The Land of the Rising Sun Transfers to Another World

Chapter 88: Sudden Visitor

Thank you for the long wait. My health has improved quite a bit!

This chapter will be longer.

- ワイアード

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Conference Room, Prime Minister's Office

In the conference room of the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Hirose and several ministers were seated and discussed Japan's current situation, including the attack on SDF Station 5 last night. It had been nearly two years since Japan was transported to this world, but they had yet to enjoy peaceful daily life. The ministers were honestly troubled by the fact that Japan was being dragged into a war with the Thestania Empire and the Hardique Empire.

"Really troublesome. Even though it's only been a short time since the war started, public opinion is gradually becoming more anti-war... Well, we knew this would happen, but it's still bad that it's dragging on."

Hirose spoke unhappily, resting his chin on his hand while addressing the ministers. The other ministers, too, folded their arms and tilted their heads, lost in thought.

"The media and press are making it seem like Japan started the war... Although it's subtle, it's clear that this has influenced the public, which leads to large-scale protests in various places..."

Deputy Prime Minister Nanbara's words were met with a deep sigh, filling the conference room.

"Seriously! What grudge do they have against Japan to pick a fight with us?"

"Well, it's because we're a country that came from another world."

"So does the Great Valkian Empire."

"Idiot! That country is a military state, but Japan is different. The Great Valkian Empire uses power to overwhelm and suppress other nations. Japan doesn't do that. We don't show off our power and oppress other countries."

"...And this is the result. It can't be helped, I guess..."

The atmosphere in the conference room grew heavy. Although only a few days had passed since the war started, the biased media coverage was stirring up anti-war sentiment among the public. Now, the cabinet approval rating had dropped to 38%, and the decrease had shifted to the opposition, the Progressive Democratic Party.

"In order to regain the approval rating, we need to end this war with the Hardique Empire as soon as possible... A large-scale attack on the enemy's major bases and units is necessary."

"Ambassador Cruz said that the USFJ is happy to help."

Hirose thought for a moment, resting his chin in his hand, then spoke seriously to the group.

"Well... this might work for now, but honestly, I feel like something is wrong. What do you think?"

"Eh, what?"

"Is it not... alright?"

Whether he was referring to the war or Japan's current state was unclear to the ministers.

"Of course, regarding this war, it's undeniable that it was something we couldn't avoid for Japan's future. If we had tried to avoid it and kept dragging it on, things would have gotten much worse by now... But even if we realize that, the public is different."

"D-different?"

Several ministers did not understand the meaning of his words, but Secretary Koshimizu, Minister Kuze, and Deputy Prime Minister Nanbara realized what he meant.