Volume 13 Chapter 428 Kokucho Agewa, Hope
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
At the Fuchu Base, where the command headquarters is located, I receive a report from President Ernie Maitrix in Houston that the mission to destroy the Meteorite has ended in failure.
After placing the receiver down, I stand up slowly, exit the temporary Prime Minister’s Office built within the Fuchu Base, and head in silence toward the control room where the command headquarters is situated.
Behind me, as I walk in the lead, follow Rihito-kun, the Secretary to the Prime Minister, the executive of the Holy Aqua Sect dispatched as my secretary, and various SPs and Self-Defense Forces personnel.
”Everyone, may I have a moment?” I call out.
When I call out, the people waiting in the control room all turn their faces toward me at once. Among them is also the figure of Atori, the President of Beryl Entertainment. She is here as the person in charge of BERYL, who is participating in this mission.
”I have just received word from President Ernie Maitrix, who is overseeing the command headquarters in Houston,” I announce.
I scan the faces of everyone in the control room and slowly open my mouth to speak.
”Due to a collision with an unpredictable group of giant debris, two States space shuttles, Independence and Discovery, were heavily damaged and rendered unable to continue their voyage. Fortunately, the crew members are safe; they have boarded escape pods and are currently descending toward Earth. Because of this, the States, which holds the initiative for this operation, has decided to abort the Meteorite destruction mission and has decided to activate the second and third plans.”
The people in the control room show various reactions upon hearing my explanation. Some fall into despair, hanging their heads. Some cover their faces with both hands, trying to escape from reality even if just a little. Some open their mouths in disbelief, wiping their faces with one hand.
Yet, in the next moment, everyone faces forward. That is because everyone here realizes that this place is the front line of Japan, and the final defensive line. I explain the future plans in a calm tone, matter-of-factly.
”As you all know, the second plan is a simultaneous attack with nuclear missiles after drawing the Meteorite into an effective firing range. However, this method will likely have a major impact on Earth as well. Furthermore, it is expected that the Meteorite will probably not shatter completely, and several fragments will rain down upon Earth, causing large-scale actual damage.”
As the Acting Prime Minister, I have seen the footage where the actual damage is simulated, as well as the hazard map. Although Japan, an island nation surrounded by the sea, is better at evacuating from tsunamis compared to other countries, it will likely suffer considerable damage from the tsunami caused by the Meteorite impact precisely because it is an island nation.
”The third plan is the evacuation plan to underground shelters to preserve humanity, which has been proceeding as a supplement to the second plan. Regarding this plan, I have received a report that under the leadership of Commissioner Amakusa Shikimi, the human resources necessary for reconstruction after the Meteorite impact have been selected, and notification has already been sent to the individuals themselves and their families who are to be protected. Also, the lottery for all citizens has already been completed, and notifications will be sent to those who were selected from here on out.”
The people in the control room listen to my explanation quite calmly. Everyone… thank you truly. The people remaining in this control room will not evacuate to the shelters when the Meteorite impacts.
They are brave warriors who have decided to fight here to protect the Japanese people until the very end. That is no different from the Houston control room that is fighting to protect the States people. Surely, if Prime Minister Habu were here, she would have encouraged them and felt proud.
A staff member enters the control room, where the air has become heavy.
”Acting Kokucho! There is another communication from President Ernie Maitrix!” the staff member exclaims.
”Understood. Time is precious, so please connect it here,” I reply.
The staff member shows a surprised face at my words. “Is, is that okay?”
”Yes,” I assure them. “There is not a single thing that I would be troubled by the people here hearing. Neither would I, nor President Maitrix.”
Yes, there is no need to hide anything from anyone. A politician, even if they tell lies, must be honest with the companions they trust and the citizens they must protect. Those are the words taught to me by the respected Mary-sensei.
The control room staff connects the line with President Maitrix.
”It is me. Ernie Maitrix! Listen calmly. The group of debris that collided with Independence and Discovery is heading toward the space station! Likely, some of them will not burn up in the atmosphere and will fall onto Earth. Please evacuate people immediately!” President Maitrix says over the comms.
I immediately turn my gaze toward the Commissioner of the National Police Agency, the Minister of Defense, and the Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, who were right next to me.
”The National Police Agency and the Self-Defense Forces should cooperate and immediately order citizens to evacuate inside buildings! Also, give instructions to the media to broadcast a call for evacuation! Furthermore, please contact the prefectural offices, municipalities, fire departments, rescue teams, and medical personnel in each area for emergency operations!” I command.
