. . . [He stares, stun momentarily when he heard what Ryunosuke said, without being prompted or knowing anything. He gets a laugh out of him.] I knew I was right to say you'd make a great defense attorney.

[Maybe he should have expected it, because of course this is his best friend. But perhaps he's just never prepared for it, no matter who tells him that he's good.] I'm still working on believing that, but...I appreciate hearing those words from you. [Maybe that day will be soon.]