Mirror, mirror

[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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[veiledagenda]

And here I had thought we had moved beyond that, luv. Though, where you get the idea I am vexed I can't say.

[awedprowess]

If you had wished to express your pleasure at seeing me by throwing yourself into my arms, that would also have been acceptable. Are you sure nothing irks you?

[veiledagenda]

Supposing such desires did exist said expressions of excitement do not convey well in text. Besides, when have you ever seen me behave in such a fashion? I'm quite certain that anything that might be vexing me is not up for discussion, Keigo-sama.

[awedprowess]

I am eternally optimistic. Does it ever occur to you, Syuusuke, that our physical and personal intimacies are somewhat mismatched?

[orewasamurai]

Still having trouble doing math, Monkey King?

[awedprowess]

Hardly so. I'd explain the intricacies of accounting, boy, but I suspect your algebra is too low-level for the task. I recommend asking Tezuka, since he seems to have cultivated an interest in junior tuition.

[orewasamurai]

My math's fine, thanks. I'm not the one who apparently can't keep track of money. Are you always getting money stolen from you, Monkey King? You might want to look into that before you actually run your company.

And I know you're jealous of the time I spend with Tezuka-senpai, but insulting him is kind of low, isn't it?

[awedprowess]

I do run the company, boy. I am on the Board of Directors this year. If you ever gain more coins than those that sit in your sweet-money piggy bank, you will appreciate that people are always trying to avoid paying what is owed.

I am not jealous of the time you spend coddled submissively at Tezuka's feet. I merely note his interests have evolved down of late.

[serving_u]

I wouldn't call it eloping Atobe-sama. Our parents do know about it.

[awedprowess]

You grind my fantasies to dust, Shishido-kun.

[serving_u]

You fantasize about me and Yuushi-sama and the best you can come up with is eloping to Hawaii? Seems a bit tame.

[awedprowess]

Yuushi is mainly talk, I feel.

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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.