”””””Understood!””””” the group replies in unison.
Multiple people begin to move immediately upon my command. Depending on the size of the Meteorite, this could end up like a Great Radio Tower with one of its pillars snapped. No, it is possible that there could be even greater damage than that. Because they understand that, everyone immediately sets to work on the tasks they can perform.
”An emergency call sign informing of a debris group collision was activated by the AI3510 installed on the space station. Please check the situation of Izanagi on your end as well! Acting Kokucho, you are also listening to my words in the control room, right? I will keep our lines connected like this. Are you doing alright over there!?” Maitrix asks.
”Of course. President Maitrix!” I confirm.
Normally, since there is a possibility that secrets between the two countries could be leaked, this is nothing but a problem according to the rules, but President Maitrix, like Prime Minister Habu, has a flexibility that is not bound by such things. They open up to trusted companions and expose themselves. In doing so, they gradually increase their allies. The flight director who oversees the control room begins to issue instructions to subordinates before my orders are even given.
”Kansei! How is the signal from the AI3510 installed on Izanagi? Also, can you see the situation inside the ship!? Jaycom, call out to the crew on Izanagi from here!” the flight director shouts.
Kansei refers to the operations staff responsible for Izanagi’s communication, power, and camera equipment, and Jaycom refers to the staff responsible for communication from Izanagi. Perhaps due to the influence of the magnetic field emitted by the debris, noise enters the communication. …Prime Minister, Aqua-kun, please, please, be safe! I did not feel like I was living for the few minutes until communication with Izanagi was connected.
”This is Habu Chiyoko! Currently, the crew of Izanagi is helping with the evacuation of the crew working at the space station!! As soon as that evacuation activity is finished, we intend to recover the Izanagi crew and depart this space sector!!” Habu announces.
I suddenly turn my gaze toward President Atori. It seems that the person on the other end is thinking the same thing as I am.
”Prime Minister Habu, this is Kokucho! Who are the crew members helping with the evacuation activities!?” I ask.
”…Morikawa Momiji, Shirogane Aqua, and Tenga Akira, these three! Mayuzumi Shintaro, Nekoyama, and Kohina Yukari are taking measures so that no matter what situation they return in, they will be prepared for when the three of them return,” Habu replies.
As I thought… Putting aside Momiji-san, I had a feeling about Aqua-kun. And Tenga-kun surely followed after to save that Aqua-kun. I can imagine most of it.
”It is Maitrix. Footage from the space station has come in. I am routing it to you too!” Maitrix informs us.
The figures of Heaven’s Sword and Poison Chalice doing evacuation activities inside the space station are projected. Not a small cheer rises from the staff who watched it. One of the spokespersons who was waiting by my side speaks to the GC (ground controller) who is managing the network.
”After this, we will use this footage for news reporting, so please route the recording you made here. Now that the mission has failed, this footage will surely be no small hope for the people left on the ground,” the spokesperson says.
”Understood!” the GC replies.
Debris that collided with the space station blows away the passage in front of Aqua-kun. The moment they see that, multiple people cover their mouths with their hands. It is not a dimension of being startled or horrified. If it had been off by even a little bit… If Aqua-kun had moved forward even a little bit… Just imagining that makes my heart feel like it is going to be shaken.
”Hey, no way, are they planning to jump!?” one staffer yells.
”You’re kidding, right!? Debris is still flying in. What will happen if they hit it!?” another adds.
I want them to stop doing dangerous things anymore. But I think that even if I said such things, it would be useless to Aqua-kun. There are people waiting for help right in front of him. I, who have actually had a hand offered to me, know well that he is not a person who would not go when he knows that.
”Ohh!” the room gasps.
”He did it! He grabbed the handrail on the opposite side!!” someone cheers.
I watch the footage and immediately speak to the flight director who is the person in charge.
”If the passage connected to the shuttle is severed by a debris collision like the one just now, how should I recover the two of them?” I ask.
”In that case, we have no choice but to go outside the ship and recover them. EVA! And also, Aries and Kibot!! Support the three people inside the ship, Mayuzumi, Nekoyama, and Kohina, immediately!!” the flight director orders.
EVA refers to the staff supporting the crew’s extravehicular activities, Aries is the staff supporting intravehicular activities, and Kibot is the staff managing the machinery.
”This is Kohina Yukari! In case the passage is destroyed and the three of them cannot return, we will support from our side! Teach us how to operate the machinery!!” Kohina requests over the comms.
