[ Maybe it had been something unspoken between her and Gojo, but either way, Shizuki yet again surprises Shoko with his perspective, and his unique wisdom. Something that, deep down, she knows to be true, too, especially of Gojo - blessed child that he is - but... their circumstances keep them apart so much.

Still, it's no real excuse. Especially here, where they've been brought together. ]

...Yeah. He does. Honestly, part of me wonders if I got brought along here just to keep him sane, haha. But you're right, Shizuki.

[ With a quiet chuckle, she runs her fingers through her hair. ]

You seem to do that a lot.