MMB Chapter 1292, page 1301: Seppuku could be considered!
Chapter 1292, page 1301: Seppuku could be considered!
Chapter 1292, page 1301: Seppuku might be an option!
Naoki Nagayama brought his daughter to Tree Friends Capital.
Wearing a little outfit personally designed by Akina, chubby little Natsuka was incredibly cute, even winning over the attention of the receptionist, Kanai Hiroka, who shared her cream puffs with the little one.
Everyone at Tree Friends Capital greeted the boss's daughter with smiles. While most people in the investment bank are men, there are some very talented female employees who are willing to take the little one around.
The little one was quite happy in the unfamiliar office building, excitedly exploring the new world.
Speaking of which, due to the Nagayama couple's status and fame, it seems the little girl has only encountered kindness and smiles throughout her life. The only person who could be considered fierce in her life was probably Akina's mother when correcting her bad habits.
Because Naoki Nagayama, who actually spanks Akina when she bites and chews on things, is too reluctant to scold his daughter.
"If it were a boy, I would definitely give him a good talking-to!"
This is how someone is trying to justify themselves!
“Yuan Tai Sang”.
Naoki Nagayama was on the phone with Genta Nakai from his office, discussing the progress of the major Black Monday plan.
"We need to be wary of a stock market crash starting this month!"
You can't just tell people it's October 19th, otherwise Naoki Nagayama might as well give up on the finance industry and become a fortune teller instead.
"Hi, short-term futures contracts have started to be released, and I'm ready."
On the phone, Nakai Genta sounded extremely confident.
"When the stock market crash comes, I'll definitely make a fortune!"
"That's good. As for New York, I'll be counting on you, Yuan Tai-san!"
"Haha, don't worry, I've staked everything I have on this!"
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After finishing his conversation with Genta Nakai, Naoki Nagayama continued his exchange with key personnel from securities trading centers in other countries around the world.
Thus, he had completed half of his work at TreeFriend Capital for the day; the rest was simply to continue reviewing the trades of the various traders.
However, under such extremely conservative policies, there wasn't much work to do, so he had plenty of time to think about other things. For example:
"What should we have for lunch today? Should we let the little one try KFC?"
Suddenly remembering his daughter, Naoki Nagayama turned around in surprise:
"Huh? Where's the flower sauce?"
The little guy is definitely on the 12th floor. Naoki Nagayama asked Hiroka Kanai to keep an eye on him, but he's not in sight right now.
As expected, it's all about dads taking care of the kids; as long as they don't get lost, everything's fine.
Naoki Nagayama went out of his office to look for his daughter, and then heard a clear laugh in the corridor. He went over and saw his little Natsuka typing on a keyboard, making a clicking sound. The keyboard clearly belonged to a trader.
Kanai Hiroka, standing beside her, looked at her with a hint of helplessness.
"Hua Jiang, what are you doing?"
Naoki Nagayama walked to the side, picked up his daughter, and pretended to be stern.
"How can you disturb other people's work!"
"Dad~ Dad~~"
Hana-chan wasn't afraid at all, and even grinned as she reached out to pinch Naoki Nagayama's nose.
Naoki Nagayama dodged around, took a moment to apologize to the employee whose keyboard had been stolen, and then prepared to take the little guy back to the office.
Just then, a breaking news report suddenly appeared on the television set up in the work hall, which was broadcasting world news. The host exclaimed in surprise:
Breaking news!
Japanese Prime Minister Nakasone, along with all cabinet members and key Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) members, held a press conference at the Diet Building. Let's take a look at the live report!
"??"
Naoki Nagayama was also drawn to the news and stopped in his tracks.
The scene then shifted to a press conference at the Diet Building, where Nakasone, dressed in a suit, stood solemnly in the center of the stage, with cabinet members and key members of the Liberal Democratic Party standing behind him.
"Many people within the government are involved in the recent Recruit bribery case."
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"This is a problem with the error correction mechanism, and it's also due to my inadequacy. As Prime Minister, I bear the responsibility!"
"For this, I apologize to the entire public!"
After he finished speaking, Nakasone led all the high-ranking officials to stand in a row and bow 90 degrees in front of the camera!
In an instant, the heads of a dozen or so officials were lined up in a row, causing the flashbulbs to go off and the shutters to click incessantly!
Here it comes! Japan's traditional art is back!!!
After about a minute, Nakasone, whose face was flushed, finally stood up again!
"The investigation into the bribery case is proceeding in an orderly manner and we will definitely give the public an explanation!"
"I know that a simple bow is far from enough to express my apology!"
