Troubles with #v()

[Bravo_NPC-Admin1]

I think the #v() command is broken. In proof, try this code:

NPC Code:

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// NPC made by Boco

if (playerenters) {

  this.Count=5;

  say2 The count is #v(this.Count);

}

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Normally, a sign would pop-up with the text, "The count is 5". But, that isn't the case. Instead, you see, "The count is 0". Am I doing something wrong, or is this command really bugged?