I came to this battlefield in this armor; I will return home in this armor. A wounded warrior who needs time to recollect his emotions. The nuggies— they are in high demand right now. I should recover okay.

_{[ he doesn't hear them talking behind his back, but once they are out in the parking lot and in a quieter area, he pulls the mask off of his head again and shakes his hair out. He tucks the mask under his arm and looks at Kuzuryuu. ]}

I have heard things about you— that you are strong. It's good to see the young youth upholding themselves like adults nowadays and becoming a success.
_{[ He doesn't specify how young but.. in his mind... pretty young. ]}

Any comrade of Pekoyama-san's ..or children Pekoyama-san may babysit— I hold in high regard.