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Year 2022

I'm in Tokyo now. Do you have time to meet me even for a short time?

Is it for an interview?

Amazing...We're chasing the same story...

Actually, I have something I've been investigating right now, and...

5 hours ago

The 3rd Habu Cabinet has been inaugurated.

The Secretary to the Prime Minister has mentioned that this personnel change aims to rejuvenate the Cabinet,

by increasing the number of newcomers and female ministers.

Among them, Councilman Seike Ichiro, who became Minister of Health, Labor, and Welfare at 43,

is supposed by many people because of his impressive smile and liberal actions or statements.

He is said to be a potential candidate for future Prime Minister.

Matsuyama city, Ehime

This time, there has been an effort to rejuvenate the Cabinet.

Is Particularly noteworthy Minster Seike?

Yes. He is only 43 years old, but he has outstanding abilities and popularity.

So, did Prime Minister Habu take advantage of the popularity of Minister Seike?

I think so. I've read his book "Heart's Desire". It seems that that book is selling quite well.

It seems so. This is Minister Seike's autobiography published recently.

I've read it. I enjoyed it very much.

I have an affinity with him.

In his book, Minister Seike revealed that the former Chief Cabinet Secretary Wadajima, who passed away last year due to illness, was actually his father.

Yes, I was surprised.

I can't catch a taxi.

I wonder why he chose to disclose this truth now.

Michiue, do you know the reason since you've been covering politicians in Social Affairs Department before?

It's not that simple.

Aoyama, hurry up!

That's a prestigious school indeed.

Thank you for coming all the way.

I'm Michiue from the Literary Section of The Toto Shimbun.

I'm Principal Isshiki.

You'll write the feature article in your newspaper based on "Heart's Desire", right?

Yes. We'd want you to tell us the story of when you were Minister Seike's homeroom teacher.

He is Seike.

This Sasaki is a character in the book, right?

I believe he is currently a chairman of Seike's supporting group.

They've been close friends since a long time ago.

Seike was the student council president and Sasaki was the student council vice president.

Who is he?

Ah, he is Suzuki who was the secretary for the student council.

Here. Suzuki Toshiya.

Suzuki was the top student in the grade, and he had a mature personality.

So, when Seike ran for the student council president, I mistakenly thought Suzuki was the one.

However, he doesn't mention Suzuki in his book at all, right?

They may not have been that close.

That's not true. They were always together.

I believe Seike won the election thanks to Suzuki's guidance.

Moreover, Suzuki became Seike's secretary and is supporting him.

His secretary?

We'll hold a press conference after your first visit to the office.

Okay.

Minister Seike, this is where we start.

Thank you, Suzuki. I can't thank you enough since high school.

Why didn't Seike write about Suzuki Toshiya in his book?

Maybe because Suzuki works behind the scenes.

But he's become Parliamentary Private Secretary.

In common, Seike would write more about Suzuki who's been his closest friend since high school, rather than Sasaki.

Do you think so?

Let's talk to his classmates too.

Hasn't the objectives of the interview changed?

The interview is the fresh products. If there's something we're interested in, we should research it until you are satisfied.

Dad? what happened? It's unusual for you to call me.

I'm in Tokyo now. Do you have time to meet me even for a short time?

I'm in Ehime right now.

Is it for an interview?

Yes.

I'm interviewing people about Seike Ichiro's autobiography.

Amazing...We're chasing the same story...

What did you say?

Actually, I have something I've been investigating right now, and...

Dad? Hello? Dad?!

Laughing Matryoshka (Warau Matryoshka)

I feel uneasy it even though I divorced him years ago...

These are his belongings.

Is that it?

Yes.

Actually, I have something I've been investigating right now, and...

It seems the cause of the accident was that the truck driver fell asleep due to overwork.

Please wait a little more until the procedure is completed.

The key to a safe deposit box?

Run! I'll get you!

I got you.

It's your turn to chase me.

Okay.

It's my turn!

Sensei, the media wants your opinions on the inspection.

Okay.

Sorry for keeping you waiting

Say the word "All kids" consciously

Act like considering the future of the children

Sorry for keeping you waiting.

I realized that I need to create a society where they can live with peace of mind when they become adults this time.

