After being elected as the governor of Tokyo, he will debut as a band!

However, if strictly investigated, their actions of using their numerical advantage to semi-forcibly take people away do indeed have the suspicion of kidnapping...

Seeing that the two policemen were not joking, Nomura broke out in a cold sweat. He took out a tissue to wipe his sweat and, while the policemen were negotiating with the two men who had attacked him earlier, he quickly pulled his confidant aside and whispered a question.

"Have you found out which police station or division they belong to? We need to get the branch chief to find their superior and explain the situation so that their superior can call them back. Only then can we get through this."

"They're probably still investigating, but it should be over soon..."

Before the confidant could finish speaking, his phone rang.

He quickly answered the phone and spoke cautiously with the person on the other end.

"Yes, yes, what? Is that so?!"

As he spoke, the man's expression changed.

The call was cut off in less than a minute, and Nomura's confidant stared at him, his face deathly pale.

"What's wrong? Why do you look like that..." Nomura Tsukuzō also had a bad feeling. "You're going to tell me who these two policemen are? One is just a patrol chief, and the other one is at most a deputy inspector. Surely he's not a superintendent!?"

"No, team leader, these two policemen aren't important figures, and their ranks aren't high either..."

Nomura's confidant wore a bitter expression.

"Then why are you making that long face? Tell me!"

"They are not members of the police station or the criminal investigation department, but belong to the 4th section of the security detail... The branch chief inquired with acquaintances in the security detail, and these two policemen are currently on field duty accompanying the Governor of Tokyo on a run..."

"Tokyo..."

Nomura's legs suddenly went weak, and half of his body felt numb.

If these two police officers were acting on the orders of the Tokyo Governor to cause him trouble, then it wouldn't matter who he complained to, since even the highest-ranking officer in the Metropolitan Police Department is subject to the orders of the Tokyo Governor.

Today's visit to the police station's interrogation room was unavoidable, and out of respect for the Governor of Tokyo, the police would certainly carry out the interrogation to the fullest extent. With all the investigation, evidence collection, and prosecution procedures going through, it would take at least six months to complete.

Isogachi Music Awards: 018 Did you sneak into the governor's mansion by using the bathroom?

"Something's not right. I need to call the branch manager myself. I was just taking some men to deal with a drunkard, so why did I run into the Governor of Tokyo?"

Nomura trembled as he took out his phone, opened his contacts, and dialed the number at the top of his list that he had set as a priority number.

The call connected, but there was only silence on the other end.

"Second-Secondary Department Head?" he tried to say. "Something must have gone wrong."

"Just take care of yourself."

The person on the other end of the phone interrupted him and then hung up.

"Do not……"

He spun around with his phone a few times, then suddenly sprinted toward the direction where the two policemen had appeared.

He wanted to see for himself where the legendary governor of Tokyo was.

What he didn't notice was that one of his subordinates seemed to light up with surprise when he heard him say the words "Governor of Tokyo".

"Hey! Where are you going, you idiot!"

"Oh no, that direction, he wouldn't be thinking of... Hey, stop!"

The shouts of the two policemen did not stop her. Soon Nomura rushed out of the underpass and saw a young man in sportswear next to it. She also saw a face that every person in Tokyo who was interested in public affairs could recognize.

"You are Qing..."

"go to hell!"

Before Nomura could even call out the young man's name, he was tackled to the ground by two guards working together.

Now, in addition to the suspicion of kidnapping, he is also suspected of assaulting a political figure.

……

The members of the Nei Jing group were led to the side of the street by a guard, waiting for the local police to take them away, while the remaining guard continued to protect Aoyama Xiang's personal safety.

Aoyama looked down at the bridge archway and saw Hiroi Kikuri and Takamatsu Akari, who seemed hesitant to speak. After thinking for a moment, he took out his phone and called the head of the fourth section of the security department, briefly explaining how he had almost been attacked.

Then he handed the phone to the guard who was with him.

The latter took the phone, and as soon as he put it to his ear, a look of distress appeared on his face.

Aoyama longed for the angle between the bridge arch and the riverbank, so he sent him there to get scolded. After sending him away, he came to Hiroi Kikuri and, without saying a word, tapped her forehead with his hand.

