Takami

Takami is encouraged by Oda to enter, in order to refine her skills, while Akira has stopped participating in such because of unpleasant experiences when he was younger.

Venus Capriccio Book 2 » Manga Worth Reading 2009

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism was overwhelmed by the overseas offers of help that followed the tsunami, especially as most came in English, said Shinji Takami, deputy director of the housing production division.

Japan accused of protectionism in wake of tsunami 2011

We received so many offers, we thought it would cause chaos, so his office set a time limit for formal bids and warned that local authorities would ultimately decide all contracts, Takami said.

Japan accused of protectionism in wake of tsunami 2011

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism was overwhelmed by the overseas offers of help that followed the tsunami, especially as most came in English, said Shinji Takami, deputy director of the housing production division.

Japan accused of protectionism in wake of tsunami 2011

At that time, domestic production of temporary housing was functioning and could meet the needs," said Takami, who voiced concerns that imported U.S. housing materials would require adjustments to gas, water pipes and other amenities."

Japan accused of protectionism in wake of tsunami 2011

Even though he knows better, Akira fears that Takami will also pay attention to him only if he comes in first.

Venus Capriccio Book 2 » Manga Worth Reading 2009

Akira requests the same shifts as Takami, in order to avoid worrying about her.

Venus Capriccio Book 2 » Manga Worth Reading 2009

We received so many offers, we thought it would cause chaos, so his office set a time limit for formal bids and warned that local authorities would ultimately decide all contracts, Takami said.

Japan accused of protectionism in wake of tsunami 2011

The odd couple of Takami and Akira continue negotiating their relationship, as Takami takes a job as a waitress/hostess at the club where Akira plays piano.

Venus Capriccio Book 2 » Manga Worth Reading 2009

At that time, domestic production of temporary housing was functioning and could meet the needs," said Takami, who voiced concerns that imported U.S. housing materials would require adjustments to gas, water pipes and other amenities."

Japan accused of protectionism in wake of tsunami 2011