[ Meeting Chihiro's gaze, it takes Izumi a second to realize that the question isn't rhetorical. Urgh! That's not something he's qualified to answer intellectually; however, his gut response is honest and blunt. ]

Probably. Too much freedom isn't always a good thing.

[ It's not a particularly wise observation on Izumi's end. He's aware that if children were allowed to roam free without proper supervision, for instance – with the exception of Chihiro, who's clearly been doing that sort of thing for a while – that freedom would be either abused or overwhelming. That's just the way it is, in his opinion. ]

But based on what you've said, it sounds like he's doing fine. [ He pauses. ] No, he sounds pretty incredible!

[ Izumi's eyes wander as he digests everything Chihiro has told him. He can't help but chortle a little at the thought of a sword spirit painting nails – not because it's demeaning, but because it's so ordinary. Who's he to judge when he's never met a being like that before? Cerealia really is amazing! ]

I wouldn't have guessed a sword to be so fashionable. Although, his being what he is must be why he can talk to you without any sugarcoating.