～ 銭形平次 捕物控 25 ～　電視守受難 : Kanzen Koshitsu Washoku Izakaya Minato Minato

"Heiji, this is a request from me. Will you accept it?" "Huh--" Heiji of Kuido quietly raised his head, unable to gauge the other person's true intentions. "If I make a mistake with this request, it will be a tool for disembowelment for the magistrate, Tokyo Television Director. I know this is pushy, but Heiji, I'd like you to try it as if you were willing to sacrifice your life," said the head deputy, Shiraba Kyubei (park...), known as a veteran reviewer. When it comes to soba, udon, and Izakaya (Japanese-style bar), he is said to be the most wise person in the reviewer world. He crept up on Heiji, who looked like an intruder, and even betrayed his noble dignity to make a request. "There's no need to ask or not ask. If it's something important concerning your husband, who has been commenting since before he had even 20 followers, then the kuidouraku11 account is of no importance. Please don't hesitate to ask." Kuido's Heiji steps through the threshold reluctantly, and Hakuba Kyubei slides down the cushion as if inviting him to do so, and speaks in a hushed voice. "Denpa Tetsuma-dono of Akasaka-cho is from a famous family of powerful samurai from Ansho with a stipend of 1,500 koku. Something unpleasant is happening at the New Year's party that he is planning to host." "Huh--" "That's because Denpa Tetsuma-dono is a full-fledged employee of Tokyo Denshi-shu-sama when it comes to reports to the government, and his title is a producer with an EX, so he is someone who is rarely actually on-site. And someone who has ingratiated himself with him is Aritama (a YouTuber), a distant relative of the family. Taking advantage of his position in charge of the site, he has outsourced the party reservation to an Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) and has them put on a terrible party, in order to destroy his credibility within the family. If he can bring down Tetsuma-dono, he might inherit the family business." "Huh--it's because there was a fat bastard." "The reason the matter came to me was because someone in the family was worried about it. With the weak position of the production company, he couldn't advise them that the New Year's party would be held at a terrible Izakaya (Japanese-style bar)." "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, but isn't it a bit unreasonable to appeal to the town about the family dispute of the Denpagumi?" "That's right. If you say that the problems within the Hatamoto are controlled by the Wakadoshiyori of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and that the town yoriki can't do anything about it, the family members will understand that, but if this reaches the ears of the programming department by mistake, the program may be canceled for non-compliance with family affairs. As a family member, that's what I'm most worried about." Hearing the details up to this point, Kuido's Heiji is trembling at the thought of such a huge story. If it were an ordinary company banquet, it would be a simple matter of saying, "That restaurant is terrible." But here, we have to deal with "special people" who work with information. I hear that in that industry, people compete with each other on an unknown scale of what is the best and what is not... Being slandered as an information-poor person is probably more frightening than losing your life. "Heiji, to tell you the truth, I have a connection with Tetsuma-dono through my predecessor, so I can't just leave him alone." "I understand very well, sir. I'll try to come up with a solution. However, since the other party is a Hatamoto mansion, I can't just go ahead and lay hands on them. Please wait for a while." Heiji looked up, as if he couldn't decide what to do. However, Kyubei, who knew well that Heiji of Kuido would never let up until the case was solved once he said "I'll try to do something," felt completely confident and looked confidently at the face of the man who was hailed as the master of Z-class Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) reviews. ※※※※ However, Heiji had never made such a big mistake as he did at that time. To put it simply, the family member who was the source of the information had been noticed by Aritada and was transferred to work on another program. This junior Aritada was a man with neither skill nor popularity, but he was as cunning as anyone else, and he may have sensed Heiji and his friends' movements. However, this means that neither the date and time of the banquet nor the name of the restaurant can be known in advance. "Boss, this guy has become a big problem. We can't investigate in advance and provide evidence that it is Z-class." "..." "Even though it is Akasaka's downtown, it is a big place. What do you think?" "It's not like we have no options." His subordinate Garahachi searches Tabelog to find suspicious Izakaya (Japanese-style bar). However, Tabelog is the number one gourmet site in Japan. It shows 600 Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) in Akasaka, Nagatacho, and Tameike, and even the optimistic Yagoro is stunned. It seemed impossible to investigate all of them. However, it is not that there is no information. Above all, the Denpa Tetsumadono industry is known for hosting lavish banquets with a good atmosphere, so it is unlikely that they would use the type of Z-class that is common in Shinjuku and Shibuya, as mentioned in the story of the super cheap prices. Also, since there are a total of 50 members of the family, they should only be able to hold banquets at Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) that