As the recording was played, It was getting clear who was the innocent one and who held the responsibility was.
At the end of the recording, everyone heard clearly how people on meeting room laughed and cheering as he declared his resignation.
His own mother called him ignorance and selfish. His uncle insulted him by saying he sufferes from mental breakdown. Many people expressed their agreement, even few other added more bad words.
"Thank you for witness to come forward. Please allow me to call human resource director to confirm my client resignation" Lawyer Noda still went one eventhough
they definitely had won the battle.
They had chose to fight to the end. They did not want doing halfway. It was because Sean insisted to do this hardway. He never went easy for those who wished to hurt his family members.
The third witness was the human resource director.
"Did Mr Anderson give his resignation on the day of the third meeting held ?" Lawyer Noda asked straight to the point.
"Yes. He gave it to me on the day. He did it in front if the shareholders and all directors on the meeting room. Chairman and The President were presented as well"
"So, was he still on the position after that ?"
"No. His resignation effected immediately. On that very day, Mr Mamoru Yamaguchi was appointed as the new Bussines planning director and Mr Kenichi Anderson had no authority to attend any meeting or make any decision on behalf of the company. He did so"
Hitoshi Yamaguchi and his son did not attend this trial. They watched it from home like half of the national. They face turned pale.
"What should we do, Dad ?" Mamoru asked.
Hitoshi shook his head "I don't know but I'll do everything to save you. You're my son"
"Thank you" Lawyer Noda had no more questions and neither the prosecutor. It was actually pointless to ask more question as everything was crystal clear.
However, the Human resource director statement was very important evidence to inform public and authority who was actually responsible on this case.
Lawyer Noda then proceeded with his fourth which was also the last witness. He was one the the shareholder. Same with the other three witnesses, He confirmed that Kenichi refused to prove the project and resigned as soon as the project was proved.
"So, were you one of the shareholder who voted for or againts the project to go head or ?" Lawyer Noda asked
"I was one who supported the project. One of the shareholder who againts the project told me that it was to strange that you can build high rise building in that area. I did not believe him until one year later"
"Why ?"
"One day, I and my relative passed the project site. I proudly tell him that I had share on the big project and I was the one who made the projecy happen. He was born and grew up there. I expected him to give me credit. However, instead of credit, he was angry at me. He told me that long time ago, one of the resident there dig the soil for the wheel. the soil was collapsed when they dug certain deepth"
He signed "After that,My heart was unease, I often had nightmare. And My nightmare came through"
He closed his eyes "It's my fault.I If only I voted against it, This tragedy may not happened. Sory. I can't turn back the time. I only can fulfil my moral obligation to clear the accusation againts innocent person"
The room was in silence. No one said anything until Lawyer Noda spoke "I have no more questions"
The judge waited for few second for the prosecutor to raise any question. But prosecutor did not have any question.
"Witness, Before you leave, do you have anymore to say ?" The judge asked
"Yes, I do. Mr Anderson, did you suspect something when you opposed this project. I remember clearly that you insisted 26 level was unreasonable"
Everyone eyes were on Kenichi. Kenichi only let a fain smile "My father used to have forty percent of the company share. When he and my mother divorced, he preserved 25 percent for me. All dividend from this company was transferred to my bank account since I was 18. So, for me the more profit then company earn, the more money I got"
He stool a deep breath "But for me, money is not everything.The company was my father and grandfather's hard work, His legacy that he passed on to me. My obligation was to ensure it was run properly. I was actually quite interesting with the project. So, after the second meeting, I conducted my own research. According to the report I got from the authority, it was impossible to build such a high building in that area"
Andrew was stunned my Kenichi statement that he wished to look after his legacy. Finally, he figured out the reason Kenichi asked to joint that company instead of Anderson family's business. Grandpa Yamaguchi and Mrs Matsunaga were startled as well.
Kenichi signed "I wasn't sure that the report in my hand was reliable. I made a visit to the site. Based on my knowledge, experience and professionalism, I was
confident that erected high rise building on that area is very risky. For me, the risk is overshadowed the profit. Therefore, I did not want it to go ahead"
"knowledge, experience and professionalism ?" The witness repeated.
Lawyer Noda stood up "Your honour, My clients was graduated from Harvard university. He studied two degrees, technique architecture and Finance. Upon his return to Japan, he took his master degree on business" then he showed the judge Kenichi graduation certificate.
Andrew was startled. He did not know which university his son attended. He glanzed at Nick whose face was a flat as before, no sign of surprise.
"Did you know Kenichi went to Harvard before? " He asked Nick
Nick nodded "He told me that he lived in Massachusett. I assumed it's harvard and I was right"
Andrewwas speechless. He indeed mever asked where Kenichi lived when he was in state.
Lawyer Noda then continued "My client founded his own company, WS resort and Hotel group at the age of 24. That company is the one who build and operate Ski resort ABC at NNN perfecture in Hokkaido"
The audiences were stared to whispered to each other. WS resort and hotel was well known. Customer praised their superb service. A lot of people were eager to work in the company. They never knew that the owner was young man in front of them.
"One more question, Do you resent us ?" The witness asked
Kenichi laughed "Resentment ? why should I ? After I left this company, I have more time to focus on my own business. If I stay in that company, it's impossible for WS group to grow like today. The most important thing is I was able to find my precious treasure, my wife"
The witness chuckled "You're drag down because you help the victims"
Kenichi signed "Helping the victims was mu wife and mine decision. Both of us never regret it. If someone intends to frame me, Wether or not we gave hand, they would find a way to do it"
"Thank you" The witness laughed but his eyes were tearly.
"defendant, do you have anymore witness to be present" The judge asked.
"No, you honour"
"Prosecutor, is there any more questions or problems to raise ?"
"No your honour"
"well, the trial will be postponed for half an hour. decision will be made upon return"