Chapter 254 – An Encounter Too Soon

April 2, the 1932 fiscal year began.

Fortunately, the general mood in Japan was comparatively bright. After all, the budget passed in March was packed with economic stimulus measures.

Among those benefiting most was the Ootori Group. Even in the midst of the worldwide economic downturn, they had been energetically carrying out equipment investments and business expansion on a scale almost excessive for Japan. Because of that, they were the first to ride the wave of the large-scale expansionary fiscal policy launched by the Inukai administration.

Moreover, part of that budget was funded by assets donated by the Count Ootori family. With that being the case, regardless of any collusion with the Seiyukai, it was difficult for anyone to criticize them.

After all, much of the budget was purely aimed at combating the recession, and the Ootori Group had received government contracts totaling