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And we're live here in Sotenbori. The lights are dazzling and the people, too. Everyone's eager for the night's auction, said to be sponsored by our very own chairman, Daigo Dojima himself, that will open in just 20 minutes. With items ranging from antiques, paintings, and more, there's got to be something for the many shareholders gathered here today.
Of course, everyone is excitedly awaiting the crown item of this event, the so-called Dragon's Jewels. Sourced by Chairman Daigo, they're said to be one-of-a-kind gemstones mined in the 1900s and passed down through generations of his family. Their appearance, origins, meaning, and more are all a closely-kept secret. The chance to unveil them upon ownership? Priceless.
And here we have the man himself. Let's hear a few words from the Chairman on the subject. Chairman?
--Yes. It's a pleasure to gather here today for another successful year. Dojima Security thanks all our sponsors and clients for their continued support. We hope the coming year brings about fortune and safety to all, under the service of Dojima Security.
Thank you for your kind words. Chairman, what do you have to say on the piece-de-resistance?
--They are very precious artifacts. Though I can't reveal much about them, I will say they were my father's. I've known them since I was a boy; in a way, they were almost like a beacon of guidance to me. Like I could always look back into them in my time of need, and I would be safe.
That sounds absolutely lovely, Chairman. If I may ask, is there any reason why you are now deciding to let them go?
--Well, yes. Sentiment is in human nature. It's only natural I feel conflicted about the parting. But, every era must come to an end. I've long outgrown childhood comforts. My only wish now is for these feelings I've received be given to another.
And a beautiful sentiment that is. Thank you for your time. It seems bidding has now started. And to our surprise, the first item is the Dragon's Jewels!
--Some say to save the best for last. I think differently.
Haha! It's certainly going to be a stunner. Numbers are skyrocketing already. Starting at a quarter billion, we've already surpassed the billion mark! Who will it go to? Two billion... Three billion...!
--Of course, only the best of homes deserves it.
Ten billion. Going once... Going twice... And sold! What a shock! To the board's very own Majima Goro!
--...
What a thrill that was. Of course, a clammer of groans can be heard, but there was only one choice of a victor.
--Yes. Thank you for your time. Excuse me.
Of course! Chairman Daigo himself must secure the transfer of ownership. We'll definitely get a talk with Mr. Majima, but in the meantime, let's take a look at the next item to go on stage.
A decorative sword named Kismet. It's bold design definitely lives up to such a dramatic name. Also sourced from the Dojima family, they say it holds a grisly past as a ritual object in an ancient torture device. They say a human was once cut limb from limb, ear to ear with it. You can see the azure streaks of blood line the pommel. Beautiful.
And it's going. Starting at five hundred million, going once. Six hundred. Seven hundred. Eight-hundred fifty million. Going once. Going twice. And sold.
What's this? It seems Mr. Majima is ready to talk. Mr. Majima. Mr. Majima!
--What is it.
Congratulations are in order! You're the owner of an incredibly rare treasure, it seems!
--Hah. You got that damn right.
How are you feeling now?
--Like I'm in cloud-[BEEP]-nine.
Haha! Please, Mr. Majima, the cameras!
--I don't give a rat's [BEEP]. It's been decades. It's been a lifetime. You don't know. Nobody can know. This... it's everything.
Wow. It sounds like tonight was very special to you.
--You have no idea.
Has the Dragon's Jewels been something you've been in conflict with Dojima for awhile?
--Dojima? Hah. Not him. No, not him. Only with myself.
What do you mean?
--The only master over him was ever himself. But now, it's me. God. Finally. [BEEP]ing finally.
Mr. Majima...
--So many years. So much fighting. It's all over now. I finally...
...I see. Thank you for your time, Mr. Majima. I hope you will treasure the jewels for a long time to come.
--...Hmph.
And that was the Dragon's Jewels, everyone. It may be gone, but there's still many more items to be sold! Let's move on to-
--Let me go. Let me the [BEEP] go.
What's that?
--Miss Sawamura...
--You. You did this. You enabled this.
--You have to leave.
--I'll never forgive you. I WILL NEVER. FORGIVE THIS.
Cut the cameras. Now.
--You [BEEP]ing MURDERERS. YOU DEFILERS. RAPISTS. AAAAAAAAUUUUUUGHHHH. LET ME GO. LET ME THE FUCK GO. GIVE HIM BACK. GIVE HIM BACK TO ME, HE'S MINE, NOT YOURS' HE'S--
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