[He wants to shake him, tell him that's not it, but he doesn't. He can't push Ichimatsu into saying something he doesn't believe. It's up to him to come up with this on his own.]

That's a good start. And ah...what about your cats, mm? You care for them, don't you? And many of them would never have a thing to eat or someone to call a friend without you. You can't get more compassionate!