"As the highest-ranking official in the country, I wish I could commit seppuku to atone for my sins."
"However, holding a high position also carries heavy responsibilities, and I cannot allow the country to fall into a state of leaderlessness because of my own selfish interests."
"Following the press conference, I will submit my resignation to the Emperor, request an imperial edict to dissolve the Cabinet, and demand the dissolution of the current Diet and the holding of new elections."
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This was the result of collective discussions among Nakasone and the top leaders of the Liberal Democratic Party. He himself took some responsibility, but the party's top leaders could not escape unscathed; he couldn't bear the blame alone!
Since he's already at the end of his term, resigning as prime minister and holding new parliamentary elections should be enough to quell public opinion.
If, at this point, all those involved in the Recruit case could be replaced, and efforts could be made to ensure that new party members are successfully elected as members of parliament, the losses might be reduced.
Even if we ultimately need to form a coalition government with the opposition, it's not entirely unacceptable.
After the presentation, Nakasone did not give the media reporters a chance to ask questions, but instead led the group of members back behind the scenes.
And so this breaking news story came to a brief end!
"Tsk tsk."
Holding his daughter Natsuka, Naoki Nagayama remarked, "These political heavyweights can be quite decisive sometimes; they actually dissolved parliament and called for a new election!"
With the facts still unclear, this might actually preserve the LDP's vitality for the future!
However, he was quite dissatisfied with the Prime Minister's entertainment performance.
What's the point of simply bowing, this traditional skill?
Naoki Nagayama remarked,
"At the very least, you should do a dogeza (a deep bow in reverence), or even consider seppuku (ritual suicide)."
"If all else fails, we could learn from the excellent Eastern cultural practice of 'bearing thorns to apologize.' At least that would inspire people to reminisce and discuss it for a long time!"
Kanai Hiroka, who was still shocked by the breaking news, heard Nagayama Naoki's comment and, for a moment, found it quite reasonable.
However, there's really nothing interesting about a man in his sixties carrying a bundle of thorns shirtless.
After a while, discussions gradually arose in the workspace of Tree Friends Capital. It is well known that such a major political upheaval would have a significant impact on the financial sector.
A month ago, the traders at TreeFriend Capital would have been calling frantically to allocate their stock holdings.
However, now almost everyone has bought the most conservative stocks.
"Everyone"
Naoki Nagayama noticed the awkward atmosphere and quickly spoke up.
"Politics is none of our business. We will stick to our previous direction: conservative, conservative, and even more conservative!"
"Hi~~~"
Inside the Tokyo Dome, rehearsals for Michael Jackson and Akina Nakamori have begun.
As always, it started with a stunning performance by Michael Jackson. After seven or eight songs, Akina Nakamori was invited onto the stage to sing her solo rendition of "Babylon."
Meanwhile, Michael Jackson was able to take a short break and prepare for the second half of the show.
At the very end, Michael and Akina will sing "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" together, which will mark the end of this rehearsal.
"Wow~"
After leaving the stage, Michael Jackson chatted with Akina.
"That song, 'Babylon,' is very passionate and fits our concert perfectly."
"Haha, this song was written by someone when I was trying out a rock style."
Akina smiled and said,
"I originally wanted to choose other songs, but there are too many Japanese songs, which might not fit your concert, so I chose this one in the end."
"Very suitable"
"I'll try again later. I feel like I still need to practice my positioning."
Akina is also a perfectionist and always takes her performances very seriously.
"Let's be careful."
Michael Jackson quickly tried to dissuade him, as the newspapers had been reporting on it for the past few days, and even he, who didn't speak Japanese, had heard from his assistant that Akina Nakamori was pregnant!
"You're newly pregnant, so you shouldn't move around too much."
"She's not that delicate!"
Akina smiled and waved. It's just singing a song; the movements aren't that big. It's just a bit of exercise.
"I've already made flower jam before, I have experience!"
Michael Jackson was powerless to stop it and could only lament:
"My mom was still working when she was pregnant with my siblings. Mothers are so strong!"
"By the way, I haven't asked yet. Michael, you're part of a big family too, right?"
When I visited before, it was my first formal visit, so I didn't get to know either of our families in detail.
"I have a super big family of my own, with six brothers and sisters! I'm the fifth one!"
"Haha, I have eight brothers and sisters!" Michael replied with a laugh. "My mom had nine children, and I was the seventh!"
In this day and age, the idea that having many children brings many blessings is not unique to Eastern culture.
"9!"
Akina expressed her admiration for this number, saying she originally thought her mother had already reached the maximum number of children she had given birth to, which was six.
