Don't be so foolish!

[Sakamoto practically yells his response in Takasugi's face, breath reeking of alcohol. Still, a thunderous laugh follows.]

It'd be stupid to pass up this kind of opportunity. Besides, besides!

Who else do you know? Ah. Who could be of use to you!

[The grin that surfaces on his face is catlike, no different from the smile he used to don when he was conning poor saps out of their money.]

From what I remember, you're not very good at makin' friends.