Cat's Eyes (2025) s01e11 Episode Script

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[suspenseful music playing]
[grunts]
[yawns]
[radar beeping softly]
Huh? [groans]
[groans wearily]
[grunts, groans]
[engine idling]
[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 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 ♪
#11 An Invitation From Runan Island
[relaxing instrumental music playing]
- [water splashing]
- [exhales]
[sighs]
- [Masato] Mmm.
- Huh?
It's as though your body was sculpted
by the gods themselves, bella donna.
Thanks, Kamiya.
Why not take a dip yourself?
The temperature is perfect.
I'm honored that you'd invite me,
but I'll have to pass.
It's already been a full day
since the preliminary race.
I know we were told to kick back, relax,
and enjoy the mansion for now,
but we haven't heard a peep
from the Toyo Foundation.
They took our phones
and any other communication devices too.
What kind of shady stuff are they up to?
Oh, what's the harm in just having
a little bit of fun while we're here?
[exclaims] Hitomi, I'm serious!
I'm pretty sure you're the only one
who's been enjoying yourself here.
- [Hitomi] Hmm?
- [grunts]
[cigar smolders]
[sighs] I feel like
I've put in enough work preparing
to deserve a treat at least.
[Masato chuckles softly]
Oh, by the way, it's a real bummer
Toshi wasn't able to make the cut, huh?
I hope they're okay
after falling off that bridge and all.
I pulled over during the race
to make sure they were okay.
- [Toshio] You okay?
- [Hirano] Define okay.
[Masato] Well, knowing them,
they would've gotten in your way anyway.
[Hitomi] That's true.
They're the kind that won't give up
till they get what they want.
[panting, groaning]
How much further do we have to go
until we're finally out of this jungle?
I get the feeling
we've just been walking around in circles.
Everything looks the same.
My phones got completely soaked, too,
so they're just bricks at this point.
And I'm starting to get really hungry.
[both groaning]
[Toshio] When we started out, it seemed
like we were way closer to the mansion.
- [Hirano] Whoa!
- Hirano, do you see it? Did we find it?
You never see blue in nature.
Ugh! Who cares about rare colors?
It's not like we can eat it.
- [Hirano exclaims excitedly]
- What is it this time?
It's a really cool-looking
bright red mushroom. Could be edible.
Yeah, if you're a fan of dying.
[Hirano screams]
Your discoveries aren't helping.
There's a person right there.
Wait, what? Where did you see them?
[birds chirping]
- Hey, over here! Hey--
- [Toshio] Shut up!
That guy has got a gun.
Hot dang!
Yeah, you're right.
What is he doing out here?
There aren't many people here.
Only those who are wrapped up with Toyo.
They don't exactly seem like
Good Samaritans.
- Let's get a closer look.
- Okay.
Time for me to take over.
Ah, finally, a break.
Not exactly.
They're sticking you with clean-up duty.
Huh? Clean-up duty? For what?
What, did you not get the update?
Once they choose
which of the five gets the courier job,
the losers get killed
- and will need to be disposed off.
- [both gasp]
That necessary?
[guard] Secrets don't keep themselves.
Anyway, it's your job
to take care of the bodies.
You just throw 'em into the ocean.
The place is surrounded
by man-eating sharks.
Ah, man, that sounds pretty freaky.
I vote we forget this happened.
Let's head home.
You nuts? We're detectives.
It's literally our job
to investigate murder.
Let's tail 'em
so we can get to the mansion.
Hey, come on, bro. For real?
[relaxing music playing]
[chuckles softly]
[groans softly]
Hmm? [slurps]
Hey, where's the bathroom at?
Go down that hallway
and it's the last door on the right.
[man 1] Hmm.
[chuckles softly]
- [toilet flushing]
- [grunts]
[man 1 panting]
[man 2] Ah, no.
The way things are going, it seems
- nothing's gonna happen today either.
- [PA system buzzing]
[woman over PA] Everyone
who moved on from the first round,
please find your way to the poolside.
Hmm? Guess I was wrong.
Oh, well.
Then we should just wait here, right?
They sure took their sweet time.
I wonder where the next race is gonna be.
I'm thinking, "Is this reward even real?"
[Hitomi sighs]
[woman over PA] Your attention please.
Everyone who's moved on
Whatever's happening, it's about to start.
We need to hurry to get there in time.
[woman over PA] Now, without further ado,
we present the master of the mansion!
