To his mind that still counted, but he was distracted from further comment by Nagihiko's reaction. And the egg's, which matched up to his shift in mood. So it did respond to emotions. Could it be that that egg was somehow his little companion, like the ones his sister and Utau had?

But he only spared the tiniest glance for the egg for the moment. Instead he focused on his young client. "I take it from your reaction that you like it?", he said.