Huh? You found a hundred yen?
How old are you?
What?
Um, I'm eighteen. Why?
Tokyo Police 2nd District Police Station
Don't meet a lot of people that honest these days.
Nao Kanzaki
Stupidly honest, you might say.
"Stupidly honest Nao."
That's what people always called me.
But I never let it bother me.
After all, my father named me Nao
because he wanted me to be an honest girl.
Package delivery.
I don't remember ordering anything.
The sender is... "LGT Office."
What is this?
Ms. Nao Kanzaki, Congratulations. You have beaten the 1-in-100,000 odds to participate in the Liar Game Tournament.
"You have beaten the 1-in-100,000 odds
to participate in the Liar Game Tournament."
Huh...
Thinking back now,
I really should have thought a lot more carefully before opening that box.
Th-This is...
The Legendary Con Artist
Eighty, ninety, a hundred...
A hundred million yen, and it's real!
Wh-What's that?!
If you are hearing this message,
it means that you are now an official participant in the Liar Game.
This decision cannot be reversed.
The enclosed 100 million yen is your game money for the first round.
What in the world is the Liar Game?
100 Million Yen Battle
The rules are simple.
Take your opponent's game money by any means necessary.
Participation in this game is by mutual consent.
No actions taken in the theft of game money will be considered criminal.
This is a one-on-one battle.
The game begins the moment you are informed of your opponent's identity.
The game will end thirty days thereafter.
Whoever has more game money at that time will be the winner.
Once the game is over,
a representative of the LGT Office will come to collect the game money.
The serial numbers of the 100 million yen must match those of your starting pool.
Please return this to the representative on arrival.
If you have stolen game money from your opponent,
you will be allowed to keep the excess.
In other words, it is possible to win up to 100 million yen in this game.
Conversely, if you have lost any game money,
you will be forced to pay the difference, even if that leaves you in debt.
If I lose, I could end up 100 million yen in debt?
My mind was spinning.
Not with dreams of the incredible money I could win,
but with the fear of ending up 100 million yen in debt.
What do I do? Who could I even talk to?
The only family I had in the world...
was fighting terminal cancer in a care facility.
Hey, Dad. How are you feeling?
Very well. Thanks to the lovely weather, I suppose.
Oh, I'm glad.
They said they weren't sure he'd make it to New Year's.
Hey there. Is something bothering you?
Huh? No, everything's going great!
I'm even getting used to school.
Every day is fun!
My one trivial hope in this world...
was to make my father's final days
as peaceful and quiet as possible.
I couldn't tell him.
Mitsuo Tanimura Law Office
There's nothing you can do about this at the moment.
What?!
It's a lawyer's job to help people who've suffered some kind of damages.
But you haven't suffered any damages, have you?
If a lawyer can't help me...
I know! If I take it to the police...
That's probably exactly what the sender wants.
What?!
I mean, wouldn't most folks go to the cops rather than risk winding up in trouble?
Yes!
But it says right here in the rules
that the player must return the game money
to the representative on arrival.
But if you take it to the police, they'll treat it like a lost article.
That's the trap!
When it comes time to collect
and you tell 'em, "The owner is back, so please return the money,"
you think the police will give it to you?
Police only return lost articles to whoever lost them.
So when the office shows up as the owner and claims that money from the police,
they're gonna say you owe them 100 mil!
That's awful... This is like a scam.
Isn't there anything I can do?
Nothing at this point, like I said.
Then who should I talk to?
For advice on a con, it's best to talk to a con artist.
Isn't there anything more useful you can—
Well, that's your hour up.
Moving forward, it'll be 15,000 yen an hour.
What do you say?
What in the world is the Liar Game?
Why would they do this to people?
Why would they choose me?
"Your opponent for the first round of the Liar Game has been selected."
"Your opponent is the player enclosed."
I know this man!
That's Fujisawa-sensei!
What a shock.
