I didn't want to say anything, but yes. That would be me.

[He flashes a smirk.]

Or, well, me from the past. Evidently, my younger self is still here. I even gave him a phone call just to test if he was here, only to receive an earful for my efforts.

[A small snicker escapes him at the memory.]

Though that may be because I disguised my intentions behind an invitation to an "Akechi Alliance."

[It was very spur of the moment! Really, he was just bullshitting because the truth would be a bit much.]