盗人根性
nusu.bito.kon.jou
Literally: steal – person – root – nature (as in the innate essence of a thing, not “Mother Nature”)
Alternately: A thief’s personality. Someone’s character being cruel, devious, greedy, and generally underhanded.
Notes: 盗人 may also be read as nusutto.

The pursed lips; the utterly banal and selfish chutzpah.