[he seems keen on leaving that particular line of discussion behind, moving on to the next part seamlessly and with a polite but genuinely pleased-looking smile.]

Then it looks like we've helped each other out, right? [but he'll clasp his hands together after that, dip his head and give the proper thanks, and then reach over to pick up some of the pickled vegetables. after that, it's a small piece of fish. he's taking polite portions even though he is VERY HUNGRY so as not to disturb his poor guest...]

—These are very good... I almost can't believe that this is the first time you've cooked in a while, Nagumo-san.