...I stayed for as long as I could. But even I had limits, you know?

[ he could always expound on that but he really does hate talking about this, which is evident on that disgruntled look on his face. sorry, cole, but izumi just isn't the type to talk about deep stuff like that - even if he owes the guy. ]

Now, can we talk about something else, please? Only interviewers get to inquire shit like that to me. [ he takes a deep breath to calm himself. ] All I ask... is to get along with Leo-kun even if he starts spouting some inane bullshit. He'd appreciate that a whole lot.

[ ... ]

Are you sure you're fine, though? You didn't get a scar from that whole thing, did you?