Cat's Eyes (2025) s01e10 Episode Script

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[man over earpiece] I don't see anyone
sitting at that table over there?
[manager] I'm sorry. Unfortunately,
our tables are fully booked.
[man] That was the same thing I was told
the last time I came.
- When will you have openings?
- [sighs]
[manager] There's someone who's made
a long-standing reservation.
[man] How long are we talking?
[manager] Well, at this point,
it's been about 20 years.
[man] Twenty years?
[manager] There are
some interesting people, huh?
- [Rui] Excuse me.
- Huh?
Yes?
What was that place
Rui went to go check out?
Hotel Fujisaki.
Something caught her attention there.
- [customer] I'd like to settle up, please.
- [Ai] Hmm?
Coming right now.
I can take your payment over here.
[register beeps]
Whoever decorated this café
has a real eye for art.
Is the owner a fan?
Yeah, I'm a big art fan.
[customer] Then would you mind
taking these off my hands?
The Budapest Art Museum Exhibition?
Isn't it next to impossible
to get tickets for that?
Uh, yes, it is. It's still running
until the end of this week.
But I just don't think
I'm going to make it.
So if you're interested,
maybe you could use these.
I really appreciate it.
- [Ai] Thank you so much for stopping in.
- [door opens]
- How about you go with Toshio?
- Huh?
It's been a while
since you went on a date, right?
And he's really been going through it
ever since he got injured.
[chuckles] You're right.
Sounds good. Thanks, Ai.
[opening theme song playing]
[woman]
Racing through the midnight streets ♪
Jewels swaying close to my ears ♪
A night bird vanishing ♪
Slipped through the long nails
and high-rise towers ♪
Sorry, but I've been lying to you
from the very start ♪
The truth is never what meets the eye ♪
It's always hidden in secrets ♪
Look at me now! ♪
I'm tired of boring imitations ♪
Oh, drive me crazy ♪
Am I fake? Am I real? ♪
Ephemeral blooms from liars
Artificial flowers of "truth" ♪
I'm obedient to vague temptations ♪
But in the end, I'll take it all! ♪
To the beat of your pulse, ready? ♪
Magic, magic, magic ♪
Dance to my signal ♪
One day, all of it, get it! ♪
Magic, magic, magic ♪
A fantasy of secrets, tricks unseen ♪
Un, deux, trois, jump in, baby!
Dancing all night ♪
Back and forth
between illusion and reality ♪
I'll bewilder you, it's a mystery ♪
Ignite the searchlight,
that becomes my spotlight ♪
But just staring at me
won't tell you a thing ♪
This is my love in labyrinth ♪
#10 First Date in a While
Ocean! We did it.
Wow, it's so beautiful here.
The air smells great too.
I'm glad the sun's out.
Uh-huh.
[Hitomi gasps] Toshio, watch out!
- [horn blaring]
- [Toshio gasps] Whoa!
- [tires screeching]
- [Toshio sighs]
[sighs]
[sighs]
My bad. Sorry about that.
Hey, do you remember back in the day,
we came here together once in high school.
Of course I remember that.
We came to do cycling around the area,
and see the sunset at Inamuragasaki.
[Toshio] Oh, yeah!
The saying goes that if you see a sunset
on that beach as a couple,
you'll be happy together
for the rest of your lives.
[Hitomi] But while we were on our way,
a heavy storm blew in
and we got soaked, so we went back home.
Yeah, that's right. It was crazy.
The memories are really flooding back.
Ah, should we go there after the museum?
For sure. We can cash in
the rain check, finally.
Do you have work at all,
or are you free all day?
I'm all yours.
Today's our day. We'll see it.
SEGUCHI MEMORIAL HALL
Think it's gettin' hot and heavy
on their date?
Their last date was so long ago,
- I bet that's not on their mind.
- [gate opens]
Look.
[indistinct chatter]
Detective Utsumi isn't joining us today?
Nope, he's off duty.
Finally.
That's a surprising decision,
considering he knows we're searching
the Seguchi Memorial Hall today.
It happened last minute, so I didn't
even get the chance to tell him.
- Well, then I'm going to fix that.
- [both] Huh?
[gasps] No! If he finds out,
then there's a good chance
he'll come here
and end up working on his day off.
Yeah, it's been so long
since they went out.
This date is all he's been talking about.
- He's on a date?
- Uh
It's not like there are any fires
we need him to put out or whatever.
[Hirano] Uh
Didn't know Hirano and Takeuchi
could be such bros.
Let's learn what we can.
We'll take this on
so that Hitomi can enjoy herself.
We're gonna get to the bottom of this,
and hopefully discover who the mastermind
behind the Cranaff Syndicate is.
