Urban Immortality: I Raised a Female Prime Minister in Tokyo

Chapter 224 Shiraishi Nagimitsu's War

The car drove straight to Tokyo Tower.

As a gathering place for Tokyo's mainstream media, there are more than a dozen TV stations stationed in the main building next to the TV tower alone.

Among them, NHK, NTV and TBS, three of Japan's largest television media, are also here.

Although all the billboards, big and small, were occupied by Yuji Toda, there was more than one way to create publicity.

Television media is also a big channel, but because the prime time of these TV stations is too expensive, usually except for prime ministerial candidates, not many MPs are willing to invest money in it.

Soon the car drove to the underground parking lot of Tokyo TV Tower. As soon as Shiraishi Nagimitsu got out of the car, Minamikawa Keiko came to meet him.

She received a text message from Shiraishi Nagimitsu early in the morning and immediately went downstairs to the underground parking lot to wait for Shiraishi Nagimitsu's arrival.

"You're here. Who is this?" Minamikawa Keiko asked Mei Shiraishi next to her.

"My sister, my biological sister, Mei Shiraishi." Shiraishi Nagimitsu introduced her as "a missing person who just returned from America."

Not at all like it, Minamikawa Keiko said in her heart.

"Hello." After shaking hands with Shiraishi Mei, Minamikawa Keiko could see her breasts, which were as majestic as Shiraishi Nagihiko's, through her open suit jacket and white shirt.

As expected, she is my biological sister. They are very similar in genetic blood. Minamikawa Jingzi was secretly jealous and swallowed her saliva.

"Nagiri, the situation is not good." Minamikawa Keiko frowned and said with a stern face, "I just learned that the prime advertising time slots of Japan's three major TV stations, NTV and TBS, have all been bought by Toda Yuji. Only NHK, as it is a public broadcaster, is still negotiating the contract, but I think it will be soon."

"Such a fast speed?" Shiraishi Nagimitsu was a little surprised. It seemed that this Toda Yuji not only had the support of a huge consortium, but also the guidance of political veterans.

According to normal business logic, it would take a long time to contact the TV station's business department, report the project for approval, get discussions and responses, and finally sign the contract.

And this Yuji Toda managed to accomplish all of this in such a short time. This is definitely not something that a novice could do with just money.

"Don't worry, I've spent quite a bit of time at NHK. The prime-time commercials coincide with the time slots for my dramas. I'll try to sabotage his contract," Minamikawa Keiko said, clenching her fists and gritting her teeth. "But as for NTV and TBS, I have no choice but to let them go."

"Are you sure you can do this? Don't let it affect your work at NHK." Shiraishi Nagimitsu smiled and patted Minamikawa Keiko's face. "I have another solution. Even if we lose the TV station's advertising, it doesn't matter."

Of course, it’s not what Shiraishi Nagimitsu said.

As a public television station, NHK has the highest ratings among ordinary people.

If he can get the advertising time during this prime time, he won't be much behind Yuji Toda in terms of TV station promotion.

Now that these ads have just been rolled out, if I don't come up with a solution quickly, it's foreseeable that my poll numbers will quickly fall behind under the overwhelming advertising.

Once the polls lag behind, many people who are not very concerned about voting will have a mentality of following the trend.

At the same time, more commercial political donations will be placed on legislators with high poll ratings.

"Don't worry, I'm the mainstay of the station, guaranteeing their ratings. This recent online youth idol drama alone has boosted NHK's prime-time ratings." Minamikawa Keiko nodded. "Don't worry, Nagimitsu. If I quit, there are still many stations that will offer me back. Since my drama is currently airing in prime time, of course they'll have to run your campaign ads."

"Okay, I'll leave it to you then." Shiraishi Nagimitsu was a little touched and hugged Minamikawa Keiko: "It doesn't matter if it doesn't work out, just do your best."

This little woman who I felt like I had known for a long time at first sight turned out to be reliable at the critical moment.

Although Minamikawa Keiko said it easily, Shiraishi Nagimitsu understood that even if the pillars wanted to interfere with NHK's commercial contract behavior, they would have to pay some price.

And it leaves a very bad impression on the top management, after all, they are in different departments.

