Her angry face glares at the camera.
Why do I have to get through all this!
Then.
That’s what we would like to know Isn’t that why we were gathered here? That’s right, this is your press conference! You said that you want to talk Yeah, we came here to listen to your story! Why do you have to call curses on us suddenly That’s right! That’s right!
The reporters are firing up too.
I want to talk, you said?
Yukino shows a wry smile.
Of course not
She glares.
Even now, I was forced to come here wearing this stupid outfit
Yukino.
Do you not even think that gathering in this stupid place, surrounded by idiots is strange? This situation? You don’t even understand the abnormalities?
The announcer;
Err, this is all instructed by our boss. We’re very sorry to show you something so unsightly. We’re very sorry
The reporters get noisy.
We’re all under their control you know!
Yukino said.
Chapter 557
Chapter 557. Houun Takashi Castle (Part 3)
Uhm, I’m Nishikawa from East-West Newspaper
We continue to watch from the screen.
There’s a man in a business suit among the press gallery room raises his hand.
What?
Yukino who’s wearing the minimum swimsuit glares at him.
This is a concrete castle in the outskirts of Tokyo, inside of a spacious outdoor studio.
The strange news conference continues on the lighted up ruins.
Yukino’s hair is blown by the evening wind of May.
I didn’t understand well what you said a while ago It’s better if you don’t know!
Yukino said.
You all are just being toyed around by people holding greater powers
Nishikawa:
Do you refer to the violent organization your father was involved in?
Yukino bursts into laughter.
Are you an idiot? Nobody’s referring to that level!
Then, she looked at the reporters.
It’s those people who suddenly changed the best time at a regular broadcast for the television stations to an emergency news program! It’s them! Can a gang do something like this?
Yukino grins.
My Papa was in an advertising agency so I can tell somehow but unless you’re a business or a company you can’t buy a former broadcasting space or have someone connected to advertising bow his head, right? After all, this broadcast is live now without sponsors. There are no commercials. Is it not even a problem of breach of contract you know? It’s a problem related to the trust of the station That’s, the television station is under Shirasaka house’s control so weren’t they doing this fulfill their accountabilities!
One of the reporters tells Yukino.
You’re too dumb. If I were the president of a television station, then I would broadcast on early Sunday morning where nobody’s watching. Isn’t that the norm? There’s no need to do things this large-scale. It’s better to play dead and wait for the world to forget the case. In the first place, isn’t it strange to see that the head of Shriasaka house, Moritsugu Oji-chan overthrown and replaced by another person, right? There shouldn’t be this boost until the new management bothers the sponsor companies. If you think about it, then you’ll know! Then what?
The reporters snapped and told Yukino.
You don’t get it? Which company are you from? I’m Kuroda from Every Morning Newspaper Hmm, then I’ll tell you. The reason our conversation now is broadcasted nationwide is to put pressure on the television stations. It’s the people who have the stupidly huge power to threaten Shirasaka house
The reporters fell silent.
Even you guys, you were suddenly ordered by people in your company to come to this interview, so you came to such an outskirt studio in Tokyo? Do you not even think of that as strange?
Yukino provokes the reporters.
Your companies are also pressured by those people
One reporter stands up.
Don’t be ridiculous! We’re the press! That’s right! We won’t give in to any pressure! The press has a conscience! That’s right, we came here because it’s work to cover the news! That’s right! It’s natural for reporters to come to cover the news! You’re talking nonsense! In the first place, do you even know how much of a topic the series of Shirasaka Sousuke’s events in the country are now?
Yukino speaks calmly.
I have no way of knowing, you know? Because I was kidnapped and raped for almost the whole golden week!
Yukino’s eyes accumulate tears.
That’s right! I was raped1 I couldn’t watch the TV check newspapers or internet! I didn’t have time for that!
She speaks to the reporters in front of her.
The reporters are puzzled by the tears of the 16-year-old girl.
No, we might’ve said some things too strongly But you see, the world was making an uproar from what your father did! That’s right. The people won’t settle unless we reveal the full picture of the incident! Yeah. You must answer our questions seriously! Because you’re Shirasaka Sousuke’s daughter, you were the core part of the incident, so you know things, don’t you? That’s right! You have to talk!
Yukino spits.
Never! In the first place, why do I have to entertain you people who are just curious onlookers? I’m the victim here! I’d never talk to scums like you people!
The reporters heat up from the blatant hostility.
But! Your father had caused a significant incident that will remain in Japan’s criminal history! That’s right! We are here because the people have the right to know! You have an obligation to speak That’s right! Earlier, you keep talking about Them, Those guys, do you know who they are? What did they do to you? You should explain first from there! That’s right, you should talk in chronological detail, so it’s easier to understand! Yeah! We have the responsibility to tell the facts to the viewers!
Yukino’s given up.
Hah? Right to know? Responsibility to convey facts? Then I’ll tell you one thing
Yukino’s flames of hatred burns.
I was a 16-year-old first-year high school student, kidnapped and raped. I lost my virginity. I don’t even know how many times I was raped, perhaps I’m already pregnant. I mean, I sure am pregnant with the child of the man who raped me
Yukino touches her naked abdomen.
She puts her consciousness to her womb.
That’s what happened to me. That’s what they did to me! What now? I talked about what you want to know! Satisfied?
She glares at the reporters.
My father might be a criminal, sure! But that has nothing to do with me! Besides, a man I don’t even like raped me again and again and repeated it until I got pregnant! Do you not even understand how painful that is?
The reporters fell quiet.
But.
Err, I’m Kondo from the Yamakuni news agency. It’s true, we understand your confession on how painful it was to you but what we want to know is the people who kidnapped and sexually assaulted you That’s right, we will never forgive such cruel acts. We, the press will become your strength so please prosecute them here! That’s right, we’ll definitely beat the hammer of justice to the criminal who assaulted you with the power of mass media That’s right! Have some courage and tell us who did that to you Ah, I’m from Sugishita from Tanaka TV. You see, we understand the pain in your heart. We know it. We have interviewed victims of crimes like you now. That’s right, you’re not alone. We’re on your side. We understand that you don’t want to recall the pain. We know, but you see, if you don’t expose everything that’s unknown in the case, the people won’t be able to settle down. You should confess it all so there won’t be any more victims like you in the future. No, it must be done. Don’t you think so? I agree with Sugishita’s opinion Ah, me too! Yeah, you’ll feel better when you talk to the camera! Everyone in here is your allies!