Volume 13 Chapter 168 Kokucho Agewa, Debate Day At The National Assembly
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Today is a day for the National Assembly.
I change into my kimono as usual and head to the assembly by train.
I could have taken a taxi, but I thought it would be nice to take the train instead.
I can live like this without stress thanks to Aqua-kun who took down the Kokucho family.
”Congressman Kokucho, do your best!”
”Thanks! I will!”
I shake hands with the sister who spoke to me.
Hearing words of encouragement from people who have expectations of me really lifts my spirits.
”I’m looking forward to the debate with Prime Minister Habu today!!”
”Hehe, thanks. But it’s not a debate, it’s a discussion.”
I shake hands with a young lady who looks like a student.
I felt a strong sense of responsibility to do my best for their bright future.
”Guhehe. Please promote the No-Bra Law!”
”Eh, of course… wait, I haven’t submitted such a bill!”
Wait, Emily-chan! Ugh!
If you say weird things outside, you might get reported. I almost felt like reporting her myself.
And if Noel-san finds out about this, you might face something scarier than getting caught by the police…
”Emily-chan, are you going somewhere?”
”Ah, yes. I’m thinking of picking out a gift for Kanon’s baby shower…”
Oh, right. Kanon-san’s due date is in September, isn’t it?
In just a little over a month, Aqua-sama’s child will be born. It’s going to be quite a commotion.
I thought I really need to work hard to make this country better for the two children who will be born.
”Well then, Agewa-oneechan, do your best!”
”Yeah. You take care too, Emily-chan, since you’re pregnant.”
I get off the train before Emily-chan and enter the National Assembly building.
Inside, I spot a group having a heated discussion with intense eyes.
I wonder what kind of debate they’re having.
I put on a serious face and join the young politicians eavesdropping around.
”Did you see Toa-chan’s special drama?”
”Did you see that? Aqua-sama’s jump was insane!”
”Aqua-sama really shines in those cool roles!”
”I totally get that. Makishima was just a fake, after all.”
I almost fell over listening to their discussion.
Seriously… They looked so serious, I thought something was up… My head started to hurt, so I held my head in my hands.
”Oh, good morning, Congressman Kokucho!”
”Congressman Kokucho, you think Aqua-sama looks cool too, right!?”
Everyone’s eyes turned to me.
A special drama starring Toa-chan…
Aqua-kun’s performance as a male figure skater was amazing.
The power and height of his jumps, the speed of his spins, and the way he spread his arms──everything was so different from the female skaters, I could only be amazed.
And that figure skating costume, it fit him like a glove. He had muscles but was so toned… it was really… really hot.
After the drama aired, I saw Kanon-san and Ayana-chan instantly set Aqua-kun’s figure scene as their wallpaper. Emily-chan was playing around with it too, and Kotono-san was secretly using it as her wallpaper so no one would find out.
In the end, everyone loves that side of Aqua-kun the most. I have the same wallpaper too…
”Good morning, everyone. Um, yes. Ahem! I heard that because of that drama, some boys want to try figure skating and are consulting Aqua-kun… Shirogane Aqua-san. It must have been a really meaningful drama.”
I heard from Aqua-kun that the charity event led to a boys-only community group forming. Aqua-kun seemed really happy to have made a lot of friends his age.
Thinking about Aqua-kun’s happy face as he talked about it made me smile naturally.
”What!?”
”Boys doing figure skating!?”
”Congressman Kokucho, is that information accurate!?”
”First of all, a group community just for guys? Look at that… so jealous… I had no idea something like that was happening!”
”Nakamura-kun. I get how you feel, but you’re not fooling anyone!”
Ah, so that’s where this is coming from.
I quickly explain the situation to everyone.
”Ugh, I can’t believe while I was at home casually munching on rice crackers, this was going on behind my back!”
”I wanted to go to the food distribution event!”
”Well, it can’t be helped. That was sudden.”
”No wonder the Prime Minister was so fidgety that day.”
”So the Prime Minister knew and was planning to go to the food distribution alone?”
