The Kingdom of Constitution | Part 1: Three Promises | Episode 2: Who is the Protagonist?

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The Kingdom of Constitution | Part 1: Three Promises | Episode 2: Who is the Protagonist?

The day after Doksai left.

The square in the Kingdom of Constitution was in an uproar from the morning.

"Let's build a flower bed!"

"No, a playground would be better!"

"I want a fountain!"

"How about a big clock tower?"

Everyone is saying what they like.

Ken tilted his head in the middle of the square.

"What's going on?"

Then, Shuken came over.

"You see, today is the day we decide how to use the square."

"The day we decide?"

"Yes."

Since we cleaned out the old warehouse in the square,

we decided to choose what to do with the empty space.

The baker says they want a flower bed.

The children say they want a playground.

The clockmaker says they want to build a clock tower.

Everyone's opinions are all over the place.

"This is a problem."

Ken said.

"Everyone is a protagonist, right?"

"That's right."

"Then, how do we decide?"

Shuken smiled a little.

"That's a good question."

It was at that moment.

Softly, light in shades of light blue and pink enveloped the plaza.

A gentle breeze blew, and a woman appeared.

Her name is Mirai.

She is the 'Spirit of the Promise' who watches over the future and hope.

Mirai looked out over the people and spoke calmly.

"The future is not yet decided.

That is precisely why it matters who you build the future with."

Having said that, Mirai smiled quietly.

Suddenly,

a familiar black cloak appeared in the plaza.

"That's why I should be the one to decide!"

It was Doksai.

If one person decides, it's fast!

I'll make it a playground!

No, a clock tower would be more useful!

But, are there some who want a flower bed...?

Ugh, if we don't decide quickly!

The people around them looked troubled.

Even though he says he will decide alone, Dokusai is actually unable to decide when faced with everyone's opinions.

Ken shook his head.

"That would trouble everyone."

"Then what should we do!"

Dokusai shouted.

Ken thought for a moment.

Certainly, if everyone is the protagonist, it is right for everyone to decide.

But, discussing things with everyone is...

It's not coming together, it's taking time,

I had no idea it would be this hard...

At that moment, Shuken stepped forward to the center of the square.

"Hey, everyone, listen!"

The people quieted down.

"It's still true that everyone is the protagonist.

But it's hard for everyone to decide everything every single day, isn't it?"

Everyone nodded.

"So, let's choose some representatives.

People who will discuss things on everyone's behalf.

People who will listen to various opinions and think for the sake of everyone."

Mirai also nodded gently.

"Instead of one person deciding things on their own,

You will choose the people you can all trust yourselves."

Then, the people in the square began to consult with one another.

"That person listens well."

"They are always fair."

"They help us when we are in trouble."

Everyone chose the person they each felt they could trust.

Before long, several people were chosen as representatives of the square.

A woman among them stepped forward with a slightly nervous expression.

"Thank you very much.

We will not make decisions on our own.

First, we will listen carefully to what you all have to say.

And then, we will discuss how best to use this square for everyone's benefit."

Upon hearing those words,

Everyone applauded.

Dokusai crossed his arms, looking dissatisfied.

"What a hassle."

Ken also thought the exact same thing as Dokusai for a brief moment.

Then, Shuken spoke up.

"It might be a hassle.

But choosing representatives together and engaging in repeated discussions,

is what it means to build our own future."

Ken realized something.

It is easier to have someone else decide everything.

However, deciding things while listening to everyone's voices is more important than anything else.

Ken nodded firmly.

"The protagonists are everyone.

That's why everyone chooses the representatives, right?"

Shuken laughed.

"That's right.

It's not for one person to decide on their own,

everyone chooses.

That is the promise of the Kingdom of the Constitution."

Mirai looked up at the sky and smiled gently.

"The future has not been decided yet.

That is why today's choices lead into the future."

As she said this, she quietly disappeared along with a light blue and pink glow.

That evening.

A new sign was put up in the square.

"The Square Where Everyone Decides"

Ken thought as he looked at the words.

The protagonist is not just one person.

That is exactly why it is important.

To talk things over as well,

To choose as well.

Part 1, Episode 2: End

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