Tokyo: The evil god doesn't want to be the top star

Chapter 452: All Filmed (4K)

"Hehehehe, I captured them all..."

"No matter how strong the security of the Burning Department is, when encountering such a large-scale open-air performance venue, Xia Fan will instantly become a target full of holes, and anyone can take pictures of him however they want."

On a high-rise office building not far from Kanda Shrine, Miyamoto was standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, holding the cannon-like lens, and conducting "ultra-long-distance candid photography" of the Kanda Shrine square below.

"I can smell it through the camera lens. As a paparazzi, the most familiar and disgusting smell is the sour smell of dog food..."

"If the scene of Xia Fan and Hoshina Hanami having an ambiguous meeting at the rehearsal venue is released together with the photos of the previous two 'forbidden large gatherings', I wonder how many fans will be heartbroken."

On his computer, a photo that had just been taken popped up automatically, showing Xia Fan and Hoshina Hanami standing together and talking and laughing.

Just by looking at the photo, Xia Fan's "reluctant but willing" expression and Hoshina Hanami's sweet smile and attentively handing her tea, the strong atmosphere of love has already overflowed the screen.

"Fushan, how's the digging going over there?"

"In the past two days, J Agency has been pressing us to come up with the dirty laundry."

"If there is no progress with the Cat Jizo Foundation, I will have no choice but to package what I have as a 'romantic scandal' and hand it over first."

After confirming that Xia Fan and others had left the square, Fushan moved his gaze away from the viewfinder and looked at Fushan behind him.

"No, no, a mere sex scandal is not enough to avenge me!"

Fukuyama, who was typing on his laptop, shook his head unsatisfiedly.

The "illicit relationship" between Xia Fan and Hoshina Hanami can be one of the evidences that the Cat Dizang Foundation is a protective umbrella for the Burning Series' power-for-sex transactions and illicit gatherings, but it is not substantial evidence.

"I have found a big one here... It's really hard to see the light before the eyes. I just discovered such an obvious flaw now..."

"The land used by the Cat Jizo Foundation and the single-family house next door used for the 'illicit party' is actually all registered under Xia Fan's name!"

His dark-rimmed eyes narrowed into a sickly smile.

"What? This Xia Fan is too bold. Doesn't he intend to hide it at all?"

Upon hearing the news, Miyamoto also moved closer to Fukuyama and checked the land registration information that had leaked through gray channels.

"Not only that, my connections also helped me get the bank account information of the Cat Ksitigarbha Foundation..."

"There are a lot of funds transferred in from unknown sources..."

"Look, these huge sums of money span multiple banks and institutions. It's obvious that they don't want people to find the source. It must be the black money that the Burning Department wants to 'launder'!"

His hands turned into afterimages as he tapped on the keyboard, and Fushan pulled up rows of bank account transaction records.

"Judging from the current situation..."

"We have the photos of Xia Fan's relationship with Hoshina Hanami, as well as the illicit party last time where Yayoi Tsuki was also present."

"There is direct evidence of Xia Fan's connection with the Mao Di Zang Foundation."

"We have now obtained some indirect evidence to support the suspicion that the Mao Jizo Foundation is laundering money."

"We gradually grasped the puzzle pieces, and the truth in the darkness also revealed its outline..."

Looking up and staring at the ceiling absentmindedly, Miyamoto sorted out his thoughts bit by bit.

"Then, if I give my 'connections' a little more time to find out the entire flow of funds of the Cat Dizang Fund, we will be able to..."

"No, J Agency is in a hurry, we don't have time to take our time... Besides, we are paparazzi, not police. As long as the 'truth' is explosive enough, we don't need solid evidence..."

Before Fukuyama could finish his words, Miyamoto interrupted him.

"It's time to take action!"

"I will take advantage of the opportunity today when the Burning Department's extreme security can hardly play a role at a large outdoor performance like the Kanda Festival, and conduct a 'surprise face-to-face visit' to Xia Fan..."

"It would be best if we could confront him head-on when he and Hoshina Hanami lose control and have a secret meeting between performances..."

Opening the suitcase beside him, Miyamoto picked out hidden cameras, eavesdropping devices and other professional equipment and began to install them on himself.

"Being caught having an affair and being questioned about the Cat Jizo Foundation, a young idol of this age will definitely reveal his flaws!"

"No matter what reaction Xia Fan and Xing Ming give, it will become the decisive evidence for our lore!"

