[He isn't surprised by that answer, even knowing it's a lie. Quirking his mouth, he calls for a water and the bill, not responding to or looking at Hayato for a minute.]

[When he does, it's after he's paid for their beer, and his tone is quiet.]

Well, I hope that maybe with us being in the same city again you'll get to a point that you can trust me enough with the real reason.

[He smiles a little at him, and then slides off of his stool.]

I'm headed back.