Y-Yes. [ He answers simply, quietly, at first, and there's a long pause of consideration(?) as he glances off to the side before continuing. ]

He texted but this seemed easier... [ He trails off, looking at Souji uncertainly - those had been his words, not Daisuke's. ] I'm gonna try to do the ritual again, and this time it'll go right. People might not wanna join at first but I gotta do this, so I hope some'll still come.