Tiaral

Seitaro didn't comment on his comrade's remarks and instead continued his conversation with Min. "It's regrettable that so few of our compatriots share this idea. Sometimes I feel that the people of Shinsekai forget the goals for which they were sent on this voyage.

Mineko listened thoughtfully to what Seitaro was saying. Yes, in her travels, she had encountered those who were determined to reclaim their land from foreigners, no matter what. Without considering what they would actually see upon their return if that were to happen.
Seitaro, however, looked quite young. It was strange to hear these words from him, as if he were almost a captain of one of the Satōri ships, and therefore clearly understood the clan's goals. But maybe he was actually older? The Shinsekai woman decided to ask him a standard question that she had asked many others before:
-- What was Nihon like?