Chapter 643

Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office today also had several people come, in order to "thank" Uesugi Muneyuki for his powerful assistance in the Akimoto Minister case, Nishikawa Souchou decided to personally take the stage to sing, unexpectedly this guy actually had a trick up his sleeve.

Among singers, who is the best at singing among prosecutors?

Among prosecutors, who is the best at singing?

No matter what, after singing one song BeyondTheTime, the whole venue erupted in thunderous applause, people not only gave applause to the Nishikawa Souchou who took the stage to perform, but also gave applause to the golden age of Japanese animation represented by Gundam UC.

That era of Japanese animation was synonymous with extremely high quality, many animations were almost entirely hand-drawn frame by frame, and only Japanese people of that golden age could afford such expenses, many animations from project inception to production did not even consider whether they could recoup costs afterward, because back then everyone was filthy rich, they didn't care about losing money at all.

Therefore, amidst a large amount of junk works, an extremely large number of excellent works emerged.

It was also that era, in Japanese animation there were not only works like Devilman and Space Sheriff that were exceptionally dark and grim, but also works like Patlabor that actually discussed profound political opposition, and furthermore there was the old traitor Tomino, whose surface was a Robert (robot) storyline, but actually deeply discussed the left-right spectrum, native and colonial, the innate right-turn factor in human nature and the natural capitalist bundling, as well as the opposition between the radiance of humanity and the selfish aspect of human nature.

Later when money ran out, they couldn't do these anymore, instead came the famous masterpiece wall IS, that is, a wooden man unable person setting paired with a bunch of girls with various attributes and various moe points forming a harem, in a worldview chaotic mess plot illogical purely selling flesh situation yet sales exploded, making it so that later anime that couldn't sell more than IS were stripped of the "masterpiece" qualification.

And then afterward the famous OreImo male protagonist Kousaka Kyousuke can be considered a milestone figure in Japanese animation, he and the female protagonist Chen Rui (cough cough, heavy fog)————Kousaka Kirino's interaction completely changed the traditional male-female protagonist character relationship shaping, from him onward, "herbivore men" gradually completely replaced "carnivore men", leading the entire ACG wind shift change and the ebb and demise of traditional gender division of labor.

Were past eras always good?

Not necessarily, but everyone always misses youth.

After Nishikawa Yoshinori finished his song, the wedding venue performance entered the formal segment.

Tokyo University Vocal Music Department professionals in ancient attire performed court music pieces such as Yue Tian Le and Wan Sui Le, the solemn and distant sounds of sheng, flute, and zither echoed, elevating the historical weight of the aristocratic wedding to the extreme.

Uesugi Kuninori specially invited a young talent of the Hosho school to perform the classic segment from Takasago symbolizing marital harmony and auspicious longevity, the dance movements were refined, the vocal tone mysterious.

Finally, Tokyo University's modern band performed the theme song from the Japanese film Ten to Chi for Uesugi Muneyuki and Watanabe Minami, which is also Tetsuya Komuro's composed Ten to Chi, amidst the mountains and waters of Echigo, amidst the falling cherry blossoms at Mount Kasugayama, before the military formation of Kawanakajima at Hachimanbara, under the witness of Namu Hachiman Daibosatsu at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kanto, from Nagao Kagetora, it became Uesugi Kenshin.

In the lingering music, after drinking the sacred wine, the newlyweds moved closer to before the deity.

Master of Ceremonies, Director of the Imperial Household Agency Maeda Toshisuke personally took the field, guiding the newlyweds to recite their marriage vows.

The two did not use completely fixed archaic vow words.

Uesugi Muneyuki spoke first, voice clear and steady: "I, Uesugi Muneyuki, today before the deity and all people, swear to marry Watanabe Minami. I will respect your will, cherish your ideals, and face the future's everything shoulder to shoulder with you. With my profession and life as oath, in this life I will not fail you."

The wording was concise, yet combined the rigor of a forensic pathologist with the force of personal commitment.

Minami Ojou-sama gazed at Uesugi Muneyuki, then said: "I, Watanabe Minami, today here swear to become the wife of Uesugi Muneyuki. I will be your staunchest ally, your most trusted partner, whether in smooth sailing or adversity. My sword and wisdom will forever guard our family and vows."

Minami's vows were filled with the traits of police elite, firm and sincere.

Afterward, the two exchanged rings.

The rings were not ostentatious diamond rings, but simple platinum bands, with the romanized initials of their surnames and the wedding date engraved inside.

When Uesugi Muneyuki slowly placed the ring on Minami's left ring finger, he slightly bent his body, this subtle action surpassed ceremonial requirements, appearing especially cherished.

When Minami Ojou-sama placed the ring on him, she firmly gripped his hand, as if pressing down a confirmation on an important seal.

The venue rang with thunderous applause.

Watanabe Eiji even reached out to wipe his tears, thinking his troublesome pampered daughter finally got married off, not only married off but also brought back a kirin child as a son-in-law adopted, and even snatched away a noble surname.

