That was, at least in part, thanks to their influence. [And in part due to the friends he made, the relationships he built here on the island. He fusses a little with his glasses, at least mildly embarrassed.] I used to be very... brusque. Or at least more brusque than I am now. [She's probably seem glimpses of it, at least.] Even now, there's one of them in particular I can't seem to help butting heads with... He's stubborn, infuriating, reckless... but I would trust him with your life. [And goodness knows Yuuki's life is more precious to Ishida than his own.]