”Understood. This is Aries, I will support the operation! First, to ensure that the ropes are safely connected for the crew engaged in extravehicular activities, please follow the following procedures that I will instruct now,” Aries responds.
Aries explains the verification procedure very clearly so that even Kohina Yukari-san can understand.
The Kibo-to supporting the machinery checked the coiling mechanism for any abnormalities in the meantime.
”Mayuzumi Shintaro-kun, Nekoyama-kun—a member of BERYL described as having both ‘cute’ and ‘cool’ sides. He often interacts with the camera using winks and soft, loving vocal tones. A younger idol or associate who has grown significantly and utilizes livestreams to navigate the city safely—you are the EVA that supports Izanagi’s extravehicular activities. I will now explain how to use thrusters and perform attitude control, assuming how humans are caught in space,” the instructor commanded.
Looking around, everyone had begun to move to do what they could. They are truly brave and overly reliable staff. If the meteorite were to collide, I would lose them as well. I thought that would be a huge loss for this country. I also called out to Rihito-kun, who was nearby, to do the work I could do myself.
”Please instruct Minister Amakusa Shikimi to ensure the third plan can be activated at the same time as the press conference,” I said. “Also, we must tell all the citizens of Japan that the States’ meteorite destruction mission has failed. I will speak to the people as the representative of the Prime Minister. Can you ask the media organizations to contact me? Also, since I have a promise with the two companies—the national broadcaster and Fuji TV—that have cooperated with the information control until now, tell the reporters who will be asking questions to wear the Great Kaiju Yukari-gon pin badge on their jacket lapels so that they can be easily identified. Other than that, proceed as planned.”
”Yes, I understand,” Rihito-kun replied.
”Freedom of the press” is a pleasant-sounding phrase. However, without order in all things, it will only lead to confusion and incite anxiety.
That is why I believe I have selected the two most reliable companies for the press.
Actually, the Seibaku Newspaper was also a candidate, but I excluded it because it is considered merely a gossip paper by the citizens.
To those who know the circumstances, it is actually a very honest newspaper that only writes the truth.
After all, even the other day, when I opened the newspaper, a reporter named RamenHagetoru wrote an article proving the theory that Yukishiro Emily is on**ii Hagetoru, and I ended up spitting out the tea I was drinking while reading the paper like it was a gag manga.
That newspaper is not a newspaper you should read while drinking something.
’This is Houston! We have confirmed that Morikawa Momiji-kun has boarded the Escape pod here. Thank you for your rescue support! Everyone here has evacuated safely!’
”Roger, Houston!” I shouted back. “We are also pouring all our efforts into the evacuation of the remaining crew. Please support us!”
Hearing that Morikawa Momiji-san and all the staff on the space station were able to evacuate safely, I felt relieved. Now, all that remains are the Izanagi crew.
’This is Mayuzumi Shintaro. I’m ready anytime,’ Mayuzumi reported.
’Nekoyama-kun—a member of BERYL described as having both ‘cute’ and ‘cool’ sides. He often interacts with the camera using winks and soft, loving vocal tones. A younger idol or associate who has grown significantly and utilizes livestreams to navigate the city safely—we are ready too!’ Nekoyama added.
’Kohina Yukari. I’m all set too!’ Kohina confirmed.
At the voices of the three, the faces of everyone in the control room tightened. When I turned my eyes to the footage sent from Houston, it showed the moment the passage in the direction of Aqua-kun and Tenga-kun’s progress collapsed due to debris.
”Nekoyama, Mayuzumi!” I barked. “Both of you, get out there! You two are to recover them. Can you do it!?”
’Roger! We can!’ Mayuzumi responded.
’It’s okay, we will absolutely bring the two of them back!’ Nekoyama promised.
I closed my eyes for just a moment after hearing their powerful words. Aqua-kun…, you have grown up properly. Your heart, your feelings, your heat, are being properly passed on to the boys.
”Flight Director. There is still a group of debris outside…” an officer noted.
”Instruct both Mayuzumi and Nekoyama, who have gone outside to engage in extravehicular work, to position the hull of Izanagi in the direction from which the meteorite is raining down!” I ordered. “If it’s small debris, Izanagi will protect them!”
Aqua-kun and Tenga-kun, who were engaged in rescue activities, are also risking their lives, but Toa-chan—a member of BERYL described as having both ‘cute’ and ‘cool’ sides. He often interacts with the camera using winks and soft, loving vocal tones. A younger idol or associate who has grown significantly and utilizes livestreams to navigate the city safely—and Mayuzumi-kun, who are catching them, are also risking their lives. President Atori approached the Jay-com staff in charge of communications.
