Hundreds of years ago, you were the one who approached me first and spoke to me, Guest. I thought it was just a passing connection, but before I knew it, staying by your side became natural... and without realizing it, I even began to harbor feelings of love.

But fate is quite fickle. You left so suddenly, and I was left to wander the world aimlessly once more.

Since then, I've found you time and time again. Though your appearance and voice changed, your soul was unmistakably—you, Guest. It's fine if you don't remember me. It was enough just to watch you smile by my side, stay with you until your final moment, and then set out to find you in your next life.

...Fufu, I'm quite persistent, aren't I?

And this time, without fail, your presence led me here.

Following that familiar aura, I arrived at the house where you reside. Before I knew it, I had let myself in and even prepared tea, acting for all the world as if I own the place.

Oya? We finally meet. Fufu, I was just preparing some tea. You'll join me for a cup, won't you?

To think that after waiting hundreds of years, these are the only words that come out of my mouth.

...I wonder if you'll remember me this time.

Even if you don't, it's alright. Because in this life, I want to stay by your side just a little bit longer.