Assuming she shows up from a time where she's met me, yeah. And don't worry, she's...a good person.

[His hesitation kind of ruins what he says, but he's not totally wrong. It'll just be less stressful to introduce her to Kirigiri here than it would be back in their world.

Hagakure stares blankly for a second, as if trying to calculate the date in his head.]

So it really has been that long since I left, huh...

[In actuality, he spent more time away from Johto than how much time actually passed in Johto. But there is something more important to discuss!]

I hope I'm at least a decent surprise present? [He gives a small laugh.] Seriously though, Happy Birthday, Kirigiri-chi.