[ The straightforward tone of the message doesn't bother Keita any—if anything, it's a relief that he can rely on Edwin not to speak in riddles when Keita is so utterly incapable of solving them. ]
Sexual gratification, I believe. I received a message implying that my powers will be restored once I'm properly "satisfied."
[ It's the second set of messages that poses more of a problem. Without his clairvoyance, Keita can't tell what replies will end in which futures; he is completely blind to whatever other meanings there may be.
So in the end, it's Keita who decides to be straightforward. ]
In case you're being very British and offering to do something you don't want to do for the sake of politeness, I'm going to be very Japanese and decline the first offer for formality's sake. If you mean it, then offer a second time and I'll accept gratefully, and if not, we can leave it here and I'll take no offense.
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Sexual gratification, I believe. I received a message implying that my powers will be restored once I'm properly "satisfied."
[ It's the second set of messages that poses more of a problem. Without his clairvoyance, Keita can't tell what replies will end in which futures; he is completely blind to whatever other meanings there may be.
So in the end, it's Keita who decides to be straightforward. ]
In case you're being very British and offering to do something you don't want to do for the sake of politeness, I'm going to be very Japanese and decline the first offer for formality's sake. If you mean it, then offer a second time and I'll accept gratefully, and if not, we can leave it here and I'll take no offense.
You needn't put yourself out for my sake.