……

Xia Fan, who had no idea that he had become a "sniper target", was doing makeup with the AFO members in an office building not far from Kanda Shrine.

"A call from Jinguji? Why at this time..."

The phone he placed on the table vibrated and a call from Aoi Jinguji popped up.

"Yes, I'm putting on makeup next to the venue. The performance will probably be in the afternoon..."

He ran to the toilet cubicle and answered the phone in a low voice.

"Mr. Xia Fan, regarding the matter of rescuing Miss Xingming in Mirror Sky, the final plan has been determined..."

The background noise from Jinguji Aoi's side was very noisy, as if several industrial fans were running at the same time.

"Great, how do we do that?"

Upon hearing the news, Xia Fan was immediately cheered up.

"The steps are not complicated. We first capture the 'Cloud Mirror' in Miss Xingming's body, then use a spell to enter the Mirror Sky and drive it to lead the way for us to retrieve Miss Xingming's soul."

Aoi Jinguji explained in a hurried, intermittent voice.

"It sounds feasible, but how do we capture the cloud mirror?"

Thinking of the last time, when the "Yuwai Mirror" in Ming Riyihua's body would rather break into pieces than remain intact, and smashed into pieces on his body, Xia Fan couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

As long as the capture fails and the Yunwaijing runs away or disappears, Hoshina Hanami will immediately turn into a vegetable.

"Don't worry. For this, I went to the main shrine of Ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture and asked for a sacred artifact..."

"Mie Prefecture is so far away. Isn't it almost Kyoto? It's a bit noisy over there. Who's angry?"

The signal on the other side was getting worse and worse, and Xia Fan couldn't help but speed up his speech.

"Sorry, we're about to take off into a no-signal area..."

"Anyway, the power of this artifact will rapidly weaken after it leaves the Ise Shrine. In order to save time, I have boarded a helicopter and it is expected to arrive in Tokyo in the evening."

"Please make sure to ask Miss Xingming out alone at that time so that we can implement the plan as soon as possible..."

Before the signal was completely cut off, Aoi Jinguji quickly finished her plan.

"So it's on the helicopter... In other words, I want to ask Xingming out after the performance this afternoon?"

"The time for action is too tight. Won't it delay the award ceremony tonight?" Looking at the disconnected call, Xia Fan left the bathroom thoughtfully.

“Hehehe…”

Not long after Xia Fan left, a sinister laugh was heard from the toilet cubicle next door.

"Originally, I planned to squat in the toilet and make a surprise visit to this guy, but I got an unexpected gain."

In the cubicle, Miyamoto, whose black tights were covered with bugs and motion cameras, was sitting on the toilet with his hands clasped together and his chin supported.

"Although I don't understand the 'code words' they are saying, it seems that an important person is on his way to Tokyo by helicopter, and he also asked Xia Fan to make an appointment with Hoshina Hanami in the afternoon. There must be some improper reception!"

"What exactly is the content? Is it a special exchange before the award ceremony, or an air conditioner remote control award ceremony, or... a couple's bowl that kills two birds with one stone?!"

Carefully recalling the content of Xia Fan's phone call just now, he mumbled something nervously, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Hello, Fukuyama, there's a new situation here, so the surprise visit will be postponed for now..."

After checking that there was no one in the restroom, he took out his cell phone and tremblingly dialed Fushan's number.

"I will continue to stay close to Xia Fan here, and you and my men will keep an eye on Hoshina Hanami. There will be a 'big fish' caught in the afternoon."

"Even if I have to risk being arrested by the police and chopped up by the yakuza, I, Miyamoto, will take on this shocking scandal of the entertainment industry and the 'big fish' behind it! I will also take home this year's Puzeri Prize!"

……

3pm.

From the road outside the Ichinotorii all the way to the square inside the shrine, there were so many people that it was difficult to even find a place to stay, let alone walk.

"Hey! Ha! Hey! Ha!"

In the center of the Kanda Shrine Square, 500 men dressed in Heian period costumes are performing traditional sacrificial dances to the sound of fierce drums.

The object of this stunning large-scale dance is the thirty-six grand trailers dedicated to Kanda Myojin.

Kanda Shrine has been responsible for guarding the "Gate of Ghosts" since the founding of Edo City, and is the oldest shrine in Tokyo.

