[Mitarai feels his entire body tense up. He thinks, 2-D didn't do anything - even though Mitarai has met him and seen his apologetic responsible demeanor, overall that just cements Mitarai's impression those were completely aberrant behaviors directly forced by the Administration. But for the first time... Unlike at the trial where he fought this point... Another emotion is present to counteract his twisted sense of justice. Because he really does wish Yoosung had helped catch him.

What was it Mom used to say? People without anything nice to say shouldn't say anything at all. She usually meant it in reference to bullies. Has Mitarai??? Become the bully??? The social dynamics don't fit, he's still the odd one out in the middle, but...

Mitarai starts on his baekseju again after all. This should make the shift in topic look natural.]

Max really likes the arcade we got let into recently... Almost everyone does. I really wish I had any more good news about her though... She's, well, mostly in more and more pain...