Connecting The Dots

After heaving an exhale, Kikuchi Koji cleared his throat and spoke. "Well then, if I may, I'll cut right to the chase." He began. "How are you related to Ricardo Basilio? Are you personally related to him?"

A smile appeared on Masaru's face as he clasped his hands together. "Before I answer that," He responded. "How are you related to Sasajima Seiji and Sasajima Mizuki?"

"So that's where we're starting huh, but I asked the question first." Koji pointed out, clasping his hands together before he exhaled deeply.

"Sigh~ all right. I'll answer." Even though Masaru didn't do anything wrong, he raised his hand as if he was held at gunpoint. He then gestured towards Koji to sit down so they could have a much more comfortable talk with each other. "Four months ago... my company was involved with a shipment. You already know that we're a company that deals with imports, right? That's why you signed a partnership with us in the first place."