[ There are quite a few questions he has for Reiji, honestly, but he thinks this one is the most important to address. To the point that he stops working. Whatever distraction the preparation was meant to be for what could be a stressful conversation dissipates. ]

Since we're going to be partners now, I'm meant to give you a second name so that you can take a different form. For fighting ayakashi. And apparently some gods just go ahead and give their shinki the name without talking to them, but I wanted to know if you were okay with it. I want us to be able to communicate these kinds of things.

[ Souji gestures around the kitchen space. ] From music to prayers, you know? Anything that comes to mind for either of us.