Ichiro Takahashi, Samura captain and professional old man, was also coming to the convention. He always looked forward to such gatherings because it meant he could meet new Samura employees (some of the only respectable members of society) and tell them about the old days. He had hoped to meet up with his good friend Kiyoshi Sato, but he would be happy for any new associations he made. Especially if he could complain about kids these days.
Ichiro hobbled toward the bar using his new platinum-plated cane. He had gotten it as a bonus for all the platinum ore he had shipped for Samura. Samura really was good to its employees he was thinking as he arrived at the bar. He happened to arrive just as Anita ordered a sake.
"That is a good idea, miss," Ichiro said. "Barkeep, I'll have one, too!"
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