She strides from the sitting room and down the hallway to the front lobby. The hallway and lobby are guarded both by GSG and kobun , for here in the lobby some dozens of people wait to meet with the Chairman. Young Dragons of the Youth Association supervise the visitors, and more of Madame Fujitomo's geisha keep them entertained. Machiko moves directly to the revolving doors and through to the sidewalk outside. Here she now sees the crowd she has heard so much about on her headset. They fill the whole street. Many linger near the headquarters.