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Ryosuke lives with his wife Maho and their children. At work, Ryosuke is often saved by his subordinate Mizuho. One day, his family disappears! Ryosuke appeals for information in the weekly magazine edited by his friend Kawamura. He gains sympathy, but gradually suspicion begins to fall on him! To get his family back, a battle with the "real culprit" begins! Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

When frozen remains are discovered, the police treat Ryosuke as the culprit. The media's coverage intensifies, and speculation spreads online. His workplace, Kameda Transport, is inundated with complaints. Mizuho offers to help Ryosuke, and the two begin searching for Maho and the kids. Meanwhile, the family's final whereabouts are revealed. Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

A loafer peeks out from the concrete foundation of their new home. In footage found by Mizuho, a woman resembling Maho holding a red umbrella is leading Atsuto by the hand, along with a girl who resembles Hikari. Issei, the president of an IT venture, visits Ryosuke. He says his family have been kidnapped. He also has an idea who the kidnapper might be. Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

It's revealed that Ryosuke has taken out life insurance on Maho! Ryosuke is ordered to hold a press conference to explain his innocence. On the day of the press conference, Ryosuke answers questions from the press. However, there are many traps, including allegations of infidelity! What's more, the sinister true nature of the neighbor is revealed. Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

Thinking that the soccer ball kicked into his house belongs to Atsuto, Ryosuke heads to the soccer class. Atsuto had the ball before he disappeared. Mizuho says someone with experience playing soccer kicked the ball into the fourth floor. Tomoko stares at the broken window of Ryosuke's house. Meanwhile, Ryosuke feels that the footage of Maho and Atsuto is odd. Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

Ryosuke gets suspicious of Tomoko, who shares the same umbrella as Maho. Purobin releases a video targeting Issei. What is Issei's bold secret plan as he goes live in the wake of the backlash?! A mysterious man who has been watching Ryosuke, contacts him! Ryosuke receives proof that his wife Maho is still alive, and what is the shocking email he receives?! Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

The Cyber Team and Proxima members analyze the video of Hikari being held captive. An abandoned building is identified. Ryosuke heads there with Mizuho and Issei. Purobin confronts Mizuho about her alleged affair with Ryosuke! Meanwhile, Ryosuke finds a mysterious document. It bears a resemblance to the message found inside the box with the frozen remains. Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

A photo of a secret rendezvous between Maho and Hayashi that was sent to Ryosuke spreads online. Kawamura contacts Hayashi. The public's criticism shifts to Maho and Hayashi. Ryosuke asserts that Maho's affair is impossible. As rumors of Maho and Hayashi emerge, Sumiai Home also holds a press conference. Meanwhile, Mizuho is attacked by a mysterious person!? Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

Ryosuke is shocked to hear Maho's secret. Suspicion grows about Hayashi, who has no alibi for the day of the incident. Kawamura and others deduce that Hayashi committed the crime with his fiance, but Mizuho and Issei suspect Maho. Meanwhile, someone appears at the police station to identify the frozen remains. The dangerous man's true identity is revealed!! Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

Atsuto is rushed to the hospital, but his heart stops beating! Ryosuke is shocked to hear from Akutsu that Maho and Hayashi were continuing their relationship. Meanwhile, Ryosuke receives a call from someone who appears to be the culprit. Waiting for him was Hayashi? Batako is making suspicious moves. And who is the prime suspect the police have identified?! Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

Ryosuke is asked to voluntarily accompany the police and is questioned every day. He is not allowed to meet with Atsuto. Meanwhile, Mizuho and Kawamura agree to search for Hayashi. Marina is worried that her father will eliminate Hayashi. Ryosuke heads to Atsuto's hospital room and sees his reaction! Meanwhile, Hikari makes a shocking confession in tears! Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

The video of Hikari accusing Ryosuke and the news of Hayashi's death causes a stir on the internet. Worried, Mizuho and Issei visit Ryosuke's house, where they encounter Tomoko. Furthermore, something is found in the house! Atsuto's mental state has become unstable, and no one can visit him. As Ryosuke's anguish deepens, Batako appears before him! Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

Ryosuke is forced to drink tea laced with pufferfish poison by Batako, leaving him unconscious and in critical condition. At Proxima, they analyze the last phone complaint call by Batako. From the audio, Issei is convinced that Batako is involved in the disappearances. Meanwhile, when Akutsu shows Atsuto a photo of Batako, he has an unexpected reaction! Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

The police suspect Batako to be the mastermind behind the series of incidents and searches into Shining World. Mizuho and Kawamura uncover Batako's true identity. Issei becomes increasingly anxious after learning that the blood found in their new home is that of Hikari, and then receives an email. What is the true identity of Gora and what is Haruka's purpose? Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

Ryosuke is surprised to hear that his children don't know the whereabouts of Maho, who was supposed to have disappeared with them. Mizuho seems to share a secret with Marina. With Issei's whereabouts still unknown, Hikari is being questioned. Hikari tells the whole story from the start of the incident. As many mysteries are revealed, Ryosuke is shocked. Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

Why did Mizuho put a flyer accusing Maho of adultery in Ryosuke's mailbox? New facts emerge about the phone call Maho made the night before her disappearance. Meanwhile, a certain person approaches Tomoko and Yamada ! Once again, traces of Maho's survival are found. The safety of Issei is revealed. Can the true identity of Haruka be revealed?! Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

The interrogation of Batako begins, and the identity of the body found in the Shining World is revealed. Atsuto learns that he is not Ryosuke's biological son. The whole story of his terrifying life of captivity and brainwashing by Batako is revealed! The story of Issei, who was held captive by Haruka, is revealed! The case is finally coming together! Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

Kotaro delivers a large cardboard box to Atsutoo's hospital room. What's inside the box…?! Hikari receives from Sumire, the key to Ryosuke's storage unit… The unexpected relationship between Batako and Maho and the reason for Atsutoo's kidnapping are revealed! Then, a certain person reveals the truth and is arrested! Who is the traitor and the missing friend? Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

Ryosuke is surprised to learn that Mizuho has been hiding her connection with Maho. Hikari goes to see Issei while he is being interrogated. Tomoko finally begins to tell the truth. The truth Hishida and Yamada have been hiding, and the details of Batako's kidnappings are revealed! Meanwhile, a post on social media that appears to be from the real culprit. Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

Mizuho and Kawamura as they face off. Kawamura presses Mizuho to tell the truth. Mizuho begins to explain why she approached Maho! Issei, who is in custody, says that the novel posted on social media is his "last resort." The real culprit is finally revealed! Is it a trusted subordinate, a supportive friend, or a beloved wife? All mysteries are revealed! Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV

Sanae Enomoto, Mikiha Ono, Atsushi Fujii and others visit "Supreme Time"! Furthermore, Yuzuru Kuzumi, who was also at the reunion, reveals the truth about what happened that day with Maho and Hayashi! Mizuho and Issei also join in, and they thoroughly investigate whether Ryosuke is really the culprit! Project by Akimoto Yasushi ©NIPPON TV