There were also a few rejections, but not many, and she wasn’t high enough yet to deal with them. In short, her job was becoming more varied and so more interesting as time went on. However, the highlight of every month was the party or often parties. These were usually trade delegations, trade fairs or receptions held for visiting dignitaries from Japan and elsewhere. Once, there was a trade delegation from the Soviet Union and she had hoped that her mother would wangle an invitation, but she hadn’t been there. Yui made a note to mention the opportunity next time she saw her.
She was usually invited in order to make the number of pretty women up. She knew that. Why else would she be asked to dress in traditional Japanese costume, when the men all wore western business suits? That didn’t
