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

"Now that you're awake, would you like something to eat? The servants have prepared some sushi, gyoza, and grilled pork chops, but they're all portions suitable for an adult male. If you can't handle that, we can have the kitchen make you a separate meal."

"I will not eat."

Xiao Mu was just a young girl who was a little embarrassed to eat at someone else's house for the first time, so she wanted to be polite to Aoyama. However, what she said sounded like she was complaining about Aoyama.

Then, by sheer coincidence, Xiao Mu's stomach made a "gurgling" sound.

She barely ate dinner tonight because she saw her mother was angry. She went out to throw away cucumbers and sat by the garbage collection point for a long time in the cold wind, which quickly depleted her body heat.

I hadn't felt it before, but after taking a warm nap for about ten minutes on the recliner covered with a blanket, I started to feel hungry.

Aoyama didn't ask Xiaomu any more questions. He simply told the maid to bring over some grilled meat, fried dumplings, and cooked sushi. After all, a rumbling stomach was the most honest answer, much more credible than her saying "I don't want to eat."

Aoyama led Xiaomu to the dining room—Aoyama and the others were drinking in the living room, while the dining room was on the other side of the corridor, so Xiaomu didn't have to pass through the living room and avoid being frightened by those rough old men.

Sushi, fried dumplings, and grilled meat were all ready-made. Xiao Mu sat down at the table for less than a minute before the food was served. She had often eaten in front of the servants at home, so she quickly relaxed and began to eat the fried dumplings in small bites.

Aoyama then returned to the old man's side.

Kashiwagi Osamu looked up in the direction of the restaurant and teased, "Governor Aoyama, did you learn this from Kiryu-kun, picking up kids from the street?"

"more or less."

Aoyama asked the maid to bring his ukulele (a four-stringed wooden guitar) from his room. He didn't drink alcohol, and the nutritionist advised against eating anything after nine o'clock after dinner, so he could only play the guitar to pass the time.

"However, the predicament she faces is somewhat different from that of Ms. Sawamura Haruka."

"Oh?"

The four old men all possessed the chivalrous nature of sympathizing with the weak, though some were hot-tempered, some gentle, and some cold on the outside but warm on the inside.

When you encounter a poor soul with an unhappy childhood, all you can think about is upholding justice or providing protection.

They didn't dare to do this before because of their underworld status; they were more likely to cause trouble for others than to help them.

But things are different now. They are all legitimate businessmen, so when they encounter something they feel wronged about, they naturally want to get involved.

"This child must be the daughter of the famous comedian Takafumi Wakaba and the famous actress Minami Mori, right?" Dojima was mainly in charge of the external affairs of the Higashiyama Group, so he knew more about the situation of some well-known figures. "With a good family background and her parents by her side, this must have been the life that Miss Sawamura could only dream of when she was young."

The four old men sitting here all came from families that were not well-off when they were young.

They were either orphaned or abandoned by their parents. Only Daigo Dojima had both parents alive. His father, Munehei Dojima, was a cold, ruthless, greedy, and ambitious man with a lust for power. Strictly speaking, he didn't experience much warmth from family and relatives.

Therefore, in their eyes, Ruoye Mu's family situation was perfect and incomparable to Sawamura Haruka, who was abandoned in an orphanage at birth and almost killed by her own biological father.

……

Initially, after watching episodes 6 and 7 of "The Hen Card," I found Shoko rather abstract. But returning to "Yakuza" and recalling Sawamura Haruka's outrageous actions, I suddenly felt that Shoko was as noble as a pure white lotus. Thankfully, this book helped Majima Goro guide Sawamura Haruka onto the right path, preventing her from becoming a prostitute, and Kiryu Kazuma can finally have someone to rely on in his old age.

