Oh, did Kotone-chan say that? [Ryoji wonders, head tilting.] I suppose that is true.

[It’s quite astonishing really, now that he thinks about it — he’s been around here for so long, after living a life that he always thought was too fleeting. What was originally a month of existence turned into a full year. A lot has happened since then.]

It’s strange — I’m sure a lot of people would think of this place as a prison. But for me, it really is my chance to live as someone who isn’t just a Shadow, or as a god of death. I can’t help but feel guilty, to be honest.

[He has a pained smile to accompany that sentiment.]

I’m glad that this place exists, at the very least.