Same thoughts exactly, trying to figure out why it is so important for him to hide it, especially from Jake with whom he went through much wilder shit. Maybe Shin doesnt want him to find out that he can be so indifferent? That he can just walk away from dying people, also that he doesnt really feel anything when pressing the trigger? He thinks that Jake is rekkless, cold and calculating when in fact Shin is like that too... The difference is that Jake knows it and embraces it but Shin seems a little bit in denial about this part of his personality? Maybe thats why he feels so betrayed by the fact that Jake is not a gangster because it makes him realize his own true nature? I am not sure, I am a bit confused by the recent development
Wait this makes so much sense when you put it that way. I think your right on the mark
I think he’s in denial about who he truly is. For a long time, he clung to the idea that he was just a regular guy, someone with principles, someone different from the people he looked down on (due to his past of being in that household) But deep down, he knew he crossed a line. He didn't hesitate to pull the trigger or watch someone dies in front of him, he didn't feel a thing.
I guess he tried to convince himself that he was better than the criminals, the gangsters, etc. But the truth is, he’s not. The difference is paper-thin. Idk why he doesn't want Jake to know though of all people, but I guess it's because Jake might be the closest person to crack the code in himself, and he doesn't want that
what chapter is that Henry guy again?
I think it's because he still thinks about, even if he doesn't feel guilty, he still feels something.
"Wether I regret it or not, I just want to bury it so nobody finds out."
He doesn't want to think about how he feels about it, he just wants to forget, and if he knows Jakes knows, then he will get constantly reminded.
yeah idk maybe its something else
Thank you guys for sharing your opinion on this topic. It definitely makes more sense now. It seems Shin is indeed in denial and he's making a big deal about it because he still didn't embrace his true nature. Jake though has figured him out from day 1. That's why he kept repeating that Shin 'is different'. I bet he meant both in a good and bad way. And to be honest, judging from Shin's behavior the first time he met Jake and how he went on his knees straight away to seal a deal, we all guessed Shin was a special one lol I like that his personality is complex and that dark side about him makes him even more interesting. I've always been fascinated by cold & stoic people who remain calm and distant no matter the circumstances. I understand now that seeing Shin's tears when Gren died was a rare sight and we probably won't see him cry ever again (?). He's not your average emotional guy. He would have made a great CIA agent... or a psychopath xD
wait I ever thought about his Intentions of hiding it in that way, makes actually a lot of sense
Wait, what Shin is hiding is how he let Henry die right in front of him and he didnt try to save him or anything? Is that his biggest secret? I don't see why he's making a big deal out of this. That jerk would have died anyways. I get that it was a pretty cold hearted move but still no big deal imo. There's no way Jake would guess what happened unless Shin confesses at some point. To be honest I don't think Jake would be shocked anyways