[Koumei nodded gravely, playing along with the drama that Kogi was building over this Fishy.]

I solemnly swear on the blood of my ancestors that I will do everything in my power to take care of Nakigitsune, his little fox, the robofox, and Nakigitsune's new plush fox in your stead, and to keep them safe from any harm that may befall them.

[He watched Kogi carefully from underneath his thick bangs, his own slender figure seemingly little more than a sapling in the face of a storm. His hands tightened on the hilt of his fan, ready to move if it should become necessary.]