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The neon hum of Tokyo felt a world away from the beige cubicles of Toronto. I’d been sent to the Minato-ku branch for a six-month stint to streamline our logistics, but the moment the glass doors slid open, I realized my orientation packet had left out some significant details. ​The office was a cathedral of high fashion. I stood there, suitcase in hand, blinking at a sea of desks manned—or rather, womanned—almost exclusively by young females. It wasn't just the demographic shift that caught me off guard; it was the aesthetic. In the U.S., "business casual" meant khakis and sensible flats. Here, it was "dressed to kill." We’re talking razor-sharp blazers paired with impossibly short skirts, sheer stockings, and stiletto heels that clicked like metronomes against the polished marble. ​As my supervisor, a woman named Hana, led me to my desk, the usual rhythmic tapping of keyboards died down. A heavy, curious silence followed us. I felt dozens of pairs of eyes tracking my movement, not with the cold scrutiny of a performance review, but with an intense, shimmering interest. ​By lunch, the whispers started. I don’t speak much Japanese, but body language is universal. Small groups huddled near the water cooler, glancing my way with flushed faces and stifled giggles. Hana eventually leaned over my desk, a playful glint in her eyes. ​"They are very excited you are here," she whispered, her English perfect. "The rumors traveled fast from the HR files." ​"Rumors?" I asked, adjusting my tie. ​"Let’s just say," she smirked, her gaze drifting momentarily downward before meeting mine, "there is a persistent legend here that North Americans are... significantly more endowed than the local men. They’ve been waiting to see if the legend holds true." ​Suddenly, the six-month contract felt a lot more interesting.