[ He doesn't need a gallant figure, only a gallant heart or soul. That's what Shinobu takes into consideration more than anything else.

She can't help it, though. When he rubs his face against her one hand, she uses her other to pet him. ]

Why would I ever expect the gods to be helpful to any of us? [ She says this all lightly, but there's steel behind the look in her eyes. Her fondness of the gods does not stretch far. ] Whatever test it is they have for us, for whatever reason, would be better discarded.

Your desire to help is appreciated, Tsukasa. Thank you.