[He probably shouldn't, she wouldn't wish to discuss the ending with anyone. That's still uncomfortable to think about, really.]

It is, yes.

[She takes another swing, harder this time.]

Japan is a first world nation, one of the wealthiest in the world. We're closely tied to the United States of America, and that did a lot of good. We also disbanded the military, which left more money for social programs. Flourishing doesn't quite begin to describe things.

[And as the daughter of a politician, like him or not, she is proud of her country and the strides it's making.]