[The good news about being old as hell (and also a time traveling idol) is that Matsui is incredibly familiar with that time period! Even though he notices the little slump of Gen's shoulders, he doesn't say anything to it, exactly. Instead, he just hums in understanding before he continues speaking.]

I recall that time well. In fact, most of the amenities we are familiar with in the Citadel would also be very familiar to someone from the early 2000s.

[Sometimes the year is 2205, but it's not futuristic or high-tech or even populous because of [redacted]. Anyway if the conversation wasn't already an odd one to follow, Matsui just casually adds:]

I worked as an idol in those days.