I had never wished to be too busy for my friends, Saguru. And your friendship is worth more than whatever miscellaneous errands I happen to run from time to time - there was no great crisis keeping me. I am glad to know Miss Akako and your friend held a party for you.

It is not enough, yet I am glad you appreciate my meager blessings. Perhaps we should meet in the future? If nothing else, you are owed a gift for all of your kindness to me this past year.


... If you tire of her treatment of your friends, you should discuss it with her. These are not thoughts one should let fester.