[quote=Metronome]
Then why not just have it in the west?
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I suspect that's because it's heavy influenced by the VN set in that country.

As for me, I don't really care...but maybe setting it in some remote island/neutral ground in the middle of nowhere/etc would actually be a better idea then setting it in the west or east, as it would allow students of different races/nationalities.