I might be inhuman, but what kind of mentor do you take me for? Nostalgic isn't how I'd describe it, but I still remember every student I've ever had!

[He doesn't miss the dip in Watanuki's mood, but he's unable to tell what that's about - hearing thoughts isn't one of his many talents, and they aren't in a space where he can just get a taste of Watanuki's emotions without being obvious.

In the end, his words are but a deflection.

Or they're meant to be that, except he's just digging himself deeper.]