[After receiving the message from the fortune teller, Atsushi's gone to the library. He's not certain where he's heard the phrase before, or what it refers to, but that what's the stack of books is for. A couple on different periods in Japanese history, and one on folktales. He approaches Kido and stands there for a couple of seconds, debating whether it's more rude to interrupt her or to sit down without asking. He goes for the former.]
ii. 8/4, school, late afternoon
Excuse me. Are you using that table?
[She's obviously using it; there are books.]