[AN A FOR EFFORT, AT LEAST... Kaoru's next smile reflects something close to reassurance. Turn that frown upside down, mister!!]

Thank you for saying so, Tenka-san. Sometimes I feel as though I haven't been able to do much at all... [Hopefully that will change after the Sketchy Underground Business Network happens, but--] I'll keep trying my best. [A beat, and then:]

It's inspiring, how you're able to handle yourself so well in a place like this and still have the energy to spare to reassure others.