Isokachi Music Awards: Episode 061 - The Big Three Endorsed Mutsumi

"Of course I know about Ms. Wakaba's situation; she's nothing like Ms. Sawamura. But she was also locked out by her father and couldn't go back home. That's why I met her and brought her here. If that doesn't mean she was in a difficult situation, then I really don't know what it means to be in a difficult situation. Does it have to be a broken family, no financial security, and even being chased on the street to be considered being in a difficult situation?"

As Aoyama spoke, he continued to play a sad rhythm on his ukulele.

That said, a girl is facing the triple test of a broken family, financial insecurity, and being chased on the street.

I won't say who it is.

"So those two big stars are really like this? Leaving their underage daughter out of the house all night and not caring about her at all."

Daigo Dojima frowned and suggested, "Should I unite with Tokyo businesses to boycott their performance?"

Daigo Dojima has excellent social skills, both during his time with the Tojo Clan and after becoming the vice chairman of Toyama Holdings. If he wanted, he could compose music to connect eighty companies of all sizes and refuse or cancel commercial performances involving Minami Mori and Takafumi Wakaba.

Once the boycott begins, it will inevitably have a huge impact on the two stars' market value. If their respective agencies find out that Daigo Dojima was the initiator of the boycott, they will definitely have to bring the two big stars to apologize.

This is Japan, after all, and even so-called big stars are completely controlled by capital.

Even with his terrifying popularity back then, Takuya Kimura still had to rely on Johnny & Associates for a living. Imagine someone like him who, upon becoming famous, immediately establishes their own studio, gathers their own resources, and collaborates with film and television companies for a high percentage of revenue—that's something you can't even dream of.

"They didn't deserve this much trouble. It's just that the child isn't very good at communicating with others, so even though he was locked out, he still thought that as long as he could get through the night, everything would be fine."

"That's what Aoyama said."

"So what's your idea? Let him rest here for the night and take him back to her tomorrow morning? And while you're at it, talk to her parents about the serious problems they have with her upbringing?"

Aoyama Yuki felt it was inappropriate for Aoyama Hikaru to personally intervene in this matter. A sixteen-year-old girl had spent the entire night with a thirty-year-old man, and then after the man brought her home, he even said to her parents, "Your family education is lacking..."

"Problem," what's the difference between this and squatting on someone's head to poop?

Aoyama was well aware of this. He asked the maid for another cup of herbal tea, took a sip, and continued, "It's certainly not appropriate for me to get involved. I originally wanted to ask Ms. Sawamura for help, since she's in the entertainment industry and a woman. Having her take Ms. Wakaba home would save a lot of trouble... However, that's a last resort, since Ms. Sawamura isn't a big star, and DYNA CHAIR's influence isn't that great either. So I was thinking about whether there were any other ways."

"So, what do you think?"

Kashiwagi Osamu stared at Aoyama for a while, and through his micro-expressions, he deduced that Aoyama must have already come up with a better solution. He then pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses and asked.

A scar runs across Kashiwagi's face. When he was a gangster boss, the scar could serve to intimidate his underlings and enemies. However, after becoming the CEO of Dongshan Holdings, the scar's menacing aura became too strong, so he wore gold-rimmed glasses to suppress it and avoid scaring away partners and customers.

"It's not really a good solution, but since the three of you are interested in Miss Ruoye's situation, why don't you take care of this matter?"

Qingshan said with a smile.

Although these three had retired from the underworld and gone into business a few years ago under his guidance, they were still prominent figures in the East City Gang, and their every move still exuded a sharp aura.

It would be most appropriate to have them help Wakaba Mutsuki in front of her parents.

"You mean, the three of us should take Miss Wakaba home first thing tomorrow morning?"

Kashiwagi Osamu's zombie face rarely showed dramatic changes in expression, but this time his eyes widened. Although he was still limited by his personal condition and could not make a dumbfounded expression, it was still easy to see the surprise in his heart.

As for the expressions of the Dojima and Saejima brothers, they were even more exaggerated.