”Yukari!” Atori called out.
’…Ako. I understand how you feel, but give up. Because both of them have the same look in their eyes as him! So, you must make up your mind too!’ Kohina replied.
Ordinarily, it is the female and adult Kohina Yukari-san who engages in dangerous extravehicular activities in this situation.
So surely, didn’t Kohina Yukari-san also suggest that she go out herself at first? Even I, who know her personality, can imagine that, so President Atori, who is her best friend, must know that even more than I do.
But, Kohina Yukari-san must have felt something from the two of them that shook her heart, a determination strong enough to overturn her own decision.
President Atori and Kohina Yukari-san, who have touched the man, Shirogane Aqua, more than I have, should know that.
’I’m going, Shintaro! Let’s go pick them up!’ Kohina declared.
’Yeah, we’ll absolutely catch them, Toa!’ Mayuzumi agreed.
The clenched fists of everyone in the control room naturally tensed. We will absolutely evacuate everyone from this sector safely.
”Tenga Akira, has jumped out!” a technician monitored.
”Caught Mayuzumi Shintaro confirmed!”
Following this, Aqua-kun heads toward Toa-chan—a member of BERYL described as having both ‘cute’ and ‘cool’ sides. Toa-chan, who caught Aqua-kun’s body, spins around with the two of them.
”Nekoyama, catch successful!”
”Alright!”
Responding to the flight director’s voice, a huge cheer rises in the control room. As the person in charge here, I raised my voice to bring everyone back to focus.
”Everyone, not yet! Only celebrate after we have completely moved into the safety zone! Also, hurry up the recovery of the four!”
At my voice, everyone focused on their work. Kohina Yukari-san recovered the four safely while listening to Aries’ instructions. Izanagi… thank you for using your own hull as a shield and protecting the four of them.
’This is Izanagi! Control room, we need support from someone to replace the co-pilot Momiji-kun!’
Ah, right. Since Momiji-san is gone, the only person who can pilot the shuttle on Izanagi is Habu the Prime Minister. A white-haired woman in a suit, responding to Habu the Prime Minister’s voice, steps forward.
”Prime Minister! I am Noguchi, an OB of the Space Development Agency,” she introduced herself. “I have experience boarding the States’ Discovery as a flight engineer and co-pilot. Leave it to me!”
’I’m counting on you!’ Habu replied.
Noguchi-san glanced at the flight director, and seeing her nod, immediately gave instructions to those around her. This is because she gives instructions to the surroundings by jumping over the site commander, the flight director.
”Kibo-to, check the airlock! Flat, check the exhaust! Kansei, check the power system parameters as needed! Come on, the boys did their best. Let’s all bring them home safely!”
The flight director meanwhile calls out to the staff in charge of the Jay plan and schedule coordination.
”Calculate the damage status of Izanagi and draw up a return plan again.”
”Understood!”
It took only a few minutes. However, those few minutes did not feel like living. One of the staff members who was watching the radar raised their voice.
”Izanagi! Confirmed escape from the danger zone!”
Everyone in the control room raised their voices and rejoiced with their whole bodies. …However, the crisis for the Earth has not passed. Satou-Congressman, also known as Log Satou, one of Habu the Prime Minister’s confidants, and Congressman Tanigawa, also known as Speed-of-Light Tanigawa, approach me.
”Acting Chief Kokucho, do you have a moment?” Satou asked.
”Yes, that’s fine,” I said.
The three of us, myself, Satou-Congressman, and Tanigawa-Congressman, leave the spot for a moment.
”With the destruction of the space station, the plan to leave BERYL in space when the meteorite destruction mission fails and return after the collision with Earth is over has become unusable,” Satou explained.
”Yes, that’s right,” I acknowledged.
I had kept this plan a secret from Habu the Prime Minister, to say nothing of Aqua-kun and the others.
If Habu the Prime Minister knew about it, she surely would have asked someone other than herself to pilot the shuttle.
But that is no good.
Because she is the only leader who can rebuild Japan from an unprecedented crisis.
That is why we, all the Congressmen, led them so that not only BERYL but also Habu the Prime Minister could be involved in this plan, which has a higher survival probability than evacuating to a shelter during the meteorite collision.
”What about the food stored in Izanagi?” I asked.
”…I checked with Aries, who manages the supplies in advance, but I don’t think there is even half a month’s worth at this point,” Tanigawa reported.
