[Shinjiro sighs, considering his options for a moment. The guy won’t believe him if he says nothing, and he could come up with some meaningless bullshit ask just to shut him up — but he doesn’t want to give Knives the satisfaction of calling him a liar.]

I said I wouldn’t even ask your name, didn’t I? Know you don’t believe me, but I meant it. I ain’t takin’ it back to make it easier on you.