[Well, she tried, and that's what counts. Okuyasu makes a face, not quite a grimace but not quite the beaming smile thrilled about his big brother that she's probably hoping for. He rubs his neck again, pausing while he musters all of the tact he has to use--]

Yeah... sure, most of the time. You- well, you don't have a brother, but brothers can be a real pain, trust me.

[And then they die, and probably deserve it, but that's a story for another time and not Fun Fishing Day.] My bro looked out for me when we were little, y'know? So...

[shhhrug. fishing? fishing.]