- Want to try a little?
- Mmm-hmm.
- Ah. [mimes munching]
- Ah. [munches]
Yum!
- Yeah, right?
- Hey, one more bite, huh?
- No. Get your own!
- Come on, just one more.
[munches, laughs]
[Hitomi laughs] You got it on your nose.
You're basically a child.
- [Toshio] Yeah.
- [giggles]
[Toshio chuckling]
[Hitomi] Huh?
Mmm. Thank you.
[gasps]
[groaning]
Are you okay? It's not your injury, is it?
[inaudible]
Huh? I guess.
[groans and chuckles] It's fine.
You don't need to worry.
- Really.
- Hmm.
Toshio,
do you think that you'll keep
being a detective forever?
What do you mean?
Don't tell me you're asking
if I'll quit my job or something.
No, I would never ask you to do that.
But I hate the thought of you
getting hurt on the job.
[grunts] Sorry.
Nothing will keep me from my passion.
- Mmm.
- Well, at least,
until Cat's Eye's prison cell slams shut.
Yeah, of course. I know.
We should start heading
to the museum.
Don't want to miss our entry time.
[Takeuchi sighs]
Does this seriously count as art?
Hey, Asatani,
you've been pretty quiet over there.
[Asatani] This isn't adding up.
Seguchi was supposed to have
other paintings that disappeared
from the Heinz exhibition as well.
- Weird.
- [Asatani] Where on earth are they?
[Ai] Hmm.
KAMAKURA MUSEUM OF MODERN AR
BUDAPEST ART MUSEUM EXHIBITION
[Toshio] Looks like it's a full house.
[gasps]
So we don't get separated.
[chuckles softly]
[Toshio] You know, it's almost like
every art museum we go to,
Cat's Eye ends up breaking into it.
Happens so often,
I think they're trying to ruin our dates.
I never really thought about it,
but I think we're safe this time.
- How come?
- Huh? Oh!
You know, none of these paintings
seem like their type.
You sure know a lot about Cat's Eye.
I'm surprised.
Uh, really? It must be because
you talk about them so much.
I really want you to make
your dream come true and catch them.
What a supportive girlfriend.
I'm a lucky guy.
[gasps]
[Hitomi] This style, it's one of Dad's.
What's up? Hmm.
OIL PAINTING/CANVAS
[Toshio] "Cranaff."
Uh
[Hitomi] Rui knows where each
of Dad's works are on display in Japan,
and none are supposed to be here.
How did this happen?
[Toshio] If it's one of Cranaff's,
there's a real possibility
Cat's Eye will go for it.
It seems like a lot of the artwork here
has flown under the radar.
Uh Do you like this one?
[Hitomi hesitantly] Yeah.
The colors are gorgeous.
I think so, too.
One sec. Quick bathroom break.
Oh, okay. I'll wait here.
- [phone vibrating]
- Looks like it's from Hitomi.
- [Rui] Hello.
- Hi, Rui, it's me.
Is your date going well?
That's not why I called.
It's an emergency.
One of Dad's paintings is here
at the Budapest Art Museum.
It is?
The title of it is Variations on Light.
As usual, it's listed
under Cranaff's name.
That wasn't in the info I gathered.
Well, now that we know,
can't we do something?
Do something? Like what?
- Like steal it.
- [Rui] You should enjoy your date.
[Hitomi] We can always reschedule.
[Rui sighs] I suppose I can look into it.
You think he remembers
how to be a boyfriend?
- I bet he forgot how to not be a weirdo.
- Investigation Division.
Uh, it's me.
[Asatani] Ah, Detective Utsumi.
What's going on?
I thought today was supposed
to be your day off.
[Toshio] I'm at the Budapest Art Museum
and there's a Cranaff painting here.
Huh?
[Hirano grunts]
[Toshio] The title of it
is Variations on Light.
- [keyboard clacking]
- Hold on.
What's up?
I'm looking into it,
and I'm fairly certain
that the owner of that piece is
- Hiroyuki Seguchi.
- Huh?
That doesn't make sense.
He has nothing to do with this exhibit.
And, what's more
Wait, all of the artwork Seguchi
was supposed to have disappeared?
[Asatani] Yes. It's possible they were
removed from the hall beforehand.
[Toshio] Who could have done that?
[Asatani] That's what
I'm trying to find out now.
[Toshio] I should
probably head back there.
It's not that big of a deal right now.
Nothing we can't handle ourselves.
Don't worry, Broshio, you focus on Hitomi.
I can't now, unfortunately.
I'm coming back.
Gotta do what you gotta do.
Oh. That bathroom was way over here?
Uh, sorry. Guess I got myself lost.
