So we've heard the same, then. Good, good. [He's not telling Neku all of what he knows, of course. There are some things just better left unsaid. ... and the information that springs to mind is rather startling, considering it's all new, but it feels like he's known it forever.] Shinki have two names. 'Neku' is just the name you've been given. [By him? Sure, he'll let you believe that.] Your other name is... mm. I suppose we'll find out sometime when we're not at a party, hm?

[He waves a hand at the question, though.] Oh, I've been around a while. [Not a lie! Not a lie at all. Just an act of omission.]