"If you like," Yanagi agreed readily enough. He didn't much care either way, and was amusedly aware of Marui's wariness, but he still found Marui's actions somewhat impolite. Another strike against Marui in Yanagi's books.

"It is a simple thing - please call your patron at least once a day throughout the mission. Five minutes each would be sufficient, though you should vary the timing."

In case Marui was truly damaged beyond repair by the concussion, he added, "By patron, I mean Mr. Akutagawa, of course."