Especially Daigo Dojima, the former chairman of the Tojo Clan. The last time he escorted someone was under what circumstances... It seems to be when the owner of a resort in Okinawa was being hunted by CIA special agents because he refused to sell the land to the CIA.

If Aoyama hadn't grown up under his watchful eye, he would definitely think right now that Aoyama was making fun of him.

"Seniors, please don't make that face... I'm not assigning tasks here, I just hope you can lend a hand. If it's inconvenient for you, that's fine, I'll find another way..."

Aoyama was a little embarrassed, after all, it was indeed a bit far-fetched to ask these three people to escort Xiaomu home, but the three of them were right in front of Aoyama right now.

Tonight, the three of them will stay overnight at Qingshan's old house. Then, they will send a message to the former Dongcheng Club employees of Dongshan Group to gather. Tomorrow, this large group of people will set off with Xiao Mu. After sending Xiao Mu home, they will each lead a group of people back to the company for work. This way, nothing will be delayed. At most, they will give the brothers who participate in the gathering a "special attendance fee". If it is 1 yuan per person, it will be enough to cover up to 80 yuan, which can be recorded as administrative expenses.

If Dojima and the others really don't want to, Aoyama can ask his father, Aoyama Yukio, to make the trip. After all, Aoyama Yukio is the leader of the Tojo Clan's fighting faction, and he can still command respect.

The only problem is that Aoyama Yukio has seen his son become more and more successful in the past two years. His features have become softer and softer, and he has completely lost his intimidating presence. Even though he is younger than Kashiwagi Osamu and Saejima Taiga, he has now become the one who looks the most like an old man among the three.

"Never mind, it's nothing serious anyway, just dropping someone off, it won't take up much time..." Kashiwagi Osamu said, "Any other requests?"

"It's nothing more than bringing more people and vehicles to make a bigger show of things. That's something that all of you seniors excel at, so I won't say any more."

Aoyama knew that asking the three of them to do this was a bit of a chore, so when he saw that they had agreed, he tried to be as humble as possible.

After all, everyone is an acquaintance, and it's not like we're discussing official business at a meeting of the Shigure Party's representatives, so there's no need to act like a governor.

After understanding Aoyama's needs, Kashiwagi Osamu and Dojima Daigo discussed it and decided to make the event bigger tomorrow, at least enough to leave a deep impression on Mutsu's parents.

Xiao Mu had finished enjoying the food and was in a much better mood. Hearing Qingshan playing the ukulele, she felt a little itchy to try it herself.

As if sensing her thoughts, Aoyama walked over and handed her a light blue guitar.

"Miss Xiaomu, could you please play a song for my friends?"

"I played it badly."

"It's okay. They're all a bunch of roughnecks, and their taste in music is just so-so. With your current level, you're more than enough to meet their needs."

"Then I'll...give it a try."

……

The next morning, around seven o'clock.

While some office workers and housewives are already up at this time, for Takafumi Wakaba, whose work hours are mostly concentrated in the evening, this is the time when he sleeps most comfortably.

Normally, no one will bother him at this time.

The servants have all been dismissed and will not return to work until eight o'clock. Although her daughter, Ruoye Mu, has most likely woken up, she will stay in her bedroom until eight o'clock, when the servants call her out for dinner.

The start time at Tsukimori Girls' School is a bit later than that of regular high schools, usually around 8:50 AM, so there's no need to worry about being late.

But Ye Longwen's beautiful dream today was disturbed.

He received a call from an unfamiliar number. When he answered, the person on the other end of the line did not identify themselves but simply told him to go downstairs and open the door.

He was furious. He hung up the phone and threw it at the dressing table with a loud bang.

But just over a minute later, his phone rang again. He jumped out of bed, picked up the phone, and tried to turn it off immediately. But this time, the number displayed was not an unknown number, but the producer of his show.

