[Translation from Japanese to English ] Sorry for the late reply. I was really busy with my work. So the report went ...

Original text

ご連絡がおそくなってごめんなさい。仕事が極めてハードでした。ルーシーさんに報告が先にいったのですね。昨日、高橋さんとは話をいたしました。日本は非常に規制の厳しい国ですので、高橋さんも苦労していると伺いました。結論から言いますと、かなり真剣に取り組まないと、この規制の壁は超えられませんね。新規参入の壁は、アランさんの思いっている以上に厳しいです。しかし、何か考えられると思います。時間はかかると思いますが・・・。私の連絡先ですが、先だってお知らせしたのは携帯電話の番号です。

Translation / English

Sorry for the late reply. I was really busy with my work. So the report went to Lucy-san first, I suppose. I talked with Takahashi-san yesterday. Japan is with strict rules, so I heard Takahashi-san is having a hard time. To tell you the point, it is rather hard to overcome this obstacle of rules if you do not tackle the situation seriously. The obstacle for a new company to join the market is higher than what Alan-san thinks. However, we can always come out with something. It may take some time though... As for my contact number, the number I provided you on the other day was my mobile phone number.

Translation / English

Lucy,
I'm sorry I'm coming back to you so late. My work has been so hectic. So, you were already informed about that; right, I talked with Takahashi-san yesterday. He told me that he is having a hard time since Japan is strictly regulated country. To be right to the point, I'm afraid such wall of regulation will only be overcome by wrestling with it in a considerably serious manner. Entry barrier seems higher than Alain-san thinks, really. I will try to come up with some way, though it would need some time... Regarding my num, note that one I gave you then is my mobile num.
Regards,

Original text

私は今まで、スカイプはしておりません。スカイプでのチャット電話がつながるように、手配しますね。13日の金曜日に番号をお知らせします。14日土曜日は自宅で終日作業をしていますのでルーシさんからご連絡頂いても大丈夫です。いずれにしても今時ネット電話をもっていないのは珍しいと言われますので、早急に用意します。携帯の国際電話では安いテレビが買えるほど通話料金がかかり、意味がありませんから。
それでは、赤ちゃんによろしく伝えてください。（当初、あなたの子供だとずっと思ってました）

Translation / English

I have never tried Skype before. I will arrange so we can get connected on Skype chat. I will let you know my number on Friday the 13th. On Saturday the 14th, I will be working all day at home, so I have no problem getting calls from Lucy-san. In any case, I will arrange to set up my Skype account as soon as possible. Many people told me it is unusual of a person without one. Also, there is no use making expensive international phone calls using my mobile phone. We can buy one of the low price TV with the usage fees. Please send my regards to the baby (I was thinking the baby was your child all the while).

Translation / English

I have never used SKYPE. I will arrange and make sure I will be able to use Chat phone on SKYPE, and send you the number on Friday the 13th. I will be working from home through out the day on Saturday the 14th, so Ms. Lucy can contact me at any time. Either way, people say that I am one of the rare people who don't even have an internet phone in this modern world, so I will get this set up immidiately. Using cell phone's international is so expensive that just the toll can buy me a cheap TV, and it doesn't make sense.
Well, please tell the baby I said HI. (I first thought the baby was yours.)

Translation / English

I have not experienced Skype so far. I will arrange it to make a chat call in Skype possible in my mobile. I will inform you my Skype num on Friday, 13th. It is all right for you to call me on Saturday, 14th when I will be working at home all day, Lucy. In any event, since they say it unusual not to have a net phone nowadays, I'll arrange it immediately. There would be no point in using just mobile for international call because you can buy a low price TV with the fees. Well, take care of your baby (I took it yours when we first met).
Till then,