Re hostages: right... it was the weaker country that sends the hostage. Kinda figured it was a weak theory to begin with because, like you said, it happened in modern times. Though 2010 atb is probably not the same as 2010 AD, if the Emperor is really the 98th emperor of Britannia then (depending on when they start counting) they could be hundreds of years ahead of us.
As for the military bases though, I thought they were already there, even before they thought of invading Japan.
I think another weird thing is that they lived with the Prime Minister, which indicates some kind of constitutional monarchy. Why not live with the royal family of Japan? It's like they're guests to the Prime Minister instead of some kind of international and political deal.
Re Ashfords: Yes, maybe they were there for the deal... or maybe hmm... Old man Ashford (I think his name is Reuben) was playing chaperone for the kids? His family could come to Japan after the war was over. I still like the spy idea best though. XD
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As for the military bases though, I thought they were already there, even before they thought of invading Japan.
I think another weird thing is that they lived with the Prime Minister, which indicates some kind of constitutional monarchy. Why not live with the royal family of Japan? It's like they're guests to the Prime Minister instead of some kind of international and political deal.
Re Ashfords: Yes, maybe they were there for the deal... or maybe hmm... Old man Ashford (I think his name is Reuben) was playing chaperone for the kids? His family could come to Japan after the war was over. I still like the spy idea best though. XD