[It would be so easy to double down and agree. Yes, this was his idea from the start. Yes, he really cares about all those people. When the truth is, he does not. And he has yet to sink so low as to be lying to children. Especially as kind and trusting as Madoka.]

You give me far too much credit, dear child.

[But is he able to share his true reason?]

I just thought it would be nice to have some reminders. Everything changes so fast here.

[Apparently not. All he said was true. Why does it feel so wrong then?]