One would not say they were merely playthings. Rather, it would be more apt to refer to them as minor romances.
The Japanese were not always of the finest quality, yet the girls from that region had an air of tranquility about them. They were obedient when it came to matters of card games, adhering to any style that suited the whims of men.
The current director of the Tokyo Museum, Yamamoto Murao, lacked Luo Feng's contact information, and thus was unable to get in touch. And it seemed as though Luo Feng was asleep, hence any disturbance was undesirable.
"Alright, no other choice then," the Director resolved, "I will journey to the Dragon Kingdom. We must secure these treasures of nation, regardless of the cost. Remember, we must procure funding from above!" He was confident that the upper echelons would provide funding for these invaluable artifacts.
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