Kyokou Suiri (Ss2) - Ep 3 (gọi tắt là “Suiri #63”)

Since leaving the results store where your former wife, Miwahara, works, at 7:30 p.m., her movements have not been traced. The time of the body's discovery undoubtedly corresponds to the time of the murder at the scene. Although the exact circumstances remain unclear, the victim's head was repeatedly struck with a blunt instrument, and there were marks on the arms indicating defensive actions. Initially facing the perpetrator after being struck from behind, the victim attempted resistance but was ultimately killed. There is no sign of stolen belongings, suggesting the crime may have been motivated by ill omen. The weapon has still not been found. It happened on the evening of September 12th, a Saturday. It's been over a year since I parted ways with Miharu, and we've never met again or exchanged any contact. I've never heard anything like working at the results store or living in the neighboring prefecture. By the way, regarding the divorce, officially it was triggered by Misaho's infidelity, but in reality, it was her... That's because they tried to kill you, but why did they do it? A Fleeting Winter of Weaving How often I weep, I wish I could become a crane, shedding tears Each time he sought the farthest end, the boy fled across the desert. Freeing others from blame, I finished reviewing the outstanding purchases. This year's lie is a lie, yet carries the meaning of years of intention. It was last March. I bought a sleeping pill and put it into the health drink I always drink when commuting by car. Goodbye, thank you Yes, I left the house while on the phone, so I accidentally put the bottle in my pocket and left like that. The call was from a client, and I ended up stopping by the office to pick up some documents. I was fortunate that several lucky breaks coincided, which really helped me out. Apparently, my wife is the one who sings the most about being able to buy sleeping pills. When I investigated, I found out she has a lover. When shown the investigation results, Miharu confessed to attempted murder. If her calculations had gone as planned, the drug's effects would have kicked in on the highway. I was told she intended to become involved with her lover for the sake of my assets. But why would the police officer be aware of the circumstances? I haven't told anyone about this, and Miwako said she did it secretly even from her lover. Before that Why didn't the wife file a lawsuit? Since attempted murder isn't considered a serious crime, I hear you were nearly killed by a friend during your student days. I know that's why it's a tiger—after all, she's the wife I once loved and married. Fortunately, there wasn't even a scratch, and absorbed in her work, she made him feel necessary to another man, which also affected me. Even though there is a possibility of a divorce, if Sanpaku-san has evidence of infidelity and also holds proof of attempted murder, he would agree to divorce under any conditions. It must have been difficult, yet you've properly divided the assets. Rights are rights, after all; it'd be troublesome if you're too cold toward them and end up making enemies. That's a possibility, isn't it? It seems Ms. Miharu was also the one who initiated the breakup with her lover shortly after her divorce. You may have found economic relief, and perhaps you're kinder than your face suggests. But Sanharu didn't interpret it that way. Sanharu thought, if I respond, you'll surely kill me; please arrest me right away. You had concealed a denunciation letter containing this content at your home, which also described the circumstances that led to your divorce after you attempted to kill me. Without that, we wouldn't have known the true circumstances involving you and Miwako. No matter what Miwako wrote, there's no reason for me to want to kill her. Sanharu truly felt she was being avenged by you. After all, she had intended to kill you and seize all your assets, so she deserved to be hated. Of course, yet you didn't even file a complaint with the police, and simply settled for divorce, even giving up your share of the marital assets. He lied about the reasons for the divorce and even protected her from facing him directly—quite an excessive act of generosity, which actually made Sanharu-san feel uneasy. They're so unnervingly kind-hearted, it's creepy. That's exactly why I suspected this was camouflage for killing them later. Ms. Miharu wrote that I must have deliberately pretended to have a harmonious relationship and divorced you, so that suspicion would not easily fall on you when I was killed. That's why you said nothing about attempted murder to anyone around you, as if speaking as though you yourself were on fire. There's a limit to how far you can go with revenge. You don't need to go to such great lengths and spend so much time and effort just to get even. If you had that kind of passion, you wouldn't be holed up here like this. No, no matter what I say in reply, it would be utterly futile. Even your friend who tried to kill you during your