He was my homeroom teacher in middle school.
He helped me when my dad got sick and with deciding what high school to attend.
He's such a kind teacher...
I can work with him!
Talk about a lucky break.
Never thought you'd be my opponent!
I feel the same!
By the way, Kanzaki-kun...
You don't honestly think this is a real game where people
are chosen at random to play for money, do you?
You don't think it is?
Absolutely not.
This is a sham game that neither player can ever win.
What?!
Let's say you were up against a complete stranger.
If the 100 million went missing while you were asleep,
you'd assume he took it, right?
Yes.
But what if it was the Liar Game Tournament Office that took it?
They easily could. They have the names and home addresses of all the players.
But each player would assume that their opponent was the culprit.
Then, when the game is over, they're both 100 million in debt.
That's horrible.
If not for you, I definitely would have fallen for their trick.
Now that you see that, let's move the money somewhere safe!
The executive office could be going after yours as we speak!
It's still here!
Thank goodness.
Looks like they haven't made their move just yet.
Sensei, what should I do with it?
The smartest thing would be to store it with mine
in a safe deposit box at the bank until the game is over.
Great idea!
I'll make the arrangements.
I'll accept full responsibility for ensuring the money's safety.
Please take care of it.
At last, I can get a good night's sleep.
How long was I out?
What is this?
"Liar Game Progress Report."
Progress Report
Kazuo Fujisawa
Nao Kanzaki
You are currently losing. The game will end in 29 days.
"You are currently losing."
What in the world?
Oh, so that's their play, is it?
I suspect they've realized we know each other.
They can't scam us if we work together,
so they sent you that card to sow distrust.
I see.
But of course I still trust you, Sensei!
I know that, dear.
Fujisawa-sensei
I feel so silly for saying that...
I know!
I'll go to his house and apologize in person.
Yeah, that's right! A hundred million!
Enough to pay off my debts in one go!
Is he talking about the Liar Game?
My opponent? One of my students from five years ago!
She's as honest as they come.
She bought it hook, line, and sinker.
She doesn't even realize I stole her hundred million!
She's stupidly honest.
Progress Report
Kazuo Fujisawa
Nao Kanzaki
You are currently losing. The game will end in 29 days.
"Liar"?
One who lies...
It can't be!
That's it. He...
He tricked me!
At last, I realized what had happened.
I have to get it back...
I have to get that 100 million back!
For advice on a con, it's best to talk to a con artist.
A con artist...
The Latest on Massive Scam Genius Con Artist to Be Released Soon
The genius con artist
who took down the corrupt business network Shuei Corporation,
Shinichi Akiyama, will soon complete his sentence.
Shinichi Akiyama, soon to be released
Should be just about time.
That him?
No, it's a different convict.
Excuse us.
Could we ask you to get going?
Where's Akiyama?
He's been released.
But that wasn't him.
Akiyama is a master of disguise, you know.
He tricked us!
After him! We can still make it!
Nice work driving them off, Akiyama.
What will I do?!
Where's the way in?
How could I get lost now, of all times?
Ow...
I-I'm so sorry.
Um...
Are you Akiyama-san?!
You've got the wrong guy.
Wait!
Please, help me!
I was betrayed by someone I trusted.
He took 100 million yen from me.
There's nothing I can do to help you.
Talk to the cops or a lawyer or something.
I can't!
You're the only person who can help me!
Do you realize what you're saying?
You're asking a man who just got out of prison
to help you steal 100 million yen.
Even if someone scammed you out of it, stealing that money back is theft.
You're asking me to get myself arrested again!
Well...
How long are you going to follow me?
Until you hear me out.
Fine. I'll listen to your story, at least.
I'm going to drop my stuff off at my place, so just wait there.
Wait right there.
Okay!
Izakaya Yocchan Japanese Sake, Shochu, Craft Beer
Thanks for coming.
He's been gone a while...
