[ Oh, come on, that smarts like a judge's sentence!

Dishes done, Sayu leans back on the sink and crosses her arms. ]

What do you mean, cops and thugs? You're too young for that kind of stuff. I don't believe it. And for the last time, stop. You're not an [ can't say it; substitute: ] annoying person, so you're not bugging me. [ Softer now. ] I hope I don't sound too rude or forceful, but please listen -- maybe thinking what others say is true is half the problem.