[It is hard, which is why most adults suck. He snorts.]

Sometimes we are on the exact same wavelength, Ren.

...You're right. I dunno for certain. I've just got guesses. I just....don't know how to be better. How did you start being so...you, Ren? This might sound pathetic coming from a guy older than you, but...I wanna be more like you.

[He quirks a wry smile.]

'I'm a normal high schooler, but also I've dealt with real bad people. I promise I'm not a cop, but I know my shit, Osomatsu.' You realize how odd that sounds, right? ...Whatever it is you are, if you really can't tell me, okay, but...I hope you can eventually.