[both] Uh
Oh, you go first.
I have to go back now
and put out a fire at work.
[gasps] Yeah, it turns out
the café ran into a bit of a snafu,
so they need me to head back there.
We're in the same boat then.
Bummer. How about we catch
the Inamuragasaki sunset on our next date?
Yeah, totally.
We can make a plan to go
straight to the cape so we don't miss it.
All right. Sounds good.
Let's get out of here.
STEALING IT TODAY WILL BE DIFFICULT.
I'LL TRY ANOTHER WAY, ENJOY YOUR DATE.
- [Toshio] What's wrong?
- [Hitomi] Nothing. All good.
- [door opens]
- [Hitomi] I'm back.
[Ai] Heya!
Was your date a success?
It was. We had a lot of fun.
You didn't need to cut it short, you know.
Well, Toshio had something
come up at work himself.
But we made plans for a redo,
so it's all good.
Anyway, do you have
a plan for our heist yet?
Apparently, the Kamakura Museum
of Modern Art
was only open to the public today.
I just reached out to Nagaishi,
and he's currently tracking
its transportation route.
- [key clacking]
- [beeping]
[door opens, closes]
What's the latest?
What are you doing back here, bro?
We would've had this handled
without you, man.
Come on. I know that's not true.
[Asatani] Detective Utsumi,
after our phone call,
we checked the last few days
of security footage
around Seguchi Memorial Hall.
It showed a suspicious van
entering and leaving the property.
[Toshio] So this must be how
and when Seguchi's art was transported.
Likely.
And then when I ran
the license plate number,
this is the company that showed up.
Variations on Light was taken out
of the Kamakura Museum of Modern Art
after nightfall
and it was transported to Shibaura Pier
to be loaded onto a ship.
Does that mean it's being sent abroad?
No, Miss. The destination is in Japan.
Then as long as we know where,
it should be easy to nab.
Actually, you may have been better off
if it had been leaving the country.
And what do you mean by that?
It'll be going to Runan Island.
It's a private island south
of the Ogasawara Islands,
and owned by a rather notorious company.
Which company exactly?
The Toyo Foundation.
[in unison] The Toyo Foundation?
On the surface, they're just
another major trading company
with more than enough wealth to go around.
But there are a lot
of rumors surrounding them.
I've heard they own
a large collection of artworks.
They use them for tax evasion purposes
and keep them all hidden away
on Runan Island to cover up their schemes.
Considering they also have
ties to Seguchi,
then it stands to reason
that the Toyo Foundation is involved
with the Cranaff Syndicate.
You're right. And if we follow that line
of thinking to its conclusion,
it's possible Dad's other works
are located on that island.
Then what are we waiting for?
Let's get them back.
It's not going to be easy.
Runan Island is owned by Toyo.
There's no public transport,
and only their own vessels
are ever permitted to come and go.
Unauthorized boats and airplanes
are not even permitted
to come anywhere near the island.
So you're saying there's not even a point
in trying to go through with this mission?
Hold on. I do know of one way
you can get there.
The Toyo Foundation has an opening
on their roster for a skilled driver.
[Rui] What kind of driver exactly?
[Nagaishi] They're looking for couriers
who are willing to discreetly transport
hidden assets overseas.
According to my sources,
they're getting ready
to start the interview process soon,
which will take place on Runan Island.
Martini, please.
[Hitomi] In other words,
whoever puts themselves up for this job
just gets to waltz onto the island?
Oh! Join me for a drink? Bella Donna?
[Hitomi] Hmm?
[Masato] Hmm? What is it?
It's so kind of you to invite me.
But as much as I'd love to join you,
I don't do very well with mice.
[laughs] Oh, you caught me red-handed.
To meet in a place like this must be fate.
Assuming you're here
for the courier position too?
What's your aim?
A little this, a little that.
I'm after the Yellow Padparadcha
that Toyo's been hoarding.
It's a legendary sapphire.
Once I become his courier,
it'll be like stealing candy from a baby.
How about you?
Afraid that's a secret.
Aw, no fun.
Then I guess for the time being,
we're gonna have to be mortal enemies.
Now, there's some competition
I wasn't expecting to show up here.
Huh? Toshio? And Hirano?
What are they doing here?
[Hirano] Looks like we're going up
against a bunch of rabble-rousers.
Apparently, if you're chosen as a courier,
you get a sign-on bonus
of a hundred million yen.
A hundred million?
Bro, we got this!
That job is ours.
[Toshio] Don't get lost in the sauce.
The only reason we're here
is to conduct an undercover investigation.
[Hitomi grunts softly]
Man, this thing's gonna be a riot.
