Sophie's Japan headquarters, the president's office.
Ishii leaned back comfortably in his leather chair, a cup of freshly brewed Shizuoka Green Tea in hand, gazing out the window at the Tokyo Tower.
It had been a week since Sophie's high-end sanitary napkins launched. Although they were being viciously criticized online, their sales were surprisingly strong.
After all, there would always be a group of people in the world who only bought the most expensive things.
While total sales hadn't returned to their previous peak, they had at least stabilized their position, and their brand image was now firmly established.
"Hmph. That Ding Clan is nothing but small fry."
Ishii snorted, feeling quite pleased with himself.
Just then, the office door was violently thrown open.
The marketing manager rushed in with a panicked expression, not even bothering to knock.
"Idiot! What's the rush? Show some composure!"
