“What you’ve done with that place is pure magic!”

“Okay, listen: you can stay until you’ve got enough money to afford your own home again. I know that you still have to pay off a mortgage for a house you no longer live in, and I understand your difficult situation, but I love my personal space. I work from home. I need it.”

“Ah, don’t worry, I’ll be back on my own feet in no time!”

“And I can’t believe you betrayed Komei like this! He’s worth his weight in gold! You can thank him for convincing me to let you stay here. He really cares about you, man.”

“I know…”