Chapter 5

She walked off ahead of me as we made our way to the lounge. Upon arriving, we heard an announcement being broadcast. Due to technical issues, our flight to Osaka had been delayed by 120 minutes. I wondered how Takuya knew that even before it was announced. We presented our passes and stepped into the lounge. Takuya was sitting in a corner. He raised his glass of beer and waved at us. I looked around the lounge and realised, that aside from us, there was another couple with a minder sitting at the other end. Other than that, the rest were lone travellers looking to unwind after a long flight. We made our way over to Takuya. Upon entering the airport and seeing the number of girls and couples that were on that flight to Japan, the gnawing feeling that we had gotten ourselves into something so big that we could not possibly comprehend, had weighed heavily in my mind. I had so many questions that I need answered.

Takuya sat forward after taking a long sip of his beer. He looked like he was ready to answer any questions we might have. He was a handsome young man, with chiselled features and a ruggedly appealing air that made him stand out in the room. His dark hair was stylishly cut, falling in soft waves over his forehead, and his eyes were a deep, warm brown, filled with warmth and intelligence. He wore a well-tailored suit that accentuated his fit physique, and his demeanour was confident but not arrogant. He reminded me of those male hosts hawking for customers along the streets of Kabukicho. Yun and I sat down and I immediately fired off the first round of questions.

James: There are many others like us, girls, couples, are we all going over for the same thing? To serve the same customers?

Takuya: You are partially right.

Yun: Partially?

Takuya: Yes. Everyone on this charter flight is going over to Japan for a very special function, but you guys are pre-qualified.

James: Prequalified? What does that mean?

I asked, even though I had an idea what he meant.

Takuya: A very important meeting will be taking place in Japan. Important men will meet and decide the direction that many organisations will take. And women, like Yun-sama, will be needed to entertain and serve these men.

Yun: By serve ... you mean ... Takuya: Haha ... yes ... sex. You signed up for it and I believe you are being paid very well.

Yun and I exchanged a look. I saw the look of worry appearing on her face once again.

Yun: Can we back out?

Takuya laughed.

Takuya: Back out? I never heard of that before. And sex is possibly the best thing that can happen to you. Why would you back out?

Yun: What do you mean?

Takuya’s smile disappeared from his face. He sat back on his chair.

Takuya: These men ... there are worse things they can do, other than sex.