The media was contacted by the Takahashis' eldest son last night.
They are waiting for the press conference to start.
Thank you for making time in your busy schedule to come.
I'll tell you the whole truth behind this case.
My family has a dark secret.
What is the truth and what is not?
What is he doing?
My sister and I who weren't at home that night were confused.
Shinji, wait!
My brother told us what my father did that night.
Let me go!
With the internal exams coming up the next day...
Please let me go!
My brother was at his limits emotionally.
Yoshiyuki...
Shinji, show me your bruises.
I want a good look at them!
If Dad was beating you from before, there should be more bruises.
You're lying, aren't you?
Dad wouldn't force things on us.
You're lying, aren't you?
My father, who was an independent doctor, was always worried about our grades.
Hinako, I want to talk to you.
The three of us should've talked more about what is best for our family.
But Shinji won't tell us anything. We don't know the truth.
What's important isn't the truth.
It's what we siblings are going to testify.
What if we testify that Dad was violent?
Are we going to lie?
If we say he hit Shinji first, we can gain public sympathy.
Are you going to sacrifice Dad? I'm against it!
We were instructed to be doctors since we were children.
The final game for middle school was that day, but my brother was forbidden to play in it.
He was studying for hours.
Unable to handle the pressure anymore, my brother shouted and went wild.
My father beat my brother who went wild.
Yoshiyuki!
He hit my brother over and over like he always did.
Hinako!
It wasn't anything unusual.
Stop it!
My father was physically abusive.
He was a violent man with a kind face.
Yoshiyuki said he made up his mind.
He asked me to watch over them no matter what happens.
I can't speak badly of Dad!
Aren't you scared when you go out?
Aren't you scared when you're in a crowd?
What are you scared of?
The public eye, right?
We'll always be treated badly from now.
Murderer!
We might get abused or attacked.
Unless we show the public that we are victims, we will never be excused.
We haven't done anything wrong. Must we lie to survive?
Dad is dead.
But we have to go on in life.
After he hit my brother, he went to the living room to get his golf club.
Stop!
Come here.
OK, let's go.
The police car is leaving the scene.
MIDNIGHT FERRIS WHEEL Final Episode
Yes?
I'm sorry to call you suddenly.
Are Yoshiyuki and Hinako all right?
I said terrible things to them.
I owe them an apology. I should be protecting them
Akiko?
Can you do me a favor?
Shinji, you can go now.
Akiko said she'd stay at your house for a while.
She's at the hospital now. She'll come right over after her checkup.
Yoshiyuki and Hinako will be home too.
I don't want to see them.
They're all worried about you.
Here.
Yoshiyuki said to return it to you.
I'm sorry.
I'm glad you're safe.
Shinji.
Why did you say those things?
Shinji! Will you understand his feelings too?
How could you say those things about Dad?
- You were thinking the same thing. - It's not the same.
If your statement goes through, being you're a minor...
...your sentence will be tighter than an adult's.
- Mom will be released as innocent. - That would've been fine!
No, it's not!
Shinji, tell us the truth.
It's my fault. I failed to meet Mom's expectations.
I may've not been able to advance with my grades.
Mom was called in to the school.
They said I should give up advancing there and suggested a lower level school.
If you try, you can do it.
Why can't I be like you?
I was scared to take the exams. I couldn't bear disappointing Mom.
I felt better when I screamed.
When I saw how troubled Mom looked, I thought she deserved it.
But that night... Dad hit me.
It was the first time in my life.
Are you all right?
I knew I was wrong for going wild.
Dad and Mom went down to the living room right after.
Were they fighting?
I don't know.
What were you doing?
I was in my room alone.
A while later, Mom came to my room and asked me to go to the convenience store.
When I got home, the ambulance was parked outside.
I got scared and ran away.
You didn't do anything. Isn't that right?
The one who killed Dad...
...is probably Mom.
But I am the cause of it.
I'm to blame, so...
...please forgive Mom.
Forgive?
How am I supposed to forgive her?
I want to know the reason. Why did Mom kill Dad?
You can maintain your silence if you want, but...
This is what Shinji said.
My mother did it to protect me from my father's violence.
Please save my mother.
Your children are trying to save you.
My husband didn't do anything wrong.
What my children said is not true. I'm to blame.
I will pay for my crime. I'm sorry for what I did.
Shinji...!
Help!
What are you doing!?
DAY OF MURDER AT 10:20 PM
Are you all right? I'm sorry to hit you.
Apologize to your mom. Don't make her sad.