”Let’s question her in the Diet!!”
I calm everyone down as they get all worked up.
The Diet exists to improve the lives of all citizens supporting this country, not just a place to chase after something.
It’s my duty as a senior member to keep the younger members from getting sidetracked and losing sight of our original purpose.
As the time comes, I return to my seat.
Then, the Prime Minister Habu, looking all relaxed, passes by and speaks to me.
”Congressman Kokucho, how about we do some no-pants golf diplomacy next time? Of course, in mini skirts!”
I can’t help but bury my face in my hands on the desk.
Seriously, this woman…! If we did that, it would become an international issue!!
”Prime Minister… I just heard a similar story from Emily-chan a moment ago.”
”Just like Emily-chan. I could hand over the Prime Minister role to her tomorrow!”
Emily-chan as Prime Minister? If that happens, everyone will be living in the nude starting tomorrow!
The Prime Minister is a playful person, so she sometimes says ridiculous things, but Aqua-kun, Emily-chan, Kaede-chan, and our Saint’s Party’s backing. We absolutely must avoid having Chihiro Claire-san, who is practically No.1 of the Holy Aqua Religion, become Prime Minister…
If that happens, who knows where Japan’s future will go.
I feel even more determined to hold it together.
”Let’s start the meeting now.”
With the chairperson’s words, the session begins.
Today’s topic is a discussion about Aqua-kun.
”Alright, let’s start the discussion on the special law for Aqua-sama, made for Aqua-sama.”
At the chairperson’s statement, all the participating members stand up and clap their hands.
”Awesome!”
”We worked hard to finish other topics early for this day!”
”We could talk about this topic for 3 days, no, a whole week!!”
”Yes! I’ve been waiting for this!”
”Woo! This is why I can’t quit being a congressman!”
These people… it makes me feel like I really need to step up my game.
But thanks to Aqua-kun, I think it’s great that the politicians are more motivated.
”Quiet down! I understand everyone is excited, but please keep your comments about each member to under 5 minutes. We have requests to speak from various members, so I’d like to allow those in order. First, let’s hear from the representative of the Men’s Rights Protection Party, Congressman Sasaki, please.”
”Yes!”
Young Congressman Sasaki stands confidently at the podium with a cheerful shout.
She’s one of the energetic young politicians, so I have high hopes for what she’ll say.
”I’m Sasaki from the Men’s Rights Protection Party! Everyone, please look at the graph sent to your tablets.”
I open the file sent to my tablet.
I see… it’s a graph showing the unmarried rates of men and women in Japan and around the world, along with the rates of virginity and celibacy.
As the Minister for Declining Birthrate, I’m quite familiar with this kind of graph.
”As you know, the virginity rate for women exceeds 90% not just in our country but globally. However, as you can see from the graph, there has been some improvement recently. Please turn to the next page.”
When I turn to the next page, a photo of BERYL appears.
”Well, it turns out BERYL’s celibacy rate is 50%.”
Congressman Sasaki’s statement causes a huge stir in the room.
”What!?”
”That’s BERYL for you. On a whole different level!!”
”Phew. I’m feeling hot all over~.”
No, no… no way!
There are only 4 people in the denominator, so if two of them are married, it’s only natural that it would turn out this way!
Seriously. I’m so shocked that I bury my head in my hands.
”Okay, okay, okay!”
”Habu Chiyoko-kun, please only say ‘yes’ once! Also, I’ll allow Prime Minister Habu to speak.”
Prime Minister Habu stands up with a cheeky grin and heads to the podium.
”Congressman Sasaki. Is it true that Mayuzumi Shintaro-kun is a virgin? If he’s been with Awashima Chigiri-san, wouldn’t that make it 25%?”
”””””Whoaaaa!”””””
The parliament erupts with excitement at the Prime Minister’s statement.
”Just as expected from the Prime Minister!!”
”Back in the day, she was called the jackknife of the National Assembly!”
”No way, if Aqua-kun had Toa-chan’s virginity, wouldn’t that make it a 0% chance!?”