When they become adults...

The BG Share Incident?

Big Gulliver Co. paid bribes to the related shareholder entities to acquire the land owned by the Tokyo metropolitan government

It's a bribery incident involving real estate interests that was found out 28 years ago.

Transferring shares is deemed as bribery

Big Gulliver Co. CEO Uno Kosuke

The undisclosed shares of the real estate development company Big Gulliver Co. were thrown around as briberies.

A compulsory search for Big Gulliver Co.

It was suspected that politicians were involved, but only bureaucrats and Uno Kosuke, CEO of Big Gulliver Co. were arrested.

There's no bribery by politicians

CEO Uno was arrested

It was my father, a journalist at that time, who got a scoop on this incident.

He tried to uncover the mastermind politicians involved in this incident.

Defendant Uno Kosuke who was arrested in the BG Share Incident was found dead at his home while on bail.

The police are investigating it as a suicide.

No way...

The truth of the incident was hushed up in the end.

My father regretted not being able to identify the mastermind politicians and made Uno who took all the blame by himself commit suicide.

I can understand how frustrated he was very well now.

Who are the politicians involved in the incident

Actually, I have something I've been investigating right now, and...

I didn't know he was re-investigating the BG Share Incident.

Are these the names of the politicians involved in corruption at that time?

Morohashi Ikuo (Minister for Foreign Affairs) Habu Masafumi (Prime Minister)

Are the current Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs were also involved in the incident?

Uno Kosuke committed suicide

Is the son of Uno Kosuke Suzuki Toshiya, a secretary of Seike Ichiro?

Uno's son is...Suzuki Toshiya?

Why did he become a politician's secretary? It wouldn't be surprised if he had a grudge against politicians...

Interviewing Suzuki?

April 12

It's the day my father died...

The entrance of the construction site for the Konan Water Purification Plant

This place is...

The construction site for the Konan Water Purification Plant

I'm home.

A divorced daughter is back.

Have you reopened the restaurant already?

Yes. Welcome home, a divorced daughter.

Are you hungry?

Leave your bag upstairs and let's have dinner together.

Rocky, I'm home.

Suzuki!

I'm Michiue from the Toto Shimbun.

You're Suzuki Toshiya, right?

Yes, what do you want?

Do you know Michiue Kanetaka?

No. Excuse me, I'm in a hurry.

He is my father. He died in an accident on 12th of the last month.

You were supposed to meet him that day, right?

Suzuki!

Hello?

I investigated Suzuki Toshiya.

After graduating from Fukuin High School, he passed the University of Tokyo entrance exam on his first attempt.

And it seems he entered the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry after graduating.

And before Seike became a politician, Suzki became a secretary

Did he become a secretary to the extent of giving up his bureaucratic career?

I heard from my friend who works at Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, but it seems there're no bad rumors about Suzuki.

Pung.

Self-pick and Limit hand, 2,000 points and 4,000 points.

I have to make a phone call.

Long time no see.

Michiue.

What are you doing here?

This is a part of my job.

The man who just left is one of the informers. Get lost!

I have something I want to ask you.

What do I get in return?

It was urgent, so I don't have anything.

If so, get lost.

Let's play mahjong.

Do you think you're going to lose by any chance?

So, what do you want to know?

I want to know the contact info of a former employee of the Big Gulliver Co.

The BG Share Incident...Kong.

I heard your father died in an accident. I'm sorry.

Yamanaka, you were following The BG Share Incident when you were a rookie, right?

Reach.

Ron.

It's Double Slum

Seriously?

I won, right? So, please tell me.

I can't believe you beat me...

You were not that good at mahjong before...

Sakota? Who is this person?

He's been working at the Big Gulliver Co. since Uno established the company.

What are you investigating about that incident now?

This isn't something the Literary Section should follow, right?

Thank you.

Hey,

Michiue, Manager praised my article about "Heart's Desire".

I've read that too. You did a good job.

Thank you.

I think Minister Seike will be pleased too.

Suzuki, you were supposed to meet him that day, right?

Suzuki!

Hey, why don't you try to request an interview with Minister Seike?

I think he'll accept it.

Really?

I think so.

Should I try to make an appointment?

