[Not exactly. Then again, it's kinda how Hiruma plays. Giving openings and weaknesses to lure the team into his tactics.]

Uh, kinda?

[He laughs nervously.]

I mean in other sports...there's usually a second and third place, right? Consolation medals...you tell yourself that it's okay that you didn't win, that you did your very best...you'll try harder next time. But American Football...there isn't anything like that. The only truth is winning. There's no consolation or thought given to the losers. Every game, every play...You have to tell yourself you can do it, that you will win. If you settle for anything else...you've already lost.

[He looks a little nervous saying all of this, but he hasn't stuttered.]

I've...never had to think like that before I started playing. It's...I'm not sure how to describe it. But it feels right, somehow.