Inari wants to live in peace

It was spring of Meiji 12.

I left the TV on in the living room and was lying on the edge as usual.

It is then reported in the news that the Ryukyu Kingdom has been destroyed.

I thought it would be tough to catch a shocking speech from a fox ear, rushing into the house.

Then I turned up the volume of the color TV and stared at the screen.

But strangely, I didn't feel sad.

On the contrary, there were a lot of people around the local reporters and we were on TV!And while the crowd was in a festive mood, there seemed to be people inside who were signing pieces and looking at cameras.

However, the commentator's staff was calm and relayed the scene with a serious face in one hand.Stream stones are professional.

"Now I'm relaying from the square in front of Shuri Castle.

The Ryukyu Kingdom today closed its long history on April 4th, 1898. "

I put in tea while watching TV and listened with interest to the reporter.

"In the future, Okinawa Prefecture will be officially named and naturalized into Japan."

I thought it had long been part of Japan.

It was a good relationship, with no barriers to each other.But apparently, he was still independent.

At the beginning of the Edo period, I was afraid of the neighboring powers, so I was asked to stand behind me, and came with more than 300 years of holding.

I remember such a nostalgic event.

The reporter travels with the camera as he tells the story of Okinawa.

The interview team had a meeting beforehand. The guard at the main gate passed by facepath and entered Shuri Castle.

As it stood, I walked down a hallway with distinctive decorations that were different from those of Japan and went further.

Eventually, a royal man sat majestically on the throne in front of him, and all the ministers around him arrived in the hallway.

"This time, I have received special permission to interview.

I'm going to talk to the current Ryukyu king, Chungtae, in person. "

It seems that the last king, who will be forty years old, waited in advance on the throne.

However, as with the nearby council of ministers, it seems to be the first time that it has been broadcast nationwide, and greets them with a little nervousness.

"I am the last king of Ryukyu. Thank you for today."

When he named himself the last Ryukyu King, he said that he would close the curtain himself, but he still had no sense of sadness like the people.

And he seemed to have arranged it beforehand, and he told me what the audience wanted to know.

"Why is the Ryukyu dynasty over?Everyone will be wondering. "

I do nod reflectively with.

And while sitting on the throne, he makes the following remarks with great dignity.

"There was no demand or intimidation from Japan or other countries.

The end of the dynasty is a deliberate decision of my family and ministers. "

Japan was completely abandoned with regard to Okinawa.

Although it has been held for the past 300 years in the first place, it is another country without my knowledge.

I didn't bother to destroy friendly relations, and there was nothing wrong with maintaining the status quo with democracy.

Above all, we are too close and naturalized long ago.

Not only in Japan, but also in Okinawa, most of the people thought so.

It was at a time when Okinawa, which I began to call by myself, was generally accepted locally.

While my thoughts were derailed, the King's explanation continued.

"Looking at the world situation today, democratization, abolition of monarchy, colonies and even subordinates due to foreign manoeuvres and aggression, the international community is really in chaos."

Even when Mr. Perry came to Japan, I suppose, he tried to intimidate him with a steamboat to conclude a treaty of inequality.

And they used the same hand in Okinawa, but we're part of Japan!I heard that I escaped the difficulty by using my maneuver.

At that time, it was still a friendly country, but somehow it was influenced by Japanese culture.

The more I asked the 10 residents, the more I answered that we were Japanese, so I didn't think Perry had any doubts, and he quickly believed that Okinawa was Japanese territory and withdrew.

"Until now, King Ryukyu has escaped many difficulties by having Japan stand behind him."

Thanks to the Edo Shogunate and the various clans in Kyushu, who have long known each other, for dealing with me without speaking to me.

Well, it's important if I stick it out, and I'm not very smart.

At best, the sold fights beat back with interest.That's why we'll never get past it so we don't have to lift our heavy hips and scratch the continent around.

"But the current world situation is truly a period of confusion.