Come in.

Regarding the interview with the Toto Shimbun,

I asked them to give me the list of questions in advance.

And I prepared the answers for them.

Thank you.

I'm going.

Thank you for your hard work.

You're going to interview Minister Seike now, right?

Yes.

Are you planning to go with me?

No way! I'm the only one who is allowed to meet Minister Seike today.

They won't mind if one more person participates in it.

I don't want to go with somebody who is banned from entering the official residence.

Ah, did you use me to go with me from the beginning?

Hey, I heard you're going to meet Seike Ichiro.

Adjusting the minister's schedule is difficult during that period

So, I'd like to adjust his schedule next month again.

I'm Michiue from the Toto Shimbun.

Michiue?

Aoyama suddenly felt sick, so I'm his substitute.

Please come in.

Minister Seike, thank you for accepting the interview.

I'm Michiue from the Toto Shimbun.

I'm Seike Ichiro.

Thank you for coming here for me today.

Please come in.

Excuse me.

Sensei,

I'm Yamanaka.

Why is someone from Social Department here?

I'm here as a photographer today.

This is a small something.

What's wrong?

The face of that doll looks just like yours.

Where?

How to smile...

Really?

You have 15 minutes. Please be punctual.

I've read "Heart's Desire", and I was very impressed.

I met Principal Isshiki at Fukuin High School and heard that you had a very close relationship with Sasaki, a chairman of Seike's supporting group.

He was a very friendly man who paid no attention to the hierarchy of the class.

So, we became friends right away.

I see.

I believe you revealed that your biological father was Wadajima to Sasaki when you were watching "Castle of Sand", right?

I unexpectedly started crying while watching the movie "Castle of Sand" which was about a father and a son who faced harsh discrimination and fate...

I thought Sasaki was okay to tell about my father.

Was Secretary Suzuki also with you at that time?

Please don't ask him anything not on the question list.

Secretary Suzuki has also been your friend since high school even though you didn't write that in your book, right?

Did Isshiki tell you that?

Yes.

You're right. Suzuki was with us at that time.

Then, why didn't you write about that?

Because he is the closest person to me. It may seem like I'm proud of my own secretary.

Did you know that Secretary Suzuki was the son of Uno Kosuke, who was arrested in the BG Share Incident 28 years ago?

I showed these pictures to Sakota who used to work at the Big Gulliver Co.

This boy.

He is the only son of President Uno.

Are you sure?

Yes. After the president was arrested, his family was destroyed.

You changed your family name to Suzuki which was your mother's maiden name after your father was arrested.

And you moved to Matsuyama, Ehime where nobody knew about you, right?

Ah, after repaired my father's smartphone, I found a message on his voicemail.

Hello, this is Suzuki.

Regarding the interview, could you meet me at the entrance of the Konan Water Purification Plant on April 12?

I'll contact you again when it gets closer to the date.

Nobody says anything...

My father had resumed covering the story of the Big Gulliver Incident.

My father found out you were the son of Uno Kosuke.

He thought you had some info about the Big Gulliver Incident, so he asked you for an interview.

Why did you lie to me that you didn't know my father?

Why did you ask him to meet you at that place on that day?

Suzuki Toshiya, please answer my questions.

Why did you become a political secretary? it's reasonable for you to have a grudge against politicians due to your father's incident.

Suzuki,

I'm fine.

Certainly, I knew your father, and I contacted him.

However, I don't know how to answer your questions.

I was just asked for an interview by him.

Did you order to erase your name from this book?

Yes. So what?

Do you have something bad that the public would know about?

I was concerned about appearances.

Even though I've done nothing wrong, once it's known that I'm the son of a criminal, the media will write all sorts of things.

And the public labels me as if I'm the one who is the problem

I thought that would cause trouble for Minister Seike.

That's prejudice against the media.

Is that so? I think that's the essence of the media.

Either way, I've been deeply charmed by Seike's talent as a politician since high school.

Seike Ichiro is the one who should become the Prime Minister in the future.

I swore to do everything in my power to make Seike become the Prime Minister.

I didn't reveal my identity because I didn't want anybody to interfere.

Is that the only reason?