Although a comedian of his caliber doesn't need to follow the producer's instructions in everything, this producer has worked with him for many years and knows his sleeping habits. If he calls at this time, it must be something important to inform him.

"Moshi Moshi? Minister Kawada, what brings you to call me at this hour? Is something urgent?"

A deep, somewhat anxious voice came from the other end of the phone, "Are you alone at home right now?"

"My daughter is home too, what's wrong?"

Ruoye Longwen found it strange that the other party was asking him this question.

"Anyway, Long Wenjun, hurry up and open the door..."

"Eh? Minister Kawada, you've somehow ended up at my doorstep?"

"No, I made this call for someone else."

"What? Is it because I just hung up on them that they contacted you? I'm so sorry, I was rude and caused you trouble."

Wakaba Takafumi was curious about who the caller was, that they were able to contact Producer Kawada within a minute of him hanging up the phone and have him call him immediately.

Producer Kawata is someone who likes to work late at night and sleep in the morning. So who is it that can wake him up at this time and get him to help without getting angry?

"Minister Kawada, could you tell me who asked you to make this call?"

"You'll find out once you go down and open the door."

Producer Kawada didn't want to say anything more and hung up the phone directly.

……

I need to make up for the word count in February; this chapter is 3,000 words.

Isogachi Music Awards: 062 Are these men all my wife's friends?

Completely bewildered, Wakaba Takafumi went downstairs to open the door.

The first person he saw was his daughter, Wakaba Mutsu.

"Mu? Why are you outside?" He glanced in surprise toward the second floor. In his memory, Mu should be in her room at this time.

Ruo Ye Mu didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly and said, "I'm back."

"Did you go out with Minami yesterday? She didn't tell me about this..." He stared at Wakaba Mutsumi for a while, a hint of fire gradually appearing in his slightly narrowed eyes. "So, did you call my friend, Producer Kawata, just now? To ask him to call me down and open the door for me? How did you get his contact information? Did Minami tell you? That woman is really causing me trouble. Wouldn't it have been better if you had stayed at her place for another hour..."

"What are you still standing there for? Come in."

When Ye Longwen saw that Xiao Mu was standing still, he became a little irritated and reached out to pull Xiao Mu in.

But his arm was grabbed by another hand that reached out from the side of the door.

Ruo Yelongwen was startled and tried to pull his hand back, but the other party's grip was too tight and he couldn't pull it out at all.

The other party then pushed the courtyard gate, which he had only opened halfway, completely open. Only then did Ruoye Longwen realize that there were far more guests visiting today than he had imagined.

For celebrity families like the Wakaba family, to ensure security and privacy, their mansions are surrounded by a three-meter-high wall. People outside cannot see inside, and people inside cannot see outside. Normally, people in the family can see what's happening outside through the security camera at the door. However, Wakaba Takafumi was feeling irritable at the moment, and he had just received a call from Producer Kawada. Subconsciously, he didn't think the person outside was a bad person, so he didn't check the security camera footage before opening the door.

He regretted it now.

On the wide street in front of the Wakaba residence, nearly a hundred burly men in black suits stood neatly on both sides, forming a human wall that stretched all the way to the corner of the street.

On the other side, about ten cars were parked neatly on the right side of the road, with the first three being undeniably high-quality vehicles.

Takafumi Wakaba wondered if these people were Minami Mori's friends...

Wasn't she called to a meeting at the TV station by the director of the new film yesterday? Why did she send Mu back with this group of people? These people don't seem like good people. Where exactly did Minami go yesterday?

As Ruo Yelongwen was lost in thought, the burly man who had grabbed his arm released his hand.

He didn't dare reach out to pull Ruoye Mu back, but instead barely managed to control his agitated emotions and asked.

"Mu, these people are..."

"He's my friend..."

Wakaba Mutsumi originally wanted to answer, "It was someone my friend asked me to do," but she felt Wakaba Takafumi's astonished gaze, and swallowed the rest of her words halfway through.