I'm sorry.
Don't ever do this again. You'll only get disgusted with yourself.
Yes.
Shinji.
How can you hit him? You've never hit Yoshiyuki.
Sit down. Let's talk calmly.
Stop nagging Shinji to study. He has other good traits.
What if he fails his advancement exams? He wants to attend same college as you.
Shinji didn't say that. That's what you want.
It'll turn into a bruise.
He doesn't have to follow my footsteps and become a doctor.
You were so happy when Yoshiyuki was accepted into that college.
Youshiyuki chose his own path in life.
He's made to be a doctor.
Shinji can try harder to become one.
You don't have to force him to.
What does that mean?
Leave Shinji alone.
Are you saying he's not needed?
I didn't mean that. Why do you take it that way?
I raised him with care. Were all my efforts meaningless?
Our family is happy because you are here.
Were you happy with her too?
How were you happy with her?
There's no use competing with someone who's dead.
We have to go on in life.
You can't beat a dead person. There's no need to.
You can't beat her.
I can't beat her?
Why can't it be Shinji?
What's wrong with my son?
My husband is...
Please help.
Was it in third grade that you asked to play basketball?
I'm sorry I told you to quit basketball.
I'm sorry for trying to deprive you of what you enjoy.
What's wrong? Did Dad say something?
You can stop studying. Do you want to take a breather?
Will you go to the convenience store and buy some drinks?
- It's cold. - Please go, Shinji.
Mrs. Takahashi, it's me, Endo. Are you all right?
I'm sorry... I'm sorry!
Junko... I can't see.
Junko!
Please stay with me. Please don't leave my side.
I'm sorry... I'm sorry..
Please come quickly! Please save my husband!
This wasn't supposed to happen...
No!
As for Yoshiyuki Takahashi, the victim is his father and the murderer is his mother.
If there was violence involved, his mother could be called a victim too.
How am I supposed to forgive her?
You're not in your car today.
What do you want?
Junko Takahashi will be prosecuted.
Is that what you came to tell me?
I returned the money I borrowed to Yoshiyuki.
I promise to return the balance as well.
I see. I'm glad to hear that.
We haven't found the weapon yet.
Can you prosecute without that?
What can we do? We can't find it.
Most homicides are impulsive. The paperwork will be a pain.
Are you here to complain?
I'll be going now. I won't be back.
Really?
Give my regards to your wife and daughter.
Isn't it a crime to hide a weapon?
JANUARY 23, 2013 - TWO DAYS AFTER THE MURDER
Please give it to the police. Tell them I told you to discard it.
Isn't there an explanation for this?
That is something Yoshiyuki treasured.
Yoshiyuki and I are not related by blood.
I didn't want them to find out what the weapon was.
I thought if they knew, a gap would develop among them.
That would cause so much pain for Yoshiyuki, Shinji, and Hinako.
I didn't want them to drift apart.
I want them to care for each other and stick together.
I'm very sorry.
SHIHO
FEBRUARY 1O, 2013 - TEN DAYS AFTER THE MURDER
Ayaka? Are you going to school?
How's your fever?
It's gone.
Call me if you don't feel well.
Have a nice day!
- Please take care of it. - Yes, I will.
Isn't it funny? I'm sending my husband's clothes to the cleaners when he's not even home.
Don't voice any silly sympathies. I'm doing it because I want to.
I came to ask you a favor today.
It's about the Takahashi children.
They want to continue living at Hibari Hills.
After that awful incident?
As painful as it is, they have many memories there.
Mrs. Kojima, will you help them?
You want me to help?
You don't have to do anything special. Please just watch over them.
You said you wanted this place to be a relaxing and enjoyable town.
When they were little, they used to come and play at my house.
My son helped Yoshiyuki with his studies.
There was a time when this house was lively too.
Everyone grew up.
Time flies.
It sure does.
Children grow quickly.
And they leave their parents.
When things settle down, Ayaka and I are thinking of having dinner with them.
Would you like to join us?
Someone saw you girls throwing Ayaka's bag into the river. Is that true?
We wouldn't do such abusive things.
I know, but I thought I'd verify it.
Well, Ayaka? What happened?
You look down. If there's a problem, come to me.
She has me, her friend.
No, you're not.
- Teacher! - Get along until graduation.
What was that about? What do you mean I'm not?
We've been together since grade school. I protected you from Rika's abuse, didn't I?
This isn't friendship.
Ayaka!
You're alone without me!
I'd rather be alone! You're no friend of mine!
- I've had it with you! - Let me go!