No matter what kind of poking and prying you do, it is just a delusion.

I'm not sure about that.

There're many other things written in my father's notebook.

Such as?

I think we'll have another chance to talk about that eventually.

I'll come back once I find out it's not just a delusion.

What? Are you saying Suzuki set up your father's accident?

She thinks it's highly likely.

If Prime Minister Habu and Minister Morohashi were involved in the Big Gulliver Incident, and if that were revealed to the public,

Seike would also lose his position.

Suzuki wanted to avoid that at all costs. Something like that.

I felt like I was talking to AI.

AI?

I'm talking about Minister Seike. The way he gave me his business card and spoke to me was too perfect. and it was unnatural.

But when I delved into Suzuki's matter with Minister Seike,

Minister Seike momentarily looked at Suzuki for help, just like AI had bugged.

You're right.

That sounds right to me that Seike Ichiro lacks initiative.

Are you saying he is empty inside?

Do you remember what the school principal told us?

He said Seike won the student council election thanks to Suzuki's help.

Yes.

On the other hand, I got the impression that Suzuki is a tactician who hides various emotions and thoughts beneath his poker face.

AI and a tactician...

If Suzuki has made all arrangements for Seike all this time,

then Suzuki's aim in becoming Seike's secretary is to manipulate Seike behind the scenes...

Hey, it's impossible for a man with being empty inside to rise to be a minister.

I know, but...

Once I discover what Suzuki is trying to accomplish by manipulating Seike, I also discover the truth behind my father's accident.

Year 1995, Matsuyama city, Ehime

Suzuki, you should become Seike's brain and make him a politician.

Good idea. I'll use him and take revenge for my father.

Does Seike really lack initiative?

If Suzuki killed my father...

What's the reason for him to make Seike the Prime Minister by doing that much?

Hello?

It's Seike.

It's Seike Ichiro.

You should probably be surprised to receive a call from me. I'm sorry.

Does Secretary Suzuki know about this?

I didn't tell this to him. If I did, he'd definitely stop me.

Well, Minister Seike,

You can call me Seike.

Minister Seike sounds a bit pompous.

Well, then, Seike, what does Suzuki mean to you?

I still haven't been used to being called that.

He is absolutely crucial.

I see. I think he is very capable.

However, have you ever felt he is difficult to deal with?

Never. He's been my best friend since high school.

As far as I know, you're the first person who has cornered Suzuki to that extent.

So, I really wanted to talk to you.

Michiue, why did you become a journalist?

Was it because of your father?

Yes. However, I have a personality that once I'm curious about something, I have to search until I'm satisfied.

That sounds scary.

And...

Muneo, say something.

Muneo!

Kashiwagi?

It's your fault.

I want to believe in the power of journalism.

Your phone is ringing.

That's okay.

Please answer it. Otherwise, I'm curious.

Excuse me.

Did you feed Rocky?

I did

Thank you, good night

You look happy.

It's from my son.

If that's the case, I shouldn't keep you too late.

Divorced?

I'm living apart from my son due to various reasons right now.

I hope you can live with him again.

I don't know what my son thinks about that.

I prioritized my work and cut on time with my son.

I wasn't a good mother at all.

So, I'm too afraid to ask him if he wants to live with me.

Raising children is tough, right?

I'm currently visiting an orphanage and facing children who can't live with their parents for various reasons.

I believe I have a responsibility to keep an eye on them until they become adults.

I've previously covered the stories about child welfare.

In the United States, more children lived with foster parents than in orphanages overwhelmingly.

In particular, the system where relatives such as grandparents or aunts and uncles become foster parents accounts for more than half.

However, the relative foster care system has low awareness in Japan.

I heard a story about a grandmother who wanted to raise her grandchild, who had lost his parents,

but she gave up due to her financial difficulties because she didn't know about the relative foster care system.

I wrote an article because I wanted people to know about such situations.

But there wasn't much response.

I see.

I want the necessary information about the relative foster care system to reach those who need it,

and I believe the government should allocate a substantial budget to support this.

That's an ideal scenario, though.

What's important is to have an ideal scenario.

You came up with that opinion because you have had an experience.

I'm a disqualified mother, though.

My mother was working as a hostess at a bar when she met Wadajima, my father.

