[ . . . . . aw. mineo just reaches out to nudge white lightly, as if in thanks for his attempt.]

.... admittedly, Endorsi and I have an agreement. No lies. We set that up since we live together though.

[ . . . ]

Takeru and I have a weird relationship. Everyone thinks we're super close, but that's not really true. But.... I know he cares about me enough that he'd never lie to me in a way that'd be too painful later. I believe in that.

[and then he glances back over to white]

... and I just hope you don't lie to me.