‘Forgive me, but I wonder if it may not be wise if Father were to visit Mr Kuroda soon.’ ‘Visit him?’ ‘Mr Kuroda. And perhaps certain other such acquaintances from the past.’ ‘I’m not sure I follow what you’re saying, Setsuko.’ ‘Forgive me, I simply meant to suggest that Father may wish to speak to certain acquaintances from his past. That is to say, before the Saitos’ detective does. After all, we do not wish any unnecessary misunderstandings to arise.’
