Tokyo Detective

Chapter 263: Election for Member of Parliament

In Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama, one of the most prosperous areas in a city of 380 million people, the competition among members of parliament is more intense than in other areas. The sudden general election has left several city councilors preparing for the next term confused.

Generally, cities with a population of over 100 million will have more than 60 city councilors, while Yokohama has 86 city councilors, which is similar to Osaka Prefecture.

In Japan, whether it is members of the National Diet, prefectural councilors, or city councilors, their terms are all four years, so the temporary election is more advantageous for incumbent councilors.

Because the term of office is only halfway through, any unfulfilled promises can be used as an excuse to fool voters by saying they will be fulfilled next.
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Sunday is the most important day for those who want to run for Congress, because the voting period is from next Wednesday to Friday, and there is no way to wait until the next Golden Week.

The area around Shinkoyasu Station is the most prosperous area in the entire Kanagawa Ward, with public facilities such as the district office, public schools, libraries, and large shopping malls gathered around it. It was also the place chosen by the five regional candidates on Sunday.

The middle-aged man named Kurokawa Ryu, who is the councillor of Kanagawa District this term, of course occupies the most crowded area in the shopping mall square, but the number of audience members below the stage is not as large as one might imagine.

There is nothing that can be done about it. Of the six promises he made when he was elected, he has only fulfilled 6 of them so far. Of course the voters are disappointed.

It can range from small things like asking the higher authorities to rectify all the older residential facilities in Kanagawa Ward and other livelihood issues, to big things like asking the higher authorities to increase pensions and promote local infrastructure projects.

Kurokawa Ryu still showed a confident smile. Although he didn't do very well, it was better than the other four. Looking at the number of viewers of the others, which was less than one-fourth of his, it was already proved who would win the position of member of parliament.

This society is not about proving how good you are, as long as others are worse than you.

"Please believe me, fellow citizens. I am a farmer's child. I will stand by you and consider this matter. Families who participate in the event today can take a bag of rice home."

What a farmer's child! Although Kurokawa Ryu was born in a peasant family, he later married into his wife's local wealthy family and even used the same surname as his wife.

At this time, the people in the audience began to whisper to each other and even started to leave the crowd, not even wanting to leave with the free 5 kilograms of rice.

This made Kurokawa Ryu begin to realize that something was wrong. What was going on? Why did so many people leave?

Five minutes ago, Akimoto Shingen's campaign car drove to the corner of the commercial city. As the least experienced of the five candidates running for Congress, his position was also the worst.

The male secretary who had just set up the scene came jogging over. He was also one of Akimoto Shingen's disciples. Later, because of some things, he left the police force and started a small company. His name was Ono Osamu.

"Teacher, is it true what you said last night that you would do your best to compete for the seat of parliament?"

Akimoto Shingen looked confident.

"Of course it's true. I have never told a lie."

"But didn't we agree not to elect members of this Congress at the beginning? If we decide to elect them at the last minute, the funds we need to spend will increase several times without sufficient preparation."

Akimoto Shingen patted his apprentice on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, I won't fight a battle I'm not sure of."

As for money, Shingen Akimoto handed a bank card to Osamu Ono.

"Here is 100 million yuan. Take it and use it as activity funds. Spend it all within a week and don't give it to me, the teacher, to save it."

"One hundred million in cash, you won't sell your real estate, will you?"

"This is the money my grandson-in-law gave me as a gift. It doesn't even count as a political donation. He's here."

Onoji was confused. He had only heard that Shengzi's niece had a boyfriend, but he really didn't know who the boyfriend was.

A military Hummer drove to a nearby location and parked. Naoki Hanyu got out in a suit and tie. As for Seiko Akimoto, who got out of the car with him, she just greeted people she knew and went shopping with her friends.

Shingen Akimoto patted Naoki Hanyu on the shoulder.

"This is my good grandson-in-law, the dragon of the Metropolitan Police Department, the hero of the entire police department, Naoki Hanyu."

Ono Osamu was even more surprised. Outside the Tokyo metropolitan area, perhaps not many people knew Hanyu Naoki, but within the Tokyo metropolitan area, the man in front of him definitely had a top reputation.

"So you have Mr. Hanyu to help you. Hello, my name is Ono Osamu."

"Hello."

Ono Osamu held the bank card in his hand and looked at the unexpected reinforcements, feeling full of confidence.

It doesn't necessarily mean he can't be elected.

With five cars broadcasting the concepts of their respective candidates, the whole area became bustling with activity.

Ordinary people don’t want to listen to these people’s empty talk, but the five places and five small gifts are more or less worth a few thousand yuan. Who would despise something for free?

On the 1-meter-high platform, Akimoto Shingen put on his campaign sash, and his old appearance was tidied up to look a little younger.

His name and slogan were written on the campaign ribbon. As a former policeman, his advocacy was to make Neon safe again, with other benefits being secondary.

