Aramaki in a hostage situation.
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The Major shows up just in time to see the cops set up a SWAT team while Aramaki tells these morons the mafia just wants to put everybody out of it's misery.

The lead goon keeps whining "BUT I HAVE HOSTAGES!" #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

Yeah, turns out the mafia actually LOVES this. Not only can they use this as an excuse to get the ledger tied to this money plan...but they can have the cops off Aramaki's friend before she confirms the mafia did all of this. #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

(Hears how Aramaki's "friend" is talking)
Even in this post-Cowboy Bebop era of dubbing this is still around the time that some LA dubs hadn't completely mastered natural performances out of its bit characters.
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Aramaki, because he runs Section 9 and is a Japanese citizen, can't legally investigate her concern.

*WHACK*
*CLICK*

Thanks to the mafia, Aramaki can NOW legally investigate her concern. #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

It turns out the bank the woman works with might be in with the Mafia. Basically, convert money into wine, then when the wine goes up in value, cash in.

In short, money laundry with grape stomping. #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

"An old friend, huh?"
It's clear Aramaki be getting some!
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"And? You had something to ask?" Somebody didn't like seeing her wedding band... #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

Nice, we're in the UK tonight! I actually have friends who live here!
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Up next, we got a triple header tonight as we see what the Major and Aramaki were up to while Batou was going through things. "The True Reason For The Unfinished Love Affair – ANGELS' SHARE" #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

How do you catch a criminal that you cannot see? Join the beautiful cyborg Motoko Kusanagi in a world of high technology and deadly conspiracies as she searches for these answers and more.
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Around from an hour from now, what are the Major and Aramaki up to? #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex

🍑 My Favorite Major Ass Shot 🧠

Artist — Stand Alone Complex

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