Context: People stopped to simply listen to Joshua 's unintended concert , not because of the absurdity of a self - playing instrument . And it was amazing - Neku might , just might tell Joshua that he was talented at playing , but not if it 'd earn a smug look and a well , of course Neku , dear . Joshua ran through a series of melodies , pausing every now and then as if searching for a tune to start once the old one had finished .

Question: What may be the reason that Neku is so apprehensive about giving Joshua a compliment ?
Options:
0. None of the above choices .
1. Neku may not want to inflate Joshua 's already inflated ego even more .
2. Neku is stubborn and does n't like to give anyone compliments .
3. Neku may not want Joshua to know that she was there .
Answer: 1