"Well, that sounds like an adventure - exploring around, finding out about different worlds, figuring out which place fits you best," Gen mused wistfully, like he wished he could do this himself. "A shame we're stuck here instead. Especially for you, if you're not used to being tied down to a single rock."

Gen was quick to add, "Senku-chan isn't just smart - he's a genius, my friend, the smartest person you'd meet on any planet, I'm certain. That is him. I'll need to find him, somehow, and ..."

And make certain he was all right. The last time Gen had seen him - well, he was busy dying, and he's pretty sure Senku wasn't a lot better off. Being kidnapped to this place wasn't great - but hearing Senku was alive and making good impressions on people was a huge relief.