Chapter 473
As "Japan passing" became a reality in the Asian region, the concerns of Japanese companies grew even greater.
Although no immediate direct damage had occurred, the exclusion of Japan from the free trade bloc led by South Korea, China, and Russia was a serious problem.
Furthermore, as Japan's colonial rule and war crimes emerged as international issues, negative public opinion against Japan also arose in ASEAN.
China quietly fanned these flames, trying to use it as an opportunity to increase the influence of its own companies.
In Japan, a boycott of Korean products arose, led by right-wing groups, anti-Korean groups, and "net-uyoku" (net right-wingers). Makoto Sakurai, the chairman of Zaitokukai, a representative anti-Korean group, raised his voice and shouted.
"How long are we going to be pushed around by a country that was a former colony of Japan? They don't even know the grace we showed them by annexing and developing a country that was little more than a colony of China. We don't need to deal with such ungrateful people! Unsubscribe from Faceit, cancel your Lost Fantasy accounts, and don't use OTK batteries! Those who don't are not Japanese!"
Indeed, the number of Faceit and Lost Fantasy users decreased. However, it was not at a level worth worrying about.
While a boycott was occurring in Japan, OTK Company's image within Asia improved significantly.
Faceit and Lost Fantasy became wildly popular in ASEAN. This more than made up for the decline in the Japanese market.