"Huh? A guest? Ah... well, that guest doesn't like people dropping in unannounced."
For some reason, a bead of cold sweat appeared on Head Priest Ryuudou's face. He gave a slight bow as well, using an imperceptible motion to wipe the sweat from his brow.
Watching Head Priest Ryuudou wipe away his sweat, Kirei Kotomine seemed to understand something.
Had he been threatened?
Or were they using each other?
Either way.
Kirei Kotomine bore responsibility for this matter, so he had to find a way to gather information.
"I understand. I merely wish to inquire about that person a little. I have no intention of being discourteous."
"If possible, I would ask that you inform them that I came by. And... could you at least tell me that person's name?"
Kirei Kotomine kept his hands behind his back, his expression unchanged from beginning to end.
"Th-this..."
Head Priest Ryuudou was troubled.
For some reason, Kirei Kotomine's presence and words gave him a sense that he could not refuse.
And then there was that terrifying woman. Why had all these monster-like people suddenly appeared?!
Head Priest Ryuudou gritted his teeth and thought for a moment before finally turning around.
"Please leave, Father Kotomine. Since that guest is staying at our temple, we must at least protect their privacy."
That was what he said.
Yet at the instant he turned around, he still flicked out a small notebook.
Without changing expression, Kirei Kotomine picked the notebook up from the ground.
"Very well, I understand."
"Then I shall visit another time. Until then, I ask that you inform them of my visit."
With that, Kirei Kotomine turned and left as well.
So.
[Tanba Momoyo], was it?
"Tanba Momoyo...? Have any of you heard that name before?" Rin Tohsaka's bewildered gaze swept across everyone's