Sengoku Pageboy's Reiwa Chronicles

 ○________________________________○ Kasugayama Castle, Narumi Shogunate Lord: Uesugi Dōsanmaru Kagetora Witnessed by: Shōshō (Junior Attendant) ○________________________________○ ◆ Year of Tenbun 451, July 31 "From Global Warming to Boiling Catastrophe" I n the beginning of the Tenbun era, it was not as hot as it is in the Reiwa era. Rumors say that nearly ten billion people inhabit this third planet, but it is feared that humanity might only survive for another fifty years. Whether you believe it or not is up to you. About five billion years ago, the fourth planet had a similar cosmic environment to the current third planet. They referred to that time as the era of super ancient civilization. While the recorded history of humanity on the third planet dates back around ten thousand years, your genes do not contain memories before that period. The ancestors of the third planet came from the fourth planet, and you continue to tirelessly attempt to settle there. You must be fami...

○______________________________________○ Kasugayama Castle, Narumi Shogunate Lord: Uesugi Dōsan Maru KageTora Record Keeper: Page ○______________________________________○ ◆ Year 451 of the Tenshō Era, July 30th "Prediction for the 2026 NHK Taiga Drama" The Taiga Drama for the year 2024 is set in the Heian period, featuring Murasaki Shikibu. In 2025, it will be set in the Edo period, with Tsuruya Jūzaburō. However, for the year 2026, it is predicted to return to the Sengoku Tenshō period with a drama titled "○○in～The Tale of ○○○." The script will be written by Lord Kaji Narukamidono. Lord Kaji's ancestors were foot soldiers who fought until the end in the Mikatagahara War and managed to escape the purge of defeated warriors. There must be deep emotions associated with this story. Perhaps this drama will offer you a glimpse of the truth behind the Mikatagahara War. The protagonist will be Kenshin's sister, an incarnation of Bishamonten, ○○in, but the strong fi...

  ○****************************************○ Kasugayama Castle, Narumi Shogunate Oyakata-sama: Uesugi Dōman-maru KageTora Observations: Page ○****************************************○ Year 451 of the Tenshō era, July 27th "Reiwa's Abe Tei Incident - Susukino Chapter" Even in the Reiwa era, gruesome incidents continue unabated. It's troubling indeed. In a bustling inn town in Ezo, it is said that a woman took a man's head, brought it home, and displayed it with great care. Neither social psychologists nor commentators of the new age seem to delve into the deep-seated psychology of men and women. Instead, they merely offer general opinions. It should be the duty of scholars and warriors to thoroughly investigate and reason with logical deductions if there is no motive or evidence for a murder. It's disheartening to see them just floundering around with obvious assumptions. As a manifestation of Bishamonten, I can foresee some things, but for the sake of not hind...

 ＜Chronicles of a Sengoku Page in the Reiwa Era - Entry 0037＞ ○****************************************○ Kasugayama Castle, Narumi Shogunate Lord: Uesugi Dōsanmaru Kagetora Observations by Page ○****************************************○ Year 451 of the Tenbun Era, July 25th "Similarities between the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Reiwa Shogunate" It is surprising even to our Lord that the Tokugawa Shogunate, established by Lord Tokugawa in the year 1573, lasted until the year 1592. We, the pages, had a reason for traveling to the Reiwa era. The final decisive battle of the Mihara Rebellion took place in the summer of 1585. After defeating Hideyoshi and Kagekatsu's forces and reclaiming Kasugayama Castle, we established the Narumi Shogunate. However, we were suddenly engulfed in a great storm and ended up in your time. In battle, it is said that victory comes from taking the enemy general's head. However, I cannot admire the sight of common people in the Reiwa era killing ...

Kasugayama Castle, Narumi Shogunate Lord: Uesugi Dōsanmaru KageTora Chronicle Examiner: Page Date: July 23, Year 451 of Tencho Era "Mastering the Techniques of Transformation in the Realm of Literary Samurai and Seminario" Among the subjects of the Reiwa era, there seems to be a trend of staging duels among literary samurai to make a fortune. However, trying to change the world by becoming a literary samurai would be futile. It appears that it is only possible if one becomes an embodiment of Bishamonten, just like our Lord. The literary contests attract thousands of participants, making it extremely difficult to obtain the prize money. This time, it is truly delightful to see a physically challenged subject of the domain submitting a literary article that reflects their way of life and winning a prize. However, it would be premature to consider this as a social obligation. While using one's physical and mental handicaps as tools in literary competitions may not be commend...

