Yes, good, this was starting to turn around! Stowing away her gohei on her belt, Sanae took a few steps closer herself, putting her hands to her chest.

"That's right, you could be happy there. Nobody would bother you or try to take your rain away." She paused, then genuinely smiled, her head tilted just slightly. "And if you ever get lonely, you can call one of us and we'll come visit you anytime. I promise!" Let's be frands, Kuon!