Meet the Japanese Executives

You and Cherilynn arrived promptly on time at Kiku's, sitting at the round table in the back Cherilynn reserved for the meeting.

"Do we know anything about who we're meeting?" You ask her.

"I just know they're representatives from a prominent zaibatsu that's looking to bring in new cosmetics products for the Japanese market," she answered.

"Zaibatsu? What's that?" You ask, having never heard the term before.

"Huge conglomerates that specialize in a particular business, typically controlled by a single family, but not always, especially these days. You've heard of Nissan and Kawasaki, right?"

"Ah, okay," you respond with a nod, thinking you understood. You then notice a pair of men heading your way.

"Oh my God," you heard Cherilynn mutter quietly.

Coming toward you were a pair of Japanese men coming your way. Both were tall and fit, wearing business suits that showcased fit bodies. Both were very, very handsome, you couldn't help but notice. As they came closer you realized something else.

"Twins... Japanese... hunk... twins," Cherilynn said, transfixed for a moment.

Indeed, aside from one wearing glasses and being clean-shaven and the other having a thin mustache and goatee, they looked exactly alike.

"Dibs on the handsome one," Cherilynn whispered to you.

"Cherilynn, I'm married," you protested.

"You're right, I'll take both."

You rolled your eyes, unsure if Cherilynn was kidding or not. You also didn't bother to say they were both handsome.

"Hello, Miss Ascott?" Greeted the man wearing glasses, extending a hand.

"Yes, I'm Cherilynn Ascott, and this is my Executive Secretary, Katherine," Cherilynn said, offering her hand in return.

"My name is Keiji Katakura, I handle the company's finances," he introduced himself in turn, offering a charming smile to Cherilynn.

"And I'm Goro Katakura, business liaison," the man with the facial hair responded, taking your hand, flashing you a grin that made you melt a little inside. "A pleasure to meet you both."

"Yes, thank you." Good God, you feel like he almost made you wet with a look!

"Shall we get down to business, or perhaps some food first?" Cherilyn offered.