[a nod of understanding. mineo probably would have yelled back even though he didn't have a right to because he's an idiot and especially combative with takeru. it would've been bad.

but.

there is still some sense of discomfort.]

.... you can say them. [a little bit more nudging] I don't want you to sit on them, and have it fester.

You've always been honest with me, no matter how painful it was. I... don't really want you to stop now?

[not when mineo finally feels like maybe he can actually tackle takeru's criticisms to improve instead of just getting beat up by them and feeling worse]