Likewise! [ a pause. ] But just to be sure ... you're not a god, are you?

[ She sure seems like a powerful spirit, but Hakata couldn't be certain. After all, he doesn't know much about outworldly beings, barring Historical Revisionists and Kebiishi. If she does turn out to be a deity, he should pay his respects! ]

Yes, that's exactly how it's supposed to work. [ he thinks. ] Think of it as a very realistic dream.