so the japanese are buying, continues …

It is now more than a month since you met. Their agent has your papers, your deadline approaches. You have been in a holding pattern for over a month. And they ask for a couple more weeks before they respond. You are hoping the response is acceptance, but how likely is that?

Consider the strategy of two knives. Take one long and one short, is the best answer. Consider the method of the sumo. Direct action is necessary, yet dangerous to the smaller opponent. A large person delaying action, like a well armored opponent, delays only for their additional advantage. They gain by your hesitation.

Recover by increased movement, that they fail to notice or expect. Unbalance their effort. Ignore their advance…do not wait for Hiroshima to freeze.