Police in Yomiyama, have ordered interrogations of people in debt to Yuukichi Hironiwa - because the person who set fire to Furatani's house was a young woman with debts to some rather unusual and strange lenders.

All indications were that she had been hired, by the Hironiwa clan, although the case of his suicide was quite suspicious.

Various detectives that day went to various people in debt to Yuukichi Hironiwa, Akira was just about to interrogate Akito Fujioka

It was like a lottery ticket for Kobayashi, because now he could carefully get rid of the perpetrator of the murder, if it was found out that it was Shinichirou Kanazawa who ordered Akito Fujioka to do it, the investigation could hit on some clues that Akira knew Kanazawa.

Later that afternoon, the detective appeared outside the Fujioka family's door, knocked on the door - which was opened to him by Mitsuyo

- Good afternoon, Detective Akira Kobayashi of the Yomiyama Police Station, could I speak with Mr. Akito Fujioka?

Mitsuyo - somewhat confused and also concerned by Kobayashi's presence, replied in a somewhat concerned and quiet voice.

- He should come here soon, is something wrong?

Akira with a soothing tone decided to lower the tension.

- No, no I just want to clarify a few things - that's all
He said with a reassuring tone, raising his hand in an act of credibility.
Soon tired Akito returned home.
Akira looked at him, introducing himself

- Good morning, Detective Kobayashi from the Yomiyama Police Station, you are Akito Fujioka?
Slightly, confused and even fearful and full of remorse Akito lifted his head down.

-Yes...

- Please don't worry, I just want to explain some things with you.

- Oh, I understand...

Akira already knew he had Akito in his grasp by seeing Fujioka's condition.

- Mr. Fujioka, why don't we go for a walk?

Kobayashi suggested it, with the intention of not invading Akito's privacy - while giving him some space, and relief - at least for now.

- W-well... alright.

As Akira and Akito moved away from the Fujioka family's home, Akira slowly began his interrogation.

- You see, Fujioka-san... I'm investigating the murder of Ria Hironiwa and Shinichirou Kanazawa, I'm just going to hopefully rule out some suspects, you were in debt to a person related to Yuukichi Hironiwa right?

Akito nodded his head as confirmation.

- But I wouldn't kill his daughter!

- Of course, I am not accusing you of that, however, I have to cross out all possibilities.

Can we go back to the interrogation?

- Naturally...

Relief was evident in Akito's voice, although he was still quite tense.

- What were you doing on the night of December 25-26?

- I was at home, with my wife, then...

- Your wife can confirm?

- Yes, of course...

- I see...

There was a moment of silence between them - Kobayashi had deliberately planned this to add to the next question.

- Did you know Shinichirou Kanazawa?

Akira stopped and looked penetratingly at Akito, like a predator selecting its prey.

Fujioka pondered whether to lie again, tell a half-truth or the whole truth - all options could sink him

- Kanazawa? Let me recall...
I think that such a person offered me something, it seems to me that help with debts...

But I refused, he seemed suspicious.

- He had you in his contacts on the phone, you even called him.

Akito felt more and more pressed against the wall, afraid that Kobayashi might already know everything - fear was taking away his rational thinking.

- Y-yes, because I wanted to let him know that I was not going to use his help.

- Don't worry Mr. Fujioka, in the eyes of the law you are innocent, there is no evidence that your contact with Shinichirou Kanazawa contributed to Ria Hironiwa's death… yet.

Akito breathed a sigh of relief, however the word "yet" hung in the air just like a guillotine blade, the interrogation continued and the two men slowly approached the railroad tracks.

- You see, Fujioka-san, it's not uncommon for desperate men to do desperate things. Your daughter's death and the pressure of the debts… It all adds up. And then there's Ria Hironiwa—just a girl, not much older than your Misaki. Dead, murdered.
And you - indebted to her father. It's not hard to imagine how someone might put two and two together, Fujioka-san.
Fear and frustration began to stir in his head - just as Akira intended.

- No, it's not me! I didn't kill Ria Hironiwa!
- My deepest apologies, it's just a professional bent...

It's just that for me, as a detective, everyone is a potential suspect.

Besides, I think there would be quite a large group of people in your situation - frustration after a failed business and a poor financial situation could lead such a person to such acts.

Akito didn't speak up - he was just hoping the interrogation would be over by now.

