While meeting Giovanni had been no positive coefficient to Sho's mood, it hadn't managed to completely cancel out his gain from last night; he was just one more iteration closer to dealing with the problem that was Joshua.

Of course, a conspicuous mass of orange reminded the mathematician that a new factor had recently been added to his formula. The probability that it would remain inconsequential? Seemed low. He needed to know just how involved the brat was with the Producer and Composer.

"Neku! I see you made it past your Day 1," he said with a wide grin on his face as he approached. "Starting to see what you have to solve for in this equation?"