Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

Under the dim light, Yokoi Junpei's face was half-hidden in shadow, and the complex emotions in his eyes intertwined with the smoke filling the room.

In order to prevent the current stalemate from worsening, he quickly thought of how to politely refuse the tempting offer while sincerely apologizing for his earlier bluntness.

"President Sato, I sincerely apologize for my overly direct attitude just now."

Yokoi's voice was steady but tinged with self-reproach, "I am also very grateful to you and Sci-Fi Arcade for the opportunity you have given me."

However, as a professional, my responsibility is to create value for Nintendo, not to shirk challenges.

From the moment I joined this company, I vowed to be guided by the spirit of "professionalism" and to live up to the trust of my colleagues.

As he finished speaking, Yokoi slowly stood up and, following traditional Japanese etiquette, gave a slight, solemn bow, his hands hanging naturally at his sides, his eyes filled with sincerity: "Excuse me, President Sato."

Choosing to leave at this time not only violates my professional ethics, but also lets down my former comrades who fought alongside me.

No matter how tempting the outside world may be, I cannot forgive myself for breaking this promise.

I hope you can understand my decision and believe that it is not disrespectful to your company or to you.

I sincerely apologize again for my attitude just now.

After bowing, Yokoi felt a wave of dizziness wash over him, and the effects of alcohol and emotional fluctuations made his steps falter.

But he struggled to maintain his balance, turned and walked toward the exit of the izakaya, each step feeling as if it carried a thousand pounds of weight.

The sounds around him seemed to flood back into his ears, and occasionally a few curious glances were cast his way, but he had no time to pay attention to them and only wanted to get away from this place as quickly as possible.

"Yokoi-kun, are you really sure?"

Just as Yokoi finished paying and was about to leave, Kenichi Sato's voice rang out again.

Yokoi did not turn around, but paused slightly before replying succinctly and firmly, "It's decided."

"Unchangeable?"

"Absolutely no changes."

Watching Yokoi Gunpei's departing figure, Sato Kenichi sat quietly in place, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes—anger, regret, and a faint respect.

He was also Japanese and knew how precious Yokoi's dedication to craftsmanship was in today's business world where profit maximization was the ultimate goal.

If he were the only one present today, he might be moved and let the other party go.

pity……

"Pete, it's a pity that Mr. Yokoi Gunpei isn't as pragmatic as Shigeru Miyamoto."

"It's alright, Sato-san."

The bodyguard team stirred slightly. An Asian man wearing sunglasses stepped forward, took off his sunglasses, and revealed a pair of sharp eyes.

This person is Pete Zhao, the only member of Henry's four bodyguards who is stranded in Asia.

Two weeks ago, Zhao received instructions from headquarters to help Sato recruit top technical talent in the arcade game industry and build a preliminary intelligence network.

After this period of unremitting efforts (using money), the task is almost complete.

Legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto was also successfully recruited into his team.

However, the only pity is Yokoi Gunpei.

This guy became the final missing piece in the puzzle.

He repeatedly and firmly refused anyone who tried to contact him, which even attracted the attention of Henry, who was far away in America.

Although Henry didn't consider the Japanese soldiers human, he knew that business is business.

Talent is the cornerstone of enterprise development;

For an emerging force to rise, it often needs to stand on the shoulders of giants.

The market is like a finite body of water; every additional child who enters the world of sci-fi arcade games means that other companies may lose a player.

Nintendo, which dominated the home video game market in the 80s and 90s, grew from a playing card manufacturer in the late 19th century into a giant in the gaming industry. This success was not only due to the visionary leadership of its leaders, but also to the two exceptionally talented hands: Shigeru Miyamoto, whose software design was unparalleled, and Gunpei Yokoi, who was unique in hardware innovation.

To further improve the talent pool for sci-fi arcade games, Henry suppressed his anger and once again instructed Pete and Sato to raise the recruitment criteria, extending a final invitation.

"I witnessed the whole process with my own eyes, and we did indeed misunderstand the staff."

Pete Zhao said, "I will handle this matter properly and will not let it become an obstacle to our progress."

Tragic Night: Nintendo Executive Killed in Car Crash, US Military Drunk Driving Incident Shocks Tokyo

Impact in the Dark: US Military Vehicle Loses Control, Causing Tragic Accident; Responsibility Remains a Mystery

"Car Crash and Fatalities: A Tragic Scene Near the Nintendo Landmark – Traffic Accidents Reveal Hidden Dangers in Urban Transportation"

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The following morning, Japan's three major newspapers, Yomiuri Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun, and Mainichi Shimbun, as well as TV Tokyo's morning news special, all began reporting on a serious traffic accident that occurred in the early hours of the morning near the headquarters of Nintendo in central Tokyo.

Host: "Welcome to TV Tokyo's morning news."

A serious traffic accident occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning near the headquarters of Nintendo in the central ward of Tokyo.

The Toyota Crown that was hit was severely damaged, and the two people inside the car unfortunately died from their injuries.

Next, please welcome our on-site reporter, Misaki Kobayashi, to bring us the latest report.

Reporter Misaki Kobayashi (on site): "Thank you for the introduction, host."

I am currently at the scene of the incident, and you can see that the police have cordoned off the area for investigation.

According to witnesses, the accident occurred at around 23:45 p.m. when a military-grade jeep driven by a member of a U.S. military base in Japan lost control on Meguro Avenue in Minato Ward, Tokyo, and crashed into a Toyota Crown that was waiting at a red light.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has now identified the driver as Sergeant James D. Baker of the United States Air Force Logistics Department, based at Yokota Air Base.

Police conducted a breathalyzer test on Baker, which showed that his blood alcohol concentration was far above the legal limit, indicating that he was clearly intoxicated.

Baker claimed he attended a private party at the base and decided to drive back to his apartment in Tokyo afterward, never expecting such a serious accident to occur.

Host: "Thank you for the report, Misaki."

This accident not only shocked Japanese society, but also brought the issue of the status of US troops stationed in Japan to the forefront once again.

Next, we will connect with legal expert Professor Aso to explain the legal status of American military personnel stationed in Japan under these circumstances and the possible procedures involved.

Professor Aso (studio): "Thank you for the introduction, host."

Under the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) signed in 1960, members of the U.S. military stationed in Japan enjoy certain privileges and immunities.

This means they are generally not under the jurisdiction of local police in Japan.

When crimes are committed by members of the U.S. military, the handling of the case varies depending on the specific circumstances.

In this case, due to suspected drunk driving that resulted in a fatal traffic accident, according to SOFA regulations, if a U.S. military member is on official duty or the accident occurs on base, the U.S. military has the right to conduct a priority investigation and decide whether to hand the suspect over to the Japanese authorities.

However, if the incident occurs outside of official duties and outside the base, Japanese police can request the U.S. military to transfer the suspect to the Japanese judicial system after a preliminary investigation, but the final decision rests with the U.S. military.

The commander of Yokota Air Base has announced an internal investigation into Sergeant Baker and stated that Baker has been apprehended and brought back to the base.

All of this means that unless the U.S. military grants leniency, the Japanese police will be unable to take any action against Baker.