A dedicated journalist who doggedly pursues the truth about a government corruption scandal even as powerful enemies seek to neutralize her reporting.
Cast:Ren Hanami , Andrew Grace , Andrew Lee , Ryôko Yonekura , Keisuke Hoashi , Dylan J. Locke , Brian Takahashi , Shinobu Terajima , Chieko Hidaka , Johanna Yukiko Haneda , Ryan Moriarty , Mylyn Hosokawa , Brent Yoshida , Gô Ayano , Ryûsei Yokohama , Tomorô Taguchi , Masato Hagiwara , Michael Fujioka
Matsuda's editor pulls her off a dead-end corruption investigation to chase down malfeasance involving Eishin Academy. A cover-up begins
Suzuki and his colleagues continue "revising" documents as Matsuda contacts potential sources and Murakami starts surveilling a list of targets.
Murakami investigates Matsuda's brother while the fallout from Suzuki's actions increases public interest in the case and pressure on officials.
With the announcement of the decision not to prosecute, Tada and his underlings instigate a smear campaign against Matsuda in the tabloids and online.
Matsuda seeks out Kurosaki to try to get more evidence; Murakami is severely reprimanded for digging too deep. Ryo applies for a job at Touto News.
Murakami meets with Matsuda in Kohei's hospital room. Mayumi prepares to sue the government, and then asks Matsuda to come with her to meet someone.