[ Nishikiyama stands from his chair, closing what distance is there between them. He takes the briefcase while digesting Mine's explanation, expression no longer annoyed. ]
But not anymore?
[ The out of placeness. Had it been because of his apartment specifically? As he thumbs the handle of the briefcase and opens it to check the contents, he thinks, privately, that Mine is overthinking all of this. Not that he'll say it aloud. It'll only lead to them talking in more weird, drawn-out circles. ]
I don't see the difference between then and now, but I'll let you have it.
[ He just doesn't care. Why Mine felt uncomfortable, why Mine left. He's too tired to be upset about it anymore. For the same reason, he's not eager to make as much conversation as usual. He simply acknowledges his money and shuts the case again with a click. ]
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But not anymore?
[ The out of placeness. Had it been because of his apartment specifically? As he thumbs the handle of the briefcase and opens it to check the contents, he thinks, privately, that Mine is overthinking all of this. Not that he'll say it aloud. It'll only lead to them talking in more weird, drawn-out circles. ]
I don't see the difference between then and now, but I'll let you have it.
[ He just doesn't care. Why Mine felt uncomfortable, why Mine left. He's too tired to be upset about it anymore. For the same reason, he's not eager to make as much conversation as usual. He simply acknowledges his money and shuts the case again with a click. ]