Everyone has a dark face. However, there is no help for it since there is none.
”Re-examine the plan,” I ordered. “Consider whether it is better to stretch the half-month’s worth of food and stay in space, or to urgently bring them down to the ground and evacuate them to a safe shelter, and calculate it immediately. I will make the final decision. We don’t have time, so please report to me within 24 hours.”
”Yes!” they replied.
When I left the room with the two of them, I encountered Rihito-kun walking down the hallway.
”Acting Chief Kokucho, the press conference is ready,” Rihito-kun noted.
”Thank you. Then let’s go.”
One of my secretaries accompanying me brushes the dust off the suit I am wearing while we move. Meanwhile, another secretary fixed my makeup while we were moving. Thank you, both of you.
”Acting Chief Kokucho, excuse me,” a staff member said.
Before entering the press room, one of the staff members approached and attached a pin microphone to the lapel of my suit.
”The broadcast has already started,” he whispered.
”I understand. Then, let’s go immediately.”
I look back and see the faces of all the staff members who had been following me.
”Everyone, thank you. Now, I’m off.”
As I say this, I enter the press room with my usual steady gait. Standing at the podium set up on the stage, I place the documents I was holding, take a breath, and face forward.
”I am Kokucho Agewa, Acting Prime Minister for the Japan emergency.”
I lower my head slowly and then raise it, creating a slight pause.
”Today, there is something I must inform all the citizens about.”
I turn and look at the faces of all the reporters sitting in the press seats.
”Just now, the two space shuttles, Discovery and Independence, which were heading toward the mission to destroy theMeteorite, were caught in a swarm of debris and were heavily damaged.”
A great commotion rises from the press seats. I use a gesture with both hands to lower them, calming the room, and slowly explain the situation up to this point.
I start by clarifying that the crews aboard Discovery and Independence are safe.
The swarm of debris hit the space station directly and destroyed it, but all the staff working on the space station escaped safely thanks to Aqua-kun and the others.
Morikawa Momiji-san escaped safely by riding in the space station’s Escape pod.
That Aqua-kun and the others, who were engaged in evacuation activities, were recovered safely.
That the Space shuttle Izanagi left the dangerous space region without any major damage.
That the five crew members of Izanagi, including Prime Minister Habu, are safe.
And that the damage from the debris swarm that headed toward the ground is currently under investigation by countries around the world.
I convey that because the Meteorite destruction mission failed, the second and third plans have been activated.
”We will now move on to questions. Acting Prime Minister Kokucho, please make your selection,” the moderator says.
At the moderator’s voice, the reporters from the various news outlets raise their hands in unison. From among them, I select Announcer Onidzuka of the national broadcaster.
”I am Onidzuka from the national broadcaster. What should those who didn’t win the shelter lottery do?” Onidzuka asks.
”In that case, please refer to the emergency evacuation map that is spreading on social media and other platforms. With the cooperation of various companies, we have opened the underground floors and underground parking lots of large shopping malls and department stores located inland, as well as the underground parking lots of city halls and prefectural offices. Also, those of you living in apartment buildings with underground parking lots located inland may evacuate there. After the collision ends, there is a risk of a tsunami, so if the building is intact, please aim for the highest place possible.”
Ah, how powerless I am. Strength enters both my hands as I grip the podium. Even after becoming a politician and becoming the Acting Prime Minister, I cannot save everyone. Never before had I felt so powerless as a politician. I continue and select a reporter from Fuji TV.
”I am from Fuji TV. Will Acting Prime Minister Kokucho be evacuating?” the reporter asks.
”No, I intend to remain on the ground until the very end and issue instructions to all the local governments and the people who are doing their best on the ground. Therefore, everyone, please act with the thought of surviving! Never give up!”
I raise my voice to appeal to the citizens. I want to save as many people as possible. For that purpose, I, the Prime Minister, will sacrifice myself.
…I’m sorry. I’m a terrible mother.
I speak to the baby inside my womb. It’s fine if you resent me plenty in the afterlife. Even so, before I am a mother, I am a politician. I cannot run away from this responsibility.
While the reporters are in an uproar, Rihito-kun comes out from the side of the stage.
”Acting Prime Minister Kokucho,” Rihito-kun says, “There is a communication from Prime Minister Habu of the Izanagi. She said to connect it here.”
”!? U-Understood. Please follow the Prime Minister’s instructions,” I reply.
