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[awedprowess]

I note that Atobe PLL is splashed across the front of the Tokyo Financial papers this week. Hardly a rare occurrence but still gratifying to see the country's economic eye remains appropriately focussed.

I received a letter from the Board of Directors today in response to my information about the corrupt accounts of TOC96780. They have gone through

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[seriousaura]

The whole situation seems rather odd. Are you regretting the acquisition?

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[awedprowess]

I am not. Regardless of the account details, the company is now absorbed into Atobe PLL and its future profits will add to our own, rather than detract from them.

An attempt to retain assets is not a new trick, although I am perhaps marginally impressed by the sum in question and that it was not easily traced to the personal accounts of one of the directors. It appears this was not the product of a hasty scheme.

Frankly, I am more intrigued than disconcerted.

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[seriousaura]

Of course.

Forgive me if I am getting too nosy, but I wonder if the amount in question would have been withheld had another company absorbed it. No offense, but Atobe PLL isn't exactly known for its tact when it comes to expansion. Not hasty? Rather a deliberate motion of a party or parties to deny you everything you rightfully, I assume, acquired?

I wonder if your intrigue comes from the issue that they actually had the nerve to try to withhold everything from you. I would be rather disconcerted about it myself.

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[awedprowess]

Perhaps. Fundamentally, this is theft since our transaction was entirely legal. One cannot assume that whoever is responsible would have behaved more honourably in different circumstances.

I admit it does make a difference from the usual scams which are traced before the recipient of the money even enjoys once bank statement.

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[seriousaura]

That much is readily apparent. However, one could always assume the best in people.

I take that statement as an admission you have found no trace of the funds or who has them.

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[awedprowess]

I can hardly assume the best of thieves, Tezuka.

I have not. but it is early days. Rest assured, I shall find them and then they will regret crossing me.

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[seriousaura]

Perhaps they are not thieves in the common definition of the term.

I have no doubt that you will. I just hope that it doesn't have any unfavorable consequences.