[He listens. And as he does, a tender smile creeps onto his lips. Anna may be perky and opinionated, but her emotions run so deep, and she pays close attention to those around her. It's almost all he can think about while she rants on about Akechi.]

We still have the ceremony tomorrow. He'll have more to take into consideration once that's over.

[He can't say that he knows Akechi at all, so that's all he has to share on the matter. On the other hand . . . ]

But Yanami-san . . . You've endured a lot for love, haven't you?