As for what she said about changing to another TV station, which other TV station in Japan has resources comparable to NHK?

"In my heart, you are the most outstanding legislator who cares most about the people." Minamikawa Keiko hugged Shiraishi Nagimitsu back. "Wait for my news, but I may not be able to offer much discount on the price. You know, in the capital market, only money has the final say."

"Don't worry, I have all the required prices here. Even the price increase doesn't have to be too exaggerated. All I need is to get the prime-time broadcasting rights." Shiraishi Nagimitsu said with a smile.

"Leave it to me." Minamikawa Jingzi nodded affirmatively: "Wait for my news."

After saying goodbye to Minamikawa Keiko, Shiraishi Nagimitsu returned to the car.

The sky has darkened.

After sending the other assistant in the passenger seat home, the sisters were the only ones left in the car besides the driver.

"Sister, where are we going now? Going home?" asked Mei Shiraishi.

"No, the voting will begin in a few days. We must seize every opportunity. If we fall behind in this war, we won't be able to turn the tide." Shiraishi Nagimitsu shook his head and sneered, "Perhaps the forces behind Toda Yuji think that politics can be won with money. He's probably overthinking it. Money is important, but there are also ways to spend it."

"What about that Abe Noja?" Shiraishi Mei said, "Won't she come and grab these ads?"

"Her voting bases are all business centers of major families, which are much more stable than mine." Shiraishi Nagimitsu looked out the window, and the breeze blew her long hair, which swayed in the wind, giving her a unique beauty.

Shiraishi Nagimitsu turned her head and smoothed her windblown hair with her small hand. "With one order from the family's business group, almost all employees and family members will vote for Abe Nojaku. So she's not in a rush; she just needs to stabilize things a bit."

"Sister, you have worked hard these years." After listening to what Shiraishi Nagimitsu said, Mei Shiraishi understood better the hardships she had gone through in fighting these families alone over the years.

Without any family to support me, I have to do everything on my own, which is not easy.

"Yes, it's very hard." Shiraishi Nagimitsu closed the car window and looked at his little hands.

Before she met the man, although she had maintained herself well, there were still some signs of weathering on her hands, and scars on her feet from all those years of traveling around Tokyo.

But after meeting a man, all of this disappeared.

"But it's all worth it." Shiraishi Nagimitsu said firmly.

Mei Shiraishi looked at the determination in her sister's eyes and found something she couldn't understand.

NHK headquarters building.

knock knock knock.

There was a knock on the door.

"Please come in," said NHK President Nobuo Inaba.

"President." Keiko Minamikawa pushed open the door and walked in.

"Keiko, is there anything you need from me?" Nobuo Inaba smiled and put down the documents in his hand, looking up and down at this exquisite and amazing woman.

Wearing a blazer, white shirt and uniform skirt.

The beautiful legs in black stockings are curvy, the insteps in red high heels are as straight as if cut by a knife, and the lines are as beautiful as jade.

The white pearl Chanel earrings make her temperament more elegant.

He was very satisfied with NHK's leading actress.

With makeup on, she is a stunning urban white-collar beauty, and without makeup, she looks even more youthful and ageless.

Although she is already at the age of getting married, having children and becoming a mother, Keiko Minamikawa's role as the female college student protagonist in the recent youth idol TV series aired on NHK online does not look out of place at all.

It perfectly matched the image of the young girl, which made the ratings of the TV series soar.

The ratings quickly took the top spot in prime time on all Japanese TV stations.

"President, I came to see you about something." Minamikawa Keiko said, "It's about the prime-time TV drama advertisement of mine."

"Oh?" Inaba Nobuo stood up, walked out of his desk, and sat on the guest sofa. "Keiko, please have a seat. The contract for your TV drama's time slot advertising has been tentatively negotiated and just sent to me. Once you sign it, it will be submitted to the approval department and the show can begin."

"What? Jingzi, do you have any opinions?"

"I won't beat around the bush, President." Minamikawa Keiko also sat on another sofa and said, "I know this ad has given hope that it can be taken down and replaced with another council member, Shiraishi Nagimitsu."

