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"Hello, Mr. Fujiwara. I am Mizunashi Rena, a reporter for Nichiuri TV."
In front of Fujiwara Toru, a beautiful woman with a gentle temperament and cat-like blue eyes sat gracefully and shook Fujiwara Toru's hand.
"Hello, Miss Mizunashi." Fujiwara Toru smiled and shook Mizunashi Rena's hand.
At this moment, Mizunashi Rena's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, because she discovered Fujiwara Toru's little finger, while shaking her hand, was lightly tracing something in her palm. Mizunashi Rena wasn't angry because she thought Fujiwara Toru was taking advantage of her ("eating her tofu"). As a CIA mole in the Black Organization, she had long received information from above that Fujiwara Toru was her superior.
And in the gap while Fujiwara Toru was shaking her hand, he quickly wrote a letter and a number in her palm. 'Is this telling me to go to location A-3 to accept a mission?' Mizunashi Rena memorized the code. Her expression remained unchanged as she continued, "We are very grateful that Mr. Fujiwara was able to choose our Nichiuri TV for your interview."
Fujiwara Toru feigned a helpless smile and said, "You reporters are too enthusiastic. If I don't accept any interviews at all, I estimate my life will be quite unsettled from now on." Speaking of this, Fujiwara Toru also showed some helplessness.
Mizunashi Rena quickly smiled and explained, "Mr. Fujiwara, what are you saying? You are now Japan's great hero! How could we affect 'Three-Two-Seven' Mr. Fujiwara's life?"
"But I'm a bit tired now, I just want to go back and rest. And I'm also injured." Fujiwara Toru raised his bandaged arm.
Mizunashi Rena said with concern, "Is Mr. Fujiwara's injury not serious? Please rest assured, I will only ask you a few brief questions, it won't disturb your rest."
Just as Inspector Megure had said before, Fujiwara Toru was being pestered endlessly by these reporters. Left with no choice, he had to choose one media outlet to accept an interview. And this media outlet naturally fell to Nichiuri TV. The main reason was that the one representing Nichiuri TV for the interview was Mizunashi Rena, and Fujiwara Toru also needed Mizunashi Rena to do things for him.
"May I ask Mr. Fujiwara about some basic aspects of your life?"
"There's nothing much to say. I'm afraid you reporters can easily dig up this information, right?"
"Are you a first-year student at Todai?"
"Correct."
"Truly unbelievable! You are actually a top student at Todai! Mr. Fujiwara is truly skilled in both literary and martial arts! What were you thinking at that time? Seeing those extremely vicious thugs, why were you able to bravely stop them?"
"I wasn't thinking that much at the time. I just saw those thugs harming innocent people, and I rushed up in a fit of passion. Thinking about it now, I'm still scared. If it happened again, I'm afraid I wouldn't have the courage to rush up again."
"You're too modest. Your courage has already been proven. May I ask, where did you learn this skill?"
"I previously served in the US military. I only returned to Japan last year. Actually, everyone who has seen that video knows, I just used Karate. I learned it in Ryuukyuu⁴ back then."
"......"
Mizunashi Rena asked a few more questions. Actually, the answers to these questions weren't hard to find, but when these words came from Fujiwara Toru's mouth, they immediately became different, becoming what the public wanted to see. Mizunashi Rena, as Nichiuri TV's ace reporter, asked questions that were very skillful and concerned what the public wanted to know, yet were not particularly probing. Very easily, with just these few questions and Fujiwara Toru's answers, she portrayed Fujiwara Toru as an idol-like Japanese youth full of righteousness, hot-blooded, and accomplished in both academics and martial arts.
The interview only took fifteen minutes. This exclusive content was already enough for Nichiuri TV. The higher-ups at the TV station greatly praised Mizunashi Rena's professional skills, obtaining the only opportunity to interview Fujiwara Toru.
Although this interview wasn't a live broadcast, it was treated as headline news by Nichiuri TV. After some minor editing, it was released directly. At this time, striking while the iron was hot and capitalizing on this event's popularity was crucial. How could they wait until tomorrow? By then, other TV stations would have also investigated Fujiwara Toru's basic information, and they would only be able to pick up the scraps.
Nichiuri TV's interview, once broadcast, immediately caused viewership to surge. Nichiuri TV's channel on YouTube also gained millions of views in an extremely short period.
The interview concluded, and Mizunashi Rena prepared to take her leave. She and Fujiwara Toru shook hands again. She winked playfully, "The boss just messaged me, saying he's giving me a bonus. For this, I really have to thank you, Mr. Fujiwara." As an undercover agent for the Black Organization, her new CIA salary wouldn't be touched before her undercover career ended. Mizunashi Rena, as the TV station's ace reporter, didn't have a low salary, and on top of that, she was an internet celebrity, also having other online income. She was ostensibly a successful person in society, but Mizunashi Rena wouldn't complain about having too much money; this bonus from the TV station was quite substantial.
Fujiwara Toru said, "I'm also very happy to be able to help Miss Mizunashi. Miss Mizunashi is a big celebrity online. I'm very happy to meet Miss Mizunashi."
"Mr. Fujiwara is joking. I'm nothing compared to you now. Would you like to add me on Line?" Mizunashi Rena proactively took out her phone.