- [mechanical whirring]
- [Kaibara humming a tune]
[all exclaiming softly]
Ladies and gentlemen,
allow me to welcome you
to my humble abode.
I'm head of the Toyo Foundation,
but you can call me Shin Kaibara.
I'm assuming this is the guy who decides
who becomes the courier.
Looks like it.
Nice to finally meet you.
Took your sweet time coming to see us.
When's the final race gonna be?
Sorry to disappoint.
There won't be any more races.
[all] Huh?
[man] What are you talking about?
I saw an adequate amount
of your driving technique
during the preliminary race already.
You've all met the criteria to pass.
Then how are you gonna decide
who gets the job?
[Kaibara] Asking the important questions.
Let me tell you some more
about the position.
I gathered you're here
because I'm looking for a driver
to discreetly transport artwork
to codename Country S.
Sounds far away.
In that case,
wouldn't it make a lot more sense
to hire a pilot than a driver?
There are heavy restrictions
on air travel.
It's best to go by boat to China,
then on to codename Country S by land.
The thing is, the path is perilous,
with dangers lurking around every corner.
Driving technique matters,
but you also must be proficient
in martial arts and weaponry.
That's why the final test
to become my courier
is to have the five of you
fight it out to the death!
[both gasp]
You want us to kill each other?
That wasn't the deal.
Well, you can count me out, buddy.
Ah, you don't have to fight,
but know this.
You won't be leaving the island alive.
What is this about, man?
[Kaibara] Now that I've told you
our little secret,
I can't just let you mosey on home.
You'll be rich beyond your wildest dreams
if you become our driver.
And if you don't, you die.
I'm all about freedom of choice.
You have one hour to figure it out.
If there's more than one of you remaining
when time's up,
I suppose I'll have
to feed you all to the sharks.
Well, then, I hope that you'll show me
a good fight.
Let's just stay calm.
We can figure this out.
Obviously, us killing each other
is bonkers.
I bet we could all escape in one piece
by joining forces.
Even if we managed
to make it off his property,
we're still in the middle of the ocean.
Not to mention,
we're most likely being watched even now.
[man] What?
[grunts in confusion]
Then it doesn't matter.
Once an hour is gone,
we're all shark food.
It's bye-bye time.
I'm down for a little slice and dice.
[Masato] Hey, hey!
Hold up. Are you serious?
Looks like the cat's backed up
against the wall.
[Hitomi grunts softly]
Sorry, but it makes sense
to go after the weakest one first!
[both grunting]
[grunts] You're a quick little thing.
Striking a lady is bad manners,
you ruffian piece of trash!
- [Masato grunts]
- [Hitomi] Kamiya!
[Masato grunts]
Get off, jerk!
- Huh?
- [man grunts]
[Masato grunts]
[grunts]
What was that noise?
It's screaming. What's happening up there?
- [Toshio] Hurry.
- Oh, boy. Up we go then.
[tense music playing]
There's nowhere left for you to run, girl.
[Kaibara] Hmm.
I'm going to miss
the best part of the show.
- [menacingly] Hmm.
- [Hitomi gasps]
I only wish I had some popcorn.
[both grunting]
- [exclaims]
- [grunts]
That's no fun.
I didn't expect her to use my drone.
You're making this harder
than it needs to be. [grunts]
- I'm done playing!
- [Hitomi squeals]
[Hitomi straining]
[groans, gasps]
Hitomi, no!
Hands off! Let go of her now!
Kamiya, it's okay, I'm okay.
[grunts]
Huh?
Looks like it's safe to stop our charade.
Wait, what?
I guess this is the first time
that you two are meeting.
He's a friend
who's been helping us. Nagaishi.
A pleasure.
Nice to meet you.
You knew each other?
Wow, Mouse.
Guess you're not a total loser.
I didn't think you'd be
so fiercely protective of my sister.
- [chuckles softly]
- [Masato] Wait, Ai?
We destroyed all
of the surveillance cameras in this area,
so you can let your guard down.
[Masato stutters] Rui, too?
They were watching us like hawks,
so it was too risky
to tell you any earlier.
Nagaishi, I didn't know
you were such a great actor.
Oh, you really think so?
Well, it was Hitomi
who destroyed the drone so masterfully.
I can pull my weight.
Uh
So, uh, I'm lost.
What on earth's going on here?
[Masato] I see.
