October 25, 2012, Tokyo, New Takarazuka Hotel.
The venue was already set up, and the 2012 Rookie Player Draft Conference was scheduled to open on time—thanks to the emergence of high-profile players, this year's conference was more luxurious than last year's and even secured official sponsorship from Toshiba.
Although the main venue was right in Tokyo, Lin Guanglai chose not to attend but rather spent this significant moment of his life with the entire team.
In the hall of Waseda Jitsugyo, a group of people were busy setting up the venue as Minister Sasaki directed various team members to put everything in place.
Microphones were placed on the table at the podium, and behind the table was a gigantic backdrop bearing Waseda Jitsugyo's emblem and name. Not far from the stage, large news media outlets such as Mainichi, Asahi, Hochi, and Nikkan had sent film crews for live coverage, showcasing the high level of treatment Lin Guanglai was receiving.