have large rooms. However, because there is a possibility that a large number of people will be crammed into a small seat, a private room for 40 or more people is added as a condition. Other information includes management information, real estate information, reviews, whether Mr. Sutema has visited, and even information about local residents. As the saying goes, "a snake is a snake," and Kuido's Heiji and Yagoro, who go drinking 200 days a year, search the Internet to narrow down the Z-class candidates. Gradually, the names of suspicious management groups with several chains in the Akasaka area and wide-area Z-class Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) restaurants are revealed. "Y, this is a request from Mr. Hakuba. You must not cut corners." "Really, but in return, if you guess correctly, I'll give you a generous 23% of Dassai." "That's stupid, are we talking about drinking already?" And so the search of the two bosses and subordinates goes in an unexpected direction. A few days later, Kuido's Heiji heads to Hakuba's mansion in Hatchobori. "My lord, I've got a tentative idea. But I'm still not sure." "I see. It must have been hard work to search through all that. Now I'll have to somehow get to Denpa Tetsuma-dono..." "Please wait. I'll show you around here." "Hmm, what are you saying?" "Wasn't it my lord who said that it was a tool for disembowelment if something were to happen to him? It will be too late if something happens to him. Leave this to Heiji." The deputy Hakuba Kyubei suddenly smelled something similar to excitement during this exchange. Heiji, for his part, seemed to have forgotten the difference in their status, and tapped his chest. "The family banquet will be held soon. I'm sure there will be no mistakes, but I'll be prepared for that. I have my own ideas, after all." "Heh..." The two looked at each other and exchanged satisfied smiles. Although the status and impact evaluation points as reviewers are completely different between a yoriki and an onnabiki, there was a masterful spirit that shared the two of them. ※※※※ Finally, the day came. Kuido's Heiji and his subordinate Yagoro were in Akasaka. It was the last day of the long weekend. This normally bustling town was quiet on this day when there were few business people. In particular, the three shopping streets that run parallel to Gaien Higashi Dori between Akasaka Station and Akasaka Mitsuke Station exuded a tranquility that was a little different from the hustle and bustle of the weekend. The area has a Little China atmosphere, and is dotted with high-end restaurants, making it a very attractive town. Then, an employee of our shop called out to us from in front of the store. The name was written as Minato Akasaka Mitsuke Store, a Japanese-style meal Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) with private rooms. It was one of the stores we picked up based on the information we had in advance. If you look up the address, you'll find that it's "[a:13192385, Kotobukiya]", and that it used to be called "Oideyasu" or "Hidden Private Dining Tomo". There's no information on whether the name or owner of the restaurant has changed, but this is common in Z-class restaurants. By the way, according to the staff, it's a Japanese-style Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) that specializes in fresh fish. I see. It's the last day of the holidays, so the market is closed and I'm worried about the supplies, but I was moved by the enthusiasm of the staff who said it would be fine, so I decided to enter the restaurant. It turns out that they're university students working part-time. When I said, "Okay, I'll join," they had a big smile on their face. They seem to hire people on a commission basis, so they must be happy to get a contract. I took the elevator down to the second basement floor. There are many restaurants in the building itself, and there are stairs outside, so it might be better to use the stairs when it's crowded. I was shown to a private room. It was a very tasteful room. After all, Akasaka is a place where high-ranking government officials and celebrities walk around. I heard that the average customer price is quite high, so they do a fairly clean job with care. However, since it is the employees who actually clean it, there were many visible places. First of all, we sat down and toasted with beer. The menu said 590 yen, but after tax and service charge (10%) were added, it was actually 701 yen. The appetizer was like the burdock mayonnaise sold at supermarkets, but when I looked at the bill later, it was 450 yen, so after tax and service charge (10%), it was actually 535 yen. Looking at the menu, the food is already on the higher side on average. I was impressed that it was an Akasaka Izakaya (Japanese-style bar). For example, the three-piece sashimi platter that the employee recommended as wonderful when I entered the restaurant was amazing. First of all, the dishes are different. Sashimi plates are generally boat-shaped, bowl-shaped, or square, but our restaurant used a large white plate that has a Western Cuisine feel to it. It is a design that makes the sashimi, which is gathered in a small center, look unnaturally large. And the contents of these three items are as expected from a high-class restaurant in Akasaka. Salmon, lean tuna, and octopus. I will say it again because it is important. Salmon, lean tuna, and octopus. I feel that they have a sense of style in not adding squid easily. All of them are high-class ingredients that would be priced at about 100 yen at Conveyor belt sushi. Furthermore, you can