Bayside Shakedown

"If you want to do the right thing, you have to become a leader." This is a line from Senior Detective Heihachi Waku (played by Chosuke Ikariya) in the drama and movie series "Bayside Shakedown." Some people might not know him as he hasn't appeared since the movie "Bayside Shakedown: The Movie 2," but he was a veteran detective who taught Aoshima (Yuji Oda) the ropes of being a detective. Waku would often offer quiet words of advice when Aoshima was troubled. He'd frequently say, "Don't work yourself to exhaustion," and then, as if embarrassed, add, "Just kidding," which was quite memorable. Among his many lines, this one is arguably the most iconic in "Bayside Shakedown." Considering the relationship between Aoshima and Muroi (Toshiro Yanagiba), it makes me feel anew that Waku truly believed Aoshima and Muroi could reform the police organization... I can't go into spoilers, but seeing the latest installment reminded me of this quote. It's still too early for Shunsaku Aoshima's magnum opus. I hope he continues to be a detective, staying true to what's right while keeping an eye on both the field and the higher-ups.