[ Mine's gaze flickers to the side and back front, receiving judgment. Commentary he'd regarded with a dislike sits there as backdrop to his behavior. He'd joined the yakuza out of an extreme belief. ]
I may not have grown up the same as themβ
[ Clearly, he thinks it's an advantage. Nishikiyama's misgivings aren't lost, though. He does understand, that he's unlikely to be bet on. Despite that, Mine is much stronger than he looks. There's a lot he can say, owing resilience to different hardships, but he's aware that actions'll speak louder to the patriarch. ]
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I may not have grown up the same as themβ
[ Clearly, he thinks it's an advantage. Nishikiyama's misgivings aren't lost, though. He does understand, that he's unlikely to be bet on. Despite that, Mine is much stronger than he looks. There's a lot he can say, owing resilience to different hardships, but he's aware that actions'll speak louder to the patriarch. ]
But I won't back down easily.
[ Mine hasn't so far. A beat. ]
Thank you for considering me.