○______________________________________○ Kasugayama Castle, Narumi Shogunate Lord: Uesugi Dōman Maru Kagetora Recorded by: Page Boy ○______________________________________○ Year 451 of Tenbun Era, July 21st "The Controversial Monopoly of J-LIS, SII, and JOC" The structure of monopolies under the Reiwa Shogunate has become evident, causing increasing concerns among the common people. The problem lies in the fact that the numerous secret meetings between General MacArthur, who allowed the involvement of the pre-war Imperial Family in the post-war government, and Emperor Hirohito have not yet been revealed. It should be noted that this has an impact on the current governance. The controversial enshrinement of Class A war criminals at Yasukuni Shrine has drawn continuous opposition from foreign countries, and it was a decision that should not have been made. You should all be aware that the root cause of the distorted government lies in the events that have gone awry. During the ...

 <Sengoku Pageboy's Record of Reiwa 0034> ○______________________________________○ Kasugayama Castle, Narumi Shogunate Lord: Uesugi Douman Maru Kagetora Recorded by: Pageboy ○______________________________________○ Year 451 of the Tensho Era, July 20th "America's Major Sports and MLB Rule Changes" I have heard from wandering merchants that in the land of America, which has about three times the population of Japan, there are four popular sports. The most popular one is American football, and it seems that almost all the people in America watch a halftime show during matches. While Japan imitates this tradition, it has not become a significant topic in America. Well, we are a country that often follows America's lead. Basketball comes next in popularity, and it is spreading worldwide much like soccer. Hachimura Rui is doing well in the NBA. The third popular sport is ice hockey, but due to its seasonal nature, its popularity seems to be somewhat declining a...

  ○__________________________________○ Kasugayama Castle, Narumi Shogunate Lord: Uesugi Dōsan Maru Kagekatsu Observations: Pageboy ○__________________________________○ Year 451 of the Tenshō Era, 15th of July "The Future of Putin's Regime and Ukraine Until 2036" Ukraine's NATO membership is contingent upon the resolution of the war with Russia. Despite the agreement reached between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev during their meeting to restrain the eastward expansion of NATO, it has been further promoted. There are rumors of Joe Biden's vested interests in Ukraine, but when viewed from a broader perspective, the Maidan Revolution (a coup led by the United States) has become the cause of the ongoing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The path to ending the war is not clear through military clashes between Ukraine and Russia alone. On the contrary, it should be recognized that the hope for peace through endless support for Ukraine's weapons suppl...

  ○______________________________________○ Kasugayama Castle, Nami-no-Kuni Shogunate Lord: Uesugi Dōsan Maru Kagetora Chronicle Examiner: Pageboy ○______________________________________○ Year 451 of the Tenshō era, July 6th "Accumulated Fatigue of Shohei Ohtani" Shohei Ohtani-sama showcased remarkable performance in the World Baseball Classic (WBC), but that event took place outside of the MLB season and does not affect his annual salary assessment. In the MLB, there are a greater number of games and a demanding schedule. While it is understandable that Shohei Ohtani-sama wants to master the unique two-way baseball style that challenges conventional norms in the MLB, it is important to remember the lesson that "he who chases two rabbits catches neither." As we progress beyond the first half of this month into the first half of 2023, there is a possibility that the invisible accumulation of fatigue may break down the barrier of his two-way play. Perhaps he should hav...

  Kasugayama Castle, Nariumi Shogunate Lord: Uesugi Dōmanmaru Kagetora Chronicle Examiner: Page 451st year of Tenbun, July 9th "The Irresponsible Nature of the Reiwa Shogunate" The fact that most of the important officials of the Reiwa Shogunate are neglecting to respond to the questionnaire regarding the My Number Card is equivalent to publicly declaring that they do not possess the card. The fact that the shogunate leaders and those around them have no connection to the My Number Card shows nothing but irresponsibility. The return of the cards by the subjects only amplifies and spreads the sense of mistrust. Nevertheless, the Reiwa Shogunate seems to consider the abolition of traditional paper insurance cards as a trivial matter. The politics of Japan is currently at a critical juncture. I have heard that the consciousness of "not defying what the authorities say" disappeared during the Tokugawa Shogunate, but it is undeniable that the Imperial Constitution, based...

 ＜Record of the Sengoku Pageboy in the Reiwa Era 0030＞ ○__________________________________○ Kasugayama Castle, Narumi Shogunate Lord: Uesugi Douman Maru Kagetora Recorded by: Pageboy ○__________________________________○ Year 451 of the Tensho era, 1st of July "The High-Ranking Citizens of Japan, Unaware of Their Place" Approximately 150 years have passed since the collapse of the Tokugawa Shogunate, but the Meiji Restoration could be described as a subjugation of lower-ranking samurai by higher-ranking samurai. The unequal situation of the Japan-US Treaty of Amity and Commerce further amplified the turmoil in Japan. In the American Civil War, the Union forces achieved an early end with the gold and silver they took from Japan. They sold the surplus weapons to both the Shogunate army (handled by France) and the Imperial forces (handled by the UK), leading to the Boshin War and the depletion of Japan's financial resources. Lord Sakamoto Ryoma sought to gain profits through ...