Chapter 60 – The Afterword of the W.L.K Squadron (6)
~For Fujiwara no Himeko~
Japan is a country with a unique political structure where the ruling Social Democratic Party has been in power for decades. The factor that made it possible for one party to hold power for a long time in a democratic country was the environment in which lawmakers with various political beliefs could create their own factions and act.
Among them, Fujiwara no Himeko was the leader of a radical group with far-right slogans such as “Restoration of the emperor,” “Recapture of Takeshima,” “Recapture of the northern territories,” And “Revival of the Japanese military.” Of course, those who made such extreme claims could not be the majority. I can’t help but notice the neighboring countries.
So, even though Himeko is clearly an influential politician with strong support from a specific group of people, she had limitations that prevented her from growing as a popular politician who appealed to the majority of the people.
Not to mention, she had a big quarrel with her members a year ago and even left her parliament without permission and went missing, so her reputation was ruined and she no longer has a place in the parliament or the Social Democratic Party. Seemed to be absent.
Politics is harsh.
There is no such thing as leaving her seat empty and waiting.
Already, Himeko’s clique has disintegrated and she has been scattered, and no one wants Himeko to return.
However, Himeko returned.
As before, she remains arrogant and aristocratic.
“It’s been a while, Senators. How have you been while I was gone?”
“… Fujiwarano… Lawmaker. What are you doing?”
“I thought he was dead because he was missing.”
“Your faction has already been disbanded.”
“Cliques don’t matter anymore. I have returned to purify Japan from defilement.”
Few lawmakers welcomed Himeko’s return. The appearance of her new power is always burdensome, and because of Himeko’s personality, she couldn’t die in a carefree way.
Those who were from Himeko’s faction and then switched to other ropes were equally uncomfortable. She couldn’t help but wait for the faction’s boss who had been away for a year.
However, Himeko was no longer interested in such a trivial power struggle. Because she was pursuing a much higher level.
“Isn’t the Social Democratic Party presidential election coming up soon?”
“What?! So what’s the matter Are you thinking of running for office?”
“The Social Democratic Party will of course become the first ruling party in the next election. Then the president of the Social Democratic Party becomes the Prime Minister instead of the cabinet.”
“Rep. Fujiwarano. No matter how much you are treated as a Hwajok in your region, your ideology is too radical to be prime minister. We should also consider the reaction from neighboring countries.”
“You’re right. You are a human who lives with ‘Josenjing’ in your mouth, but your national dignity will not diminish.”
“Are you aiming for the position of prime minister because you want to start a war?”
Excessive activity in the shadows is acceptable. However, if you try to come out in the sun, you will encounter a strong backlash. Members of the National Assembly believed it would be dangerous for an extreme rightist like Himeko to serve as prime minister.
“Everyone seems to be misunderstanding me. I am no longer a half politician who only appeals to my side. He returned with a policy that all Japanese people would welcome.”
“What is it? Is it the Emperor’s reinstatement?”
“It means to reform Japan like Japan.”
“Please be specific.”
“It is to make Japan a religious country that worships Hoyeong.”
“…”
When Kim Ho-young’s name came out, lawmakers had no choice but to shut up. There is nothing set by law, but it is a situation where you will be blinded if you insult Kim Ho-young carelessly.
The reality is that if she is labeled as a Kim Ho-young hater, she will not be able to win the election.
Everyone had to be careful with their words.
“… Still… Why do you want to take the lead in it?”
“It is because I am the apostle chosen by Hoyeong.”
“I beg your pardon? Haha! If you stop, you’ll get seriously ill, Senator Fujiwarano.”
Speaking of Kim Ho-young… She is a deity in the Middle Ages. She is to be worshiped and believed unconditionally, but she is not a physical object encountered in the real world. Of course. It’s not because Kim Ho-young crosses the streets of Shibuya every day and says hello to her.
Basically, Kim Ho-young lives in Korea, and Japanese people have no chance to meet him in their lives.
So Kim Ho-young was just recognized as a distant being.
He was not friendly enough to boast of his connections.
“Really. Can’t you see the picture we took together here?”
“I beg your pardon?”
However, Himeko suddenly presented her evidence. Photo of Himeko kneeling next to Hoyoung Kim in her uniform (provided by Himeko) holding her pose with a quivering face.
It wasn’t enough to meet the legendary Kim Ho-yeong in person and even take pictures.
This was irrefutable evidence.
In the past, when someone who said that he had heard the voice of God appeared, he was treated as a holy being. It’s impossible, but what if you say ‘I met God directly’?
It’s even more impossible, but what if you bring ‘evidence that you really met’?
If a mediocre priest met God, took a picture, and returned, wouldn’t it be natural for that authority to rise above that of the pope?
Himeko came to have just such an authority.
“Hoyoung-nim ordered me to purify corrupt Japan. It is his wish that I become prime minister.”
“No. But… A way to see if he really said that… “
“Are you denying Hoyoung?”
