[ He does listen. As a result, Mine's own opinion takes further shape. ]
You may say that, but I don't think it's true.
[ His reply's honest without elaborating too much more. Because, just like Mine himself, he thinks Nishikiyama is walking forward towards something, as opposed to turning his back on something else. One necessarily comes with the other, but Mine doesn't see that as the point being made. ]
Maybe talking to him will convince you. I'll pass on your request, like I said.
[ Again, Kiryu isn't the enemy. But is he an ally? A rival? Mine's feelings turn complicated over him calling Nishikiyama as 'Nishiki' one more time. He carves enough of a pause to adjust the conversation. ]
It's been nice talking to you, Kiryu-san.
[ Remaining civil at a distance is much easier; he'll put it back between them. ]
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You may say that, but I don't think it's true.
[ His reply's honest without elaborating too much more. Because, just like Mine himself, he thinks Nishikiyama is walking forward towards something, as opposed to turning his back on something else. One necessarily comes with the other, but Mine doesn't see that as the point being made. ]
Maybe talking to him will convince you. I'll pass on your request, like I said.
[ Again, Kiryu isn't the enemy. But is he an ally? A rival? Mine's feelings turn complicated over him calling Nishikiyama as 'Nishiki' one more time. He carves enough of a pause to adjust the conversation. ]
It's been nice talking to you, Kiryu-san.
[ Remaining civil at a distance is much easier; he'll put it back between them. ]