Sorry for worrying you, Izō. I'm just not so good at being careful. [ another apologetic smile. ] But I do think, it's just the answer ends up being the same.

[ he pours again because they're both going to need it. ]

You think this contract business is for real? [ this probably comes out of nowhere, but internally, he's thinking about it. ] I—... really, nothing changes. But it seems too good to be true sometimes, doesn't it?

[ ryouma has no idea what izō is working for, but he's working for the only thing he has ever worked for. can it really be that easy? if there's even a chance he has to give it his all. ]

In any case, I'm more careful than I used to be. I keep my gun on me all the time now.

[ this is really not something to be proud of?? ]