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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[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?]