Come on, Ryo. It's morning, get up.
I don't wanna.
Hmm?
You can't.
If you don't get to the office, you'll get fired.
Then I'll get fired.
You can't!
Hmm?
Because I love seeing you stand in court.
When you're in court, Ryo,
you're super handsome and super sexy.
It gave me goosebumps watching you.
You…
You were checking me out the whole time?
Is that bad?
Bad?
Of course not.
You're gonna be late!
Then I'll be late.
No! "I'll be late," my butt! You can't be!
-Not yet. -Come on!
You don't wanna stay with me?
I do!
That's enough, lovebirds.
Why?
Sir, did you call for me?
There can be only one reason for me to call you here.
Shoot, have I been too elated that I've lost my grip?
I apologize. I will focus going forward.
I'm considering promoting you to a managing partner.
Is that true, sir?
Yes.
Eventually,
I'd like you to lead the office together with me.
Think about it for me.
This means the day I become the Guardian of the Law is drawing near.
By the way, Shiba, I have this.
Yes.
Kuromatsu Trading?
Looks like they're having a big celebration for their 50th anniversary.
But there's no way I can make it, so I'd like you to go in place of me.
I understand.
I'm counting on you.
You can take one person along, so bring someone with you.
*YOU MAY INVITE ONE GUEST TO ACCOMPANY YOU
What?
A party?
I'm going!
I'm definitely going! I wanna go! Lemme see!
It's not gonna be that fun.
But these types of hotels must have really good food, right?!
Like meat, meat, and meat?
Well, they will, but…
Oh, right.
This is you-know-what, huh?
Um, the type of events you go to with your wife or an important partner.
I will allow you to stay at this house temporarily.
However, you must follow these.
TEN AGREEMENTS
I got overexcited, sorry.
What are you saying?
THE SHIBA HOUSE'S TEN AGREEMENTS
You are an important partner to me.
Ryo.
Don't make me state the obvious.
Haruto.
Whoa!
-Let's do it. -Huh?
I wanna do it.
We haven't had dinner yet.
Ryo, you're my appetizer.
Hey!
I'm just kidding.
You're my main dish.
By the way, you don't have a suit, huh? Like one you wear to formal settings.
No, I don't.
The one I used as a disguise, I gave away to Yu and them.
Then let's use this chance to tailor one.
Hmm?
But aren't custom-tailored suits pretty expensive?
Don't worry.
If you're going to stand beside me, you'll have to dress appropriately.
Then excuse me. I'll start with your chest.
How do I look?
Hey, Ryo.
There's a good Chinese restaurant nearby. You wanna go eat there after this?
How about this one?
Looks great on you.
Ryo?
Okay, accessories next.
Hmm?
Shoes, a watch, and you need a briefcase too.
I don't think I need a briefcase.
KUROMATSU TRADING 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Thanks for waiting, Ryo.
Yeah. You're late.
What a really nice venue.
Looks like they'll have lots of tasty food.
-Who's that? -What a stylish guy.
He's so hot!
Hey, Ryo, everyone's all looking at me.
Do I look weird?
No.
Not at all.
Really?
Glad to hear that.
Then I'll go get some drinks.
Oh, is that champagne?
Yes.
Look. Look all you want.
But Haruto is mine.
Oh, Attorney Shiba.
Long time no see, Mr. Tominari.
Long time no see.
Oh, where's Attorney Iwamine?
Iwamine could not make it, so I've come in his place.
Oh, is that so?
This man is one of the nation's most famous tech firm's CEO,
but I hear he keeps a number of lovers.
To be honest, I don't want to get involved with him.
No, that's saying too much.
Ryo, which do you want?
And he is?
My assistant.
Hello.
Hmm?
Attorney Shiba,
why did you choose this guy as your assistant?
What?
This guy is the type of man who wanders around the city at night
looking for rich people to freeload off of.
He's a piece of trash!
A scumbag!
You should cut ties with him immediately!
I'll get going.
Please take back what you just said.
Say what?
A-Are you saying you side with this scumbag?!
He…
is my boyfriend.