So you all got wrapped up
in these shenanigans on purpose,
because you figured out
the Toyo Foundation
and Cranaff Syndicate are in cahoots.
That's right.
Hey, I brought you a present.
Why, thank you.
So, I get that you're not a fan
of these Cranaff goons,
but who are they?
We'll have to tell you later.
Why don't we join forces for now?
It's mutually beneficial
and you can go after your sapphire.
Sure, I'll never say no
to a few more partners in crime.
[Toshio and Hirano straining]
It's just a little further to the top.
[guard] Hey!
What do you think you're doing?
Oh, uh
- [gun cocking]
- You get down from there right now.
[Toshio and Hirano chuckling nervously]
[minion] The participants aren't visible
on any cameras.
Now that just won't do.
How dare they deprive me of entertainment?
[chiming]
Yes, what is it?
[guard] I found two suspicious guys
over here, sir.
They were climbing the wall.
Suspicious how?
[Toshio] Everything here looks like
it's mocking me for being broke.
These guys are involved
in a lot of shitty business for sure.
- I'd like to welcome you
- [both gasp]
to my little mansion.
Is there something
I can help you boys with?
[chuckles nervously]
Well, the thing is,
we were competing
in the courier race earlier,
but we fell off the bridge
right near the end of it.
We got a bit lost trying to make it back
and ended up here somehow.
These things happen.
So why did the two of you
join the race in the first place?
[gasps] Oh, that's easy.
We couldn't resist once we saw
how big the cash prize was.
Now that's just not adding up.
[both] Huh?
You two are detectives after all.
[both gasp]
I've been studying up on both of you.
Detectives Utsumi and Hirano
from the Inunari Police Department.
[both gasping]
It seems that you're the ones
in charge of the Cat's Eye investigation.
[Toshio] How do you know all this?
Oh, I'm quite friendly
with a lot of police officers.
[Toshio grumbles]
Okay, you found us out,
so I'm gonna be candid.
We've been looking into some paintings
owned by Hiroyuki Seguchi,
and have reason to believe
they've been brought to this very island.
We've discovered intel
that leads us to think
they were stolen
from the Harada Art Museum 15 years ago.
And if that wasn't enough,
we also know you have illegal firearms
and have ordered several murders.
As a detective,
it's my responsibility to do something.
[chuckles]
Those serious faces you're making
are freaking me out.
You should know that you're a lot prettier
when you smile instead.
Huh?
At the end of the day,
you two want to arrest me, correct?
[Toshio] Yeah, we do.
[laughing]
I'm a bit preoccupied at the moment,
but let's talk about it later.
Ta-ta for now.
- [Hirano exclaims]
- Hold on. Don't hang up!
- [flapping and whirring]
- [both gasping]
[hasty footsteps approaching]
[Toshio] Drat! He locked us in.
[grunting]
[Hirano] Bro.
[both grunting]
These guys may be a liability.
Should we let them live?
They can live for now.
I think they may become useful
to me later.
- Huh?
- Kaibara's heading back this way.
Places, everybody.
[Kaibara clapping] Hmm.
Bravo!
I didn't think
you'd be the last one standing.
These guys may look tough,
but they were all bark and no bite.
It's unfortunate I wasn't able
to see you in action,
given how you turned my drones
into no more than scrap.
Sorry.
Gotta do what you gotta do.
These fallen gentlemen are all alive
as far as I can tell.
Now that the game is over,
I'll leave them to you.
Do whatever you want with them.
Well, that's fine.
I can take care of the rest.
[Hitomi] Hmm.
Just to be sure, this means
I'm officially hired as your driver?
Of course.
In fact, I'd like to invite you
to a private dinner tonight to celebrate.
Don't worry about your attire.
I'll have a dress prepared
that's worthy of your beauty.
It'll be a night to remember.
[Kaibara] For now, I bid you adieu.
[whirring]
[chuckles softly]
Poor suckers.
Coming all this way
just to get fed to the sharks.
It's almost like
they was trying to get killed.
Almost feel bad they're so pathetic.
- If that's the case
- Huh?
then jump in and take one for the team.
- [both gasp]
- Hey, support team!
- Hello. Howdy?
- [men grunt]
Question. Will we be moving the artwork
to a different location just in case?
No, don't worry.
Nobody's going to look underwater,
let alone inside a sunken ship
30 meters deep.
A sunken ship?
