Synanthrope

One day, a robber bursts into the burger joint where the sullen college student Tonari (Koshi Mizukami), the temperamental troublemaker Mizumachi (Anna Yamada) and six others work. ©Kazuya Konomoto, "Synanthrope" Film Partners

Synanthrope's eight employees throw a welcome party for their new coworker, Shizawa. While the group enjoys a follow-up round of karaoke, Tonari (Koshi Mizukami) unknowingly passes by the robber from the day before.©Kazuya Konomoto, "Synanthrope" Film Partners

When the group is told the shop is closing down, Mizumachi (Anna Yamada) says she wants to run it herself. Everyone seems in favor, except for Kanna (Yui Narumi), who says she's quitting. ©Kazuya Konomoto, "Synanthrope" Film Partners

Tonari (Koshi Mizukami) and company reopen Synanthrope but have trouble getting customers. Meanwhile, Orita (Shota Sometani) picks the next target in his quest to find The Woodpecker. ©Kazuya Konomoto, "Synanthrope" Film Partners

Mizumachi (Anna Yamada) hasn't been going home and is found sleeping in the back room with the account books open. Tonari (Koshi Mizukami) tries to chat her up in the hopes of asking her out to lunch, but things don't go well. ©Kazuya Konomoto, "Synanthrope" Film Partners

Tonari (Koshi Mizukami) skips out on work, lost in his own thoughts and convinced that Mizumachi (Anna Yamada) fell for the man she encountered at the concert. ©Kazuya Konomoto, "Synanthrope" Film Partners

Memories of when she was locked up at five years old run through Mizumachi's (Anna Yamada) mind as she spends the night once again at Satomi's (Yuka Kageyama) apartment. Meanwhile, Orita (Shota Sometani) and his crew abduct a certain man.©Kazuya Konomoto, "Synanthrope" Film Partners

The morning after someone appears to sneak into Synanthrope, Mizumachi (Anna Yamada) grills Tonari (Koshi Mizukami) about his whereabouts the night before, which he mistakes for her expressing jealousy.©Kazuya Konomoto, "Synanthrope" Film Partners

Synanthrope sees lines out the door for its half-off event. Meanwhile, Ryuji (Yuya Endo) and Kyutaro (Afro) get ready to take out the Woodpecker for Orita (Shota Sometani).©Kazuya Konomoto, "Synanthrope" Film Partners

Synanthrope was vandalized and a "Bring me the Woodpecker" message was left on the wall. Faced with the disastrous sight, Kanna (Yui Narumi) admits to leaking information to Orita (Shota Sometani).©Kazuya Konomoto, "Synanthrope" Film Partners

Tonari (Koshi Mizukami) attempts to convince C (Hayato Kurihara) to help rescue Mizumachi (Anna Yamada). Meanwhile, Ryuji (Yuya Endo) reports his failure to nab Kurumi to Mutsumi (Kokoro Morita).©Kazuya Konomoto, "Synanthrope" Film Partners

Tonari (Koshi Mizukami) spots Ryuji (Yuya Endo) out in the woods. In a panic, he puts on a mask, but Ryuji winds up chasing him down anyway. Mid-chase, however, they stumble across a shocking sight.©Kazuya Konomoto, "Synanthrope" Film Partners