There are certain things Father wants from you. It's not up to me. I want you to succeed, of course. I want you to be the best, because I know you're capable of it. I want you to be proud of yourself.

[Takatora moves back on the bed a bit, pressing his back against the wall. He, however, continues to keep his distance from Mitsuzane.]

We are born forced into our roles. Nothing else is acceptable. Our lives are already planned. If we're to deviate from that path, we can't help anyone.