"Oh? What's the difference?" Inaba Nobuo frowned. "If I don't have a good reason, I'm afraid I can't change my mind. Keiko, this is a commercial contract. According to the company's rules and regulations, only the business department can make suggestions. You are just a host and actor, and you can't interfere with the decisions of the TV station's advertising department." Minamikawa Keiko nodded. "President, I understand all this, but I still have a few reasons."

"Very good, tell me. I'm very interested in what reason can make you break the company's rules." Nobuo Inaba took a sip of tea and signaled Keiko Minamikawa to start.

"First, Shiraishi Nagimitsu's beautiful image and previous positive reputation are more suitable for advertising my TV series."

"Secondly, Mr. President, I'm not shy about saying that Shiraishi Nagimitsu and I are very good friends, and I hope her commercial will air during my prime time slot. Of course, I know this can't be a reason, but I'm simply being honest about my original intention to gain your trust."

"Third, Shiraishi Nagi has been a member of the National Diet for many years, and there hasn't been any scandal surrounding her. Although the dissolution of this National Diet session was too abrupt, I believe she will still be the winner in the end. Not just any member of the Diet can challenge and win."

"It's much better for the TV station's top management to make friends with such a veteran parliamentary representative than to gamble on a new parliamentary representative."

"Fourth, regarding the price, Shiraishi Nagimitsu can offer the same price as Toda Yuji. At the same time, I personally prefer not to receive remuneration for this idol drama. I don't think this will cause my colleagues in the advertising department to waste their time in vain."

Inaba Nobuo didn't say anything. He stood up and pondered for a moment before saying, "Keiko, what you said is correct, but I'm sorry, I still can't change my decision."

"You've been at NHK for so many years, and I won't hide it from you. Many of Toda Yuji's business friends have contacted me and asked me to support this congressman."

"I can't refuse a favor from so many people. This time, it's obvious that the alliance of many chambers of commerce is supporting that Toda Yuji. So, I'm very sorry."

Minamikawa Keiko took a deep breath and said, "President, you know I've been at NHK for so many years, and I know so much. I don't think the favors from their business friends are more important than what I've said plus the inside information I know."

"Keiko, are you threatening me?" Inaba Nobuo said in a deep voice.

"It's not a threat, but you should know how many headhunters are commissioned by various TV stations to recruit me every year. I'm sure the president understands the prices they offer." Minamikawa Keiko stood up and said coldly, "But I still abide by my professional ethics and loyalty to NHK. But if the president doesn't recognize my contributions and doesn't care about my loyalty, then I might as well change TV stations."

"I believe they will be more willing to offer me a more substantial contract. They are also more interested in NHK's various historical insider revelations."

After saying this, Keiko Minamikawa turned around and prepared to leave without waiting for Nobuo Inaba to speak.

"Wait, Keiko." Inaba Nobuo looked at Minamikawa Keiko who turned around and said with a wry smile: "I always thought I knew you well enough, Keiko, but I didn't expect that I could still see the side of you that you hide."

"I agree. Please notify Councillor Shiraishi as soon as possible to come to the TV station to shoot the commercial. I will have the advertising department destroy the previous contract."

Minamikawa Keiko nodded expressionlessly and bowed slightly: "Thank you, President. Your recognition will make me feel more at home with NHK."

"I hope so, Ms. Keiko." Inaba Nobuo nodded. "I hope this is the first and last time you interfere with NHK's decision-making. Otherwise, you know I have my own methods."

"Of course, Mr. President." Minamikawa Keiko raised her lips slightly: "You can trust my loyalty."

When Keiko Minamikawa walked out of the president's office, her tense little face instantly thawed. She smiled with relief and let out the breath that had been suppressed in her heart.

This was the first time he had been so assertive, and it was with the president.

But, it feels good.

Keiko Minamikawa clenched her fists and encouraged herself.

Come on, Jingzi, next time you meet him, you have to be as brave as you are today.

Shiraishi Nagimitsu was sitting in the car when he received a video call from Minamikawa Keiko while driving.

"It's done, Nagimitsu. Come over tomorrow afternoon to shoot the commercial," Minamikawa Keiko said happily. "My colleagues in the advertising department have already started planning the content based on your image. As for the price, it's exactly the same as Toda Yuji's. There's no fluctuation."

