A: Hey there! Heard anything interesting today?
B: Nah, what's up?

A: You won't believe it, but our buddy Niinami Takeshi is in some hot water!
B: Oh really? What happened to him?

A: Turns out he was buying supplements that might have had an illegal substance. Can you imagine?
B: Wow, that's crazy! I didn't know he was into that stuff...

A: Yeah, well, his own business lobby, the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, is investigating him now.
B: So they've kicked him out already, huh?

A: Not exactly. They accepted his resignation at a meeting on Tuesday because some members were pressuring him to quit.
B: I see, he had no choice then...

A: Exactly! He stepped down as their chief after the police investigation came out. Now they're deciding what to do with him.
B: And who's taking over in the meantime?

A: Their Senior Vice Chairperson Iwai Mutsuo is stepping up until a new head can be chosen.
B: That must be a tough time for Niinami...

A: Definitely, he also resigned as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings last week.
B: Poor guy, let's hope things get better for him soon!