Just because it doesn't seem like something he'd want, maybe there's something that's making him happy in this situation. People change. I understand you've been gone for a while already, Kiryu-san.

[ And despite Kiryu airing out his doubts—he knows some of it reflects on him, as the conversation goes on—Mine doesn't feel hostile. He'll answer another question. ]

My name is Mine Yoshitaka. I took an oath with the boss, too.