari Hills.
As hard as I try, nobody listens.
They don't care, so they don't understand me.
Ma-kun, you're not like that, are you?
I have to go already.
How can you remain so calm? Hibari Hills is in trouble.
Things will eventually settle down.
What if it turns into a town you can't live happily in?
That's my biggest concern.
I'll be staying at Rina's parents' house when I return.
What?
I told you so the last time. I'm in a rush, so I have to go now.
You're coming home after the baby is born, aren't you?
Rina's parents built a duplex, so we're going to live there.
We turned our house into a duplex too.
I didn't ask you to. I said no, but you went ahead anyway.
Went ahead with it?
You always get ahead of yourself and do things you're not asked to do.
It makes it uncomfortable.
What are you saying?
I want to relax when I go home.
Rina's parents are good to me, so I want to be filial to them.
Aren't I your mother?
I have to go now. Bye.
Ma-kun?
Ma-kun! Ma-kun!
Ma-kun! Ma-kun...
Mom, will you stop it? I have to go.
Do you know how anxious I was for you to come home?
What don't you like? Is it because of the murder incident?
No! I don't want to go back there because you're there!
I can't relax with you there!
I'm sick of you.
Please drive the car out.
Please watch over my children.
Shiho, hello!
Hello.
Isn't Ayaka with you today?
She said she had something to do.
I see.
How is she in school lately?
She's normal.
She came to the supermarket I work at the other day.
Shoplifter! Catch her!
Were you with her that day?
She went home early that day.
I see. Do you know why she went home early?
Maybe she wasn't feeling well. Can we go now?
I'm sorry to stop you.
Good-bye. Let's go.
Shiho, you know Shinji with the Seishu Basketball Team, don't you?
If you see him, please let Ayaka know.
What's with her?
Maybe she knows about the shoplifting.
FROM: SHIHO. MESSAGE: WHERE ARE YOU NOW?
No luck. She won't talk.
What is Junko Takahashi trying to hide?
It might be faster if we find Shinji and question him.
He must be running away because he knows something.
JANUARY 5, 2013 - SHINJI'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION IN LIVING ROOM
Mr. Yuuki? Where are you going?
This is it.
Hello.
Had no problems finding the place?
Mr. Endo, thank you.
Call me anytime. I'll be right over.
Shall we lower it?
That might be better.
I think so.
I'll let you know when I'm done. Please relax in the back.
Thank you.
It feels chilly.
Oh no. I have an upset stomach. I'm going to use the bathroom.
Okay.
Missus, I'm going to use your bathroom.
What am I doing?
Why did a murder take place?
I still have a mortgage.
Why won't Ayaka and Mayumi understand me?
Will they think about how feel!?
What am I doing?
Ayaka, did you tell your parents about the shoplifting?
You told them about us, didn't you?
We're friends, so tell us the truth.
I really didn't say anything.
I don't believe you.
The way she sounded, she was suspicious of us.
It was like that time.
When you were taking the middle school entrance exams,
she made it sound as if you're better than us.
That was irritating. Does living at Hibari Hills make you important?
I agree. It really is irritating.
She's got to be joking.
There's hype on the internet about Shinji. Shall we post Ayaka's photo there?
We'll say she's Shinji's girlfriend.
That would be good!
Slop it!
It's your fault for telling your parents!
What if the school finds out and we can't attend high school?
That'd be awful.
Can you take responsibility?
- Are you going to? - You're really irritating.
Stop acting mighty. Give us a break.
- Unbelievable! Apologize! - Apologize!
Apologize!
- I'm sorry. - Apologize!
Your family is more important than your friend's.
I'm home.
I wanted my own room. I'm happy!
You're irritating! Don't talk to me!
Don't think you're the only one having a rough time!
Ayaka?
What are you doing?
Ayaka!
This is the photo we took of the crime scene.
This is a photo of Shinji's birthday party. It's dated the 5th of this month.
Do you notice there is something missing?
You're wrong.
No! You're wrong!
You're wrong! I don't remember anything!
No! You've got it wrong!
You've got it wrong!
Ayaka... shall we go to the hospital tomorrow?
You don't feel well, do you?
I'm eating right now.
If I weren't feeling well, I wouldn't be eating fried foods.
Besides, isn't this frozen food?
Don't act concerned when you lazily use frozen foods.
I saw Shiho and the girls today, and...
You should really die.
Do you know what I'm going through because of you?
Keep your mouth shut, hag!
You're causing me trouble! Shut up, hag!
Nothing changes at your house even after the murder incident right across.
Why don't you step in and stop them?
Aren't you going to?
You won't be able to go home.
Give me a break! It's your fault!
I can't go home to that house.
What wrong did I do?
It's your fault! Give me a break!
When is this going to end?
How long is this going to continue?
If you have something to say come out with it!
You can't even complain to your own daughter?
You are the worst parent ever!
You're worse to break someone else's window!
I didn't do it.
How could you do such an awful thing?
I didn't do it? Don't accuse me!
Don't you understand how they are feeling now?
Stop comparing me with them!
I'm not!
You would've been happy if I attended private school and you lived at Hibari Hills!
You built a house here for appearance sake, so I'm being belittled!
I was thinking of you.
You did it for yourself!
I wanted us to live happily in a peaceful town.
It wasn't out of appearance. It was my dream.
Is it wrong to have a dream?
Don't include me in your stupid dream!
What don't you like? What more do you want me to do?
I haven't done anything wrong!
How long do I have to tolerate this? When will it end?
Shut up!
I've had enough!
I hate this house!
I hate Hibari Hills!
It's your fault! Hag!
Didn't you regret moving to Hibari Hills?
We shouldn't have built a house at Hibari Hills.
You built a house here for appearance sake, so I'm being belittled!
- It's different after all. - You're really thoughtless.
- You're not suitable for here. - I've had enough!
Shut your mouth!
If you leave, there will be peace again at Hibari Hills.
Stop it.
Ayaka! Stop it!
Let me go!
- Please be quiet. - Let me go!
Please be quiet.
It's your fault! You're fully to blame!
Be quiet.
Please!
Quiet...
Quiet!
Quiet.
Quiet already!
I've never seen my mother like that.
She looked like she wanted to kill me.