[It had been impossible to miss the filming going on during the opening proceedings given that there are so few of them here, and while it seems natural to have a reporter around, what are the odds of getting one out of pure randomization? Perhaps he's looking too deeply into it, perhaps his own history of dealing with certain reporters has made him biased, but Sam's presence is one that he's more aware of than the others. It comes as no surprise when she approaches.

Japanese-American is his guess, and again - the disproportionate population of people of Asian backgrounds makes him raise mental eyebrows as does the fact that she's referring to this excursion as a first. Externally at least, he seems pleasant about it. His response is in flawless English.]

I'd be happy to, Ms. Nishimura, but I'd prefer that the conversation was off-record. [He extends his right hand in greeting.] Light Yagami. It's a pleasure.