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Thus the Die is Cast – Part 06

In the evening, Tokigawa was alone in his secretarial office, engrossed in paperwork, when the phone rang. The caller, someone from the office, informed him that someone fluent in English wanted to speak with Tokigawa.

“In English… for me?”

It didn’t make sense. Why English? Why did they want him, the secretary, and not the minister?

Tokigawa answered the call, recognizing that he wouldn’t know the answer unless he did.

“Hello.”

Tokigawa could converse not only in English but also in French. His boss, the Finance Minister, not only did not speak English but he also hated it, so much so that Tokigawa inwardly called the man an outdated relic.

“…”

Feeling relieved that Tokigawa could speak English, the caller went on fluently. Though momentarily flustered by the speed, Tokigawa knew it was no big deal if he just stayed calm. The caller came from one of the most renowned media outlets in the United States.

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