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At the designated location, a man in his early thirties sits at a table. He is pale and has slicked-back hair. His small, pig-like eyes are fixed on the table, where he repeatedly moves papers from one side to the other, but it's not apparent that he's actually reading or writing anything. His voluminous robes conceal his plumpness, but his chubby cheeks are visible beneath the clothing. Noticing Kotori, he glances at her briefly and then returns his gaze to the papers.
-- Well, what can I do for you?
— Hello, my name is Kotori Shinomiya. I came to inquire whether my husband, Keichi Shinomiya, has purchased property in your city.
Accepting the strange custom of the people of the East to say their given name before their surname, Kotori follows their example to avoid standing out and prevent possible misunderstandings.