Yukimura can't help a chuckle at her justification. That was certainly a unique take.

"Marui?" He has to stop and consider that. She wasn't wrong in her description. And it was true that he'd known him rather longer. And that it was a rare day that the redhead's company was not welcome. He smiles.

"I see. That is one angle where our perspectives will differ. It sounds like you understand the concept of the assignment after all. I like it."

He'd probably enjoy it, too; Marui thrived in the spotlight. And now that she's suggested it, the ideas are flowing in. His wider spread of time has gifted him with a trove of memories to draw from. Marui the glutton. Marui the baker. Marui the big brother. Marui the optimist. Marui the fighter. Marui the friend.

"Shall I ask him at practice today? I'm sure he'll gladly accept."