Rui, come in.
I got it.
I know where they're
keeping the paintings.
[Rui] Hiding art in a place like that
sure is crafty.
Must've taken planning.
[Ai] Yeah, how would you even
get them there?
[Nagaishi] Be quite careful.
A lot can go wrong.
[Masato] And don't you forget
that sapphire.
[Ai] Geronimo!
[suspenseful music playing]
[masks hissing]
[gasps]
[whooshing]
[both exclaiming, straining]
[gasps]
[Nagaishi] The the water.
They're in trouble! It's a trap!
[Rui] Ai?
Ai?
[groans softly]
What just happened? Where are we?
We're probably inside of the boat.
We got caught up in a whirlpool.
- [Kaibara] My, oh, my.
- [both gasp softly]
A pair of beautiful mermaids
have wandered their way onboard.
I apologize for the rough reception.
Sunken ships aren't generally known
for their warm welcomes.
[both grunt softly]
We're at the bottom of the ocean.
How did you get here?
[Kaibara] There's
an underground system
that serves to connect this place
to the mansion.
And as much as I hate
to disappoint you mermaids,
I'm afraid
there's nothing aboard worth stealing.
[Ai gasps]
- Huh?
- [Rui gulps]
Frankly, I'm offended
you thought I'd let
such valuable information go so easily.
Sorry for not thinking more highly of you.
Well, anyhow, you must be starving
after all that.
[knock on door]
[minion] Miss, dinner is ready.
Thank you so much.
I'll head down right now.
[minion] This way, please.
Thank you.
[both gasp softly]
- [door closes]
- Is the dress I chose to your liking?
[Hitomi] Y Yes.
How radiant you are.
[minion] Please be seated.
I hope you don't mind,
I've invited a couple guests to join us.
Good evening. It's nice to meet you.
Yes, likewise.
It couldn't be a more spectacular night.
I have three beautiful ladies
seated here at my table.
This dinner is going to be wonderful,
I'm sure.
As much as I'm looking forward to it,
would you mind introducing me
to these two first, gracious host?
- [scoffs]
- [glass clinks]
I was just about to ask you
the same thing. That's so funny.
[girls sigh]
This is the wiretap you left with me.
There's no point trying to hide it.
I know you're together.
I've been wanting to talk with you all
for a while.
I'm dying to have a chat with Cat's Eye.
- [gasps softly]
- [both gasp softly]
You really did your research.
That's the name of the café
that my sisters and I run together.
I'm sorry,
I should've made it more clear for you.
I'm referring to Cat's Eye
as in the infamous band
of art thieves
that you three are all members of.
Come on, now, that's ridiculous.
Why would you think that?
[scoffs] Yes, I needed to set up
some enticing bait to lure you in,
which is the only reason
I had Cranaff's works brought here
to the island.
I knew that I'd be able to catch you
with the driver job listing
hook, line and sinker.
There were other applicants
and I just happened to win.
Is that really enough to prove
that I'm part of Cat's Eye?
[Kaibara] I suspected you
before you ever set foot on my island.
[gasps]
There's an art dealer named Moriya
who's been trying to figure out who we are
for some time.
I ordered a hit on him.
And you three were present
when it happened.
That's what sparked my suspicion.
To learn more about you,
we gave you tickets to that art exhibit.
It was my subordinate who delivered them.
[gasps] I know you.
Furthermore, when Cat's Eye escaped
Seguchi Memorial Hall,
I made note of their style of driving.
No matter how you look at it,
there's no denying
it was remarkably similar
to the one you displayed during the race.
And there's one more thing.
- [both gasp softly]
- While the two of you had your siesta,
I had your belongings searched,
and surprise,
we found this.
The three of you are Cat's Eye,
aren't you?
Hitomi,
Rui and Ai Kisugi.
[girls laughing]
That's the business card
for our café is all.
We just had them redesigned
and haven't even put them out
for customers.
Afraid that's it.
Afraid it's not.
And if you're going to keep lying,
I'll have to get him
to confirm it for you.
Who is him?
A man,
who when told that Cat's Eye was being
held here in this very mansion,
begged me to meet them.
He sure knew a lot about them,
that handsome detective.
[girls gasp]
Right now, he's patiently waiting
in the next room.
Okay, here's the big reveal!
Detective Utsumi!
[gasps]
[door slams]
[gasps]
[closing theme song playing]
[song ends]