[To those who Shinji might have been traveling with, he... actually
up and ditched them almost a week ago. Without a word, because he's kind of a jackass like that. ... Not that anyone besides Mitsuru even knew he was traveling with them to begin with, so that takes care of that in itself, really. Never fear, though, here he is, ready to make apologies, bake some cakes, and bring home puppies! ... Only not really.]
Sorry I didn't say anything, Mitsuru, but I had some stuff to take care of back towards Cherrygrove. You probably know by now, but so you don't think I got kidnapped or some shit like that. As if that could happen. Anyway, as soon as I find someone here, I'll be turning around - maybe I'll drag Aki along while I'm at it.
Oh yeah... You, me, Aki, and-- [He pauses. He doesn't know if she's met his version of Arisato yet, and he doesn't want to spring it on her if she has.] Us three and somebody else need to talk about something else as soon as we can. It's pretty important too.
... Guess that's it.
[Private to Kazehana]
[After promptly cutting off the public feed, he switches to send her a private message.]
Hey. You know where you are? I might've passed you already - pulled that with Mitsuru when I got here - but I'm near Cherrygrove now. Hit me up when you can.
See you.