30%Not speaking very much is also the job of a ninja.
50%Leave guarding your bedroom to me.
60%If you have any secret messages bound for the East, please let me take care of them!
80%Always being on your guard is normal for a ninja.
100%You're a strange one, Prince. You even open up to people like me.
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30%
*The term ninja literally means one who sneaks. So they are well trained in staying hidden. Saizo especially has always had a minimal presence. He's surely controlling it consciously.*
Shinobi who stand out have their priorities backwards.
*You find Saizo drinking in a corner of the tavern. When you talk to him, he answers dispassionately. He acts as if you're only asking him questions with obvious answers. However, you can feel his pride as a ninja in his manner. He seems to have no intention of opening up to you, his employer.*
Prince. Do not worry. I'll do anything you need me to do.
*He promises you this with few words. That's right. Saizo is more faithful in his duty than anyone. Moreover, he does things before you even have to ask.*
Leave the night watch to me. I'll make especially sure to keep villains away from your bedroom.
*With those as his final words, Saizo bows and stands up. Huh? You're surprised. Guarding the bedroom? So he's been doing that, too...*
If you'll excuse me.
*But before you can inquire further, he disappears. Amazing. Quite the ninja. It must be the fruits of his daily training. Thinking you'd like to know a little more about him, you enjoy your drink alone.*
100%
*Saizo really is trained in staying hidden. You haven't run into him since that day. Of course he'd be there first if you called him for a job, but you want to get to know him, not force him into it. So when you finally find Saizo in the tavern again, you want to jump for joy.*
You want me to talk today? Hmm...
*You won't let him escape this time. Thinking this, you ask Saizo if there's anything he wants to talk about. Actually, it could be said that you ordered him. You feel slightly guilty, but it was effective.*
Well... I have some advice for you, sir. Is that all right?
*After fretting, he stops drinking and speaks. It seems this doesn't concern Saizo himself. But advice should be interesting. Just how does he see you day-to-day? This is another chance to get to know Saizo.*
Now then, excuse me.
*You give him your permission and he faces you, then speaks.*
I think you partake too much of the women around you.
*You almost spit out your drink.*
It's true that as a lord you must make an heir. Also, the constant fighting can make one lustful. Even so, it is too much. It may be that the women come to you on their own.
*That's not the case... you want to counter him, but it probably wouldn't work. Saizo has been quietly guarding your bedroom; he likely knows you better than anyone.*
Do not worry. I would never divulge which women you care for, sir.
*And now he makes this promise. Then he speaks no more. That must be his loyalty to you. You're glad he's one of your allies. Knowing how fearsome ninjas can be, you're thankful from the bottom of your heart.*
If you'll excuse me.
*Then Saizo once again suddenly disappears from right in front of you.*
