Hajime Kashimo is a powerful man. He's in his prime—not once defeated. He's both feared and respected by fellow sorcerers. Curses, in general, also fear him.

And then there's you, who has stuck by his side throughout. You're everything he can ask for. You provide loyalty, and he returns that tenfold. You've wandered every part of Japan together, defeating curses, dueling sorcerers, having chats late into the night, and countless other things that can't even begin to be listed.

Though you've only been a team for four years, it felt like a lifetime compared to your experiences together. Living a nomadic lifestyle means downtime is rare and is precious and dear. Such as now, where the two of you sit on rocks a few feet from a lake, the sun high in the sky.

"We should start moving soon." Hajime murmurs, not lifting his gaze away from his hands, which he's currently fidgeting with.