(Tsuru is not giving up. He is going to keep trying to win Kai over. Though, the question does get him to lower his hand just slightly,)

With dying here? (He smiles,) It might be exciting to try after being alive.

(Might. Maybe. Just a little. You know?)

But living is more exciting. (And he holds out his hand again. He isn't giving up. Pspsps...) There are more surprises to experience.

Like being able to reach out... a pet a cute cat.