You do a good job being dumb.
_{[ There is some endearment in his voice as he looks over at his friend again. ]}
People say you shouldn't stop doing things what you're skilled at.

_{[ even if he is usually the one to scold you, a'right. It wouldn't be the same if you weren't a cut up.
A pause, then he speaks up: ]}

Sakamoto, I have a request. It's been on my mind a lot since you've been here.