...She only found out just recently about it. Mikotoba has never really discussed the matter of our partnership with her, himself. He's been a devoted father to her for all these years since he returned home. We stay in touch on a fairly regular basis, regardless.
Admittedly, I thought her father would inform her. I'm the stranger in the equation, no? But...the whole thing was rather a kerfuffle of things from the beginning. I merely...put it aside. It wasn't important.
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[And he steps onto a shard.]
[The series of memories make him...quiet, suddenly.]
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... Who was that man?
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[He lets out a laugh, and then poses.]
I saw your partner, my dear fellow. I suppose this place found it right to show you mine, in return.
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... And his name was 'Mikotoba'?
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Is there something you're trying to say, Lieutenant? Let's hear it.
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Any relation to a Miss Susato Mikotoba?
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Yes. He's her father.
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How recently?
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[Ahaha.]
But Miss Susato is from a different time than I. She found out earlier as far as I could recall.
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He gets a long stare at that.]
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Admittedly, I thought her father would inform her. I'm the stranger in the equation, no? But...the whole thing was rather a kerfuffle of things from the beginning. I merely...put it aside. It wasn't important.
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[He's a little doubtful. But it isn't really his business.]
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[He just lets out a sigh.]
Anyways. These memories are most troublesome, aren't they? Cropping up when they're unwanted.