It wounds me that you don't take my compliments seriously.
[He did mean it, so Ryouma can be flattered all he likes. Sannan is sparing with compliments at this distance. He's not sparing with basic cordiality though, so Ryouma just has to get used to him doing things the way he likes. They're both strong-willed like that, aren't they?]
In any case, you're right. I hate to deal with this in this manner, but I'm at a tipping point. I didn't realize it until there was blood in front of me, at which time I excused myself for the day. I thought I'd be able to suppress it as I usually do, but... [A small, melancholy sort of smile, as he takes a seat.] It's like a man going a month without eating a single meal. Sooner or later, he starts to slip...
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[He did mean it, so Ryouma can be flattered all he likes. Sannan is sparing with compliments at this distance. He's not sparing with basic cordiality though, so Ryouma just has to get used to him doing things the way he likes. They're both strong-willed like that, aren't they?]
In any case, you're right. I hate to deal with this in this manner, but I'm at a tipping point. I didn't realize it until there was blood in front of me, at which time I excused myself for the day. I thought I'd be able to suppress it as I usually do, but... [A small, melancholy sort of smile, as he takes a seat.] It's like a man going a month without eating a single meal. Sooner or later, he starts to slip...