- [Hirano] Ah, I see it in the distance!
- [Hitomi] Hmm.
[Toshio] Oh, so that's Runan Island.
RUNAN ISLAND
[engines revving]
[Nagaishi] I'd like you to drive this.
I had it imported here
from a racing team in Germany.
You're sure about this?
You'll need a quality vehicle
to perform well enough
to make it through the first round.
- [car door opens]
- First off, this model is equipped
with a powerful jet engine in the rear
and gets up to 500 kilometers an hour.
No way. That's impressive,
but it also sounds like it's overkill.
And I couldn't resist adding
a few of my teeny,
tiny deadly finishing touches.
Did you say "deadly"?
[Ai] The yellow button
on the steering wheel
releases a flood of oil that'll whiz
your competition right off the road.
Okay.
[Ai] The blue one
is the missile-shooty button!
Wait. The what?
That's what I call it,
but it's really just a smoke bomb.
It's harmless. [chuckles]
I think I'll just stay away
from the buttons.
[announcers] Hi, everyone!
Welcome to Runan Island! [both giggle]
You came all this way
for the chance to work with us.
Thank you.
[announcer 1] First, we'll be starting off
with a qualifying race.
[announcer 2] Please turn
your attention to the mountain.
The finish line is the mansion
at the end of this road.
[announcer 1] The first five people
to reach the finish line
will be our finalists
who will move on to the next round!
Unfortunately, that means everyone else
will be forced to leave the island.
[announcer 2]
This is no holds barred.
Do whatever it takes
to beat your opponents.
Best of luck and may the best drivers win!
Guess I can get
my hands dirty then. [chuckles]
[announcers] Now, without further ado
it's time to get this show on the road!
Feet on the pedals.
Five, four, three, two, one, go!
- [engines revving]
- [tires screeching]
I hope you like dust.
Hold on! This thing's so over-modded,
it's not accelerating.
Dang, bro, that start was perfect!
Oh, yeah.
Okay, now it's on.
I know you're among them,
and you'll find I don't mind herding cats.
Hmm.
A lot of cars have
already been weeded out.
[grunts softly]
Oh, well, guess I know the cause.
Yahoo! Five points for us!
Go make that one number six, will ya?
[tires screeching]
Oh, yeah? Like that pathetic attempt
at sabotage is enough to stop me.
I won't let you get away that easy.
[driver 1] Crap, wait.
[drivers screaming]
[cars crashing]
Hmm.
[Aoyama] Only cowards use
cheap tricks like that!
Calling yourself a coward?
- [grunts]
- [both grunting]
- [Aoyama gasping]
- [Hitomi grunts]
[both grunt]
- [Hitomi yelps]
- Yeah! Sorry, babe.
The rules say I can do whatever I want.
- [engine revving]
- [Hitomi] Fine.
- Then I guess you leave me no choice.
- [car beeping]
Huh? What the
[Aoyama screaming]
[loud crash]
[sarcastically] Sorry, babe.
[breathing heavily]
KAIBARA ESTATE
Phew! I'm the fourth one to make it.
Only one spot left then.
I wonder who'll take it.
Hirano, I see the finish! Yes!
[Hirano cheering]
[cables creaking]
[Hirano] I don't think it's possible
for anyone to pass us now.
Think we've got this one in the bag, bro.
[Hirano chuckles]
[Toshio] Huh?
[Hirano] What?
[Hirano and Toshio screaming]
[tires screeching]
[panting] Toshio! Hirano!
- [Toshio] You okay?
- [Hirano] Define okay.
- [Hitomi] Looks like they're safe. But
- [indistinct shouting]
[Hitomi] Oh, what do I do?
Shoot! Should I go find another path?
Uh
Wait, you?
[Aoyama] Shut up! Just get out of the car.
- Huh?
- Don't play dumb with me.
It's your fault my car got trashed.
This one's mine now.
Your car got totaled in the race.
So sorry, but that means
you're disqualified.
None of that matters.
As long as you're one
of the first five people
to cross the finish line,
you're in the finals.
[Hitomi] Hmm.
Well, all right.
- [engine revving]
- Hey, wait! [groans]
- You got a death wish?
- [tires screech]
What, you can't stab a moving target?
What? I'm not playing around, lady!
- [Hitomi grunts]
- [exclaims]
- [Aoyama groaning]
- [grunts]
[whirring]
[whirring intensifies]
[tires screeching]
[both grunting]
[Masato] That car just
Whoa! Hitomi?
[tires screeching]
[groaning]
[groans softly]
Hmm.
Sure ended that with a bang.
The five of us are moving on.
Nine lives remaining.
Here, kitty.
[closing theme song playing]