”Stop it! Congressman Tanigawa. That discussion is too early for us!”
”Wah wah wah wah!”
”Get a grip! Quickly drink some Aqtoa or Toaqua!”
After the Prime Minister’s question, Congressman Sasaki steps up to the podium again.
”Yes. There’s no mistake! I received this information from a reliable source.”
”””””Ohhh~”””””
”However, isn’t there a possibility that it could be 0 in the future? As a member of parliament, I want to keep chasing that possibility! I want to keep dreaming!!”
””””””””””Oooooooh!”””””””””
The other members of parliament cheer and applaud in support of Congressman Sasaki’s statement.
Um… everyone, are you really serious about this?
A cold air flows around me as I turn serious.
”Now, please refer to the next page.”
I display the next page as instructed.
Huh?
I turn serious again as I see what’s written there.
”Next is a list of women that I’ve heard directly from Shirogane Aqua-kun, who is also a member of BERYL, that he has been involved with.”
””””””””””Whoaaaa!””””””””””
Kanon-san and Emily-chan have already announced their marriages, and there, right on the list, was my name.
”Can you believe it? Aqua-sama was a virgin until last October! And in less than a year, he’s taken the virginity of dozens of women and made them happy!!”
Prime Minister Habu raised her hand silently with a serious look on her face.
At this point, I held my stomach.
Suddenly, my tummy started to hurt, so can I go home?
”I acknowledge Habu Chiyoko-kun’s statement. Step forward.”
”Yes!”
Prime Minister Habu, cutting through the air with her shoulders, looked around the room.
”I, Habu Chiyoko, am married and have a daughter, but I’m still a virgin!!”
See? Here we go again, something’s starting.
If this is just a joke of a parliament, I’m seriously thinking of going home, remember?
”Good job!”
”That’s the spirit!”
”That’s what a Prime Minister should be!”
”I’m so moved that the Prime Minister, who is on the side of the people, is still a virgin!”
”Prime Minister! I’ll follow you for life!!”
”How can a woman who can’t even protect her virginity defend the country!!”
Members from both the ruling and opposition parties applauded the Prime Minister’s virgin declaration.
Why is it that everyone, who is usually so serious, gets so lively when the topic goes off track?
Am I the only one who can’t keep up?
”Honestly, I’m so jealous!!”
The chairperson warned Prime Minister Habu, who was pounding the table with a frustrated expression.
”Prime Minister, we feel the same way!”
”Even though we usually split into ruling and opposition, we’re all the same maiden. We understand your pain!!”
”That pure honesty of yours. As expected of the Prime Minister!!”
Warm applause and cheers were sent to the Prime Minister from the surrounding members.
I slid the screen on my tablet to check the reactions of the people watching the parliament.
[This is why I can’t stop watching parliament!]
[As expected, it’s one of those popular shows that keeps getting reruns.]
[These guys are really silly, but they’re super competent as politicians.]
[↑ Everyone wants to join in on this funny parliament, and they’re seriously doing their jobs as politicians.]
[It’s so dumb that they finish all the serious topics in the first 3 days and it always ends up like this, LOL]
[Why does the IQ of the politicians drop to like 5 when Aqua-kun is mentioned?]
[↑It’s okay. We’re the same.]
[That Congressman Kokucho earlier looked like she was about to kill the Prime Minister.]
[Last time, the National Assembly to establish Heaven’s Sword Day was super funny.]
[↑They were having a huge debate about whether to set it on the broadcast start date, the end date, or the day Kenzaki came back, lol.]
[Poor Mayuzumi-kun, getting outed as a virgin.]
[↑He was streaming earlier, but he didn’t seem to care much about it.]
[Unlike girls who have the upper hand with their non-virgin status, guys being virgins isn’t something to be embarrassed about.]
[Unlike us who are hyped about being virgins, Mayuzumi-kun was just acting normal, isn’t that how guys are?]
[Mayuzumi-kun was casually asking Aqua-sama for advice on his first time during a stream. Ironically, Aqua-sama was the one who seemed embarrassed, and we were grateful for the rare sight of Aqua-sama.]
