Tactitian. [ He was interested before, much more so now.

Ever since Kaz dinged him as their 'operator', he's been mulling over tactics and strategy. It's different from using a playbook, and the engagements they've been in aren't the football field, but there are similarities. Preparation, knowing who to field where and how. ]

I'll take that as a compliment then, sir. [ And then, quietly again: ] I get the impression that Hikaru held -- holds, Makoto Kuzunoha in high esteem.