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NAKAMI: ...I’m sorry, what?
TSUKIKO: I’ve explained this enough times for you to properly understand. Now, make a choice.
NAKAMI: This isn't that simple! We don’t know-
TSUKIKO: I think we know more than enough, Nakami. What about our jammed phones and lack of internet access? Or being trapped in this stupid building by a dozen sheets of metal?
TSUKIKO: We don’t need more evidence for this, we can see it with our own eyes. And for once, can you open yours?
NAKAMI: I… I’m still not in a position to make that decision, Tsukiko.
TSUKIKO: Why? Because that involves actual drive on your part?
NAKAMI: Tsukiko-
TSUKIKO: Am I wrong? You’re one of the last few people to make a decision, you know. Benjiro’s on board, Noboru’s on board, even Ichika’s on board. Why can’t you be?
NAKAMI: Because none of those people are thinking straight! Besides, aren’t we forgetting about the people against this plan?
TSUKIKO: Those people don’t know any better. Hell, Asami and Yutaka should be getting through to some of them right now.
NAKAMI: You can’t just influence people’s decisions like that, Tsukiko!
TSUKIKO: I can if it’s the right one.
NAKAMI: …Who are you, Tsukiko?
TSUKIKO: Someone who wants what’s best for everybody. And our group expects the exact same out of you.
TSUKIKO: Face it, sitting out on this is the coward's way out. All you'd be accomplishing is repeating history. And I know how well that turned out for you last time.
NAKAMI: …
TSUKIKO: So, I ask again: are you with me or against me?
NAKAMI: …I'm-