Flattery won't get Hyoubu anywhere. It wouldn't have gotten him anywhere even back before this had happened. Oichi had never been someone who took much stock in sweet words. With her family's position, there was no end to people who could give her that.

She does take a moment to think about his question though. But the answer isn't a difficult one. She wasn't alone. People needed her there.

"Everyone...is kind to Ichi. So Ichi likes it here..."