[↑When early Aqua-kun was asked in a stream by RamenHagetoru, “Are you a virgin?” he panicked and said, “N-no, I’m not a virgin!” He was super cute back then.]
[↑Why does that guy only do things that get her banned, yet she comes back right away? Her account is more of a zombie than Implezombie.]
*Sigh…* Seeing everyone accept this situation so casually makes me let out a big sigh.
The Prime Minister seemed satisfied with her comment about being envious and just walked off the podium back to his seat.
Wait a minute.
Did she really come up just to say she was envious with that suggestive expression?
No way… Should I seriously just go home?
”Uh, we got a bit off track, but thanks to Shirogane Aqua-san’s actions, many women have found happiness. We, the party that protects men’s rights, want to propose a new initiative, the MyWoman Card, which has evolved from wristbands, to support and accelerate Shirogane Aqua-san’s movement!!”
””””””””””Ooooh!””””””””””
What’s this MyWoman Card!!
It’s not even a bill that would shake the assembly like that!!
Geezzzz!
”As you can see, the MyWoman Card is exactly the same size as a driver’s license. Using this card is super simple; when you sense or feel a sign that Shirogane Aqua-san wants to get intimate, you just show this card. Plus, by inputting the data of a pre-registered consent form into the IC chip inside the card, we’ve made it so that you can smoothly engage in s*xual activities without bothering Shirogane Aqua-san. And having this card brings us a big advantage too. It means being registered as Shirogane Aqua-san’s woman, or MyWoman! So, just by having this card, we all can become Shirogane Aqua-san’s women!!”
Wow, that’s amazing.
As I calm down, the other members start getting noisy around me.
”What a wonderful bill!”
”Let’s pass it right away!!”
”It’s a dream card!”
”Getting a 95% adoption rate in no time!”
”Quiet! Everyone, please stay seated! The Prime Minister hasn’t called on you, so hurry back to your seats!!”
The chairperson tries to calm the young members.
Prime Minister, what are you doing too? Seriously!
This isn’t an elementary school class committee!!
”Thank you, Congressman Sasaki. Regarding the MyWoman Card, let’s hold a special session to discuss it thoroughly as a separate agenda. Now, let’s move on to the next item. Habu Chiyoko-kun, please come forward.”
”Yes!”
The Prime Minister responds cheerfully and steps forward.
”I’m Habu Chiyoko from the Imperial Party. Everyone, please take another look at the data from the recently presented Congressman Sasaki.”
I lower my gaze to the tablet screen as instructed.
At this point, I only have a bad feeling.
”As you can see from Shirogane Aqua-san’s My Woman List, one of our fellow members, comrade Kokucho Agewa-kun, has graduated from being a virgin with Shirogane Aqua-san!!”
Noooooooooooo!
My face turns bright red as I bury my head on the desk.
Ugh, my chest is too big to completely hide my face!
”What did you say!”
”Isn’t this a betrayal to our fellow members who share the same meals?!”
”How can we trust someone to handle national defense when they can’t even protect their virginity?!”
”I’m so jealous!!”
”Hey, your true feelings are leaking out!”
Prime Minister Habu shouts back at the heckling from the crowd.
”Everyone, quiet down!!”
The atmosphere tenses as everyone sees the serious look on Prime Minister Habu’s face.
”Listen up! Even though we are divided into ruling and opposition parties, we are all comrades with the same aspirations!! Our wish is just one!”
Congressmans Satou and Watanabe stand up and raise their voices in response to the Prime Minister’s words.
”To make this country better!”
”To protect the citizens and pave the way for everyone’s future!”
Prime Minister Habu nods vigorously at their words.
”That’s right!! And before we are politicians, we are women! So as fellow women, shouldn’t we celebrate this? I don’t think this opinion is wrong!! I, Habu Chiyoko, as the current Prime Minister of this country, swear here! I vow to create a country that is kind and compassionate to everyone!!”
”Good job!”
”I’m moved!!”
