Episode 3

Taira and Oya speak with Akutsu's ex-wife, Miwa (Asakura Aki), and learn that Akutsu had a deep affection for Togawa, but they are unable to find a motive for Togawa's murder. Taira and the others finally decide to speak to Akutsu's mother, Eiko (Kimura Midoriko), who has refused to be interviewed. Meanwhile, Haru, who has begun to open up to Akutsu, begins to visit him while Toyoko is away, but Sakurasuke witnesses the scene. Meanwhile, an unexpected tragedy befalls Taira's private life.