She's still waiting?
Izakaya Yocchan
Hey!
Let's have some fun, girlie.
I'm waiting for someone.
Come on. You've been here for hours.
I think you're looking for a man who'll really rock your world—
Akiyama-san!
Sorry for the long wait.
Let's go.
Okay!
Strawberry au Lait
Umeboshi Rice Ball
Coarse Red Bean Bun
You can really pack it in.
I didn't have anything to eat the whole time I was waiting.
Why the hell not? You could've passed out.
But you told me to wait right there...
Seriously? Most people would get the hint after a couple of hours.
Huh? What did you just say?
You're stupidly honest. This is why you got scammed.
Is it wrong to be stupidly honest?
Tell me about your 100 million.
The Liar Game, huh?
Seems hard to believe, but...
What do you want to do?
Win the game?
Or wash your hands of the whole shady business?
I want out!
I just want to get back my 100 million and call it a day!
That's simple, then.
We'll tell your teacher how you feel and get him to return your money.
Hey, Kanzaki-kun. Who's that with you?
Sensei...
Will you please return my 100 million now?
Where's this coming from?
I told you, it's in a safe at the bank.
The safe can only be accessed during the bank's business hours.
And for your safety, it's best to keep it there until the game's over.
I overheard you...
What you said on the telephone.
That you'd scammed 100 million yen from a student.
D-Don't know what you're talking about!
I'll keep this brief.
Return her 100 million.
Do it by tomorrow, or we're taking you to the police.
Th-The police?!
This is just a game! It's there in the rules!
Any game money taken isn't considered a crime!
So you acknowledge that this is a game?
You see all of this as a game.
Which is why you tricked her and took her 100 million.
That's right! I tricked her!
But you're in no position to criticize me for it!
Because this is all just a game!
If I hadn't taken her 100 million, she might have taken mine!
I would never do that!
I don't believe you. People just aren't trustworthy.
I was in charge of class trips at my old school.
Every year, I booked with the same travel agency,
and the head of the agency paid me a small kickback as a thank-you.
But one year, they said they weren't going to pay me.
And when I said I'd use another agency,
the bastards snitched on me to the board of education!
I was fired on the spot.
My family left me.
That's just what people do!
When you trust them, they make a fool of you!
But then I got the message about the Liar Game.
"I'm saved. There really is a God," I thought.
So I have to win this game!
Don't say that! Please help me, Sensei!
My father has terminal cancer.
I just want to make sure his final days are peaceful.
If I end up 100 million in debt now...
I don't give a damn!
I don't give a damn about your dad!
I don't give a damn about anyone but myself!
Well, good luck thinking of a way to get the 100 million back.
Hard to believe he was ever a teacher.
Money really changes people.
I've seen more than my share of that in the past.
Crying won't get you out of this.
A teacher I trusted put me 100 million yen in debt!
You're not actually in debt yet.
But the money's stowed in a safe deposit box.
A safe deposit box...
Ironically, Fujisawa just exposed his own weakness.
His weakness?
Safe deposit boxes can only be accessed when the bank is open.
How long does the game last?
There's 23 days left.
So it ends on June 14th... A Sunday.
Game Ends
No one's getting into the safe that day.
He'd have to take the money out by 5:00 that Friday.
Which means it'll be out of the safe for two days before the deadline!
In other words, this isn't over yet.
But even once the money's out of the safe, it won't be easy to steal, will it?
Don't worry. I have a plan.
Really?!
Wait, does that mean...
Akiyama-san, you're going to help me?!
I refuse to be an accomplice to a crime,
but Fujisawa admitted that this was just a game.
If it's just a game, and you're ready to do what it takes to steal his 100 million,
I'm happy to help you.
I am ready.
I don't work cheap.
We split your gains evenly.
Meaning if we steal the whole pot, I expect 50 million.
Thank you so much! It's a deal!
Keep your voice down, stupid.
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