Minamoto Tamako felt very frustrated about this; she just wanted an apology.
In a democratic, just, and law-abiding country, this judgment would undoubtedly be correct, stand with the people, embody humanistic care, and oppose privilege—at the same time, the judge is professional, fair, and unquestionable, and a sound judicial system would minimize wrongful judgments.
But, unfortunately, this is Japan.
The judge was transferred that same day, the prosecutor in charge of the case resigned, and more than thirty newspapers published apologies and clarified the rumors on the same day.
Kikuchi Shiika cried as she apologized to Minamoto Tamako. No one knows what she went through; she just had a sudden realization and was full of remorse, bowing at ninety degrees, almost kneeling in apology.
All of this happened just because Kujo Yua took the time to make a call, telling a small group of people, 'Minamoto Tamako is my daughter.'
Yes, Japan actually does have a privileged class.