student days has already passed away, hasn't they? It's been three years since the attempted murder in Yamate. It seems to have been a traffic accident, according to rumors; I don't know the details. I've checked the matter briefly, and there's no evidence that you were involved. Naturally, no one else is suspicious either. However, after learning this, Mikawa seems to believe that you did it. It was as if a sense of crisis was intensifying, and just like me, he realized he too would be avenged, so he concealed the written confession of his own sins. Could you possibly believe something like that? There were characters written on the palm of the hand of the murdered Mikawa-san, using a ballpoint pen. He must have died with his fists clenched, so the culprit didn't notice. His hands seemed to have hastily written something in the water. A signature pen was not found among the belongings; it might have been discarded somewhere to avoid detection by the perpetrator. On the palm of that hand, a word written in katakana that reads "Marasā" was inscribed. Your name was Masayuki, wasn't it? Perhaps they stopped because they were about to be noticed in the middle; even if they had gone that far, there's no guarantee they would have written "tree" next. You might have intended to write "that," but ended up saying "this." By the way, where were you between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on September 12? September 12 This is the surveillance camera footage from the nearest shopping mall, taken from here. The date is eight days before the incident on September 4th. The footage shows a woman resembling Mihaaru together with you. It was said that they hadn't met once since their divorce. This person is similar to Miharu but is a completely different individual. Which direction are you from? Could you please accompany me to the nearest police station? Go back to the mountain once? No, never. Should I wait? No, never mind. Oh, you're late again. What a cruel woman, even after death she'd still be a burden to you. But you, too, weren't exactly innocent—had you maintained proper neighborly relations, you might have had an alibi like anyone else. That's true, but I do have an alibi. Around 8 p.m. on September 12th, that was exactly the day we were eating tempura together, wasn't it? Oh, that day I enjoyed tempura and sake until late at night and then returned the next morning. Then you couldn't possibly be the culprit, everything is perfectly clear. But we can't possibly present the snow woman as an alibi witness to the police. Ah, I should have immediately answered that I didn't have an alibi when they asked. I ended up saying it might not be impossible, and in doing so, I inadvertently aroused suspicion in the police. Even so, you are innocent—there should be no reason to remain suspicious. However, the surveillance camera footage only serves to further disadvantage me. No matter what I say, I'm met with suspicion—am I really so like my previous wife? There may be differences when compared side by side, but why on earth have you married a woman so similar to me? Why, I wonder, the silhouette I gazed upon, buried beneath the snow Perhaps it's because I couldn't forget— that white figure I saw in the face of death. No matter how many betrayals occurred, that one thing never faded—only that one remained unbetrayed. I was determined to keep my mouth shut, even if it were to tear open I'm just tired of pretending. I don't even know how to put it. Then, the previous mistress must have been rather uninteresting too—perhaps I always felt as though I were being compared to someone else. I am reflecting on my actions, so it was inevitable that I would be cheated on. I realized it even during the divorce, but trying to kill someone is really too much. The police can't explain who the woman is, even though she appears in the alibi photo; as a result, the suspicion against him has intensified. It feels just like I've been trapped in a trap. Are you in such a bad position that I might as well be a witness? The situation looks pretty grim. Fortunately, I have both money and time. Before I lose the freedom to move about, I'll find the real culprit with my own hands. If that's the case, my innocence will be proven—there's no other way forward. I'm sorry, but I'll have to temporarily leave you. It's better than staying cooped up here. Wait, wait, wait! There's stock of alcohol and food, and I'm leaving some cash behind, so feel free to use it however you like. Let me tell you to wait—otherwise, I can't help but think you'll mess up all on your own. The police will be keeping an eye on you too, so don't go trying to do everything all by yourself—I'll be lending a hand. I know of your innocence, so I won't let anyone arrest you, Misumi. Hey, eat up, drink up—this is the okonomiyaki I made myself. I thought it was better than burning up like that, you know. I'll stay with you and cuddle while you sleep after eating, beautiful. Good night, Masayuki, rest well. Even if you say that, what should we do from now