"As long as you haven't done anything strange, that's good."
Just as he said this, Kiryu happened to have settled comfortably behind the counter.
"Anyway... Mr. Tachibana, congratulations on not having to stay in the Ren Medical Hall anymore."
The expression on Kiryu's face returned to that familiar refined smile that Aoto knew well.
"How does it feel to regain your freedom?"
"It feels great." Since Kiryu no longer looked at him with that impressively oppressive gaze, Aoto finally dared to look at and meet Kiryu's eyes, "I'm finally able to avoid that pungent smell of medicine."
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Kiryu suddenly changed the subject.
"I've kept you waiting for a long time. After so long, we finally have today."
Understanding the implication in Kiryu's words, Aoto smiled calmly:
"Yes. We can finally have a long, uninterrupted conversation, together with you, Boss Kiryu."
