Motochika pauses, taking a moment to regard Aiichiro, even over the food -- after the recent strange behaviour, he has every reason to. What he sees apparently pleases him. He cannot deny that it's a relief to find Aiichiro peaceful, without a trace of that former agitation.

Motochika smiles.

"That is thoughtful of you," he says, finally lowering his gaze to take in the food.

It looks as good as it smells, which means tempting indeed, so there really is no other answer to give.

"So be it."