on? It's still just white, white, white as ever. That's right, now is exactly the time to rely on the princess's strength. If that person is involved, they will surely save you and find the real culprit. Isn't that just fine? The police didn't approach as much as I thought they would. It's been over a week since then. Princess Ao sets off immediately upon arriving. Where are you going? Into the mountains. Don't fall down. Princess, this child is O Princess, Goddess of Wisdom, thank you so much for hearing my prayer this time. That's my job, so don't worry about it. Hah. Hello, I'm a yōkai, a supernatural creature, Kai Ma. I am Iwanaga Kotoko, the deity of wisdom for those known by that name. At the request of Yukio, I have come to assist in resolving the incident you are involved in. Masaki Imai here. I'm sorry for the inconvenience this time. I could have visited your home, but I thought it might be bothersome for you to have someone as conspicuous as me drop by. I can mention this briefly, but it shouldn't be a problem if we talk for a while. You came alone, I heard you have a partner—where is that person? Of course I invited him to come along, but he declined, saying he had a job working at the merry-go-round. As a graduate student, I understand you prioritize late-night tunnel construction over a cute partner, and I know money is needed, but even if I say I'll cover it from my own home, you won't listen. Thanks to that, I was able to buy a bento and a drink at the Digital Convenience Store and have the monsters send me all the way deep into these mountains by myself. Even though he used to send me homemade bento boxes and warm pork soup, why is this man making me endure the sight of him eating a cold cutlet? I apologize for the interruption. It's no use going on like this forever. I have thoroughly reviewed the circumstances and the escalation of the incident. Although the snow woman is officially recognized, the suspicion against her household has intensified. When humans recklessly involve themselves with supernatural beings, trouble inevitably follows. This man might be a prime example of someone always in danger of being shortchanged. Though innocent, he's been put in a difficult position because of me. Though he may have a stern face, he is not a bad person. Please, lend me your support. It's not your fault. You're right, Ms. Imai, I'm not her type. She's not attracted to me. Still, it's not amusing how perfectly the situation has worked out. The image of the snow woman being mistaken for the wife who was murdered, confused with the alibi of approval, seems like a theatrical and overly dramatic setup. Wouldn't you be inclined to doubt it then? Can your alibi really be trusted, even if it confirms the existence of yokai? Yokai and humans differ not only in lifespan but also in their perception of time intervals; calendars are utterly useless to them, and they don't think in terms of what day it is today, as humans do. I can't guarantee that I fully understand it. Well then, Snow Woman. Can you accurately tell me what month and day it is today? Early October If Ito says on the 12th, the day of the incident, "It was at that time of that day," the Snow Woman will surely misinterpret it as "Ah, that day, was it?" Even if it were actually the 11th or the 13th, the exact distinction cannot be made. If Mizui actively tries to mislead someone about the date, he would be easily deceived. In other words, it was possible for him to have killed his former wife on the 12th. Even if you admit and acknowledge the snow woman, your alibi still won't hold. The surveillance footage also shows that you had previously studied Miss Mihana's behavioral patterns. It is also possible to arrange for footage to be taken of Yukiko being together with the snow woman during the time period when her exact location cannot be determined. You can't claim you were just writing casually. Can you truly say there's no fabrication in your unusual alibi or the footage? What's the point of such a contrived setup? It sounds just like I deliberately fabricated an alibi and left the footage behind on purpose. Something like that couldn't possibly put me at a disadvantage. If this continues, I'll be caught by the police. There is nothing you can obtain that proves your purity—only the absolute trust of the snow maiden, directed solely toward you. If the snow maiden believes you, she would certainly not doubt your innocence. That is why, no matter what means they must use, they will be determined to help you and strive to do what is best for you. If you're aware that you're putting yourself at a disadvantage, that sense of guilt will make you a completely loyal ally. You have quite a few people who deserve retaliation, don't you? A friend who tried to kill you, former wife Comrades who betrayed you and stole your company Those two have disappeared, but the rest are still around. After all, I've dismissed you and taken away your rights. It shouldn't be just two or three people. Finishing off everyone safely is quite a challenge, isn't