What goes around !

Debbi arrived a little later on Wednesday morning since they would be working late that night on the video conference call to London, to cater for the nine hour time gap. Her late arrival exposed her to yet another different set of fascinated onlookers as she undertook the humiliating ritual undressing in the reception foyer. She was just depositing her knickers in the tray as Keiko bounded up. "Debbi-san. The most amazing news. This is once more unprecedented. Our managers have been so impressed by the contrition and humility you have shown and the way you have complied with our customs that they are letting you off the last few days of your shaming. Today will be your last day !" Debbi was surprised and momentarily elated. But then part of her could not help thinking that she would have preferred to endure another couple of days of this if she could have got out of the evening's video conference.

As it happened, the day brought its own share of extra hassle. Word had spread that the week of shaming was being cut short and so employees were making sure they took advantage of this last photo opportunity with the naked gaijan. A desk was cleared and Debbi was instructed to assume a variety of lewd poses for anyone who wanted a permanent reminder of the week, which seemed to be just about everyone !

It was finally time for the London link up. The call was to be conducted by the one Japanese director with passable English, though Keiko was also present to translate where necessary. Debbi was just a little relieved to see that at the London end it was only her boss Jeff and one other senior manager, rather than her whole team. But that was bad enough. They had been appraised earlier of the hack that had taken place and the subsequent sanctions imposed on Debbi. Jeff's first remark was "I did try to warn you when signing that temporary contract Deb !" Debbi stood at the end of the conference table and wondered how much they could see via the link. In fact they were getting a most agreeable full frontal view. Blushing all the while, Debbi had to give a presentation about how the problem had been resolved and how the project was back on track. Moving to point things out on the projection screen also presented delightful rear views.

The conference seemed to be drawing to a close as the English speaking Japanese director began again. "The way in which Debbi-san has handled our customs and discipline has been most excellent and because of the contrition she has shown, we are now marking the end of her shame period." The receptionist entered with Debbi's clothes and the viewers back in London were treated to a reverse strip tease as she got dressed. To the surprise of most, the director continued. "Unfortunately it seems that, while she could have supervised her team more closely, Debbi-san was also the victim of a miscarriage of justice. Keiko-san, did you know that Yoshi-san speaks very good English ? And noticed the way in which you were translating for Debbi-san ?" Keiko began to shake as the receptionist went to stand next to her with the tray. "You will now place your clothing in the tray to commence your two weeks of shaming !"