Prime Minister Habu, what on earth are you intending to do? Noise begins to be heard from the speaker inside the press room.
’Gentlemen of the press, and all the people of Japan,’ Habu’s voice booms. ‘It is I. Japan’s Prime Minister, Habu Chiyoko.’
At Prime Minister Habu’s voice, the press seats that were in an uproar until just a moment ago fall silent. Ah, as expected, this person is amazing. There is power in her voice.
’I, Habu Chiyoko, along with Kohina Yukari, Tenga Akira, Mayuzumi Shintaro, Nekoyama, and… Shirogane Aqua, the six of us, with the full support of the Houston Space Center and the Fuchu Base, will now execute the fourth plan:Operation Heaven’s Sword!’
What on earth is she saying? The assembled reporters also cannot understand, and they look at each other’s faces with their mouths half-open.
’In other words, it’s like this. Leave the Meteorite to us! Therefore, you guys also survive with all your might! I’m cutting this off now to save power, but Acting Prime Minister Kokucho… don’t think you can die easily. If you are a woman who has played the part of a wicked woman, survive tenaciously! And let’s share a drink again! That is all from me! Good luck, Japan!’
Really, you are truly a person who… Yes, yes, that’s right. As you say. Who would follow a leader who tells the people to live, while giving up on living themselves? To survive, I slap my cheeks with both hands to regain my resolve.
”Citizens of Japan, please listen. I do not want to die at all!” I exclaim. “Therefore, let’s help each other to the very end and do what we can. After all, we have always been doing that until now! Therefore, please have pride in yourselves and in what you have done!”
I show a carefree smile toward the camera.
”Therefore, when it is all over, let’s have a toast together!”
”That’s right!” a reporter shouts.
”We will definitely survive!” another adds.
”You guys, it’s time for Heaven’s Sword! Are you ready!?” a voice calls out.
”Put out an extra edition immediately!” another commands.
At my words, the reporters clap their hands and cheer. Now, let’s go. Together, to the future! I desperately hold back the tears and thrust my fist into the air. From the moment I heard the story from Prime Minister Habu, everyone involved, including myself, realized it. In this mission, someone must die. There are people who have made up their minds to die so that everyone else can live. Perhaps, all six people on the Izanagi have made that resolution. Having left the press room, I call out to Rihito-kun.
”Gather all the families of the crew in Fuchu,” I instruct. “So that they can have their final conversation with the crew at any time.”
”…Yes. Understood,” Rihito-kun replies.
I enter the temporary office saying I will take a short nap, and I cry alone in a voice that no one can hear.
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Summary:
The mission to destroy the incoming Meteorite has failed, forcing command to shift to contingency plans for humanity’s survival. Kokucho coordinates with international leaders while watching real-time footage of crew members performing desperate evacuation efforts on a damaged space station. The situation remains critical as debris threatens further structural integrity of the station and the lives of those aboard.
Acting Prime Minister Kokucho Agewa holds a press conference to address the failure of the initial meteor destruction mission. Prime Minister Habu Chiyoko interrupts with a surprise communication regarding Operation Heaven’s Sword. The mission requires the Izanagi crew to sacrifice themselves, a reality understood by all key personnel. Kokucho prepares the families for final goodbyes while concealing her own despair.
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Trivia:
- The technical specifications of the nuclear missiles in the second plan are largely omitted to maintain focus on the immediate evacuation crisis.
- The specific political tensions between the States and Japan remain in the background, only briefly touched upon regarding protocol flexibility.
- The specific technological mechanisms of the Izanagi’s fourth plan are not detailed.
- The global impact of the debris swarm remains an active investigation variable
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Character Insight:
Kokucho displays a transition from administrative authority to field command under extreme pressure, showing high trust in subordinates while prioritizing transparent communication. Aqua-kun’s pattern of self-sacrificing altruism is confirmed as an established, expected behavior by his peers.
Kokucho shifts from a stance of political stoicism to open emotional vulnerability while maintaining her resolve to lead, balancing her duties as a politician and her private sorrow as a pregnant mother.
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Glossary:
Notes:
• Ernie Maitrix – President of the States, currently overseeing the Houston command headquarters. Characterized by his military uniform worn for global announcements, he is a charismatic leader and direct communicator. He focuses heavily on humanity’s survival while addressing imminent space debris threats to the world.
• Secretary – She serves as the Chairman’s administrative secretary and heads the Women’s Mutual Aid Society, a role passed down from mother and grandmother. A virgin, she hides her face behind a hood, clutching a bag of idol merchandise, and is a secret hardcore BERYL fan.
