Ep. 489: Eri defends Hiroaki while evidence points to Mariko, leading to Hiroaki's fatal fall and Reiko's resignation.

489

Eri Kisaki is tasked with defending Hiroaki Takeuchi, who faces accusations for a hit-and-run incident. Despite this assignment, the available evidence indicates that his wife, Mariko Takeuchi, is the actual perpetrator. Hiroaki contacts Reiko Kujo, requesting a meeting to reveal the truth. Reiko arrives accompanied by Mariko, but the encounter ends tragically when Hiroaki falls from his balcony and dies. Reiko believes that her line of questioning contributed to his suicide. Overcome with guilt regarding his death, she decides to resign from her position as a prosecutor. This sequence of events marks a significant turning point, shifting the focus from the initial criminal accusation to the personal consequences faced by those involved in the investigation and defense.