[ . . . . . he looks thoughtful at that before humming thoughtfully. true, he didn't say it quite like that.]
Not phrased like that, no.
But phrased "let's search for Yoshizawa's killer instead of questioning Hansa, because they attacked her brutally despite her injuries and performed above the normal task of removal, and because it will bring everyone more peace"....
Not always. Because there's people like you, and you can see my words in a different way. That's part of what makes people so fascinating. No one has to believe me or like me - I'm just lucky that they do.
[he just tilts his head]
... nothing in this world is absolute. To pursue what is 'right' and what is 'wrong' will only lead you without answers, because everyone has different interpretations of those sentiments.
I suppose all I do is watch people, and based on what I know of them, I try to help them to what will bring them the most joy and least amount of pain - even if it's hard, in a place like this.
. . . I can't make anyone do anything based on my words. [Well, he can, but his words are always straightforward expressions of his feelings.] But I'm always afraid of making decisions like that. So it's hard to understand that kind of thinking. [To be so sure in what will be for the best for people.]
It worries me a little, because I trust you. But. . . maybe someday you'll decide it's better for me not to know something.
People who are like you. . . who find it easy to use your words to convince people. . . I'm not very good at standing up to that.
I think you were very convincing with the skeletons on the pirate ship, you know? You came out unharmed, and everyone was able to defer to your wishes.
You know... I'm a person the same as you, Shigeo. Maybe it's because I'm a bit older, and have some experience that you don't... but I don't think there's anything stopping you from becoming good at standing up to me, if you ever disagree with me.
[All he did was listen to them, and then tell them to stop fighting. It feels like anyone could do that. But the rest of it - that's true. Being good at persuading others is just like any other trait - like having psychic powers, or being good at running long distances.]
You think I can? [That makes him relieved a little. Sighing.] That's good. You remind me a little of someone - only a little. [It's definitely not exact, but.] You're good at giving advice, and you're good at getting people to listen to you, and solving problems with your words. But that person. . . recently, I've realized that person lied to me about a lot of things.
[ . . . . he looks thoughtful at that. is he good at those things? it doesn't seem like he tried to be, but.]
.... I'm afraid I can't claim to be a completely honest people - few people can. So I won't try to assure you that I will always be truthful or right - because those types of things... they're too circumstantial for me to agree to.
But at the very least I can promise you this -
I like people. I like them very much - so everything I do... it's for the sake of trying to help them.
If I ever forget that - then I'm afraid I'm no longer myself.
[Hmm. For reasons, this is just. Not working for him. That answer only makes him feel more confused.
But Soo-won is someone he can trust. He's helped him many times, right?]
I don't want to make you promise me anything like that. I don't want you to be a different person. But . . . when I said I wanted to become more reliable, you helped me. And you haven't. . . [How to put this.] There are people here who say things only to protect my feelings, or act like I won't be able to understand things that are difficult.
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Not phrased like that, no.
But phrased "let's search for Yoshizawa's killer instead of questioning Hansa, because they attacked her brutally despite her injuries and performed above the normal task of removal, and because it will bring everyone more peace"....
Is it not the same thing?
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[He sounds a little shaken, thinking of it like that.]
But. . . you're persuasive. So you decided to say your arguments in a way where people would listen. Isn't that a little like deciding?
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[he just tilts his head]
... nothing in this world is absolute. To pursue what is 'right' and what is 'wrong' will only lead you without answers, because everyone has different interpretations of those sentiments.
I suppose all I do is watch people, and based on what I know of them, I try to help them to what will bring them the most joy and least amount of pain - even if it's hard, in a place like this.
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It worries me a little, because I trust you. But. . . maybe someday you'll decide it's better for me not to know something.
People who are like you. . . who find it easy to use your words to convince people. . . I'm not very good at standing up to that.
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[he looks a little surprised at that]
I think you were very convincing with the skeletons on the pirate ship, you know? You came out unharmed, and everyone was able to defer to your wishes.
You know... I'm a person the same as you, Shigeo. Maybe it's because I'm a bit older, and have some experience that you don't... but I don't think there's anything stopping you from becoming good at standing up to me, if you ever disagree with me.
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[All he did was listen to them, and then tell them to stop fighting. It feels like anyone could do that. But the rest of it - that's true. Being good at persuading others is just like any other trait - like having psychic powers, or being good at running long distances.]
You think I can? [That makes him relieved a little. Sighing.] That's good. You remind me a little of someone - only a little. [It's definitely not exact, but.] You're good at giving advice, and you're good at getting people to listen to you, and solving problems with your words. But that person. . . recently, I've realized that person lied to me about a lot of things.
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.... I'm afraid I can't claim to be a completely honest people - few people can. So I won't try to assure you that I will always be truthful or right - because those types of things... they're too circumstantial for me to agree to.
But at the very least I can promise you this -
I like people. I like them very much - so everything I do... it's for the sake of trying to help them.
If I ever forget that - then I'm afraid I'm no longer myself.
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But Soo-won is someone he can trust. He's helped him many times, right?]
I don't want to make you promise me anything like that. I don't want you to be a different person. But . . . when I said I wanted to become more reliable, you helped me. And you haven't. . . [How to put this.] There are people here who say things only to protect my feelings, or act like I won't be able to understand things that are difficult.
Lies like that. . . [Please don't?]