He spent years as Chief of the Dictionary Editorial Department before stepping back to focus on his wife's health. Before leaving, he made a promise to Matsumoto Tomosuke: he'd find someone capable enough to carry on the work. That someone turned out to be Majime. Both he and Matsumoto quickly recognized Majime's potential, and he stuck around as a part-time mentor to help guide him through the role—essentially refusing to fully let go of the department he'd built.
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