[There's something about that that gets under Kaoru's skin a little more than had been anticipated. It seems a terribly naive mindset, but one that's suited to Tenka, so it isn't like it's surprising...

But Tenka just gets a look of quiet curiosity. The smile fades a little and Kaoru's head inclines forward, somewhat subdued.]

Hm... Self-imposed limitations are indeed a hurdle for many, I would think - but you aren't wrong. To be honest, that sort of opinion is why I admire you... [And then, in a gently teasing tone:] Tenka-san is a person who could take a saying like "a fish can only live in its pond" and make it untrue.