Chapter 316 – Showa 8 Fiscal Year Ootori Gathering (3)

Since the plates had been cleared for the moment, I took a light sip of tea and glanced around.

Compared to last year, the biggest difference for me was that there were fewer Americans around me. Sebastian was away on a business trip, and Tria had returned to her country, so neither of them was standing behind me anymore.

Sebastian had no connections with the kings, so I found myself seriously considering whether it might be better for us to seek a go-between from our side.

“Is something on your mind?”

Tokita saw through me with just a glance. I gave a small wry smile into my cup.

“Yeah. Our shopping in America has settled down for now, but I was thinking it would be nice to have a strong pipeline.”

“Lancaster-sama will likely take on that role in time.”