- Are you going to renew contact with your other daughter?

Akito felt agitated that Kobayashi knew so much about his past, his common sense told him that something was up - the police would not look into Mei's birth certificate – formally she was Yukiyo and Koutarou's daughter – not his and Mitsuyo.
- H-How do you know this!
- Getting rid of debts, would open a shadow of a chance to get back your living daughter, you would pay off your sister-in-law wouldn't you?

- How dare you!

- I think I should be the one to ask you this question

replied Akira, stopping just before the railroad tracks.

- What?

- Let's not kid ourselves, you are one of the suspects and the chance that you killed Ria Hironiwa and Shinichirou Kanazawa is high.

You wanted to get rid of debts, or rather to vent your frustration.

You were assisted by Kanazawa, who, however, was wounded that night, you hit him.

Am I wrong?

- That is not true, my wife will confirm that I was at home that night!

Mentally exhausted, Akito began to defend himself, against another attempted accusation.

- Then perhaps I should question your wife as well? Mrs. Mitsuyo Fujioka?

Akito, knocked out of his thoughts, looked around nervously and took a step away from Kobayashi, however, he took a step forward.

- If you run away, or notify your wife before I question her, I will have reason to arrest you.

Akito stood as if paralyzed, and stared at Akira's face, which was about to deal the final blow to Fujioka's psyche.

- Do you think Mei, would accept such a father?

At these words, Fujioka fell to his knees in sorrow - even though there was still no evidence of his guilt - simply the realization that Mei might find out about his act caused him to no longer have the strength to fight.

Okay, I admit it... I am the one who killed Ria Hironiwa, however, I do not know the identity of Kanazawa's killer... He was lying wounded... He told me to go home... probably who else was the real principal... he only...

Akito spoke in a broken voice, kneeling in the snow, when Akito knelt beside him and put his hand on his shoulder.

- Don't worry Mr. Fujioka...

There is a chance that your daughter will not find out about your crime, just come here in a few hours.

Just don't tell your wife what we talked about.

Otherwise I could lead to the disclosure of what you did.

Akira offered his hand to Fujioka to make him stand up, he slowly stood up disbelieving his words.

- W-what should I do? B-bribe? Y-you know that I can't offer much….
- I don't want a bribe, I will explain to you later, when you appear here later, in 4 hours, in the same place.
Akito headed home, immediately looking at his watch - it was 6:57 p.m., which meant he was due to arrive near the railroad tracks at 11 p.m.

Throughout this time, his guilt grew along with his paranoia, he was afraid of every sound - especially walking, he often looked out the window to see if anyone from the police had appeared near his apartment - he also had thoughts that his wife Mitsuyo would be accused of something, so he obediently waited for 11 pm.

At that hour he left, And went to the area of the railroad tracks where Kobayashi was waiting for him.

- I hope you kept your promise, Fujioka-san.

- Y-yes...

- Do you care, about your good name in the eyes of your daughter?

- Yes... very much...

- However, you are a disgusting person, tainted by crime, you hated Yuukichi Hironiwa so much that you wanted to transfer your grief over the loss of your daughter to him, through the murder of his own daughter?

Akito did not deny it, he was well aware of his guilt, and accepted this criticism with his head down, although Kobayashi's voice was devoid of any contempt, it was rather a merciless underlining of the facts - which made Fujioka feel even worse.

- I'm sorry... Unfortunately, there is no way for you to get away with this, they will probably charge you with double murder, and Yuukichi Hironiwa will make sure that you are sentenced to death.

However, you can change this in a way - the way you die, you see...

In 10 minutes, a freight train will pass this way, I think you know where I'm going with this?
Akito, with a bitter expression on his face - full of sadness, regret and hopelessness, knew what Kobayashi meant - he had to commit suicide for him and Mitsuyo to still have any value in Mei's eyes.

However, he knew it was an act of cowardice - both in his own eyes and in those of his wife.

On the other hand, there was the danger that the Hironiwa clan would take revenge on Mitsuyo after revealing that it was he who killed Ria Hironiwa, so he accepted his fate with humility.
Eight minutes passed, and the train could already be heard in the distance, Kobayashi began to move away, at the same time keeping a watchful eye on Fujioka, for the rest of his life - when he heard that the train was already close, he stopped - And watched Akito run under it and die - there was no chance of survival - Akito died instantly.