She catches up with the Chairman on the second floor. A meeting with a delegation of business persons, primarily mizu shobai , people of the "water business," bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. A few of these persons have shady or questionable reputations, so, in addition to the body detail, Machiko again stations herself almost directly at the Chairman's right and remains there throughout the meeting, focusing on the questionable individuals exclusively. None more than glance at her. More than a glance at her or any of the GSG in these circumstances would be impolite, as well as suggestive of sinister intent.