"I believe most people would turn the other way. Self-preservation often wins out. The fear of retaliation, of shame... The belief that it's not their problem..."
Hm. He'd best finish this coffee before it gets too cold. Time for another, larger sip, then. "Ren was charged with assault, when he wasn't the aggressor. Kamoshida tried to spread rumors about his criminal record, but I did my best to intervene. With my assistance, things have marginally improved, particularly among the female students who perhaps feel more at ease knowing that he protected a woman in distress, but obviously there are still those who can't look past his record."
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Hm. He'd best finish this coffee before it gets too cold. Time for another, larger sip, then. "Ren was charged with assault, when he wasn't the aggressor. Kamoshida tried to spread rumors about his criminal record, but I did my best to intervene. With my assistance, things have marginally improved, particularly among the female students who perhaps feel more at ease knowing that he protected a woman in distress, but obviously there are still those who can't look past his record."