The Kanda Festival, also known as the "Tenka Festival", is a ceremony held annually by Kanda Shrine to commemorate the Tokugawa family's victory in the Battle of Sekigahara and the establishment of world order.

The most exciting and important ceremony of the entire festival is called the "Shinko Festival".

That is, after the ceremony, these 500 men will carry the trailer representing the gods, and together with the shrine maidens and men dressed as samurai, they will set out from Kanda Shrine in the afternoon, pass through Akihabara's electronics town and Marunouchi Otemachi, parade and hold rituals along the way, and return to the shrine in the evening.

As per past practice, nearly 10,000 spectators stopped at the scene, all waiting to watch the "Kamiko Festival" and pray to "Kanda Myojin" for blessings and to gain the favor of the gods when the floats passed by.

By the way, the person standing on the stage and presiding over the ceremony was none other than the same Fujiwara priest who had invited Jinguji Aoi to help with “exorcism.”

Although he did not have any spiritual power in his body, nor did he inherit any magic, and would be terrified by the sight of a vengeful warrior spirit, this did not prevent the priest Fujiwara from maintaining a solemn and sacred demeanor during the ceremony.

"Respectfully invite Kanda Myojin to bless all living beings and protect the world from peace..."

"The Divine Festival...set off!"

Following Fujiwara's solemn announcement, the five hundred men quickly carried thirty-six trailers, and the grand parade began immediately.

After the "Kamiko Festival" parade set off, the spectators at the scene also dispersed.

Devout believers will follow the procession all the way.

Visitors who are looking for fun will enjoy food and games at the surrounding summer festival stalls.

The remaining audience will stay on site, waiting to watch the next festival performance.

The Kanda Festival's annual opening performances always invite many well-known artists. In addition to the seats in the inner field that are sold to "insiders", the "standing area" outside is free, so the atmosphere of the annual festival performances is as lively as an open-air concert with tens of thousands of people.

"Next, the festival performance will officially begin!"

"First up, our Shibuya Queen, Ms. Fukada Kumi!"

At the host's announcement, Fukada Kumi, who had a dark complexion, a hot body, and was dressed like a Shibuya hottie, stepped onto the stage as the opening performance guest...

"People... all of them... crowded together like maggots..."

"Hey, hey, hey, hey, tens of thousands of people, standing together, is it really so spectacular?"

"As expected of the new generation of the burning department, Ms. Fukada is not at all stage-shy. Her figure in person is even more hot and sexy than on TV."

"Don't come close. You used too much hairspray. It's so hard it can kill people."

In the waiting passage, the AFO members, wearing handsome stage costumes and exquisite makeup and hair, have already lined up and are secretly glancing at the bustling and crowded scene outside...

"Performing in front of so many ordinary people who may not even know what a boy band is, won't it be a dull performance?"

"If my voice breaks in front of tens of thousands of people just like in the rehearsal, I will probably retire right there."

"No, I can't think about that. I feel like I'm running out of oxygen..."

As they thought of the various possible accidents and the dire consequences that might result, their faces turned pale.

"Take a good look, there are so many fans below, all holding up your light signs, be more confident!"

Yozo Iijima, who was doing the final check of the performance in the backstage, cheered loudly for the members.

"Fans...we have fans? And they're at the scene?"

"Really? I saw my own sign!"

"Someone is holding my banner too! It's right next to your sign!"

"That's right, we have to perform well even for the fans who come to the scene!"

As soon as she said this, the members immediately found cheering boards with the AFO group name or members' names printed on them in the audience seats outside.

The originally tense atmosphere was immediately diluted.

"Humph, a bunch of young fools, so easy to fool... Don't you think about how you can get so many fans..."

"Since the company is playing the theme song for this kind of occasion, they will definitely provide a 'fan head fee' and organize professional fans to support the occasion."

Looking at the members whose fighting spirit was rekindled, Iijima Yozou showed a scornful smile.

Generally speaking, even for a free festival performance like the Kanda Festival, due to factors such as weather, transportation, geographical location, and weekdays, less than 3% of the enthusiastic fans can actually watch it in person.

Considering the fan base of AFO group and the pitifully small number of registered members of the official fan club, it would be great if the number of fans who noticed the performance announcements on the AFO group’s official account and made a special trip to the scene could add up to several hundred.

Therefore, most of the "AFO fans" who were holding light boards and standing in groups of three or four at the scene were organized by the management team.

(End of this chapter)