[ Asking the hard questions, aren't we? Tenn lowers his fork and looks at Riku, trying to maintain a neutral expression. He's not sure if it'll crack at any point, but he can't afford to be too vulnerable when faced with a question like this. ]
I'm still going to be Kujo Tenn.
[ Slight emphasis on Kujo. He can't return to the Nanase family, but he's going to leave it at that.
He's not done yet, though. ]
However... Your resolve here -- that you're still smiling even after what happened last week -- it's more than what I was expecting. And if you can stay strong here...
[ His look turns a little more serious than he intends it to. ]
Then I have faith in your ability to face challenges head on back at home. You've surprised me, Riku.
some i7 spoilers from here on out, ig?!
[ Asking the hard questions, aren't we? Tenn lowers his fork and looks at Riku, trying to maintain a neutral expression. He's not sure if it'll crack at any point, but he can't afford to be too vulnerable when faced with a question like this. ]
I'm still going to be Kujo Tenn.
[ Slight emphasis on Kujo. He can't return to the Nanase family, but he's going to leave it at that.
He's not done yet, though. ]
However... Your resolve here -- that you're still smiling even after what happened last week -- it's more than what I was expecting. And if you can stay strong here...
[ His look turns a little more serious than he intends it to. ]
Then I have faith in your ability to face challenges head on back at home. You've surprised me, Riku.