So, she gave birth and raised me all by herself.

I was very happy.

Living together as parent and child isn't necessary.

I believe your son cheers you up.

Michiue,

Please continue to keep an eye on me.

Good night.

Michiue,

Yes.

Minister Seike called the executives directly.

The minister seems to allow only you special access for close coverage.

What methods did you use?

Michiue, this is for you.

Thank you.

The Toto Shimbun To, Michiue Kanae

The dual structure of power in Nazism Analysis regarding Erik Jan Hanussen

Nazisum?

University of Waseno, Department of Political Economy 1831816, Seike Ichiro

Seike's thesis?

Thank you for your hard work.

What the hell are they?

Michiue, hey!

Ah, Yamanaka, are you here?

Yes, I am. I don't like that about you.

Calm down.

Are you sure this is Seike's thesis?

I'm not sure.

However, the person who wrote this thesis praised Hitler's political methods.

Praising Hitler?

If this is genuine, it's more than a scary thing.

It proves that the man who is said to be a candidate for a future Prime Minister actually has dangerous beliefs.

However, I can't think of the connection between Minister Seike and Hitler.

Erik Jan Hanussen

This thesis is written about the dual structure of power, in other words, Hitler and Hanussen.

Who is Hanussen? Is he a shot put athlete?

Give me a break.

I'm just kidding.

Erik Jan Hanussen.

There're various theories, but it seemed Hanussen was Hitler's brain who acted behind the scenes in Nazi Germany.

He is what we call a mentalist now.

He was a key figure who was believed to have manipulated Hitler behind the scenes one time.

The main point of this thesis is its affirmation of Hanussen.

What do you mean?

I said that Seike lacked initiative, right?

Yes, but I don't agree.

If this thesis truly was written by Seike, I believe Hanussen for him is Suzuki Toshiya.

Are you serious?

Are you saying the person who has dangerous beliefs about Hitler isn't Seike, it's Suzuki?

If Suzuki made Seike write this thesis when they were university students...

No matter how lacking in initiative Seike is, it's impossible for a secretary to control Seike who had the ability to become the minister.

Michiue, Minister Seike's regular press conference is about to start.

Today, I'd like to propose new ideas regarding social welfare.

I'd like to put efforts into expanding the foster care system which has been progressing slowly and consider increasing support funds.

I particularly want to prioritize the relative foster care system.

The relative foster care?

However, the relative foster care system has low awareness in Japan.

This is what I told him.

I want the necessary information about the relative foster care system to reach those who need it.

I want the necessary information to reach those who need it,

First, I want to create an environment that provides more beneficial options for the users of the relative foster care system.

And to secure the enough budget to pay for the extensive care they need,

I want the government to allocate a substantial budget to support the relative foster care system.

I'll do my best.

If Seike can absorb other's opinions like cotton instead of having a strong will,

and if he has a special talent to play the role of an ideal person perfectly...

If somebody discovers that talent, the person may try to manipulate Seike behind the scenes to fulfill his ambitions.

What are Suzuki Toshiya's ambitions?

I swore to do everything in my power to make Seike become the Prime Minister.

If Seike Ichiro gains enoumous power...

By the way, who sent this thesis and for what purpose?

I don't know who sent this thesis, but I believe that person definitely wants to crush Seike.

Then, sending it to Social Department is more reasonable, right?

Why did the person send it to Michiue?

Minister Seike called the executives directly.

The minister seems to allow only you special access for close coverage.

Please continue to keep an eye on me.

Could it be his SOS?

If so...Is the sender Seike Ichiro himself?

Hey, Michiue, where are you going?

Does he ask me for help?

Hello?

Kanae, it's urgent. Please come home ASAP.

Next episode

People have died in 2 similar car accidents that happened around Secretary Suzuki.

Suzuki is guilty. Don't the police do something?

Please tell me everything you know.

That is probably a warning not to investigate further.

I'll collect evidence thoroughly.

Seike Ichiro's girlfriend?

Nice to meet you, Mr. Hanussen.

You who have evidence are the only one who can testify.

I never want to lose someone I love again.

There may be something behind it.

I want to know about the real Seike Ichiro.