"Detective! Night Scoop" (ABC TV, Fridays at 11:17 PM) is a popular variety show where "detectives" tackle bizarre requests and worries submitted by viewers. On June 5th, Detective Kanpei Hazama investigated "a comedian's grandson who owes his grandmother 2 million yen." Film director Hirokazu Kore-eda appeared as the special director, with Assistant Director Yasushi Ishida and Secretary Saori Masuda also making appearances.
The request came from a 51-year-old woman in Mie Prefecture. She was seeking advice about her eldest son, who is working hard as a comedian in Osaka. He hasn't made any name for himself as a comedian and spends his days working odd jobs. However, every month he repeatedly sends emails to his grandmother asking for money, saying things like, "Please transfer 34,000 yen," or "Please transfer 28,000 yen." His grandmother feels sorry for her grandson and replies, "Okay," but each time he asks for more, the amount increases, starting with 34,000 yen and then changing to, "Please transfer 36,000 yen. I'm sorry. I'll do it properly. This will really be the last time."
"This is the last time. I'll do it right." I've heard those words so many times. My eldest son has been saying this for over two years, and I've transferred over 2 million yen in total. I hear he has a part-time job, but he won't tell me why he's so broke or what he's spending it on. At this rate, my grandmother will go bankrupt because of my eldest son. Neither my grandmother nor I will be able to live comfortably in our old age. I'm asking if you could investigate what my eldest son is spending his money on.
The grandmother of the client's eldest son, Kaito, who forms a comedy duo called "Stray Dog," says he's "kind to everyone," but his LINE messages are nothing but requests for money. So the mother, grandmother, and detective Kanpei go to his house, but his childhood friend and partner, who lives with him, is shocked to learn the truth. However, Kaito claims he doesn't gamble or womanize.
Then, Yoichi Okano, a comedian known as a "scumbag comedian," makes an appearance. He sets up a fake drinking party with the stray dog and the president of the company he belongs to, and as Okano asks various questions, a surprising truth is revealed. What is the eldest son spending 100,000 yen on every month?
