[An exhale, and Ayato swallows down the lump that wants to live in his throat.]

...I'm just not going to win this argument with you, am I?

[Said a bit as a joke, but also realizing that he'd really prefer Josuke's company right now.]

I don't think I'll be the epitome of a good host when you arrive- but I'll be easy to find, at least.

[He still hasn't moved from the wall right beside the estate entrance.]