Oh, yes, that nonsense. [He waves the thought away with a swish of his bow, nearly hitting someone in the face as they pass by. But only nearly!] I do recall that happening, yes. Ghosts of the past, coming to haunt us in the present.

[Mm, but it is not quite his story to share, either. He continues.]

But of course, of course. You are more than welcome. I should invite you over now, but I am certain Mikotoba would scold me for not straightening up first, so perhaps we should make an arrangement for the near future? I shall leave a window open to air out the flat....

[Oh, he's rambling.]

However, I suppose I should offer some context. The man was my old partner, from my beginning days as a detective and onward. We have been through countless together, and more still, now that we are here. [He chuckles, and once again the conversation swerves slightly-] Do you have anyone from your home present in this world, Miss Haru?