How very revealing, Yamada thought as he led the way to the gates. Heavy burden? How very like the principal to think so. It must be quite the burden to force his opinions on those who didn't want or need them, certainly.

Unfortunately for Yamada, he couldn't stop one of his subjects and tell him or her to follow Hayami and shout a warning if Hayami moved. Yamada didn't know how to be wary of someone behind him. Nothing for it but to get to the gates as fast as possible, he thought, displeased. How unbecoming of the king.

"What dreams do you think you're supporting?" Yamada couldn't resist asking. "You've done nothing but criticize me."