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[nilhilistic]

Do you think you deserve to be loved?

What makes you worthy of it?

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[mistsplitter]

Some can be, yes. But there are other matters that require his own personal attention, especially at home.

His work here, however, does not lend him the help of others just yet. While he is a leader in Inazuma, he is a regular employee here. Perhaps over time, when he gains more benefits, he will have a secretary.

[nilhilistic]

What job is this anyway?

[mistsplitter]

In Inazuma, he is the Yashiro Commissioner.

Here, he plays the role of an ambassador. Bridging the connection between otherworlders like us and the locals.

[nilhilistic]

[ hm. ]

Is that an official position?

[mistsplitter]

Yes, it is. Ayato's official title in this world is Otherworldly Ambassador.

[nilhilistic]

. . . I see.

[mistsplitter]

I considered a similar position, but I have other things I wish to attend to at this time. The teahouse, for one, and I'd like to be able to travel, as well.

[nilhilistic]

Does your brother not wish to live?

Or does he believe a life has no meaning unless it is in service of others.

[mistsplitter]

The answer to your question may be best given by my brother himself.

As the clan in-charge of the Yashiro Commission, however, we must live in service to both the Electro Archon and the people. That is not to say we cannot live our own lives, but we must prioritise others before ourselves.

That is the responsibility of the Kamisato Clan.

[nilhilistic]

I understand the need to fulfill responsibilities, but I think it is dangerous to let it fill all your time and life.

[mistsplitter]

I do not mean to make it sound as if work is all Ayato does. He is able to socialise with friends. It is just that he does not take time to sleep as much.

[nilhilistic]

It still strikes me as reckless in its own way.

[mistsplitter]

I do not deny it.

[nilhilistic]

But he will not listen?

[mistsplitter]

It is what we must live by.

[nilhilistic]

Why?

[mistsplitter]

Our family is bound by duty to the people of Inazuma. In a way, even in this world, we are still prioritising work above other things.

[nilhilistic]

Is your duty a link to others?

Or a chain?

[mistsplitter]

We represent the Raiden Shogun, and in turn, serve her, and the people. We must put them all before ourselves.

[nilhilistic]

You did not answer the question.

[mistsplitter]

Then I may have misunderstood what you meant.

What is the difference?

[nilhilistic]

The difference is how it feels to you.

[mistsplitter]

Are chains likes shackles, in this case? Because I do not see it as such.

It is an honour to be given this duty.

[nilhilistic]

I was my father's heir. It was an honour.

It was a shackle.

[mistsplitter]

I cannot imagine thinking both...