[ Mine imagines Nishikiyama's face serious, not sure of the smile. It speaks to his own, hoarded tension. Mine'd gone on to review the mythology compulsively. In one word, the kirin spells auspiciousness. He wonders if Nishikiyama will judge it next to his koi. But without thinking his shoulders lift with a deep breath, with self-confidence even. He's glad. It's Nishikiyama's expectation he hears in his answer, much more than 'people's remote anticipation. ]
Yes, I'm aware. Carrying that responsibility, [ There are things he's said beforeβ ] I'm committed to putting up a strong fight.
[ Mine's fists clench at this sides, around Nishikiyama's praise. ]
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Yes, I'm aware. Carrying that responsibility, [ There are things he's said beforeβ ] I'm committed to putting up a strong fight.
[ Mine's fists clench at this sides, around Nishikiyama's praise. ]