What are they doing?

what's happening?

..Something horribly embarrassing.

... wait for once it wasn't my company doing that?

Details, Japan!!

.... Perhaps later. It isn't something I truly wish to speak on.

Well, I hope things will work out

...We shall see. My boss is still bogged down by these TPP talks.

tpp talks?

...Yes, have you not followed the news?

Not yet, I am sorry. Things have been hectic lately.

Ah, yes, I suppose it has been very difficult for everyone lately.

Yes. It has. How I wish I can sit down in one corner, drink some tea and read international news.

Unfortunately, even local events, I am having a hard time keeping track of. There are simply too many concerns

Wait, is it Tepco?

Ah...no. TPP is the tax-free trade agreement, I believe.

oooh

Yes, after APEC this weekend, my boss will be talking to yours and the bosses of others in Asia about it.

If you're going to be tagging along can we get pictures together in our suits?

...In our suits?

yeah, if our bosses are meeting they always make it a big "to do" you know?

Ah...yes, this is true.

If you would like a photograph, America-san, I would be happy to oblige.

Sure!

Alright.

ah, so that's what TPP means.

yes

Now I get it. Good luck with all your meetings.

Thank you.

your welcome. You can do it.

... We shall see.

tell me all about it when it is over

...that will be some time.

all in good time. No rush

Thank you.