It was the perfect gift.
A souvenir of souvenirs.
One that would likely be very hard to top.
According to accounts from that night, along with testimony from a certain unnamed butler—whose continued survival depended on anonymity—the Empress was so deeply touched by the photo book that it was promptly enshrined with its own set of security protocols upon returning to the Imperial Castle.
As such, said token-giver who also must not be identified haphazardly ended up gaining an impressive amount of points from every member of the family.
The Emperor (cough) had succeeded.
Not only did he give tokens that hit his family's preferences accurately, but he even got points from his eldest son by making sure to also get appropriate tokens for his children and in-laws while supporting their small and budding business.
For the Imperial leader, this was more than a successful purchase.
It was a triumph.
