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Mitsubishi's History Lab Explained
Tucked away in the deep woods, in a land not too far away, lies a mysterious laboratory where each day is spent researching the origins of Mitsubishi and stories of its epoch-making achievements. It's known as "Mitsubishi's History Lab".
One fine day, newbie Arata drops by for a visit and meets AI SENPAI, a brilliant and beautiful researcher, and a cherub-faced talking mask, the legendary Madam Okame. As history unfolds before Arata's eyes, he witnesses the countless major events that shaped Mitsubishi's evolution.
Join in Arata's discovery. Learn how Mitsubishi took on the world in its various challenges at the forefront of tomorrow!
Arata
A new employee who works in one of the Mitsubishi companies. As one of the fresh talents with a role to play in shaping Mitsubishi's future, Arata constantly tries to learn and deepen his understanding about the group's history. He is sometimes a scatterbrain, but otherwise a kind, diligent, and modest young man. Be it trains or ships, Arata is a geek when it comes to vehicles.
AI SENPAI
A researcher at Mitsubishi's History Lab. Possesses a bright mind and a wealth of accurate knowledge. Once a globetrotter, foreign phrases like "Big-na guts de!"* sometimes find their way into her speech. Don't be deceived by her looks—she is actually a big eater (very much capable of ten bowls of ramen or even five plates of curry rice).
Rumor has it that she's actually an AI robot.
*"Do it with lotsa [big] guts!"
Madam Okame
The very mask that was once hung at Mitsubishi's storefront and thus, well-versed in the history of Mitsubishi since its founding. Mother-like to all, gentle Madam Okame is always cheerful and sports a smile. She is surprisingly athletic and breaks into a dance whenever she hears music. How she dances shall remain a secret.
President Yataro in Spirit?! The Historical (and Original) Okame Mask
This is the mask that Mitsubishi founder, Yataro Iwasaki himself, hung at Mitsubishi's storefront. It represents Yataro's hopes of a harmonious environment, one in which his employees attend to customers with warm smiles. This mask is now in the care of the head office of MUFG Bank.