it? But what if you could ally with the snow woman? Afraid that your former comrades, who were pursued for financial misconduct in the incident involving Mihael, might be caught. It was better that they set a trap for me—I can no longer prove my innocence, nor pursue justice. Please avenge them in my place. If begged with such desperate sincerity, the snow woman, believing in your innocence, will surely do as you ask. Yokai are beings that exist beyond humans and ethics. Because you believe in them, they will freeze to death. Is the snow woman afraid of the princess's hypothesis? You relied on the princess all along, yet you systematically murdered Mikhal-san, whose elimination was the ultimate goal in your quest for revenge from the safety of your position. While deliberately creating a situation that would make the police suspect him, he tried to use the snow woman. You're wrong. I never had any expectations of this god of wisdom from the very beginning. How dare you concoct such a fabrication! A reckless plan that tramples on the very idea of evil soldiers! Even if you seek revenge, it would be pointless if you're found guilty for killing Miharu. After all, you have a snow woman youkai as an ally. After finishing revenge, say you've thought of a way to get away, then have the snow woman go to a shopping mall and get herself on surveillance cameras. Ask the hired lawyer to investigate that video. If we can prove that a woman who closely resembles her has been frequently visiting the place after Mihal's passing, The basis for the police's suspicion crumbles. Even if the prosecution holds seemingly solid evidence, if it's a snow woman, she could steal and hide it before the trial. It's not difficult to overlook minor irregularities or bring things in unlawfully. I'd turn a blind eye if it's just a small deal with a yōkai. I cannot condone manipulating yōkai so selfishly, satisfying one's own desires without regard for others—such actions could easily destroy both human and yōkai refusals. Princess! With all due respect, this man is incapable of harboring such wicked intentions. Indeed, indeed, I do believe in this man's innocence. He wouldn't hesitate to kill a man for this man, but what of the princess's wisdom? I do not doubt your request, but this man, though he bears a sword on his face, has a gentle heart and is incapable of harboring hatred toward others. How else could one be betrayed repeatedly, get hurt again and again, and eventually lose the ability to trust people? Please give me your best treatment. I know, I know— I fully understand that Muroi isn't the culprit, so what I just said was completely a lie. What? Well, there are indeed many problems with my hypothesis. If you were truly trying to gain the snow woman's trust, you'd have long since been devoted to making babies with her. Being in such a relationship would be far more reliable for winning her over. Life? Well, she says she's been repeatedly invited by the snow woman, yet she keeps turning her down. I was utterly amazed at such a cowardly person—how could I possibly have entrusted my plan to someone like that? They couldn't have conceived of it, let alone carried it out. Therefore, my hypothesis simply doesn't hold up at all. Then why did you spout off such lies? It's too malicious even to look at you. I'm telling you this for your own good. The snow woman, in her clumsy attempt to counter me—whom she regards as a god—tried to argue on your behalf. How much courage it must have taken for her to defy even a god for your sake. Even though you are a yōkai, there is someone who believes in you wholeheartedly. Although you may fear trusting others due to your wounds, such a being truly exists. It's about time I got back on my feet—what the hell am I even doing? Indeed, I met the snow woman, wounded and weary, having fled, and found peace once more. I felt uneasy about something, and I was also afraid of interacting with people again. I don't care what becomes of you if you lack courage, but as the goddess of wisdom, I cannot deny the request of the snow maiden. Just solving the incident won't help you, no matter how amazing it is. You're right. I've put you to a lot of trouble. What about the incident where the lookout was killed? If the real culprit on your side isn't caught, I'm still in a dangerous situation. I already know the real culprit. It's not an urgent matter, but let me briefly mention the resolution on your side as well. Even when you can't do anything anymore for yourself If it's for you to smile, nothing is impossible—morning, noon, or night. I have dreams, unshaken even in a distorted world—surely, just one story, just for the two of us. Even if tomorrow can change, you don't have to change at all—just stay the way you are, because there's no substitute for you; I'll always be by your side. Do you believe in invincible love? I just felt it—invincible love. I'll show you tonight an everlasting, invincible love Feel it, my invincible love, I'll show you right here, right now, just for you tonight Just for you, babe