I, Ryoma Shiba, am a lone-wolf lawyer who strives to become
the Guardian of the Law every day.
Ouch!
You're real kind.
So we meet again, Mister.
But due to the appearance of this mystery man,
I've been thrown off track.
Hey, Mister, let me live here with you.
Huh?
And by the way, I can become your 100th partner too.
You…
Who on earth are you?
Now who do you think I am?
Don't worry, I didn't see.
But you sure are cute, Ryo.
Ryo?
I saw your driver's license.
You're called Ryoma Shiba, right?
That's why you're…
Ryo.
Ryo…
I've never been called that way by anyone before.
What is this tingly feeling I'm getting?
Hey, Ryo.
These little guys sure are cute.
-Hey, don't touch them. -Hmm?
Oh, my name? I'm Haruto.
Hey!
Yeah, just talk casually.
What are you doing?
What? You sure?
What?
He said I can live here with them.
-No, he hasn't. -Yes, he has.
-He hasn't! -He has!
Ask him.
Come on.
Here, ask him!
See?
I will allow you to stay at this house temporarily.
Yes!
I have no choice.
Because…
If that ever gets out, my career as a lawyer is over!
However, you must follow these.
THE SHIBA HOUSE'S TEN AGREEMENTS
The Shiba House's Ten Agreements?
One, do not bring people over.
Two, do not dirty the rooms.
Three, do not touch my belongings.
Four, do not raise a racket.
Five, do not take long baths.
Six, do not pile up your laundry.
-Seven, do not-- -Hey, Ryo.
Isn't ten impossible?
DO NOT TALK TO MY PLANTS
It's not impossible.
It is impossible! I mean, they're this cute!
See?
Like I said, don't…
What's the matter, you guys?
You're glowing more than usual!
Felix,
Themis,
Roy,
all of you…
Don't tell me…
you like him more than me?
Shitarakku?
His real name is Takumi Shitara.
He has 300,000 subscribers to his channel.
He's a popular influencer.
Rakku rakku, I'm Shitarakku!
Let's get excited to solve everyone's homework problems again today!
Are you all ready?
This man has filed a lawsuit against an advertising agency
that we're a legal advisor for, Epic Ad Agency.
DEFENDANT: EPIC AD AGENCY SUED
It's a case to claim damages for the infringement of portrait rights
on an uncontracted matter.
DAMAGE CLAIM
LEGAL COMPLAINT
By the way,
have you found your 100th?
Please don't worry. I can manage everything on my own.
Excuse me.
CORPORATE LAW DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE PARTNER
The lawsuits of our key advisors will be cleared today.
As well as the share transfer agreement review.
And the claim on patent fees.
EPIC AD AGENCY CASE
So he's still here.
What is this?
This? It's dinner.
This is uncalled for.
Okay, now have a seat.
Hey!
Um, I have a veggie-filled minestrone,
Caesar salad, focaccia hot off the grill, and eggplant Bolognese for the main dish.
Anything you don't like?
What is this menu?
It's like he aimed for all of my favorite foods!
Hmm? You aren't gonna eat?
Wasting food is not good. I'll eat it for the planet.
Okay, then…
-Say "ah." -Stop it!
-Hey! -Ah!
How is it?
The tomatoes' sourness and the veggies' sweetness melt together,
producing a deep flavor.
This quality matches up to the three-star restaurant my client always takes me.
Oh, it almost feels like a waste to swallow it,
because my tastebuds are bursting with joy!
It's edible, at least.
I'm glad, I was confident in that dish.
Eat the others too.
Okay.
Here's some salad.
There you go.
It's edible, but barely.
This is kinda fun.
I feel like I became your housekeeper.
Huh?
My housekeeper Haruto.
Isn't this nice?
Oh, I have dessert too. I made chocolate cake.
Uh, do you like chocolate cake?
I neither like it nor hate it.
I see. I'm glad!
Another bull's-eye!
The agency we represent chose Shitarakku
for the ad of a game that uses virtual currency
and was working to sign a contract with him.
