Men dressed in black operate in secret in the jet black town, Beika Town.
One dark shadow arrived in this town with the intent to kill.
I HAVE NO MONEY
"THE COUNTDOWN TO GETTING EVICTED"
Damn, I keep looking but it's still zero!
Every time I go back to that shop, it's completely empty.
I went to the police to submit a damage report,
but they're too busy with murder cases!
All I have left is
the 30,000 yen I received from my mom before I moved to Tokyo.
That's it!
I was planning to use this for the transportation fee
to go back home after I kill that guy!
Maybe I should just go home now…
No! I can't get discouraged!
First, I need a job!
I have three weeks before my rent is due.
I can't miss the payment!
I'll get a recruitment magazine from the convenience store.
Drink up!
Oh, Hanzawa!
We're having a party for Shota's break-up!
You should console him too, Hanzawa!
Console me!
These party people are so carefree!
If you have the money to throw parties, you could lend me some!
That's right, Hanzawa!
The party the other day was 3,000 yen each.
30,000 minus 3,000…
That's too painful!
Plus 1,500 yen for Yuka's birthday present!
I'm sorry, could you lend it to me?
You know, since I was pickpocketed… I'll definitely pay you back next month.
Hanzawa? What guarantee do you have that you'll even be alive by then?
This is Beika Town.
I can't lend you money.
We have to live in the moment! We party like our lives depend on it!
S-So cool!
I'll take that.
We split the bill like our lives depend on it! Here!
Remaining funds, 25,500 yen…
The party people here are unforgiving.
Hanzawa, I heard you were pickpocketed.
Ms. Manager!
It must be hard to make next month's rent.
W-Well, yes, it is…
If you can't meet the deadline, you'll be evicted immediately.
It's in your contract! I'm staking my life on being a manager!
If I become homeless in Beika Town…
I'll be hunted down for sure!
I need to find a job right now or I'll die!
Server, cleaner, cash register, anything! I just need a place to work!
Hold on.
Even if I start now, I'll only get paid after a month.
That's too late!
Short term, high pay by the day… This is it!
"Transport certain goods. Super simple work."
"Pays 11,000 per day."
"Those who can keep secrets, do not ask questions,
and do not have family that will fuss if they go missing, are welcome."
"Building something underground."
"Pays 20,000 per day."
"Must have a strong heart, know about gunpowder,
be tight-lipped, and not talk to the police."
"Prioritizing those who don't know what 'justice' is."
These are so shady!
"Dress up as a certain person and walk around town for a day."
They're being used to create an alibi!
You there.
Are you looking for a job?
CONTINUED IN PART B
Would you like to work at my place for the day?
He's the old man who said some crazy stuff the other day!
"Explosions" is a spring-themed word.
I'll definitely be caught up in some sort of crime.
What's wrong? It's very simple work.
I'd like your help with an experiment.
How about 30,000 yen per day?
That's so shady!
What kind of experiment? Is it dangerous?
40,000 yen per day!
Why did it go up?!
But with 40,000 yen per day, I won't have to worry about rent!
Please tell me the job details.
Alright! 50,000!
Scary!
Will you do it or not?
In order to survive in this town…
I'll do anything!
I'll do it! I need the money!
Good. Get in the car.
This tranquilizer dart…
It was used repeatedly on one person but he grew more tolerant
and the effects became weaker.
I gradually increased the dose over 20-some-odd years.
Right now, it could put an elephant to sleep.
However…
Once in a while, it would accidentally hit the wrong person.
Thankfully, they've all been people who are used to being tranquilized.
But we don't know what will happen if this hits someone with no tolerance.
Don't worry, it's just a little prick.
Afterwards, you'll just fall over like you're asleep.
Hey!
Hanzawa?
Hanzawa!
You're awake?
I'm so glad…
A dream?
You were asleep for three weeks, you know?
Three weeks?
Today is the deadline for the rent.
It's in your contract.
I-I'll definitely pay it next month…
I'll be counting on you again.
From Agasa.
I somehow managed to live through this month.
So this is working as if your life depends on it…
It could be a bit stronger.
After episode six, we're finally at the turning point.
With undwindling spirit, a host of new characters appears in the next episode.
Some familiar faces to fans, and some less memorable ones will show up.
An unnatural murder case and routine investigation will cause chaos.
Talking big like this in the preview means we're out of ideas already.
So send any good ideas you have to our official account.
It may sound like I'm rambling, but this isn't easy.
Next episode, "The Part-Time Workers' Requiem."
Can I get to the final episode without losing momentum?
Please watch over me!