[He lowers his cup back to the table, still not looking at Marco. It's because he's feeling a bit ashamed...]

I do not think it is about that. [Or is it? He's not sure actually.]

Ace does not like that side of me. ...That much is clear. China-san and America-san do not, either. They will continue to fight me until that part of me is erased. ...But I do not want to give it up so easily. I am not sure what this is...