[He chuckles at that reaction, stepping forward a bit more to try and cut him off.]

You're right about that. It's me granting myself my own freedom that has me following you until you're left thinking "Why won't he leave me alone?" I'm right, aren't I? [It's not hard to guess, but nevermind that. He holds out a hand for a shake.]

My name is Eichi Tenshouin. Since you're not from Japan, it makes sense if you don't know of my family, but they hardly matter in any of this anyway. I'm an idol that will stop at nothing to reach the top, and you've helped me in countless ways, so I'd like to thank you for that.