"Is Michael close to his siblings?"
"It was great when we were kids. But now that we've grown up, we've gradually drifted apart."
Michael Jackson sighed. The reason for their separation was both complicated and simple: interests!
He was too outstanding, far surpassing his other siblings. Since the other siblings were not equally capable, conflicts naturally arose when it came to distributing the benefits.
Even his own father, who used to be his agent, separated from him due to conflicts. If they weren't father and son, they might even have ended up in court.
"It's also because everyone's career paths are different and they all have their own ideas."
"Right now, I'm closer to one of the sisters. Her name is Jenny."
Listening to Michael's words, Akina was deeply moved:
"Yes, even blood relatives will gradually drift apart as they grow up because of career, love, or family. That's probably the meaning of growing up."
After she became famous, she also experienced some unpleasantness with her siblings, especially with her father. It seems that many celebrities have this kind of experience.
Fortunately, Naoki Nagayama was there to support her, nipping these unpleasant things in the bud. Otherwise, she didn't know if she would have severed ties with her family in the future.
Michael Jackson looked at Akina Nakamori beside him, an artist and singer from the same family, and felt a sense of mutual appreciation.
"But those things are in the past now!"
Akina smiled and said,
"Now I have started my own family and have children! Life is about moving forward!"
"Haha, you have to look forward in life!"
Michael Jackson nodded, inwardly agreeing.
The idea of starting a family was stronger than ever before. He wanted to build a family with himself at the center!
Takeshita Noboru seems to be trapped at home these days!
As soon as he stepped outside, a swarm of reporters would swarm him, cameras and microphones shoved in his face, bombarding him with questions: "Takeshita-san, what's your opinion on Recruit's bribery?" "Is the newspaper report true?" "Don't stay silent!"
These guys are incredibly annoying, but they're all legitimate journalists with press credentials. Even if the police are called to disperse them, it will only last a few hours.
Lured by freedom of the press and trending headlines, this group of people is like flies that have been injected with chicken blood; no matter how much you try to shoo them away, they will regroup!
At this moment, Takeshita Noboru was in a very frustrating situation. In order to maintain his upright reputation, he could neither allow the police to be on duty 24 hours a day nor allow the gangsters he knew to threaten him.
However, the outside reporters are just a minor symptom; the attacks from within the Liberal Democratic Party itself are the real threat!
"Takeshita-san, just admit it!" "Takeshita-san, for the sake of the LDP, just sacrifice yourself this time!" "We'll remember your righteousness!" "At most, we'll just return the money; you won't go to jail!" "..."
The current prime minister resigned to quell some of the anger directed at the Liberal Democratic Party and to suppress some of the public opinion. However, other senior figures within the party still want Takeshita Noboru to take the brunt of the controversy!
Although he won't go to jail, this stain on his record will bring his career to an end!
"You want me to take the blame?! When Recruit offered you money, which of you didn't accept it?!"
Takeshita Noboru angrily hung up the phone again, and yet another person came to persuade him.
Even now, he still hasn't figured out who's targeting him or who's the mole among his entourage. But it doesn't matter; all he needs to know is who will benefit the most!
Socialist Party. Chairperson of the Socialist Party, Takako Doi!
She will be the biggest beneficiary of the prime minister's resignation, the new parliamentary election, and the Liberal Democratic Party's scandals! With her support for Narasaki Yanosuke, she might even win a majority in the upcoming House of Representatives election and completely defeat the Liberal Democratic Party!!
"We all underestimated this Doi Tagako. Although she's a woman, she's incredibly cunning. Her use of a borrowed knife to kill is truly masterful!"
This woman never showed her face; she was manipulating things from behind the scenes the whole time.
On the surface, however, Narasaki Yanosuke, the sharpest blade, was unleashed! It directly pierced through Ricurt's multiple layers of cover!
What should I do now?
Takeshita Noboru huddled in his study, lost in thought.
"Are we really going to admit defeat? Just hand everything over to them?!"
He was once just one step away from becoming Prime Minister!
Memories flooded back: his campaign from the bottom up, his cautious approach within the government, and his arduous efforts to coordinate with other parties. This was the arduous path he had taken!
"no!"
Takeshita Noboru slammed his fist on the tatami mat.
"I disagree!!!"
He stood up, picked up the phone, and dialed Doi Tagako, the last person he wanted to call. Politics is the art of coordination, and as a "political coordinator," he still wanted to make one last push!
He didn't want to spend the rest of his life in obscurity, no matter what!
(End of this chapter)