When I was communicating with the local police station just now, the guard also asked about the location of the cameras under the bridge. So now Hiroi and Akari are standing in places where the cameras can't capture them, so Aoyama can take action with peace of mind.

"it hurts!"

Hiroi Kikuri cried out in pain and almost fell to the ground.

"I can't be bothered with you drinking, but after you get drunk, can't you just come home obediently?!"

"Hehe, Qingshan... You don't understand, my lord. Wandering around after drinking is one of the greatest pleasures in life."

Hiroi Kikuri had sobered up considerably after all, and thankfully didn't reveal her private way of addressing Aoyama Muka in this situation.

"...Couldn't you choose a safe place to wander around? Coming to the riverbank is practically suicide! What if you accidentally fall in?"

"If they fall into the river, they're doomed. Nine out of ten drunkards who do so will drown."

Even homeless people know not to sleep by the river. If they roll over and fall in, they might easily drown because they are too dazed to free their hands and feet.

"Ugh... I felt thirsty while shopping yesterday, but I didn't have a single penny in my pocket, so I thought I'd go to the river to get some water... But when I got there, I realized that the riverbank was way higher than the water level, and I couldn't drink it without jumping in..."

There was a hint of regret in Hiroi Kikuri's voice when she said this.

"If you had actually drunk this river water, you would have soiled yourself everywhere by now, and these clothes would be ruined... Is that water even drinkable? It's overflowing with E. coli, and there's a risk of parasitic infections."

After finishing his sentence, Aoyama sniffed at Hiroi Kikuri, his face showing a troubled expression.

"But then again, even if you didn't get a stomachache from drinking river water... you still smell terrible."

"You mean the smell of alcohol?"

"It's less like the smell of alcohol and more like the smell of wild animals..."

"Uh..." Hiroi Kikuri was a girl after all, and it was a little hard to accept being said that by a handsome guy of the opposite sex. So she lowered her head and smelled herself. "Uh, it does seem to be spoiled... But there's nothing I can do about it. After all, I haven't showered for two days, and I even slept under a bridge yesterday."

"Hey, if you keep going like this, you'll really be on par with a homeless person."

"Don't compare me to a homeless person. I have a fixed place to live, and I'm earning money and paying taxes. Speaking of which, Lord Aoyama is able to live such a decent life thanks to us hardworking taxpayers!"

"I don't deny that... Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. What are you planning to do next?"

Qingshan asked her.

"Hmm..." Hiroi thought for a moment, then cast a pleading look at Aoyama, "Lord Aoyama, could I borrow your bathroom? Considering that we should share our time, it's about time it was your turn. I've borrowed bathrooms from Shima's, Eliza's, Otsuki's, and Senpai's families in the past two months. If I borrow any more, I feel like we'll lose our friendship."

"Would you like to use the bathroom at the governor's residence?"

Aoyama knew that Hiroi lived in a dilapidated building without a bathroom, so if she wanted to take a shower, she had to borrow one from someone else, but he didn't expect her to be so bold.

"I don't care. If a reporter reports on it, I might even be able to use it to curry favor with Lord Aoyama. That would be incredibly comfortable."

Kikuri Hiroi nonchalantly declared herself a scumbag.

Although the governor's residence is called a residence, it is more like an office. Apart from the butler, servants and the governor himself, everyone else must register before entering. Moreover, the governor's residence also has a public open day every month, allowing citizens and tourists to see where the governor lives on a daily basis.

Because the governor's residence is not very private, previous governors of Tokyo have not lived there often, and Aoyama is no exception. In addition to the governor's residence in Chiyoda Ward, he has two other permanent residences: one is his personal office in Roppongi, where he met with Nagasaki Motoyo's mother yesterday, and the other is his villa estate in Toshima Ward, from which he started his morning run today.

Both of these residences are semi-public, so they are not suitable for Hiroi to stay at.

Oh, right...

I own a house in the southern part of Suginami Ward, right next to Setagaya Ward. I occasionally go there to find some peace and quiet... and not many people know about that place.

After a brief moment of thought, Aoyama took a key from his person and placed it in Hiroi's hand.

"You can borrow this house for a couple of days... but the location is rather remote. You're probably still a bit drunk, right? Can you find it?"

"Well, I might not be very familiar with the way right now... and I'm about to have another drink."

"Why don't you just jump into the river and wash yourself right now?"

