18th February 1689
Tokugawa Tenobu and the other delegates from Nippon were preparing to leave the capital and begin their journey home when they received an official invitation from the Government of the Bharatiya Empire to participate in the 1692 Olympics. When the delegates understood what this Olympic business was about, they looked at each other in surprise. "We are also invited?" Tokugawa asked with disbelief.
"Haha, yes, why not?" Jaishankar shrugged. "This competition is meant to bring the world together; how could we forget about our new friends?"
The sense of gratitude Tokugawa felt at that moment was immeasurable. Not only did the Bharatiya Empire allow them to import industrial products and raw materials from the Bharatiya Empire and from the vassals under it without any extra taxation or premium, but it now even offered to let Nippon join in as well.
"Thank you, Jaishankar-san, we are very grateful." Tokugawa and the Japanese delegates bowed to show their respect.