Some members of parliament get teary-eyed at Prime Minister Habu’s words.
Um… isn’t this just a farce?
Why is everyone so into this?
”Congressman Kokucho Agewa, congratulations again on graduating from being a virgin! But to be honest, I’m really jealous!!”
”Overcoming the pain of being a virgin, well said!”
”That’s the Prime Minister for you!”
”Prime Minister, I’m so moved!!”
”Indeed, you’re the only one we can trust with this country!!”
Really?
I thought that way until yesterday, but today, at this moment, I just want to drag the Prime Minister out of her seat as soon as possible.
”However! On the other hand, I received information that recently, Congressman Kokucho Agewa used a s*xual accommodation facility solely for the purpose of engaging in s*xual activities with a minor boy, A-kun!!”
The tablet screen shows a slow-motion video of me and Aqua-kun entering a hotel in Shirogane Kingdom the other day.
Wait, our gazes are totally off! Aqua-kun is even making a peace sign at the camera!!
Upon closer inspection, I see that the photo is credited to Seibaku Newspaper.
Hey!! Why is someone from our side the one spreading these photos, seriously!!
Nearby members of the Saint’s Party are giving us thumbs up with smug faces.
Ugh!
”I’ve heard that during this time, the two of them filmed a s*xual video together.”
””””””””””Woooooah!””””””””””
Ugh!
It must have been Emily-chan who spilled the beans to Prime Minister Habu!!
”Isn’t this a case of violating the law on filming s*xual bodies?!”
Prime Minister Habu huffs as she presses me.
”Kokucho Agewa-kun, could you please step forward and explain?”
”Yes…”
No way!
What is this! Why do I have to stand up for something like this!!
Standing in front of the podium, I adjust the microphone.
”I’m Kokucho Agewa from the Saint’s Party. Um, this was done with consent, so it doesn’t fall under the law for filming s*xual bodies. Also, using a s*xual accommodation facility with a minor boy is not a problem in our country, as the law states that if there is consent, it’s fine to engage in s*xual activities with boys who have reached puberty…”
After my statement, a chorus of jeers erupts from the crowd.
”Your voice is too quiet!”
”Just say it more clearly!”
”So, did you end up doing it or not? That’s the real question!!”
”How many rounds did you have? Totally unfair!!”
”Don’t you think we need to go through the details of the act one by one?”
”Chairperson! I think we need to closely examine the actual footage!!”
Ugh, what is wrong with these people!!
And why are even the members of Saint’s Party throwing in their comments!!
This is ridiculous!!
After I returned to my seat, Prime Minister Habu stood in front of the podium again.
”Actually, regarding that point, I received a tip from a pretty reliable source that Kokucho was apparently called ‘Mama’ during the act with Aqua-kun──A-kun!!”
”What did you just say!?”
”Mama-shota play!?”
”That’s way too unfair and so envious!!”
”I strongly demand the submission of the footage to the assembly, risking my position as a congressman!!”
”No mosaics or mysterious white lights, and no hiding behind black seaweed!”
Aaaaaaaahhhhhh!
I covered my face with my hands out of embarrassment.
”Congressman Kokucho, even if you hide your face, you can’t hide those big boobs!”
”Yeah, that’s right!”
”Anyway, you used those big boobs for some nursing play with Aqua-kun, A-kun, right?”
”What!? Aqua-sama──A-sama and nursing Ha**job? Ugh, that’s just too envious!”
Sorry, okay!
I mean, my chest and butt are bigger than average, so there!
And I didn’t do any nursing play!
I wanted to, but I didn’t that day!
So Aqua-kun said we’d do it next time, but we still haven’t done it!!
”Congressman Kokucho, did you suck on Aqua-sama──A-sama’s thing?”
”Not just the lower mouth, but the upper mouth too, right?”
”No way, did you even take it in the back hole!?”
”Come on, just admit you squeezed Aqu-tan──A-tan’s little thing between your chest and moved it up and down!”
I’m being surrounded by lively veteran members who are more energetic than the younger ones.
