So, about this meeting. I asked Yazawa-san as he presses the button on the elevator hall.
Let’s see. I’ll do the greetings firsts. Then, you can do what you want Yazawa-san said lightly.
Well, you can’t assume how the other party will behave. So, do what you need. Just adapt to the situation Right. I’m the one meeting the person who wanted to see Jii-chan. I can’t know the reaction of that person until I meet up with them
So, are you not going to ask me who are we meeting? Yazawa-san looked at me.
Will you tell me if I asked?
I wonder about that
Yazawa-san smiled.
Then no need. I can assume that it’s a well-known person, but, I don’t want to be dragged y the image I already have on that person. I want to value that raw feeling from the time we meet after all I replied. If I know who the other person is, then I’ll make put myself on guard. I’ll overlook a lot of things from the first impression stage already.
I see. Then I won’t tell you The elevator’s arrived. I followed Yazawa inside. Yazawa-san pressed the button three floors below. The elevator closed and went down. Immediately after, the door opens. Oh, this floor’s just like a normal hotel guest floor. I don’t see any uniformed guards from Kouzuki SS I mean, there’s nobody in this brightly lit corridor.
Let’s go Yazawa-san urged me. Then, we arrived in front of one of the guest rooms. You can talk to an intercom in this guest room it seems. Yazawa-san pressed the switch.
Yes? A voice comes from the intercom.
This is Yazawa from Kouzuki SS The door opened immediately. Click.
We’ve been waiting A man wearing a gray suit.I don’t know him. Or rather, it’s not him. I think he’s the secretary or bodyguard. The person who wanted to meet Jii-chan is probably inside the room.
And this one is? The secretary-like guy looked at me and asked Yazawa-san.
That’s not for you to know Yazawa-san replied sullenly.
I’m very sorry. Come in The secretary invites us to the room.
Excuse us I said just in case. Then followed Yazawa-san the room. Then, the door closed behind us. Oh, this room isn’t even half the size of Jii-chan’s room upstairs. This is a hotel guest room, and yet, there’s no bed. But in exchange, there’s an executive table. So, this is probably a private room for secret talks. And now. At the back of the room, a man wearing a blue suit is facing the window, turning his back on us. Huh? I think I’ve seen this guy.
Sensei, Yazawa-sama from Kouzuki SS has come
Umu This is a small room so he should’ve known that we’re here, and yet. He’s the type who makes this kind of skit on purpose. The man in a blue suit slowly faced us.
Thank you for coming today He bows to Yazawa-san. Oh, this guy. If I recall, he’s a politician. He used to be a cultural celebrity and a commentator on TV for some years. Then, after that, he became a candidate for prefectural governor somewhere. Err.
Ah, I’m Murata Hideo Yeah, that. Murata Hideo. Man, I’m glad I didn’t ask for any information before going in. Governor Murata’s much smaller than he is on TV. I didn’t care about it on TV, but that blue suit of his is quite high-class. The cloth is different. His necktie is probably an Italian brand too. Also, the stink. What’s this? Hairstyle? No, that’s not it. I think that he’s poured some men’s perfume on him. You can’t find something this raw on TV. Also, he’s much older than he was on TV. I mean, when you’re on TV, you can use make-up to make yourself younger. If I recall, this guy’s in his mid-forties.
I’m Yazawa from Kouzuki SS Yazawa-san greets with a straight face.
And, who is this boy Governor Murata looked at me.
A relative of Kakka Yazawa-san replied just that. I intuitively thought that it’s better if I shouldn’t name myself. It’s better not to bring the name Kuromori to a former entertainer turned politician.
Excuse me I said and bowed.
I see. Hmm Governor Murata looked at my clothes and shoes.
Well, it matters not. Come We go to the table. It looks like we’re visiting governor Murata’s office, but. This hotel belongs to the Kouzuki house. Governor Murata came from his hometown to meet Jii-chan. Therefore, he’s actually the guest here.
Please take a seat. Relax yourselves But, since governor Murata’s already sitting. He asks us to do the same I see. I can see his personality now. He wants to bring everything to his pace, and he doesn’t think much if it’s rude to the other party or not.
!
Yazawa-san took a seat without saying anything. I also followed.
Err, do you want coffee or anything? Governor Murata says, but.
No thanks Yazawa-san refused.
Murata-sensei’s introduced by Kurosaki-sensei, the president of Ochiai transport, and he would like to meet Kakka, but. We’re brought to the topic right away. It’s natural since the meeting only takes fifteen minutes.
Meetings with Kakka from the Kouzuki house goes through me first
Yes, yes, I heard that from President Kurosaki as well. He told me that Kouzuki-san trusts Yazawa-san a lot. That you’re effectively Kouzuki-san’s secretary Governor Murata said with a smile.
My specialty is security, as you already know, Kouzuki SS doesn’t provide security not just for Kakka but for the entire political and business world of Japan
Yes, yes, yes, I know that. That’s why I feel lucky that I’m meeting with Yazawa-san today. Please allow me to get to know you better in many ways. This guy is overly familiar. His smile is disgusting.
And so, what kind of business does Murata-sensei have with Kakka that requires a meeting? That’s what I’d like to know first Yazawa-san said.
Oh, I see. Well, I thought so. Oh well, I’ll speak to Yazawa-san honestly. Governor Murata smiled.
No, Yazawa-san, I think you already know my current situation. In fact, I, or rather, we, the younger generations of politicians are concerned with the current politics of Japan. And so we’re about to launch a new party for the next national election This guy’s the prefectural governor currently, but. He wants to become a member of the Diet?
No, of course, I’ll complete my term as the Governor. However, from now on, Japanese politics shouldn’t be centered in Tokyo, but they should also come from other local areas.I believe you can understand that, Yazawa-san
Is it political money to start a new party? Or do you want to lay the groundwork for influential politicians and businessmen? Or do you simply want Kakka to declare his support to your party? Yazawa-san cut into the chase. Right, governor Murata’s objective is. Is it Jii-chan’s money? Or, does he want to be introduced to the political and business circles? Or maybe, he just wants a comment that says I support governor Murata?
No, no, no, what I want to ask is all of it Governor Murata shows a malicious smile.
I want financial support, I want political support, and I want Kouzuki-san to bring his influence and entrust them all to me! Meaning.
We, the younger generation of politicians are the ones who’ll create the future. We’ll crush the vested interests, and the rigid systems that are in place, or there will be no future for Japan! Isn’t that right? I want you to believe in Murata.in my eyes! Err.
No, I have been too honest that I’ve made enemies. No, the people who disagree with me are the ones who are firmly entrenched in the vested interests that need to be destroyed. That’s why they get so angry when I point it out, it pains me. I’m just a brutally honest person, not a bad person. That’s what all my allies say too Can you trust someone who evaluates themselves and say I’m not a bad person