'It 's been a while, hasn 't it? '

Gojo Daisaku appears much the same as Shiki remembers 'the elder carries himself with a measure of grace and decorum, as

appropriate

for a man of his age and status within the Gojo Clan. But this means nothing when Shiki can see that there are dark circles under his eyes, a clear sign that Daisaku-sama has been losing sleep over recent matters.

Their conversation today should be able to alleviate that, though, given that Shiki does not intend to contest the

suspension

that is to be her 'punishment. '

She offers her greetings in return to the elder, and takes a seat beside him on the engawa.

Daisaku-sama sighs heavily. ' ' Well. Do you have anything to say for yourself? '

The words are more

tired