Aoyama was shocked by Hiroi's "what's the use" attitude towards life.

“Um…” At this moment, Xiaodeng spoke up, “I can go with Miss Hiroi.”

"You come?"

Aoyama looked her over suspiciously for a while.

This little girl doesn't seem to know her way around very well, is that alright?

And today is a workday, don't you have to go to school?

"I happen to have some singing-related questions that I'd like to ask Hiroi-nee for advice."

Xiaodeng said this with a somewhat firm attitude.

Isogachi Music Awards: 019 Xiao Xiang, who becomes soft and gentle when something happens.

This old house facing Qingshan is built on a high slope, surrounded by overgrown shrubs and low trees, and the surrounding houses are all old villas with gloomy colors.

Although it's not as luxurious as the manor or governor's residence where Aoyama Yoshimi usually lives, it has a garden, pond, and garage, and is much more spacious than the typical detached houses in Japan.

"Wow, this house is really nice. Brother Yizhen just leaves it empty. He's really rich and powerful."

Hiroi Kikuri opened the ornate iron gate, walked around the central house in the courtyard twice, and waited for Takamatsu Todoroki, who was still climbing the slope behind.

A few minutes later, Takamatsu Akari leaned against the wall to catch her breath before she and Hiroi unlocked the door and went inside.

"So tired... Miss Hiroi, you've clearly drunk a lot of alcohol, how come you still have so much energy?"

"Haha, as the lead singer, you can't be weak. Xiaodeng also needs to exercise more, at least to improve her lung capacity."

"Then I'll start running every morning from now on..."

The house was not at all like the dusty, cobweb-covered place that Hiroi Kikuri had imagined because no one lived there. Instead, it was clean and tidy, clearly having been frequently cleaned by housekeeping staff.

"That's true. After all, it's Yizhen's property. Even if he doesn't live there, he'll hire someone to clean it. It's quite surprising that the house doesn't have a full-time security guard or housekeeper."

Hiroi walked around the house, roughly figuring out the layout, and then went to the bathroom to run a hot water bottle for himself.

While the hot water was running, she rummaged through the drawer of the TV cabinet in the living room and found her phone charger to charge it. After all, she had been wandering around outside since yesterday evening, and her broken phone with its screen cracked like a spider web had long since run out of battery.

"Waaaaah, what's going on?"

As soon as the phone was turned on, a bunch of unread messages and missed calls popped up.

The sender and caller were both Toyokawa Shoko.

After becoming Toyokawa Shoko's guardian, Hiroi Kikuri relentlessly tried to exchange contact information with Toyokawa Shoko and even added her as a LINE friend. Unfortunately, despite sending Toyokawa Shoko many messages, Toyokawa Shoko never replied to any of them. Unless there was something that a minor really couldn't handle, she would call directly and ask Hiroi for help in a very awkward manner.

So when she saw that Xiangzi had sent her so many messages today, she felt a sense of impending doom.

"What's going on?"

Hiroi quickly opened his chat window with Xiangzi, and the entire window was filled with chat bubbles sent by Xiangzi—

'Ms. Hiroi, you didn't come home all night. You must be wandering around outside now, right? Can you do me a favor?'

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'This child is Takamatsu Akari, yes, my friend, Ms. Hiroi. If you see her on the street, please call or text me.'

"No, if Miss Hiroi encounters Tama, just grab her and tell her that Ritsuki can't reach her and is worried about her, asking her to call Ritsuki back as soon as possible."

'Ms. Hiroi? I can't get through to you on the phone. Are you alright? If you see this message, please call me back immediately.'

'If anything happens to Deng, I'll never be able to forgive myself... Lixi just told me on the phone that Deng has been in a lot of pain during the band rehearsals these past few days. I... I didn't notice that... Was it because I was only focused on my own goal?'

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'I'm sorry, Ms. Hiroi, I said some strange things, but I really don't know who to say them to...'

Hiroi Kikuri read through Shoko's message from beginning to end, and even just from the words, she could feel Shoko's explosive emotions.

This is because he was scolded by someone named Li Xi, and he was worried about the safety of the lamp, so he felt very regretful and became soft-hearted.

Who would have thought that the elegant little sister who used to ignore me would show this side of herself?

The most urgent thing is to tell her about Gao Songdeng and how they got together, so that she won't feel guilty or worried.