Although the two were superior and subordinate in the CIA, they hadn't had contact before, lacking a reason to interact. If the two suddenly became close, it would instead arouse suspicion. But now it was different. Taking advantage of this interview opportunity, Mizunashi Rena had a reason and an excuse to interact privately with Fujiwara Toru. In the future, even if the two appeared together in public, no one would find it strange. This also created an opportunity for Fujiwara Toru to discuss CIA work with Mizunashi Rena.
Nichiuri TV's cameraman looked at Fujiwara Toru with some jealousy. As Nichiuri TV's top reporter and an internet celebrity, Mizunashi Rena was the goddess in many men's hearts, an object of admiration. Now, seeing the goddess proactively asking another man for his Line number, how could it not make his heart ache with envy?
But after another look at Fujiwara Toru, he immediately wilted. No comparison. The guy's a top Todai student, his combat power is terrifying, and word is his background is very deep. This kind of man, he couldn't afford to provoke.
Fujiwara Toru and Mizunashi Rena exchanged Line numbers. After seeing Mizunashi Rena off, Fujiwara Toru went back to find the Yukinoshita sisters. What surprised him was that the Yukinoshita sisters were currently standing obediently beside a woman dressed in a kimono, who looked similar to the sisters but with a more mature temperament. Fujiwara Toru guessed this woman should be their mother.
And standing in front of the three Yukinoshita women was none other than Fujiwara Toru's father, Chihara Yoshitaka, and his assistant.
"I'm sorry, Your Excellency Chihara, Haruno and Yukino have caused trouble for you and your esteemed son." Mrs. Yukinoshita bowed repeatedly, her expression remorseful. She quickly pulled her two daughters; Haruno looked serious, also bowing ninety degrees. Yukino pouted but, seeing her mother and older sister doing so, she also apologized obediently. Yukinoshita Yukino didn't know why she had to apologize, but she understood that now was not the time to ask.
Seeing the Yukinoshita mother and daughters, Chihara Yoshitaka's mood was very bad. Besides the fact that Fujiwara Toru was injured because of the Yukinoshita sisters this time, it was also because seeing them reminded him of his own wife. He had indeed been in love with his wife before, but due to various reasons, he no longer had any feelings for her. If it weren't for the fact that he was now in a high position and a divorce would bring some negative influence, he probably would have divorced long ago.
He just said coldly, "My family's old master and the deceased old master of the Yukinoshita family had a good relationship, so I won't say anything harsh."
"But I hope you remember, for the Yukinoshita family to develop to its current state in Chiba, our Fujiwara family has contributed quite a lot."
"If your Yukinoshita family no longer wants the Chiba assembly member status, we can take it back at any time!"
Mrs. Yukinoshita bowed deeply, not daring to breathe too loudly. The Chiba assembly member status was very important. The Yukinoshita family's position in Chiba, this assembly member status, also guaranteed the safety and development of the family's businesses. Currently, the Yukinoshita family's assembly member was her live-in husband, but in reality, he was just a figurehead, a facade for others to see. The true head of the Yukinoshita family was this Mrs. Yukinoshita.
Just then, Fujiwara Toru walked over. Only then did Chihara Yoshitaka's expression soften. He said gently to Fujiwara Toru, "Toru, I just asked the doctor. Your hand is fine, but he said you should rest."
"You should go back and rest first too. If you need anything, call home. Grandpa was also frightened by this incident; you must go see him." This was the second time he had mentioned the Fujiwara family's old master.
Fujiwara Toru nodded and said, "I'll go in two days."
"That's good. I still have things to do, I'll leave first. You should also go back early. Do you need me to send someone to escort you?"
"No need, my injury isn't serious. I can go back by myself."
Although Chihara Yoshitaka still had many things he wanted to say to Fujiwara Toru, he was indeed very busy at this moment. As Chairman, he had to deal with this matter; he probably wouldn't get any sleep tonight.
Mrs. Yukinoshita walked over at this time, saying gratefully, "Fujiwara-kun, thank you so much for saving my little girls. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid the consequences would have been unthinkable. I would have been a white-haired person sending off black-haired ones."
Fujiwara Toru smiled. "Auntie, what are you saying? We can be considered relatives. Haruno is still 2.4 my senpai; she has always taken good care of me at school."
"Yukino is Haruno's younger sister, so she's my younger sister too. It's only right that I protect them from harm."
Mrs. Yukinoshita was also someone who knew how to seize an opportunity. She immediately said sternly to Yukino, "Since Fujiwara-kun treats you as his younger sister, why haven't you called him 'older brother' yet!"
Yukinoshita Yukino opened her mouth, hesitated, but still obediently called out in her gentle voice, "Older brother."
For some reason, Haruno suddenly felt very good, exceptionally pleased.
Mrs. Yukinoshita nodded with satisfaction and said to Fujiwara Toru, "They were both frightened too. Yukino still has school tomorrow. It's getting late now, I'm preparing to take them home."
"Fujiwara-kun, if you ever come to Chiba, please be sure to visit my home. Let me fulfill the duties of a host."
Fujiwara Toru smiled. "If I go to Chiba, I will definitely disturb you, Auntie."
Mrs. Yukinoshita sighed. "Your Excellency Chihara having a son like Fujiwara-kun is truly enviable. Then we, mother and daughters, will take our leave first. When the time comes, I will personally bring them to the Fujiwara household to express our gratitude."
Haruno secretly winked at Fujiwara Toru, as if saying 'see you at school,' then left with her mother and younger sister.
Fujiwara Toru finally had some peace. He took out his phone and sent a message, asking the CIA personnel in Japan to investigate this incident...