[ Maruki's words are punctuated with the hum of insects, wild animals crying and calling out miles away. The silence isn't due to hesitation or weighing his options - no, they both know Akechi will acquiesce to this. It's a matter of when, not if. He keeps his voice equally low. ]

If I'm interested, I'll join you. I won't guarantee it.

[ There are few in this world, less still in their true one, that he would ever do this for. In a world where he can finally pull the strings and be the puppet master over his own life-

It's inevitable. Of course he'll be at Maruki's side each and every time a request comes out of his mouth. ]

Unless it's similar to the curry contest, that is. I refuse to do another event like that. You can take Akira instead.