feel the freshness. As I mentioned before, considering that it was a holiday in the market, I felt that they were making the best effort possible despite the lack of fresh fish. The texture of the fish, which is unique to the big brother, who is repeatedly thawed and frozen, is endearing in industry terms. And to evaluate it, we must mention the price. The three-piece sashimi platter at our restaurant is listed for 1,490 yen, so after tax and service charge (10%) are added, the actual price is 1,770 yen. It is an impressive price setting that will leave you speechless. I would also like to point out the excellent drink service. The Torys highball was relatively light in flavor. The price is listed as 490 yen, but after tax and a service charge (10%), the actual price is 582 yen. Next, I ordered a mojito. It's a popular cocktail among women, and people who experienced the bubble generation say it has an unforgettable taste, but it was served in a tiny mug, which is a familiar sight at our restaurant. At first glance, it looks like a mug glass, but it's actually the glass used to mix shochu with hot water. For comparison, I took a photo of it with Yagoro-kun's hand. What do you think? It's a really compact drink. By the way, since I'm in charge of my wallet, I thought, "This is irresistible," so I'll go for sake. By the way, one of the characteristics of these restaurants is that they often have Dassai Daiginjo for some reason, but when I ordered a cup, it was served in a tokkuri with the words "Sake Gokai" printed on it. This...isn't a joke. It's really grand. It seems that they wash the sake in a grand way at our restaurant, and the sake was placed in a tokkuri that was dripping with water, so the top of the table became wet. Also, there were water droplets visible on the inside, so I couldn't tell if they were from pouring the sake or if the sake wasn't drained properly, which made me a little worried. I immediately poured it into a sake cup and tasted it, and although it didn't taste watery, the taste of the sake at a normal temperature made me imagine how it had been stored. I imagined that the sake bottle might have been warm because it had just been washed. I was glad that it wasn't Dassai 23%. By the way, at this point, Yagoro-kun was banging on the table and laughing loudly. "Hahahaha, boss, are you going to drink that sake?" "This mojito is amazing. It's not only bad, but it's too small." If you are someone who cares about public appearances or if you are in a position to organize a party, what would you think about choosing this Izakaya (Japanese-style bar)? In an industry where it is shameful to be ridiculed as being poorly informed, things may be a little tough. Knock, knock, knock Suddenly, there is a knock on the door from outside. The door, which was only covered with decorative panels and was somewhat poorly fitted, slammed open. There was...Sagami's Zero-degree boss. Heiji from Kuido was a fellow reviewer who had once competed with him in the breast-butt debate, but now that he has passed away, his page is no longer updated. However, the strong will hidden in his heart has left a definite impact on many people. The Zero-degree boss was accompanied by someone. At this time, Heiji from Kuido sensed something unusual and stood ready, furry like a cat. The person was dressed as a townsman, but his appearance gave off the scent of a strong, skilled industry man. Heiji had asked the veteran adman Zero-degree boss to introduce him to a member of the Denpa family. However, judging by his imposing manners and behavior, this person was far from being a field-level person. And the way he looked at our food and drinks was clearly burning with anger. "This guy called Kuido's Heiji." "Huh?" "Are you courageous enough to tell the truth here?" "..." The townsman in question is most likely Denpa Tetsumaden, himself. It must have been Hakuba Kyubei's wisdom that connected Reido and Tetsumaden. It seems this person will decide how things will develop from there. (not to be continued) ------- [Main characters] Kuido's Heiji... an inspector at the Tabero Magistrate's Office. Nicknamed Zenigata Heiji. A skilled reviewer of Z-class Izakaya (Japanese-style bar). Hachigoro-kun... Heiji's underling. Nicknamed Garahachi. Reido Boss... Heiji's fellow inspector reviewer. Nicknamed Sagami's Reido (Raid). He likes butts more than breasts. Ofuse... Daughter of Reido Boss. A reviewer with 12 years of experience. Hakuba Kyubei... Head deputy at the Tabero Magistrate's Office. Heiji's boss. (park...) Tomitomi Manyemon... Owner of a large store. A veteran reviewer with 6,000 submissions. (Tontonman Uemon) Nishikori Donnoshin: A young elder of the Abunai family of the Yokohama Port Domain (wakadon...) Kurousagiya Fusuke: The owner and reviewer of a Western-style Western confectionery shop in Sendai (Futo) Muneni Santaro: An invincible martial artist from the north (642santa...) Kirishima: The overall supervisor of the Ooku. Dislikes bad Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) (Kirishima) Ryuuni: The retired owner of a surfboard shop. Looks like Looney (Jack...) Bijojo-sama: A mysterious new bride. Unrelated to Reido by blood (mokure...) Onori: The owner of Kirishima Okabanya. Good-natured. (Noriko) Okaba: A female servant at Kirishima Okabanya. Unrivaled when it comes to erotic stories (Okabaso) Tsukinowa no Kuma: Heiji's drinking buddy. I have actually been a reviewer for a long time (Tsukinowanopuu) The Queen of Kanda... the leading lunch reviewer in Kanda (Kanda Lunch Queen) [Zenigata Heiji Torimonohikae Summary] https://tabelog.com/matome/11305/