King of Sha-kin (借王)

NIKKATSU CORPORATION

Crime is a work of hidden intelligence. - "The Devil's Dictionary" by Ambrose Bierce

It's me.

You fool!

I said I'd buy them all.

I don't care if they're rivers or mountains. I want to buy everything.

In 5 years, it'll become a tourist destination.

Go to the bank now. Whatever the interest is, get a loan!

Borrow as much money as you can.

I want to buy that land, understand?

Listen.

The economic future of Japan is in my hands.

I control Japan's destiny.

1991, THE BUBBLE ECONOMY BURSTS

KING OF SHA-KIN

1997, OSAKA

HIKARI BANK, OSAKA CENTRAL BRANCH

Next.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Anzai.

Yes?

Lately, many customers seem to be withdrawing their money from their accounts.

Those are minor clients. Scraps, basically.

Our big clients are fine.

Even so, the saying goes, "enough scraps will form a mountain…"

Wait, no, dust, not scraps…

Anzai.

Tell everyone that we cannot afford to throw away any more scraps.

Alright, I understand.

We're counting on you.

The Ginza branch in Tokyo and the Fushimi branch in Kyoto,

they've recovered thanks to you.

By the way,

there will be an inspection next week,

so tell everyone to clean out their desks and their lockers, too.

We don't want people to see anything they shouldn't.

I understand.

Especially the bills. I'll alert everyone.

Rest easy.

Hikari Bank, one moment please.

Director, there's a call for you.

Hello? Anzai speaking.

Hello, Ms. Aoyagi.

It's been a while.

Close your account?

No.

Yes.

I'm just surprised you suddenly want to cancel.

Yes.

Yes, wait a second.

KYOTO

AOYAGI

Mr. Anzai.

Yes?

I've got 1.5 billion yen in your bank.

What do you mean I can't have it back?

No,

I don't mean you can't have it back.

As a Tokyo university graduate, you're an "elite,"

but it's because of my 1.5 billion yen that you were promoted so fast,

and made it to director of the Osaka branch.

Or have you forgotten that?

Of course I haven't.

However, as you're well aware,

we're in a financial crisis.

If you decide to withdraw your funds,

and close your account now,

it'll be devastating for me and the bank.

I don't care how it affects the bank.

It's got nothing to do with me.

What I want,

is my money out of your bank.

That's not too much to ask.

Ms. Aoyagi.

Mr. Anzai.

I hope you haven't used my money

without informing the bank about it.

No, of course not.

I hit the nail on the head, haven't I?

You got wrapped up in trying to make a quick buck

and probably lost a ton of money in the stock market, didn't you?

You know the saying,

"the schemer drowns in his own scheme"?

Ms. Aoyagi.

That's not true.

I started the bicycle carriage business and made 1.5 billion yen.

Do you think you can fool someone like me?

I'm sure it would be easy to find out the truth.

Mr. Anzai!

I'm sorry.

I understand.

Please give 3 months... no.

Give me 6 months.

I promise to return the full amount.

As I suspected.

You did lose 1.5 billion yen.

Tell me how an ordinary salaryman like yourself plans on making that kind of money.

I'll do whatever is necessary.

Look, you're sweating.

Do you mind if I smoke?

If you must.

Anzai, what can I do with you?

That 1.5 billion,

we can pretend I withdrew it.

But next month,

exactly one month from now,

I want 100 million in my account.

One month from now?

If you can do it,

then I'll believe you.

As for the rest of the money,

we'll talk about it then.

OK?

Ever since you went to Osaka,

you seem to have forgotten about me.

Well?

Was I just as good as 5 years ago?

Was I?

Yes.

ANZAI

Darling.

Darling.

You're still up?

I didn't want to bring work home,

but there's just too much to do.

I know you're busy, but you have to look after yourself.

I know.

Misato's school is having a sports day.

Can you come?

Of course.

That's good.

Misato really wants you to go.

She'll be really happy if you can see her in the competition.

Don't work too late now.

Junko.

Yes?

Nothing.

Never mind.

OK, good night.

Good night.

What do I do?

I only have 1 month.

Damn it, I lost again!

Goddamn it!

Only 17,000 yen left.

Useless.

Really? You can't help me anymore?

I really can't, Ms. Morishita.

I want to see your manager or whoever is in charge!

- It's no use. - Go call him!

Don't move! Don't move!

Put the money in!

Nobody moves!

Don't move!

Nobody move!

Put the money in!

Move it!

Put the money in!

Quick! The money, hurry up!

Don't move!

Don't move!

Don't move!

Nobody move!

You, too. Don't move.

One false move and you'll get a bullet.

This is a cheap gun issued by the government.

I don't know how safe it is.

Listen.

I'm Detective Mizunuma from the South Precinct.

Remember that.

KYOUNDOU HOSPITAL

Get out!

I said get out!

I don't want to see anyone from the bank.

I want nothing to do with banks anymore.

You so-called banks provide umbrellas on sunny days, then want them back once it rains!

Our bank's principle is...

You're only interested in making money.

One late payment and you force me into foreclosure!

- I believe you owe more than one payment. - Shut up!

Get out!

Oh, you have visitors.

What's up?

Nothing, detective.

Soon I'll be an inspector.

Thank you for everything today.

I don't know how I should thank you.

People say, "flattery will get you nowhere."

I guess you haven't heard of that.

A thousand sweet words are nothing compared to...

sincerity.

So you're Ms. Morishita?

You're feisty.

Nice fruit, can I have some?

Help yourself.

I'd like to ask you something.

Can you stop it already?

A young, good-looking cop already dropped by

and asked a lot of questions.

OSAKA POLICE NANIWA SOUTH POLICE STATION