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The contract rate improved to 67.7% compared to 63.6% in the same period last year, indicating enhanced sales efficiency. Regionally, key venues including Tokyo, Nagoya, and Kyushu reported contract volumes exceeding the previous year, reflecting an overall favorable trend.\n\n### Cumulative Q3 Results and Future Outlook\nCumulatively from April to December 2025, listings increased to 111.3% YoY and contracts to 109.2%, surpassing the prior year. Although the contract rate slightly declined to 66.3% from 67.5% in the previous year, transactions remained steady overall. 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