If Okinawa is to remain independent in the future, we must be honest and strict. "

Soon the king was calling for Okinawa, but nobody came in.

I'm telling you some serious stories, but I'm sure that's how much I've penetrated the area.

"Diplomatic pressure from the Qing Dynasty and the Peninsula, as well as from Europe and the United States, is only intensifying."

Indeed, it is no exaggeration to say that the current world situation and the balance of power among nations are made up of aggression, domination and colonization.

Okinawa, a gathering of small islands, will be tough to survive from now on, even if Japan is behind it.

"Especially the Australian and British jealousy.... oh, please speak off-record."

The reporter who received his remarks looked sorry and broadcast it live. I told her.

The king then turned into a look of surprise, but hurriedly coughed up to regain consciousness.

"Kohon! This is an analogy and does not necessarily point to the truth.

Now let me explain ─ ─ "

I went on without it, but the members of the House of Ministers were all laughing bitterly.

But the air seemed to be readable, and he spoke magnificently without any water.

"Sometimes this happens, and it's officially naturalized to Japan to become Okinawa Prefecture!

It's all to protect the people of the Ryukyu Kingdom from the confusing world situation! "

Going forward, Okinawa's government agencies will also be integrated into our company, so it is certain that the work of the Japanese government will increase.

The sudden announcement will be confusing, but as far as the relay in front of Shuri Castle is concerned, it is favorably received by the people of Okinawa prefecture.

He opens his mouth casually with a good smile as if he has not said anything yet or if his shoulders have fallen.

"If there were two rulers, the Japanese government would be confused.

That's why I'm leaving today to curtain the Ryukyu dynasty for so long. "

The King's expression is a full smile.

And from my point of view, he was very envious because he was able to retire satisfactorily.

"After becoming Okinawa Prefecture, the supreme ruler becomes Inari God.

The Japanese government only borrows authority, so this will convince the people. "

The councillors and the interviewers nodded silently, just as they agreed with what they had just said.

Kings are special beings, and in Japan they are imperial courts.

And I am the supreme ruler and emperor of Japan.By the way, he calls himself Inari God (False).

Since it has reigned for 300 years somehow, it can be said that it is a good power to convince the people.

He will be working behind the scenes in the future, but Okinawa Prefecture will be under the rule of the Japanese government, so he will not go to the forefront.

Then I sighed as I watched TV and put my current mood into my mouth.

"Okinawa was part of Japan in 2200, so naturalization is fine.... I'm so jealous. "

I am very happy that the King has been able to resign satisfactorily, but how long will I have to remain the supreme ruler of Japan?I didn't understand this.

But while I mourned the status quo, the King's interview continued.

"We will hold a ceremony to commemorate my departure and Okinawa prefecture.

It will be a festival for the whole prefecture for another week, so please come to sightseeing. "

The television broadcast of the Ryukyu kingdom ended there, thinking that the king who advertised with a dazzling smile would not lose sight of it.

When I get back to the studio again, I exhale a big sigh.

Then quietly turned off the color TV.

I'd like to leave too soon.

Since I have been a god emperor for 300 years, it is time for me to retire.

No matter how much it entered the Meiji period and returned to the monarchy, it is the administrative office that actually moves Japan.

There was an incident that disturbed my peaceful life.Or only when there are signs, Inari, please!And pulled out onto the front stage.

To be honest, I'd like to say in a loud voice, please.

But more than being relied upon as the supreme ruler of Japan, we have no choice but to meet the expectations of the people.

As far as I'm concerned, he's half hidden.

I am not dissatisfied with my job because I have more official business but I have more holidays.

However, whenever I make a serious decision about Japan's future, I am summoned and asked to be candid.

Now that we have decided to steer the country in the future, we have a lot of responsibility.

I was really scared that Japan would sink or something like that when I failed once.

That's why I felt so strongly as I exhaled my breath that I wanted to retreat early and free myself from my life-threatening life.