[ "Once you know how to talk to someone" is that mountain that always feels so daunting for Minato, especially when he first meets somebody. And that first impression is often crucial, something he'd best not mess up on, as it's rare that he comes across somebody like Mako who he slices his hand in front of and is now watching him cook. Bizarre, but not unwelcome. ]

I see... I think. Your method's sort of like mine- become friends with someone, and they like sharing things about themselves with you. It just takes a long time.

[ But it's the natural progression of friendship. ]