The wedding ceremony of Utsutsu Umiyama and Asako Oda was a modest but lavish symbol of the victory and peace of the Great Political Co-prosperity Sphere. Their friends, family, and co-workers gathered at the ceremony to welcome them to their new lives amidst blessings. Umiyama and Oda vowed to build a new future together as the war came to an end. • Utsutsu Umiyama (Taisei Yokusan Bussan): "We will continue to walk with you. Together we will protect and nurture the peace that was born after the war." • Asako Oda (Mitsui Trade Service): "Yes, I will face the future with you. We will continue to support and help each other."
2. Conversation at the wedding
A heartwarming moment was had at the ceremony as people gathered to celebrate the marriage of Umiyama and Oda. However, several feuds still lingered in the air, and there were moments of silent tension. The following are some of the conversations exchanged during the ceremony.
Conversation between Umiyama and Nanjo
Umiyama and Nanjo met for the first time in a long time in a quiet corner. Nanjo is Umiyama's most trusted colleague and comrade who has fought with him through the war. • Utsutsu Umiyama (Taisei Bussan): "Without you, we could not have come this far. Thank you." • Kazuma Nanjo (Taisei Yokusan Bussan): "Now that the war is over, our work is not yet done. But I am glad this day has come, Umiyama." • Utsutsu Umiyama (Taisei Yokusan Bussan): "From now on, let us work together to build a new era.' After a brief conversation, the two returned to the hustle and bustle of the ceremony, but in their hearts they felt a deep bond with each other.
Conversation and feud between Sueyoshi and Sugawara
Toshio Sueyoshi and Shigeru Sugawara still have a subtle feud in their hearts due to past conflicts. When the two face each other again at their wedding, a tension is palpable between them. • Toshio Sueyoshi (Toyo Business Engineering): "I think I know what kind of path you chose. But I still cannot forget that betrayal." • Shigeru Sugawara (Mitsubishi Corporation): "If you think it's a betrayal, so be it. But sometimes you have to sacrifice the little things for the greater things." Sueyoshi had nothing to say back to Sugawara's cold words. There is still a deep rift between them that has not been resolved. But every time they meet, they try to understand each other's position.
Conversation and feud between Sakoda and Yamashiki
Next, a conversation between Ryoma Sakoda and Kazuhiro Yamagai follows. Although there is no superficial conflict between the two, Yamagai tends to say and do things that disrespect Sakoda a bit, which sometimes makes Sakoda uncomfortable. • Ryoma Sakoda (Toyo Business Engineering): "You always push your opinion, but look around a little more." • Kazuhiro Yamashii (Toyo Business Engineering): "Yeah, that may be true. But I'm the one who actually got the results, right?" At Yamashiki's light words, Sakoda fell silent on the spot. He doesn't say it out loud, but there are mixed feelings swirling in his heart. They sense something in each other, but they do not put it into words.
3. Conversation between the seven men
Toward the end of the ceremony, Umiyama, Nanjo, Sueyoshi, Sugawara, Sakoda, Yamaguchi, and several others gather for a final conversation. They were also comrades-in-arms who had fought through past wars together, and along with their friendship, they each carried with them the anger and hatred that had been in their hearts. • Utsutsu Umiyama (Taisei Yokusan Bussan): "Everything has changed since the war ended. But the future is in the hands of all of us." • Kazuma Nanjo (Taisei Yokusan Bussan): "Yes, we are. Now all we can do is build the future." • Toshio Sueyoshi (Toyo Business Engineering): "But it also comes with pain. It's all about bearing the past and what we pass on to the next generation." • Shigeru Sugawara (Mitsubishi Corporation): "I understand that. But it will take time to get over past feuds." • Ryoma Sakoda (Toyo Business Engineering): "We have each fought in our own way. The fact that we all came together here as a result is, in a way, a victory." • Kazuhiro Yamazaki (Toyo Business Engineering): "I don't know if we can call it a victory. But certainly there is peace now. And what we need to do to protect it is what we need to do now."