Penance

1x1
The French Doll
Episode overview

Asako's daughter Emili is murdered in elementary school. Her four friends can't remember what they saw, and Asako can't forgive them.

1x2
Extraordinary PTA general meeting
Episode overview

Emili's friend Maki is now an elementary school teacher, but the lingering trauma from Emili's death causes problems at her job.

1x3
Bear Siblings
Episode overview

Convinced she is responsible for Emili's death, Akiko lives as a virtual shut-in until her older brother brings his wife and daughter back home.

1x4
Nine Months
Episode overview

Emili's friend Yuka now owns a flower shop, thanks to her married lover. But not even her police officer brother-in-law can assuage her loneliness.

1x5
Atonement
Episode overview

Asako receives a tip about Emili's murderer's identity from Yuka. She follows the trail to a school in Yamanashi, and back into her own past.

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