Intention

After Shin entered, he was escorted to the VIPs, and there, Shin saw his brothers looking at him, but didn't really greet him.

Shin didn't really mind, and then he saw that the other influential business individuals seemed to recognize him and approached him. Shin conversed with them, and Shin felt that most of the individuals that approached him have the intention to build a connection with him, the Chairman of KiShin, and Shin didn't really mind. It's just like making friends in high school, but on a corporate level, and of course, more professional.

And also, connections may come in handy in the future for Shin and KiShin...

But some of the individuals actually just wanted to invest in his company, and Shin will hear their words as if it was kind-hearted advice, "If you need help in any way, and especially if it relates to money, just call me. This is my business card." Or something along those lines... Well, their intentions were clear to Shin, or some of these individuals really made it known their intention to Shin.

Basically, if KiShin needed funds, or money, Shin could just contact them and let them help him by investing in his company, and therefore, they would fund his company and make up for the lack of money KiShin is experiencing...

Shin just accepted those individuals' contact card, but Shin will make sure he'll make his company even bigger and richer, and there will be no time that he'll really need their investment and contact those people's contact cards...

The individuals who wanted to invest in KiShin were the people that always wanted to invest in KiShin but couldn't since KiShin is unlisted and a private company...

But these individuals were not really too aware of KiShin or Shin's net worth, although they knew the estimation, they still clearly underestimated him in their estimation...

Then Shin saw a man in his 30s, approaching him, and then after the man introduced himself, Shin then got to know that the man was Masayoshi Son, the founder and CEO of SoftBank.

Shin conversed with him calmly, but deep inside, he was quite thoughtful; after all, the man that talked to him was also quite well known in his previous life. And one of the billionaires of Japan, if his memories served him right...

While they were discussing and sitting at tables, the CEO of Suzuki Electronics came onto the stage and introduced himself as Nikko Tabata. He then presented the products they planned to launch this year.

The first one was a Hi-Fi stereo system. Suzuki continued to dominate the Hi-Fi audio market with their range of CD players, cassette decks, and amplifiers, known for their sleek design and high-fidelity sound. Following that was a rice cooker.

The rice cooker was made more convenient for cooking rice; the Japanese were quite serious about their rice cooker technologies...

Next, there was the Handycam. The lightweight and compact Handycam camcorders made video recording more accessible and user-friendly, becoming a popular choice for families and everyday life documentation.

Then there was the digital camera. While still limited in resolution and storage compared to future digital cameras, the digital camera marked an early stepping stone towards the digital photography revolution that Suzuki would later spearhead.

Finally, there was the handheld video game console. Everyone was quite surprised to see the handheld. Shin looked and saw that the handheld was rectangular, and although it looked extremely blocky, the edges were curved, and the controls were on the sides of the screen, as the screen was in the middle of the handheld.

From Shin's perspective, it was somewhat similar to the early handheld Sega Game Gear, but although the design was kind of similar to the PSP, it was still inferior to the PSP design, and there wasn't even an analog stick...

Shin then witnessed Nikko presenting their Suzuki handheld, and the crowd, mostly composed of video game fans, erupted in excitement. They noticed that the LCD of the handheld was colorful and had adjustable brightness, addressing concerns about visibility in the sun.

Alongside the handheld, there were new video games from Suzuki featuring impressive graphics.

Next, Shin's brothers, Shiko and Seki, approached him and took seats at the same table.

"What do you think?" Shiko asked Shin with a smile as Nikko Tabata continued showcasing their new handheld video game console named "GameMan," reminiscent of Suzuki's previous product name "WalkMan."

Shin looked at his two brothers and replied, "It's not bad..."

Shiko smiled faintly and remarked, "I knew you wouldn't be overly impressed."

Shin was somewhat surprised by his elder brother's nonchalant response. Then he heard Shiko saying, "Just keep watching, little brother..."

Shin nodded while sipping his wine.

Masayoshi Son, seated near Shin's table, looked thoughtfully at the three Suzuki brothers...

After Suzuki introduced their handheld video game console, the launching event wasn't finished yet. Following the introduction of "GameMan," Suzuki continued with their event, unveiling their latest DVD model.

Nikko Tabata elaborated on the DVD model, emphasizing its capability to play high-quality films from original CDs. He then showcased the Suzuki new DVD with a CD featuring a Suzuki film.

The crowd was pleasantly surprised by the DVD's good quality. Simultaneously, Suzuki introduced their latest television model, with the DVD seamlessly connected to it.

Attendees observed that the TV displayed impressive color, and the sound quality was also admirable.

The Japanese were equally serious about televisions. Every year, those who could afford it sought to replace their TV with the latest model on the market. However, there were still individuals who refused to part with their television, even if it was broken. Japanese ingenuity prevailed, and a method to instantly fix a TV spread throughout the population: vigorously chopping the television would miraculously and temporarily repair it.

Meanwhile, Shin observed and thought, "It seems like the handheld wasn't Suzuki's main product, huh..."

Then, Shiko asked him, "What do you think of our new DVD? And our latest television is always ahead in the market..."

Shin looked at Shiko, and Seki, his third brother, added, "Even if our latest TV or DVD doesn't sell well in our home market, it doesn't matter, since the USA, Europe, and other countries in Asia will be willing to spend their hard-earned money on this television."

Hearing his two brothers bragging, Shin understood the message they were trying to convey.

After the introduction of the latest models of DVD and TV, it was the unveiling of the latest version of "DiskMan." A portable CD player, a music staple, offering an alternative to cassettes and vinyl for on-the-go listening.

As the product was introduced, the crowd, whether they were video game fans or not, felt compelled to buy it. After all, almost all of them had a DiskMan, but the new DiskMan introduced was much smaller compared to the first versions, easily held in one hand and probably comfortably fitting in a pocket...