Chapter 155 – 1930 Ootori Party

On an auspicious day in May, the annual Ootori Count Family social gathering (party) was held.

However, it was no longer the garden party of old. Since 1928, the number of participants had grown too large, so the event was moved to the Ootori Hotel and changed from an outdoor garden party to an indoor banquet hosted by the family.

Still, the event followed the same spirit as the garden party, essentially a standing buffet-style gathering.

Along the walls stood bar counters, food stalls, and buffet tables lined one after another. Separate smoking rooms were also well-prepared, allowing even ladies who disliked tobacco and children to join comfortably.

The event was held during the daytime, giving it a light, festival-like atmosphere.

Surprisingly, this style seemed to be quite popular among Japan’s upper class and was slowly spreading.

As for the women’s