so, even though it doesn't count as a click, Safe Start (the flag relic) still counts it as a click? that seems like it should be a synergy.
be careful, the combination of the relics that make your flags not count as clicks and your chords not count as clicks allow you to basically go clickless, so you'll need to account for that.
also, I should say, I do really like the way it works right now. it makes you have to think strategically of how to maximize coverage, and highly synergizes with bomb detonation effects. (personally I try to find 1's with many cells around them and cord them)
honestly, I might be a bit disappointed if you changed it.