As soon as Chiba Eijiro finished speaking, everyone's eyes in the hall instantly focused on Aoto.
Aoto widened his eyes in surprise, staring directly at Chiba Eijiro with a puzzled gaze, softly repeating what Chiba Eijiro had just said: "Came... for me?"
Until now, the only connection between Aoto and Chiba Eijiro was having seen each other and exchanged a few words at the previous swordsmanship competition.
From the perspective of their relationship... Aoto and Chiba Eijiro could barely be considered "acquaintances," not even friends.
What could it be that prompts Chiba Eijiro to visit me at the Shiwei Hall specifically? Aoto was completely baffled.
Chiba Eijiro seemed to want to observe Aoto's surprised and puzzled expression a little longer. After smiling and making eye contact with Aoto for a moment, he spoke slowly as if savoring each word:
"Since the swordsmanship competition of the Marquis of Aizu concluded, I have wanted to have a good chat with you."
