[ For what it's worth, by interesting, he means only interesting - something neither inherently positive nor negative. He's not really sure what to think, still, other than they're all in good company for being a bit strange. Himself included. ]

That much I can understand. Not many people are what they seem to be at first.

[ Whether it's on a more literal level like being human, or more subtle like having a deceptive personality. He's had his own problematic run-ins with the latter.

The question wins a thoughtful sound. ]

That's hard to answer. Yes, but that's not to say it was mundane. [ A beat. ] Actually, Minato-san and I are from the same world, just a few years apart.