Shingen Akimoto's methods of canvassing votes are relatively traditional, unlike some congressmen who keep up with the trend by dancing, singing, and using many new methods.

As for the security advocacy, if it were two years ago, this declaration would generally not have much of a market, but Japan is different today. Many people believe that police and social security should indeed be strengthened.

When a family passed by here and wanted to find the next gift, the man who was the father happened to notice the young man on the stage smiling apologetically and asked in surprise.

“Is the person canvassing for votes on the stage Naoki Hanyu?”

The woman looked over while holding the child.

"You said it was that police hero. How could he be so arrogant in Tokyo? It really is him."

"This is my idol, the modern crime nemesis, the slayer of a hundred people, the executioner. Anyway, let's go over and take a look."

"Okay."

Soon a large crowd gathered in front of the stage, and some even recorded the event and posted it online.

"The police hero is canvassing for votes for the Yokohama city councilor. What is their relationship?" As more and more people came, Akimoto Shingen was very satisfied with this. Despite his old appearance, he could speak in a loud voice that no one present expected, making many people feel that although the old man is old, his sword may not be at a disadvantage.

"Dear citizens, you all know that the public security in Japan has been very bad in the past two years. It is completely different from a few years ago. What is the reason? Is it that no one wants to be a police officer because they are dissatisfied with the poor treatment, resulting in insufficient police force to maintain social order, or is it that the police system has become rotten because of lack of blood."

The old man's powerful voice attracted a lot of people's attention, but most of them came to see the celebrity.

"Officer Hanyu, may I ask why you support Mr. Akimoto?"

Of course, Naoki Hanyu would not say that he is his family member or his girlfriend's grandfather.

"I agree with Mr. Akimoto's philosophy. I know many people call me a hero, but I am actually very small in front of the huge society, so we need more police officers who are full of passion and justice."

The two people's singing in unison made many viewers gradually accept the ideas that Akimoto Shingen wanted to convey.

In this way, time passed and when it was noon, one group of audiences left and another group gathered.

Ono Osamu suddenly pulled a cart of things over. When they opened them, they were all cheap little gifts, such as small fans. On one side was a picture of Akimoto Nobuyoshi and on the other side was a picture of Hanyu Naoki. This left the guy who had worked hard all morning speechless.

“You’re still doing this.”

"Yeah, if I just give a gift that looks like a teacher, the other party will probably just throw it in the trash. But it will be different with you, okay?"

Naoki Hanyu finally nodded. Since he had made such a boast last night, he had to bear the consequences.

In the afternoon session, the old man seemed to continue working tirelessly, and he tried his best to answer the audience's questions.

However, when there are too many people, some minor frictions will inevitably occur. For example, two men started arguing, and Hanyu Naoki had to walk into the crowd and pull the two men apart.

"Please calm down, both of you. Can you tell me the reason for the conflict?"

“He pushed me.”

"You pushed me first."

Naoki Hanyu persuaded with a working smile.

"I believe that you two came out on Sunday to have fun. There is no need to make things unpleasant over a small matter."

One of the men nodded.

"Officer Hanyu, what you said makes sense, but can I ask you for a favor?"

No.

Naoki Hanyu thought this in his heart, but he nodded in front of thousands of eyes.

"If it's a small matter, I'll do my best."

"Of course it's a small matter. Please sign this fan."

"can."

When Hanyu Naoki signed the fan, he quickly realized that he had done something stupid.

Everyone around him looked at him and came over with gifts with his image printed on them.

"Please sign for me."

"Sign for me first."

Although Naoki Hanyu stood still like a rock in the waves, he still felt uncomfortable being surrounded by so many people.

"Come one by one, please don't fight over them."

If it weren't for the patrol police who were maintaining law and order, there might have been a stampede.

As Hanyu Naoki began to get impatient as he signed his names one by one, a beautiful hot girl appeared in front of him with dyed blonde hair and a delicate face under heavy makeup.

"Brother Naoki also signed for me."

"Where's your gift?"

The hot girl searched a few bags and found that her gift seemed to have fallen, so she took off her top in public, revealing her tanned skin and her plump breasts wrapped in underwear.

"Can you sign it on my chest?"

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Naoki Hanyu's expression was tense. He helped the other person put his clothes back on with a tough attitude, and then wrote a big name on his clothes.

Maybe it's possible in private, but with so many people around and so many cameras around, he suspected that the other party was a stooge hired by his competitor.

Because of his calligraphy skills, the font he wrote on his clothes was strong and powerful, which made the hot girl like him even more. So she hugged Hanyu Naoki and wanted to kiss him but was stopped. It would be very troublesome if she kissed him in public.

Although the kiss was stopped, the act of signing on the clothes made many people want it. After all, even if they didn't like it, there should be fans of Naoki Hanyu who would want it if it was posted online, so they surrounded the target again.

"Come one at a time, don't rush."

"Miss, please don't pull my zipper. There's nothing you can't touch."

"The clothes are going to get torn, don't pull them."

(End of this chapter)