[Sandalphon flushes bright red, refusing to acknowledge that word. It's not like there's any particular meaning to him using it like that, anyway...it's only natural he'd love coffee that Sandalphon put so much time and effort into. After all, that's why he made it.]

If you're going to love it no matter what, should I stop trying? Would you love the common, overbrewed coffee so many mortals lifelessly consume as long as I made it?

[Of course not. No one would, right?]

It's much more rewarding to hear you say that after I feel I've done enough to earn it, as I do today.

[This is...probably as close to a thank you that Izumi is going to get.]

But even on the days it's not up to your standards, I...greatly value your opinions and critiques.

[Swing and a miss. He's trying to get better about the L word too, but it's taking him a little longer.]