The ones being watched...

You mean literal poison, don't you? And you even used that riddle to get the first strike on me...!

Ah...

It vanished...?

They passed on... Might've reincarnated already...

My... Did I slip you the poison after all?

are us,(ghosts and Hourai) don't you think?

And you're always watching this happen?

I was this close to bringing out the expired "poison" tea, you know? The pickled plums were also meant as a garnish for bitter memories.

But remember. Even if you don't rot, if you get too complacent...