The following morning, a piece of news caused an uproar in Japan.
The former Prime Minister and the old Family Head of the Hatoyama Clan—Hatoyama Norio, passed away last night from a sudden heart attack.
Interview vehicles from major news agencies clogged the street outside the Hatoyama Clan's old residence, reporters jostling forward, trying to glean more details from Hatoyama Kiichi's tense expression.
On NHK's morning news, the anchor reported the news in a heavy tone, the backdrop repeatedly showing footage of Hatoyama Norio delivering a speech in Congress years ago.
Inside the Prime Minister's Residence, when aides hurriedly reported this news to the Prime Minister, there was surprisingly little shock on his face, as if he had already anticipated this outcome...
His heart fluttered, instantly giving rise to countless speculations.
