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A young, second-term member of the House of Representatives. Favored by Taichiro Hareyama, Minister of Justice and head of the Seiran faction. Attended an all-boys integrated junior and senior high school in Kyoto, then went on to Kyoto Imperial University’s Faculty of Law. After one year working at... read more

A young, second-term member of the House of Representatives. Favored by Taichiro Hareyama, Minister of Justice and head of the Seiran faction. Attended an all-boys integrated junior and senior high school in Kyoto, then went on to Kyoto Imperial University’s Faculty of Law. After one year working at a bank, he soon ran for the House of Representatives. With both a striking appearance and a prestigious background—not to mention strong leadership skills—he has become a popular politician despite his youth. Having grown up watching his parents’ cold, loveless marriage, he has little hope or interest in marrying himself.

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Entered the police force straight from high school by passing the police academy exam, joining the Public Security Bureau as a non-career-track officer. After the incident, he is assigned to Sonogi’s security detail. Quiet and composed, but extraordinarily skilled. Rather than stepping into the spot... read more

Entered the police force straight from high school by passing the police academy exam, joining the Public Security Bureau as a non-career-track officer. After the incident, he is assigned to Sonogi’s security detail. Quiet and composed, but extraordinarily skilled. Rather than stepping into the spotlight himself, he prefers to devote his loyalty to someone he deems worthy.

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Governor of Tokyo. A former Defense Ministry bureaucrat who switched careers to enter politics. A sharp mind with ambitions to wrest leadership of Tokyo away from the national government. With good looks and a direct, incisive speaking style, he gained popularity by pursuing government scandals. Th... read more

Governor of Tokyo. A former Defense Ministry bureaucrat who switched careers to enter politics. A sharp mind with ambitions to wrest leadership of Tokyo away from the national government. With good looks and a direct, incisive speaking style, he gained popularity by pursuing government scandals. Though recommended by the opposition, he takes an issue-by-issue stance, leaving no openings for his rivals. From a distinguished political family with roots before the war, his decisiveness and foresight are genuine. A secret smoker.

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Sonogi’s personal secretary. The son of a prominent opposition party lawmaker, he once aspired to be a politician himself. After meeting Sonogi and recognizing his potential, he decided to support him as his secretary. Skipped a year of college in the U.S., where he polished his academics, language ... read more

Sonogi’s personal secretary. The son of a prominent opposition party lawmaker, he once aspired to be a politician himself. After meeting Sonogi and recognizing his potential, he decided to support him as his secretary. Skipped a year of college in the U.S., where he polished his academics, language skills, and personal network. Because he joined the ruling party alongside Sonogi, his father disowned him. While some within the ruling party are suspicious of an opposition lawmaker’s son serving a ruling party politician, the arrangement has ironically boosted his popularity among the public. Never without his phone.

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The third son of the influential Tougou family. After graduating from university, he joined a major company owned by his father. Talented and quick to stand out, he now serves as the company’s Head of Sales at the main office. He inherited the role of supporting Sonogi from his father, but his sharp... read more

The third son of the influential Tougou family. After graduating from university, he joined a major company owned by his father. Talented and quick to stand out, he now serves as the company’s Head of Sales at the main office. He inherited the role of supporting Sonogi from his father, but his sharp business acumen means he tends to look down on the younger politician. Their first meeting went badly. Because his company is a sponsor of the 2020 International Athlete Festival (IAF), he has taken a hardline stance, insisting the terrorist threat must be stopped at all costs.

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Leader of the Yusei Party. Head of the small Yusei Party and a member of the House of Councillors. Also serves as Minister of the Environment. During the 97th premiership, helped maintain a coalition government by partnering with the Democratic People’s Party (Minjito). His party holds 7 seats in th... read more

Leader of the Yusei Party. Head of the small Yusei Party and a member of the House of Councillors. Also serves as Minister of the Environment. During the 97th premiership, helped maintain a coalition government by partnering with the Democratic People’s Party (Minjito). His party holds 7 seats in the House of Representatives and 11 in the House of Councillors. His demeanor, along with his appearance, serves as a softening influence on the Minjito’s otherwise hardline image. Has a devoted following among certain right-leaning young voters.

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Minister of Justice. A senior figure in the ruling centrist Democratic People’s Party (Minjito). Has a close eye on Sonogi, having delivered a campaign speech for him during his first election. A politician who is shrewd and calculating, for better or worse.

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Public Security Officer — Supervisor of Taiga Agatsuma. A veteran policeman who leads the Public Security Bureau’s Anti-Terrorism Task Unit. Directs his team while overseeing the investigation into the current terrorist incident.

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Representative from Kyoto’s 5th District. A seasoned lawmaker with a solid political base. Member of the Liberal Reform Party. Originally in the same party as Prime Minister Sanjou, but after a split, joined the Liberal Reform Party. Currently opposed to Sanjou and working with Governor Shirasu to u... read more

Representative from Kyoto’s 5th District. A seasoned lawmaker with a solid political base. Member of the Liberal Reform Party. Originally in the same party as Prime Minister Sanjou, but after a split, joined the Liberal Reform Party. Currently opposed to Sanjou and working with Governor Shirasu to undermine the ruling coalition.

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Prime Minister of Japan (99th). A powerful political operator who secured a majority in the most recent House of Councillors election and has been pushing through legislation related to the IAF and other matters one after another. Smooth in manner yet sharp and shrewd, he possesses outstanding quali... read more

Prime Minister of Japan (99th). A powerful political operator who secured a majority in the most recent House of Councillors election and has been pushing through legislation related to the IAF and other matters one after another. Smooth in manner yet sharp and shrewd, he possesses outstanding qualities as a politician. Treats Sonogi warmly.

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Father of Sonogi Akihiro. A long-serving Kyoto Prefectural Assembly member. Originally planned for his son to inherit his local political base, but after Sonogi moved into national politics, he began looking for ways to benefit from it. A strong political operator, though without lofty ideals. His f... read more

Father of Sonogi Akihiro. A long-serving Kyoto Prefectural Assembly member. Originally planned for his son to inherit his local political base, but after Sonogi moved into national politics, he began looking for ways to benefit from it. A strong political operator, though without lofty ideals. His first wife (Sonogi’s mother) died of illness; he later remarried.

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Tougou family’s eldest son. An executive director at the family’s main corporate headquarters. Raised under strict discipline but in a warm household, he has a calm, well-balanced personality. Fond of Asuma and recognizes him as a capable leader for the next generation.

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Tougou family’s second son. Raised under strict discipline in a less affectionate home, leaving him with a rigid, hard-edged personality. Blunt in speech, he thinks Asuma—whose behavior can be unconventional—needs to get his act together.