"Thank you so much, Keiko." Shiraishi Nagimitsu was very happy after hearing this, and the gloom on his little face dissipated a lot.

This is finally the first good news I heard today. At least in terms of TV publicity, I am on par with Yuji Toda.

"Remember you owe me a meal. I went to the Chinese Sichuan restaurant downstairs in your office building. It was pretty good last time." Jingzi Minamikawa walked towards her office while watching the video on her phone.

She could feel the joy in Shiraishi Nagi's heart, and her steps became much lighter.

"No problem." Shiraishi Nagimitsu jokingly continued, "Are you thanked with just a Sichuan meal? Do you want me to introduce my man to you? He's much better than your unfaithful man."

"Okay, are you willing to give it up?" Minamikawa Jingzi made a face at the camera: "You said your man was so good, of course I will accept it."

"Okay, I'm here. I'll hang up first." Shiraishi Nagimitsu said as he looked at the street scene outside the car.

"Okay, come on, Nagimitsu, our great councilor." Minamikawa Keiko raised her fist to cheer.

"You too, take down that man, the dream lover of us Japanese men." Shiraishi Nagihiru winked at Minamikawa Keiko.

"You are." Minamikawa Jingzi curled her lips.

After hanging up the video call, we arrived at our destination quickly.

Shiraishi Nagimitsu got out of the car, and Shiraishi Mei followed closely with a briefcase.

This residential area is a typical old-style apartment in Tokyo, with a high population density and old facilities.

Patches upon patches of the street had been recently repaired.

The lights are also much brighter than other places.

Mei Shiraishi noticed that many high and low steps have been renovated with barrier-free passages and blind paths.

In Japan, almost all new communities have these things, but these old communities with houses that are decades old are not so complete.

"Sister, where are we going?" Mei Shiraishi asked, looking at the apartments around her.

There were dense lights and quite a lot of people.

"Meet a few people." Shiraishi Nagimitsu said, walking in front with his bag.

"What kind of important person could be in such an old-fashioned apartment?" Shiraishi Mei looked around the apartment. Although the exterior looked shabby, the elevator and paint inside were fresh.

There are also many public fire extinguishers installed on the walls, which shows that the government attaches great importance to this area.

Is there some political bigwig hiding here?
Mei Shiraishi absolutely doesn't believe it.

In Japan, political families and aristocratic families are all extremely wealthy. Even if they fail in business and investment, they will not end up living in such old-style apartments.

Shiraishi Nagimitsu and Shiraishi Mei took the elevator to the fourth floor.

The elevator opened, and an open apartment was right opposite the elevator.

Went in.

"Mr. Shiraishi, you're here." Several elderly and middle-aged people inside stood up and greeted Shiraishi Nagimitsu with a smile.

Mei Shiraishi looked around the open apartment.

Since it is connected with several adjacent apartments, the space appears very large.

There are ping-pong tables, Go and various activities for the elderly.

"Everyone is still so healthy." Shiraishi Nagimitsu said with a smile: "I am very happy."

"Thanks to Councillor Shiraishi for securing so many community facilities for us," said one of the elderly people.

"The government has renovated the old elevators, repainted the entire corridor, and built many barrier-free passages," the middle-aged man said with a smile. "Even the public fire extinguishers I mentioned have been installed by the government. All this is thanks to Councillor Shiraishi."

"Yes, this community has been renovated over the years, and the roads have been repaired over and over again. This is all thanks to Councillor Shiraishi. Everyone has seen it. You called us and we came here as soon as possible." The elderly man said excitedly:

"It goes without saying that our votes and those of our families will definitely go to Councillor Shiraishi. Just tell us how else we can help you. Helping you is helping everyone. We will give it our all, even if it means risking our very lives."

"Thank you everyone." Shiraishi Nagimitsu bowed deeply. "I will explain my plan to you in detail. For now, I'll leave it to you all."

"Please rest assured, Councillor Shiraishi. Please leave it to us." Several elderly and middle-aged people opposite bowed in return.

(End of this chapter)