You're no friend of mine!
Hey, what's going on? Stop fighting.
You're no friend of mine!
FATHER WAS VIOLENT, ELITE DOCTOR'S DARK SIDE
Yoshiyuki?
What should I do?
How can I forgive my mother?
It's not a matter of forgiving or not forgiving.
That's not appropriate with family members.
Don't suffer alone.
You should share your pains with Hinako and Shinji.
Children think parents are adults who can accept anything.
Parents aren't perfect beings.
We brood and have our hands full everyday.
In spite of that, Junko was considerate towards me.
It doesn't matter who donates them to the bazaar.
Can I use your piano?
This is our little secret.
I want to always be friends with your mother.
Hello? This is Okubo with Urahama Middle School.
Excuse me.
Why do you fight before the entrance exams?
I'm really sorry about this.
- Will you apologize properly! - I did!
I'm really sorry, Ayaka.
You'll get serious scoldings from Dad at home.
Shall we make a stop over?
Are you OK?
It was just a fight.
Really?
Stop asking, "Really?" or "Are you OK?" It's irritating.
I told Shiho what was on my mind. I'm OK now.
I see.
I was able to say what I wanted.
If you don't like Hibari Hills, we can always move.
Don't you want to live there?
As long as we're together, I don't care where.
I told you I moved many times when I was a child.
I lived in all kinds of houses.
I loved them all.
Every time we had to move, I was sad.
I wished we didn't have to move.
You're right. We didn't move for you.
It was for me.
I didn't need to wish for more happiness.
I was sufficiently happy.
It looks huge close-up! I'm afraid of heights.
All the towns look the same from up here.
Yeah, you're right. They do look the same.
It'll be the three of us wherever we go.
We just have to hang in there... the three of us.
I have nowhere else to go.
That was a nice thing to say out of the blue.
Quiet.
Where's Yoshiyuki?
Mom.
Do you remember the first basketball game I won?
You were overjoyed then.
You baked a strawberry cake in celebration. I was happy.
I won't forget everything you did for me.
I'm really sorry. I ruined all your lives.
I can't forgive you and myself right now.
I hurt Dad in that manner after he died.
But...
...in time...
I will get back what we lost, one by one.
The three of us will stick together.
You always told us to get along as siblings.
We promise we will.
We will pull through this.
I'm sorry... I'm really sorry.
Junko is starting to tell us what happened.
It's quite different from what her children said though.
Here. Please give this to Yoshiyuki. Tell him not to quit college.
I've seen many children like them.
Some do well even after the mishap, but some lose sight.
They haven't done anything wrong.
I'll be sure to give this to him.
- Yuuki. - What?
Did you go to see your son?
Why do you ask?
You haven't seen him in a while, have you?
Oh, that? That's a tactic to get information.
That isn't all, is it?
Mrs. Endo, the manager wants to see you.
Coming!
Take care.
You too.
TWO MONTHS LATER
Mayumi, I want to talk to you.
But I'm still a bit scared to see you now.
Please forgive me for causing trouble for you and your family.
I was hiding my feelings from you as well.
I wanted to appear perfect.
I wanted to be the perfect wife and mother.
I believed that was for my family.
I realized as a mother that some things are out of my control.
Having good children and a happy family...
The more I tried to approach my ideals, the farther I got.
In the end, I didn't know what to do.
I was afraid to be called a failure as a mother.
I'm hot suited for this happy household.
Someday, someone will realize that.
Someday, I will lose everything.
My warped heart destroyed my family.
I can't do anything for them now. I can't talk to them or even touch them.
Junko.
I can't even hear him call my name.
I am feeling the pain of what I lost and the graveness of my sin.
Junko, I can see the extent of your love through your family.
Yoshiyuki, Hinako, and Shinji are all doing their best.
Good morning!
For their sake, do not corner yourself.
What happened at your house could've happened at my house.
Dad?
It's something that could happen in any household.
- Good morning. - Good morning. Have a nice day.
- It's those children. - Hey.
If you have something to say, come out with it.
- Got new friends? - Yeah.
Me too.
Everything isn't back to normal yet.
But there's Mrs. Kojima and the townspeople helping.
So you have nothing to worry.
What are you doing? Stop tainting the image of Hibari Hills.
We were waiting for you to come back.
It's been a while.
Mayumi.
A Ferris Wheel is an interesting ride.
It doesn't take you anywhere.
But that's fine.
From yesterday to today then to tomorrow...
It's happiness to be rotating without change.
That's something I can say now.