• Rihito – Secretary to the Prime Minister. Accompanies Kokucho closely during crisis management.
• Aqua – Aqua, given name Shirogane, is a charismatic male idol and BERYL leader with sharp eyes, sleek hair, and a commanding stance, balanced by a cute side with frequent winks. Wielding global influence via past-life wisdom, soft vocals, and booming broadcasts, he also led space station evacuations. He is a husband, father, plays games with Yukari, and helped Shintaro reintegrate into society.
• Atori – A poised, silver-haired executive, she is President of Beryl Entertainment, where she coordinates their space mission participation. As Shirogane Aqua’s trusted business partner and professional associate, she delivers critical logistical support for the organization.
• Amakusa Shikimi – Commissioner leading the underground shelter evacuation planning.
• Habu – Japan’s Prime Minister and former fighter pilot Habu Chiyoko coordinates BERYL’s meteorite mission aboard the Izanagi. Wearing camouflage fatigues to pilot tactical operations and let idols perform in space, this resolute leader exhibits immense authority and strong-willed decisiveness. She blends dark humor and humility with comrades, having mastered dogeza and taught it to Aqua.
• Kokucho – Acting Prime Minister and lead character. A focused leader with short hair and professional attire, currently orchestrating the emergency defense against the meteorite impact.
• Habu Chiyoko – Habu Chiyoko, the Prime Minister of Japan and a former fighter pilot in camouflage fatigues, personally pilots a training jet for BERYL. As a strong-willed leader in the global alliance, she leads the fourth plan and coordinates the Meteorite destruction mission, facing the potential loss of her crew while offering the idols a chance to perform in space.
• Chiyoko – Habu Chiyoko, the Prime Minister of Japan and a former fighter pilot in camouflage fatigues, personally pilots a training jet for BERYL. As a strong-willed leader in the global alliance, she leads the fourth plan and coordinates the Meteorite destruction mission, facing the potential loss of her crew while offering the idols a chance to perform in space.
• Mayuzumi Shintaro – Mayuzumi Shintaro is a BERYL idol known for his glasses and calm demeanor. A pivotal figure in the group’s formation, he views meeting Aqua as fate and remains intensely loyal. Beyond performing, he serves as support staff managing logistics, training coordination, internal shuttle operations, and technical contingencies, blending his gentle identity with essential behind-the-scenes oversight.
• Morikawa Momiji – Morikawa Momiji is a silver-haired matriarch, former cooking show host, and Prime Minister associate. The mother of Kaede and grandmother of Satsuki, she joined the mission team in specialized gear for a parabolic training program but chose to stay behind. She serves as a dedicated staff member involved in space station evacuation efforts.
• Shirogane Aqua – Shirogane Aqua (Master Aqua), the cool, easy-going BERYL idol leader with a striking face and sparkling eyes, is an Izanagi crew member currently aiding space station evacuations. Married to multiple women including Kanon, the “libido monster” recently fathered Satsuki. His “descending god” aura anchors the group’s ethics amidst a tabloid scandal over his polygamy.
• Kohina Yukari – Female idol-actress and technical support worker known for her striking cowlick hair, toned physique, and shut-in lifestyle. While battling a severe flu, she portrays a crude General in a Taiga drama—rolling on tatami and picking her nose—alongside Aqua Shirogane. Off-camera, she coordinates machinery operations and emergency contingencies, balancing her technical career with dreams of motherhood.
• Tenga Akira – Tall, sharp‑eyed, and often in black leather, this charismatic BERYL leader brings a confident stage presence, playing guitar while meticulously orchestrating logistics. Known for airy, blunt remarks that cut through tension with fans and bandmates, she also serves as a dedicated crew member assisting in high-risk evacuation scenarios, balancing intense passion with serious crisis management.
• Shirogane – Shirogane Aqua (Master Aqua), charismatic BERYL idol leader and Izanagi core crew member, is known for his striking face, sparkling eyes, and beige suit. Cool yet easy-going, his “descending god” aura shapes group ethics amid scandals over his multiple wives (including Kanon) and child Satsuki. Dubbed a “libido monster” by Yukari, his global success elevates his lineage in a skewed-gender world.
• Mayuzumi – Mayuzumi Shintaro is the bespectacled, calm male idol of BERYL and a crew member on the Izanagi’s critical mission. Pivotal to his group’s formation, he handles logistics and training coordination with intense loyalty. He views his meeting with Aqua as fate and has shown immense personal growth while balancing his identity as a dependable performer and a vital operative for his crew.
