Branch Office at that timeIt is at this point that we begin to get evidence of other aspects of Shinnosuke's character which were to serve him so well in his career in the securities business. The first among these was his determination to do everything to the best of his ability. Rather than take it easy in the army, he devoted such energy to the business of learning the skills of bridge building, communications and so forth that his keenness and abilities were noted by his officers. Yet despite his excellent rating in professional matters, in some respects he was hardly a model soldier. On one occasion, for example, he and some friends overstayed their leave enjoying the pleasures of Kyoto, an episode of youthful exuberance which fills out our picture of Shinnosuke, who was in everything else he did very much his own man. This was to be proved very quickly when, on completing his service tour, he returned to Osaka and rejoined his father's business.
