it's probably a little stupid and a little sad, what a difference that makes to hear. maybe it's because he spent months and months knowing that takeru always disapproved of him. that even as they were close enough to be friendly, there was something inherent in mineo's work ethic that was flawed and got in the way.
mineo can't wait on anyone's approval to matter, not when he has so much to wrestle with himself.
but something in takeru's words make him smile - and surprise a laugh out of him, a genuinely pleased note.]
.... then I'll deliver the note when I punch their leader in the face.
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it's probably a little stupid and a little sad, what a difference that makes to hear. maybe it's because he spent months and months knowing that takeru always disapproved of him. that even as they were close enough to be friendly, there was something inherent in mineo's work ethic that was flawed and got in the way.
mineo can't wait on anyone's approval to matter, not when he has so much to wrestle with himself.
but something in takeru's words make him smile - and surprise a laugh out of him, a genuinely pleased note.]
.... then I'll deliver the note when I punch their leader in the face.
[ . . . ]
Thanks, Takeru.