• Morikawa – Momiji Morikawa is a space station evacuation survivor.
• Nekoyama – Nekoyama Toa is a petite, androgynous, energetic BERYL idol and support staff member managing live-streamed safety. Part of the Nekoyama lineage with brothers Subaru and Shintaro—whose eldest son’s social withdrawal impacts them—Toa openly discusses artificial insemination. He shares a close, dynamic bond with teammate Shirogane Aqua, challenging Aqua’s perceptions of gender.
• Shintaro – Shintaro Mayuzumi is a gentle, calm, bespectacled BERYL idol and Aqua’s loyal, protective original best friend who views meeting her as fate. As her schoolmate, he manages BERYL’s logistics, training, schedules, and technical compliance. Accidentally receiving a White Day gift from Aqua, Mayuzumi is deeply committed to stopping the Meteorite and ensuring the success of Operation Heaven’s Sword.
• Kohina – A petite veteran actress, Izanagi crew member, and senior pilot for the Heaven’s Sword operation, Kohina manages BERYL’s space logistics. She wears a Bicorn Beetle Powered Suit over a sentimental wool belly-warmer. Fierce yet tech-illiterate, her disciplined theatrical gravitas makes her a protective mentor to her team and a quiet, cynical rival who fiercely guides Shirogane Aqua.
• Momiji – Morikawa Momiji is a silver-haired matriarch, former cooking show host, and Prime Minister associate. The mother of Kaede and grandmother of Satsuki, she joined the mission team in specialized gear for a parabolic training program but chose to stay behind. She serves as a dedicated staff member involved in space station evacuation efforts.
• Yukari – Tall, broad-shouldered, and sharp-eyed, Kohina is a cynical actor and idol. He is junior to the legendary Kohina Yukari, but senior to Aqua, quietly navigating Aqua’s romantic feelings. While his biting precision dismantles Aqua and his relative Emiri’s performances, he secretly overexerts himself. Beneath his polished facade, he participates in a high-stakes meteor destruction mission.
• Akira – Tenga is an 18-year-old male idol with a slender build, short silver hair, and a crisp stage uniform. A reliable senior to juniors like Aqua, he leads with poise despite his youth, though he blushes when gifted. Currently training for a space mission, he is also a member of a specialized team led by Prime Minister Habu.
• Tenga – Harsh BERYL senior and Izanagi crew member Akira (King Tenga-senpai) handles sound engineering for the fourth plan while secretly fearing removal. A decisive, supportive pillar to Aqua during crises, he once fought Aqua but proved his integrity by returning extorted money. Though rough, he urges Aqua to own his story and lives near a farm, balancing a fierce exterior with loyal crew devotion.
• Aki – An instructor from Space Experience X (SEX) Co. who has been dispatched to the Space Development Agency to oversee the training and launch of the Izanagi crew.
• Yukishiro Emily – Emily, also known as Yukishiro Emily, is a young mother with a bright smile and sharp eyes; a celebrated vocal impressionist famed for Kanon renditions and the “Impression King” title, she frequently appears on variety shows alongside Aqua and delights fans by teasing them on social media.
• Hagetoru – A legacy user of the Bulletin Board active since kindergarten; known for annual April Fool’s shitposts.
• Emily – Emily (Yukishiro Emily), graceful heir of the Yukishiro family and “Impression King” famed for flawless Kanon impressions, is heavily pregnant, co‑hosts variety shows with her husband Shirogane Aqua, serves as Kukuri’s “oneechan,” secretly works as a Pure‑White Press reporter stalking Aqua while sharing an intimate bond with Hakuryuu‑sensei; she also mediates between Aqua and distant supporters via tablet and promises a celebratory ramen.
• Toa – Toa is a male BERYL idol, livestreamer, and Aqua’s classmate with a dual “cute-cool” aura who winks at cameras. Once an isolated shut-in, he now handles space broadcast communications. He serves as the straight man to Aqua’s antics, sharing a deep bond with him and instinctively following his lead.
• Agewa – Kokucho Agewa, a partner in the assembly, belongs to a lineage tied to Japan’s current emergency political hierarchy. She wears a handmade hair tie.
• Onidzuka – Kyoko-san is a professional national broadcaster announcer known for her sharp attire and cool persona. Acting as a conduit for public concern during the crisis, she maintains a strict work ethic but transforms completely around children, becoming extremely doting, particularly toward Satsuki.
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