Parliamentary secretary Toru Washizu (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi) has devoted 20 years of his life to Kosuke Inukai, a member of parliament and cabinet minister. Toru works behind the scenes as Inukai's "shadow," deftly handling the petitions of Inukai's supporters and crushing any hint of scandal. Cool and collected, Toru rarely betrays emotion and would humble himself to anyone to get what Inukai needs. But then a shocking event changes everything. Toru's only son, Taiki, is gravely injured in an accident that leaves him close to death. Toru is stricken with worry and fear for his son, but Inukai orders him to conduct a cover-up. Feeling betrayed, Toru, who once would have done anything for Inukai, begins to question everything.
Episodes
Cast
Season 1
1. Episode 1
54min
16th Jan 2023
Parliamentary secretary Toru Washizu has devoted 20 years of his life to Kosuke Inukai, a member of parliament and cabinet minister. Toru works behind the scenes as Inukai's "shadow," deftly handling the petitions of Inukai's supporters and crushing any hint of scandal…
2. Episode 2
54min
23rd Jan 2023
Toru is furious with Kosuke Inukai for trying to cover up the incident in which one was pushed off a bridge...
3. Episode 3
54min
30th Jan 2023
At last, he faces Minister Inukai directly! Toru Washizu discovers something in the back account book!?
4. Episode 4
54min
6th Feb 2023
Toru Washizu's entry into politics is heightened by Inukai's retirement from politics...! His new enemy is the suspected chairman…?!
5. Episode 5
54min
13th Feb 2023
Toru Washizu is challenging to be elected as a member of the Diet so that the truth about his son's case will be uncovered…
6. Episode 6
54min
20th Feb 2023
Toru Washizu who won the fierce election campaign and became a representative, was shocked to discover the truth behind the cover-up of the incident…
7. Episode 7
54min
27th Feb 2023
8. Episode 8
54min
6th Mar 2023
9. Locked in Time
54min
13th Mar 2023
An amateur archaeologist, a wannabe salesman and an aspiring food star are involved in pranks.