Minami, my good daughter!

On the other side, Uesugi Kuninori and Uesugi Hironori had somewhat complex expressions, while Uesugi Tomoko was even more reluctant, but having reached this point they had nothing more to say.

Grandfather could feel, a young eagle had flown from under his wings, his wings were warm, were safe, but also similarly a kind of restraint.

Yukimatsumaru, Uesugi's future is yours and Chitokumaru's!

Uesugi Sadanori then had his expression slightly relax, the brother sincerely felt happy for his younger brother.

Yukimatsu, the future is up to you! I am done, you gotta work hard!

Likewise, the Special Mission Unit members all felt deeply moved, Okada Masayoshi let out a long sigh: "From now on, you'll have to call him Uesugi Management Official, okay!"

"Yeah, Uesugi Chief, Uesugi Management Official!" Kai Toru followed with a laugh: "Can't call it wrong!"

"Who knows, maybe later it'll be called Uesugi Lady, haha." Date Nagamune instinctively calculated, secretly laughing, thinking I wonder if I'll also have a day when Second Young Lady Moriya Akane calls me "Date Lady"?

The revolution hasn't succeeded yet, comrades, we still need to strive!

In the guest seats middle-back row, following National Diet Member Yuasa Masamichi's son Yuasa Yang who came to observe the ceremony, Hirate Sarina was desperately maintaining her surface composure.

She is only seventeen this year, as the center of the idol group Akasaka known for "cool" and "strong", she has seen many scenes, but like today, being placed among such a dense gathering of top figures from politics, business, and academia, it was her first time.

She looked at the radiant Shirakawa Mai before the deity, her heart filled with admiration and longing for that—the existence at the industry peak, one of the ultimate forms of idols.

And this wedding ceremony itself, its low-key luxury, tight security, and the weight of the guests, all showed her a layer truly mastering social resources, utterly different from the entertainment circle she usually contacts.

Yuasa Yang beside her quietly introduced to her the occasional bigwig who passed by or nodded in greeting, the name and title made Sarina inwardly gasp "that person is the Financial Services Agency's————"

"That side is Mitsui & Co.'s Managing Director————"

"Just now the person who walked past was a retired judge of the Supreme Court————"

"That is Hamada President of Tokyo University and Funato Department Head!"

With each one she heard, Sarina's spine unconsciously straightened a bit.

A feeling mixed with immense honor and subtle vanity grew in her heart.

Being able to sit here means what? It means Hirate Sarina is no longer merely a singing and dancing idol, but someone who can be brought by Yuasa Young Master into such core social occasions as an "important figure"!

She looked at those figures she usually only sees on TV news now within arm's reach, even several gazes had unintentionally swept over her (perhaps just curious about Yuasa Yang's female companion), making her heart race.

I also count as————one of the people here?" she couldn't help but feel a sense of self-satisfaction, even began to calculate, when returning backstage, how to "casually" mention today's experiences to teammates, using a nonchalant tone to describe those big figures, that kind of black-humor-like showing off pleasure made her slightly tremble.

Huh, can Kanai Tomoka do that?

She unconsciously adjusted her sitting posture, making herself look more mature, more fitting for this occasion.

Unexpectedly, unexpected, Uesugi Chief this guy actually has such terrifying energy!

Before I still looked down on him a bit, but these I Hirate must admit, you do count somewhat as a character!

Hirate Sarina firmly nodded in her heart, thinking indeed I need to slightly change my view a bit, can't keep giving Uesugi cold shoulder anymore.

I acknowledge you!

Just as Hirate was calculating in her heart, vow completed, the newlyweds performed the "offering of sacred branches".

The two successively received cypress branches (sacred branches), before the deity performed reverent rites, prayed, then offered the sacred branches before the deity.

Thus, the core part of the deity-before ceremony was completed.

Mai Xuejie stepped forward again, performing the final blessing as a shrine maiden, declaring the couple officially married. She then stepped aside, returning the main stage to the newlyweds.

The newlyweds turned to the guests and bowed deeply.

The venue erupted in sustained, enthusiastic applause.

Emcee Maeda Toshisuke announced: "Please have the family representatives of the newlyweds, Mr. Uesugi Kuninori and Mr. Watanabe Eiji, raise a cup for the newlyweds and all guests!"

The two heads of household rose and raised their cups in brief remarks.

Professor Uesugi Kuninori emphasized "Inheriting the past and opening the future, never forgetting the family precepts," while Director Watanabe smiled and said, "Fine son and fine daughter, building the future together."

Immediately, everyone raised their champagne glasses together to celebrate the marriage.

The lighting brightened again, shifting the atmosphere from solemn and sacred to joyful and warm.

The band began playing an elegant wedding march.

Uesugi Muneyuki and Watanabe Minami, under the joint witness of law, family, and the divine, officially became husband and wife.

And the countless intertwined gazes, thoughts, and expectations, along with this carefully simplified ritual, were formally embedded into their shared future life's panorama.

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