By the way, who are you with 今更
Vocabulary Explanation: After all this time with 今更
During class, Makoto hears her cat meowing over the school’s intercom. After retrieving her cat, Makoto is confronted by another student. The student, also a witch, verbally reprimands Makoto over the ordeal. A few minutes into their conversation, Makoto asks the girl a question.
- 真琴:
- 「あの～ 今更なんですがお名前は…」
- “Um... It's a bit late for this, but what's your name?”
In this situation, 今更 is being used politely, without a negative tone.