... you know him best, I suppose. The decision is up to you in the end, but I still feel I should encourage you not to hide it for too long.

[he pauses at senri's question, though, and after several moments of contemplation, he seems to decide that he may as well. last week wasn't the time, but things are less messy in general right now, with everyone.]

Sort of, I suppose, but- they were otherwise involved, by the time I thought to invite them out.l I do feel that was likely for the best, though.