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	Toma gave a small nod, letting her words settle.

	“Not long,” he said. “I met him a few weeks ago. Enough to know he’s deliberate—but not exactly forthcoming.”

	He glanced down at the cup, twisting it to reveal the crown and name before setting it out again for others to see. Then his gaze returned to the Scramble, scanning once more before settling back on her.

	“As for the others—you’re the only one I’ve met. Or even heard of.”

	He paused. “Glad I wasn’t the only one who thought better of jumping in without a second thought.”

	He surveyed the chaos once more, hoping to spot another like his new ally before giving up.

	“I’m Toma Ishikawa,” he said with a slight bow of the head. “Senior at Kengen U. I attended Hane High as well. Good to meet a fellow student of my old alma mater.”