[ Mine doesn't know that he's being compared to Kiryu, that Nishikiyama compares himself, or that it's his phone call that's supposed to be stuck in the answering machine. Ordinarily, a moment of silence won't faze him, not when things are in his favor. Nishikiyama's about to extend him some respite only when Kanda barges in. He takes a step back, which is necessary to keep Kanda out of his personal bubble when the man wedges himself between them. Tojo Family politics is something he pays attention to. Mine looks at the back of his bald head with a scowl, but departs from it at the moment Kanda turns to him. He doesn't have an answer to his unasked question.
Kazama is someone who doesn't hide his disdain from his gaze when he looks at Mine. A vivid sight at the assembly, whenever he stands next to Nishikiyama. Even ahead of his confession, Mine'd become bold enough to invite it; Kashiwagi is its extension.
Arase, Shindo andβ for no apparent reason, Mine's surprised to hear Kanda suggest himself as third, not him. His eyes jump to Nishikiyama, who only accepts. His gaze dims when he bows his head. This is his chance, anywayβhis atonement for something Nishikiyama was about to let go regardless. Mine's pleased. He doesn't get the shit-job of burying a finger. ]
Yes, boss.
[ Having had to readjust his seat, the thought he'd had, when walking from Nishikiyama's apartment to the parking lot about driving drunk the night before, was washed out. Mine feels more possessive about his car when he's sober, and doesn't mention it when they get in.
He stays careful with a conversation he didn't think he'd still be having, moments earlier. Not waiting long, though, even before getting on faster roadsβ ]
May I askβ [ Mine's eyes flicker to the passenger side. ] What is the coliseum? For Headquarters to be putting up a prize like that...
[ A place? Imagining an underground fighting arena is too strange, even with Kanda's loud enthusiasm. An event? Would any other yakuza just let the winner walk up on that turfβ It's clear, though, Mine's more interested than nervous anymore. ]
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Date: 2024-01-24 03:50 pm (UTC)Kazama is someone who doesn't hide his disdain from his gaze when he looks at Mine. A vivid sight at the assembly, whenever he stands next to Nishikiyama. Even ahead of his confession, Mine'd become bold enough to invite it; Kashiwagi is its extension.
Arase, Shindo andβ for no apparent reason, Mine's surprised to hear Kanda suggest himself as third, not him. His eyes jump to Nishikiyama, who only accepts. His gaze dims when he bows his head. This is his chance, anywayβhis atonement for something Nishikiyama was about to let go regardless. Mine's pleased. He doesn't get the shit-job of burying a finger. ]
Yes, boss.
[ Having had to readjust his seat, the thought he'd had, when walking from Nishikiyama's apartment to the parking lot about driving drunk the night before, was washed out. Mine feels more possessive about his car when he's sober, and doesn't mention it when they get in.
He stays careful with a conversation he didn't think he'd still be having, moments earlier. Not waiting long, though, even before getting on faster roadsβ ]
May I askβ [ Mine's eyes flicker to the passenger side. ] What is the coliseum? For Headquarters to be putting up a prize like that...
[ A place? Imagining an underground fighting arena is too strange, even with Kanda's loud enthusiasm. An event? Would any other yakuza just let the winner walk up on that turfβ It's clear, though, Mine's more interested than nervous anymore. ]