He's cute, he's charming, he might be a serial killer — dating in your 30s, am I right?
50 minSeason 1 • Episode 10
LatestMankin (Kishii Yukino) is finally getting closer to the truth behind the Eye of Horus murders. She tracks down the whereabouts of Kouki (Shison Jun), who has warned of the seventh crime, but Kouki points a knife at her...!? Kouki live-streams the incident, declaring, "I'm now going to show you a stage fitting for the end of this serial murder saga that I've created." What is the truth behind the serial murders that shocked all of Japan?! Everything is revealed in the shocking and tearful final episode!! What will remain in the end - love or hatred?
Two journalists fall in love while investigating a serial murder case, but as secrets unfold, she must decide if she can trust him or if he's the killer she’s searching for.
Acting
Shison's micro-expressions — is he nervous or guilty? You decide.
Writing
Newsroom dialogue crackles; romance feels dangerously earned.
Direction
Komuro frames interviews like interrogations — power dynamics in every shot.
Creators
Naoko Komuro, Mako Watanabe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Japanese newsroom culture shapes every power dynamic; seniority hierarchies create unique pressures on female reporters like Makoto.
The real-life newspaper that consulted on set reportedly had staff argue for hours about whether Makoto's ethical breach was fireable — the show refused to answer.
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