But Shitarakku felt that the concept of earning virtual currency in a game
would destroy his educational channel image…
Oh, Ryo, are you working?
What, is that a case?
Don't look, it's confidential.
And…
And?
Don't walk around naked.
I'm not naked.
"Don't worry. I'm wearing!"
Don't walk around in underwear.
Ryo, you weren't wearing any before.
Don't worry, I didn't see.
You did see it!
An influencer, eh?
I know some influencers myself.
Hey!
You want me to look up this case?
You're having trouble finding your 100th partner, right?
It's none of your business!
Hey, why don't you just try using me?
I'll be of good use.
Since I can become anyone I want.
Become anyone you want?
Yeah!
I'm your housekeeper right now too.
Give me a one-week probation.
I decline.
Then how about…
if you find that you can't make use of me…
I'll delete this for you.
And I'll even leave this house.
Okay?
Then it's worth a try, right?
What do you want?
Hmm?
Why do you wanna become my partner?!
Why do you think?
Huh?
Of course you wanna know.
But…
But?
Wouldn't it be boring if you knew everything about me?
Haruto?
Let's see.
He's a mysterious boy, to say the least.
Huh?
But why do you want to know about Haruto?
It's nothing.
Oh, welcome!
Ah, you were here.
Gimme a beer.
Yes.
How's the Shitarakku case?
Well, I'm just getting started.
I have myself a pretty complex case too.
It's those real estate scammers.
Hmm?
What's wrong?
-Let me see that. -Sure.
Seriously, what a sucker.
I must kick him out as soon as possible!
HARUTO: I'VE GOT BIG NEWS
Gathering information on Shitarakku takes priority right now.
Welcome home!
You're just in time for my late-night meal.
It's Taiwan-style chicken congee.
Oh, didn't you just suck in your belly? Because your stomach almost growled.
Hurry up and gimme your report on Shitarakku.
Okay.
I got a great recording!
Here.
Shared earphones switch on!
Listen to this part carefully.
Isn't this great evidence?
No.
Evidence collected through illegal means like wiretapping
will be denied as valid evidence in court.
No matter what kind of evidence was produced.
Yeah, I know.
That's the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine.
But that's in a criminal trial.
For a civil case, you can submit any evidence.
Where did this guy pick up this knowledge?
See? Now it's been proven.
That I'm a useful guy to you.
Ryo, make me your 100th partner!
Come on already!
Hmm?
Shiba, do not lose sight of your goal.
That is to establish a brand within the legal world called Ryoma Shiba.
Hey, Ryo.
You know what you need to do in order to accomplish that.
Ryo!
This guy needs to…
Hey, Ryo!
Fine.
Starting today, you will be my partner.
Yes!
What's most important to me is if this guy is usable or not.
Even if he is a fraud.
No, because he's a fraud, he has access to underground information.
If things go downhill, I can just sack him.
What I need is the underground information this guy brings me.
In other words, the fruit of the poisonous tree.
The fruit of the poisonous tree…
I wonder what kind of luscious flavor that is.
Oh, I bet you were thinking of something kinky just now, huh?
I was not!
Oh yeah, I forgot something important.
Business expenses!
70,000 yen for drinks at a bar?
Yeah, since I got champagne too to make friends with people around me.
What are these costume fees?
Well, it'd be bad to go to a high-end bar in casual wear.
So the clothing store recommended me a bunch of clothes.
If your expenses go over 50,000 yen, get permission first.
Yes, sir.
Okay! Then let's eat!
Mmm, looks good!
Here you go.
It's hot.
Thanks for the food.
Is it good?
It's edible, at least.
To you, "It's edible, at least" means "It's so good, it's delicious," right?
You've got some on you.
Hey, Ryo.
Ryo…
you've never dated anyone before, have you?
Yeah, I thought so.
I haven't said anything yet.
Hey.
How about we do this?
Hmm?
Ryo, I'm your 100th partner…
and I'll be your first lover.
What is this?
I have the path to victory.
I did a good job, right? So I get a treat.
Subtitle translation by: Kanami Kitabayashi