Innocence, Fight Against False Charges

Taku is assigned to defend Aso, who is accused of arson in his own house. Taku learns that Aso was coerced into a false confession, and hears rumors about a curse from Aso's neighbor's kids.

Takeo is arrested for robbing a convenience store. Taku, assigned to defend the case, spots an object at the investigation site.

Unzen, a doctor accused of a surgical error, receives support from Taku who discovers that the hospital provided the bereaved family with a misleading internal investigation report.

Nami is arrested for the murder of her colleague, Risa, despite her continuous denial of any connection to the crime. Nonetheless, a single question posed by Taku momentarily unsettles her emotions.

Takamatsu, the high school fencing club advisor, faces professional negligence charges after Fujisato, a promising student, suffers a cardiopulmonary incident during practice under Takamatsu's passionate coaching.

Upon learning about a prior case involving Taku, Akiu, and others, Kaede comprehends Taku's deep preoccupation with false accusations. Meanwhile, Taku is assigned to represent the suspect in a shooting death.