B-Boyfriend?
Please apologize to my boyfriend.
Your statement is something that violates his human rights.
Have you heard of the crime of defamation?
Defamation?
If you slander another person in public, you can be punished by law.
You face imprisonment up to a year, penal detention,
a fine of up to 300,000 yen, detainment, or a petty fine.
If he files a lawsuit against you…
I will spare no effort to crush you.
Ryo.
Fine.
I-I just have to apologize, right? I'll apologize!
My bad!
Then please excuse us.
-Here you are! -Thanks.
Enjoy!
-Thanks. -Thank you for the food.
Haruto, you liked omurice, didn't you?
It has lots of chicken in it.
Yeah.
Thank you for the food.
Yeah, it's good.
Good to hear!
Hey, Ryo.
Hmm?
About that man from earlier…
All he said was nonsense.
That guy, when I was drinking in the city,
he came up and tried to buy me.
Seems like he likes both men and women.
He probably thought I'd sell myself if he paid me enough.
But I refused, so I guess it hurt his pride.
Wait, what's wrong?!
I won't forgive him.
What? Stop.
Let go!
But Ryo, you're weak.
Hey!
Okay?
See.
That was enough back there.
It could've affected your promotion,
but you defended me and said that I was your boyfriend.
That made me really happy.
Oh!
Sorry. I spilled on myself when you just bought me this!
Oh, my!
Don't worry. We can always get another suit.
Here, use this.
-Thank you. -Thanks.
Ryo.
Hmm?
Sorry I ruined the party today.
No.
Haruto, more than some fancy party,
I'm fine as long as I have you beside me.
Shiba…
it's difficult to say this.
A-Are you saying you side with this scumbag?!
He…
is my boyfriend.
Was it too careless of me to bring Haruto along after all?
I'd like for you to lend me a hand in a certain case.
A case?
The client is called Anemone Capital. You've heard of them.
Yes.
They're an independent investment bank that's recently growing rapidly.
Lately, they are aggressively branching out into the real estate business.
These are the materials on the development project
for a large entertainment facility they've been working on for three years.
I heard the start of the construction was delayed, but was there a problem?
Despite the fact that the general contractor,
Nishito Construction, signed a contract,
they've canceled it without any discussion.
What's happened?
Well, it seems like Nishito Construction was pressured
by the leisure industry's largest company, Nishiki Resort Development.
Nishiki Resort Development?
Yes.
It's a group company of Takayasu Arisuinbo,
the political and business world's fixer.
He will likely be their lawyer.
I recommended you because I thought you could handle it, but I'm disappointed.
What do you want to do…
Shiba?
Are you still…
No…
I will accept it.
TAKAYASU ARISUINBO
I'm home!
You're early today.
Welcome home.
What's for dinner tonight?
Ryo.
Yes?
Did something happen?
Huh?
I can tell even if you hide it.
Ryo, I'm your best partner, right?
Then tell me.
This is the only man I've ever lost to in court.
What?
That trial was handled by my senior, Attorney Hachisuka.
Hachisuka was our ace attorney reigning over the office.
I looked up to him.
Shiba.
I recommended you because I thought you could handle it, but I'm disappointed.
I was stupid for overestimating your abilities.
I blamed myself for not being able to live up to his expectations.
However…
There was another reason why I lost.
Oh.
I apologize.
Hachisuka was connected to Arisuinbo who was the defendant in that trial.
He had been leaking all of my trial strategies that I worked on to Arisuinbo.
I…
was set up.
Soon after, Hachisuka quit the office, and became Arisuinbo's legal advisor.
This trial,
Hachisuka will fight as the defense attorney for Arisuinbo's side.
I…
want to win against them this time.
I wanna win.
I wanna win too.
They did something messed up to you. We can't let them go.
All right, let's get some food in our systems first.
I did not notice at that moment…
That underneath Haruto's smile was a heart burning for revenge.
Mom!
Let's win this for sure.
Since we're the ultimate duo.
It's strange to have so few leads.
As your partner, I swear I'll make you win!
Subtitle translation by: Kanami Kitabayashi