Yamato blinked in surprise at Daichi's shout, genuinely caught off guard. He stared intently at him as he spoke. What was he saying...? Yamato only wished for a merit system because it was the only way for humanity to progress itself, and reward those that were worthy. He hadn't really thought about their happiness, just the advancement...

At the mention of Ronaldo though, he barely suppressed a snarl. He may have acknowledged him and his defeat to him, but that man...urgh, the mere mention of him made him want to kick something.

"I assure you, happiness was the farthest thing from my mind," Yamato said a bit coldly. "Whether it gave happiness or not...that wasn't the point."