"Is it?" Ebisu has a good grasp on money and the rates on that, technically... It's simply that it's long lost any personal meaning to him. Of course he wants to propel Japan's economy to grand heights! That's a given. It's just that he's never had any issue with needing it. Isn't it better if he gives it to another god or shinki, ensuring that it continues circulating?

Still, she's right. They can continue to talk when she gets back, so he nods. "Alright, I will be sure to stay right here!" Barring extenuating circumstances, but he doesn't think that is likely to happen. Some of the children who've started paying attention to who their new friend is talking to look up, and a couple tentatively wave.