Ep. 12: Investigation into teenage suicides linked to Maki's past killing of his best friend
Aired on June 25, 2008
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The narrative centers on a series of suicides committed by a group of teenage boys. As the investigation progresses, it is revealed that these recent deaths are connected to a previous incident. This earlier case involved Maki, who was forced to kill his best friend. The connection between the current tragedy and Maki's past actions becomes the focal point of the episode, highlighting the lingering impact of that traumatic event on the characters involved.
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- Ep. 12 · Investigation into teenage suicides linked to Maki's past killing of his best friend
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