Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
The Unraveling
The discovery of Shu Kubota's murder and Yoshito's personal connection to the case
Key Events
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Murder Discovery — Shu Kubota found dead with baseball bat Characters: Shu Kubota, Yoshito Takuma, Chinami Anekoji
Location: Crime Scene
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Personal Connection — Yoshito recognizes the toy he made Characters: Yoshito Takuma
Location: Crime Scene
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Solo Investigation — Yoshito decides to work alone Characters: Yoshito Takuma, Chinami Anekoji
Location: Police Station
The Hidden Path
Yoshito's solo investigation and the emergence of suspects and connections
Key Events
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Past Memories — Recalls working in PR division 10 years ago Characters: Yoshito Takuma
Location: Police Department
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Suspect Interview — Interviewing potential suspect Characters: Yoshito Takuma, Enzo Zeniya, Sachio Inokuma
Location: Police Station
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Family Connection — Chinami's family involved in case Characters: Chinami Anekoji, Akane Anekoji, Sae Anekoji
Location: Anekoji Residence
The Truth Revealed
The critical evidence discovery and final confrontation leading to resolution
Key Events
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Critical Evidence — Discovery of crucial evidence Characters: Yoshito Takuma, Kohei Horikawa
Location: City Park
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Confrontation — Confrontation with superiors Characters: Yoshito Takuma, Wakahiro Sagami, Toshiro Oomiya
Location: Police Station
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Resolution — Case solved, personal connection revealed Characters: Yoshito Takuma, Chinami Anekoji, Miyako Muromachi
Location: Police Station
Shu Kubota is killed by someone with a baseball bat. A metal bat and an old toy are found at the crime scene. Detective Yoshito (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi) with the special investigation unit goes to the crime scene to investigate. There, Detective Yoshito realizes that he made the old toy about 10 years ago when he worked at the public relations divsion of the Kyoto Prefectural Police Department. Detective Yoshito decides to solve the case by himself and without the help of his partner Detective Chinami (Kaho Minami). --asianwiki