Seriously, why are they so hyped up? Ugh!!
At this point, one female member raised her hand, unable to bear my situation.
”Saint’s Party’s Nasu member, you have permission to speak.”
”Okay!”
Nasu, known for her sweet voice, steps forward.
Is there still more to come? My life is already at 0!
I bet right now the comments online are saying, “Confirming Congressman Kokucho’s death,” “Next time, Congressman Kokucho will die! Election standby!” I know it.
”Actually, about that time, there’s footage of Prime Minister Habu throwing a tantrum wanting to see Aqua-sama──A-kun’s private parts. Here it is.”
The tablet screen shows Prime Minister Habu lying down and throwing a fit.
Seeing that, Prime Minister Habu silently raises her hand.
”Chairperson, my tummy hurts, so I’m going home.”
”Don’t mess around!”
”Prime Minister, explain yourself!”
”Be accountable!!”
The chairperson raises hrt voice, telling everyone to be quiet.
”Habu Chiyoko-kun. Can you come forward and explain?”
”Yes.”
The Prime Minister steps forward with a determined look, ready to perform her usual routine and showcase her skills.
”I’m really sorry! Please, with this bow of mine, can we settle this matter, no, the issue with Congressman Kokucho as well?”
Prime Minister Habu looks around at the faces.
In response, the members in the assembly stand up and give a big round of applause.
”Good job!”
”The courage to admit your fault in just a split second! The quick decision to start apologizing even before moving! That’s our Prime Minister!!”
”Thank you, Prime Minister! I came here today just to see that!”
”Yay! Congratulations on achieving today’s goal!”
”Prime Minister Habu bowing for Congressman Kokucho. As an opposition member, I’m really moved!!”
No, no!
I didn’t do anything wrong!
In the first place, the Prime Minister just made things up and self-destructed!
That’s just a match pump!
Look, everyone is checking the streaming page on their tablets. The comments section is still way better!
[So ridiculous, I can’t help but laugh]
[OH…CRAZY JAPAN…]
[↑Bad news, even foreigners watching the parliament are speechless LOL]
[World, this is Japan!!]
[※ By the way, they were super serious in parliament until yesterday]
[No wonder it’s climbing the ranks of kids’ dream jobs]
[Is there really this long of a farce?]
[↑ We’re also quite the bored ones, grinning at that farce]
[Nagase seems a bit taken aback]
[↑ Hirose was rolling her eyes and sitting cross-legged]
[Surprisingly chill, Fujii]
[Huh? Where did Watanabe go? She was so lively earlier…]
[↑ She got too excited and hurt her knee playing futsal, and was helped out by Tobe and Ina]
[↑ She was in agony. Take care!]
Oh, it’s true. Watanabe disappeared without me noticing.
The chairperson calls for silence again to calm everyone down.
”Now, I’d like to take a vote. Is everyone okay with both sides being not guilty? Those in favor, please stand up!!”
Everyone except me and the Prime Minister stands up.
I can’t take this anymore. I actually want them to fire me.
”463 in favor. 0 against. Therefore, both sides are not guilty. Let’s continue the session.”
Ugh, I can’t take it!
I endure the embarrassment and stick around for the rest of the… not farce, the parliament.
”Phew, this is why parliament is something else.”
”If you don’t show up every time, you never know what’ll happen.”
”You can’t be absent or doze off.”
”I became a member just to see this up close.”
Sigh… everyone, let’s be a bit more serious next time, okay?
With a tired face, I left the parliament and confronted Emily-chan, who was casually munching on rice crackers at home.
”Emily-chan, you know what’s up, right?”
”Y-yes…”
”Agewa-san, that room is free. I told you already, Emily-san…”
”Emily-senpai really doesn’t learn, huh? You should reflect a bit.”
I went into the empty room with Emily-chan and lectured her for about an hour.
So, it seems that on this day, the viewership exceeded 80%.
Some people were saying that the political chapters on Narou aren’t exciting, so I seriously tried to write a political chapter at a level that’s never been seen before.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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