The Kindergarten Detective
Shinichirou Can't Sleep
Shinichiro Hanasaki, a former detective with the police department, is currently engaged in running a nursery called “Smiling Garden.” He wishes to help poorer families and single parents by offering very low fees for childcare, but this leaves the nursery struggling financially. To replenish the budget, Shinichiro decides to open a private detective agency at night.
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Ep 1Episode 1
Shinichiro Hanasaki, a former detective and principal of Nikoniko Nursery, faces a 60 million yen demand from new building owner Ren Yamauchi, and is also tasked by detective Jojima with rescuing Hitoshi Kamose from the Momoi Group, leading him to confront the gang leader.
Ep 2Episode 2
Shinichiro is surprised when Hitoshi, who was supposed to return to the countryside, asks to work at the nursery. Hanasaki also takes on a job for Keiko Imai, the mistress of a yakuza boss, to pay off a debt. Meanwhile, a newborn baby is abandoned at the nursery, and a mother threatens to sue over her child's injury.
Ep 3Episode 3
Shinichiro is tasked with finding Shigenori Motoki, a Momoi Group member, to recover money and rough him up. While searching, Shinichiro meets Yoko Ono, who knows about the recently abandoned baby at the nursery. Meanwhile, Hitoshi attempts to help by acting independently.
Ep 4Episode 4
The outdoor air conditioning unit at the nursery is stolen, leaving the children cold. Shinichiro receives an offer from Ren to find a specific unit within two days in exchange for waiving a payment and providing a new air conditioner. However, he is distracted when a kidnapping occurs at the nursery due to Hitoshi's negligence.
Ep 5Episode 5
Shinichiro is asked by Towa Hasegawa to care for a girl named Maria and find her mother, revealing she is Ren Yamauchi's child. Shinichiro is instructed to keep this confidential. Meanwhile, a conflict with the Momoi Group leads to Yamauchi being stabbed.
Ep 6Episode 6
Shinichiro is asked by a child named Kotetsu to find his father. He also takes on a job to temporarily hold some data, despite warnings of a potential threat. Kotetsu's father shows up at the nursery, but Kotetsu's mother, who is raising him alone, refuses a meeting.
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