“When did I… I just didn’t hear it myself, so I just… “
“Are you pushing yourself even though I showed you the proof that I had an audience with Hoyoung?! I am an apostle who conveys the words of former Hoyoung! Denying my words is denying Hoyoung! What are you all doing?! Get that guy out! Otherwise, I will define all of you as Hoyeong-nim’s antagonists!”
“Oh no, wait! Wait for a sec!! That’s what I meant… !!”
Kim Ho-young’s antagonist… It was the stigma of being excommunicated from this world. Members of Congress tried to hide their reluctance, took away the badges of fellow lawmakers who raised questions, rolled them up, and kicked them out.
“Remember everyone. I am the only person who has personally met Hoyoung and heard his voice. Those who wish to realize Hoyoung’s will on this earth with me, please join my faction. Of course, if you want to rebel against Hoyoung, you can ignore me.”
All the members present at the meeting immediately became Himeko’s clique. The number is already considerable. It was the moment when a rival to Prime Minister Minamoto, whose second term was almost confirmed, was born.
「Fujiwara no Himeko is back」
“Rep. Fujiwarano said he knew Kim Ho-young.”
“Kim Ho-young is pushing Rep. Fujiwarano to be the prime minister of Japan.”
Such vicious rumors spread to the public beyond the parliament, and Fujiwara no Himeko and Kim Ho-young became a hot topic enough to occupy the 1st and 2nd places in real-time search terms for several weeks in a row.
Netizens’ reactions were varied.
〈If Hoyoung is pushing, shouldn’t Congressman Fujiwarano be prime minister?〉
〈 But how can you believe that? It could be that he is using Hoyoung to raise his political standing.〉
〈I don’t think it makes much sense that a member of the National Assembly is acquainted with Hoyeong〉
〈Can’t Hoyoung just be prime minister〉
Finally, an online debate was promoted between Prime Minister Minamoto Prefecture and Prime Minister Candidate Himeko Fujiwara. Prime Minister Minamoto was interested in Himeko, who suddenly left the parliament and returned unexpectedly, causing a sensation.
“Rep. Fujiwarano. Everyone is anxious because you, who was the leader of the extreme right, suddenly announced that you would become prime minister. After leaving the parliament for a year, what kind of wind do you have now?”
“For the past year, I have been receiving Hoyeong.”
The whole country groaned.
Time to get the truth behind the rumors.
Prime Minister Minamoto smiled lightly and demanded evidence.
“There are a lot of people who use their relationship with Hoyoung to commit fraud. I didn’t know that such a third-rate fraud would happen in the National Assembly. What is it that he regrets, that he only meets with you?”
“Here is the proof.”
The same picture that was shown to lawmakers is released in front of the camera.
Unmistakably Kim Ho-young’s face. This alone was a huge proof, but Prime Minister Minamoto did not intend to give up power easily.
“Well, photos alone are weak. Could be synthetic… To be honest, there are more people who don’t know Hoyoung’s real face. Isn’t it a bit greedy to become prime minister with just one picture without any policy?”
“Do you need more evidence?”
“Of course.”
“Then, I’ll connect you with Hoyeong via video call.”
“?”
“I will call you now.”
I could really hear the ringtone. The camera zooms in on Himeko making a phone call. The staff holding the microphone moved closer so that the call could be heard.
After the phone call ended, a young man appeared on the video.
“What’s the matter?”
“Oh, Hoyoung. I am calling about the prime minister election I mentioned earlier.”
“Ah, that. Yes, Himeko said that since you went through a lot of hardships, I would make you Prime Minister as compensation.”
“Yes. But since I say I know Hoyoung, many people are suspicious.”
“Hey, this isn’t a phone call to confirm that you know a celebrity. Anyway, is this on air?」
Prime Minister Minamoto forgot his body shape and got up from his seat and opened his mouth wide. He knew Hoyoung Kim’s face. That is undoubtedly Kim Ho-young.
“Ah~ Japanese people? Vote for Himeko. That’s it. And I will support Himeko no matter what she does! Okay?”
“Yes. All right. I will do as you ask.”
All the Japanese watching the broadcast answered at the same time. Even Prime Minister Minamoto.
Himeko was elected unanimously for the Prime Minister’s election, and Himeko served as the Prime Minister for the longest time before handing over the seat to her daughter Sumire, and her approval rating has never fallen below 90%.
Her major policies include 「Selecting Hoyeong Studies to study Kim Ho-young as a required course」 「Declare to honor Ho-Young’s home in Korea as her older brother’s country」 「Selecting Ho-Young’s birthday as a national holiday」 「Achieving a crime rate of 0% 」「Achieving No. 1 in the National Happiness Index for 20 consecutive years」 「Legalization of masturbation in public places」 「It is compulsory to say thanks to Hoyoung before having sex」
It is said that Japan, under her rule, was bustling with people full of energy and happiness every day.
Of course, Himeko herself kept her chastity for Kim Ho-young and lived alone all her life. She died at the age of 112.
