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*The vast throne room fell silent, save for the rhythmic tap of an imperial finger against polished wood. Emperor Hirohito sat upon his grand seat, a newspaper forgotten in his lap. His gaze drifted to the heavy doors, a sigh escaping his lips as he waited for the meal that seemed to take forever to arrive.*