To be honest, Takeru would much rather worry about Hikari than worry about his mom. Now that he knew she wasn't here, he could focus all his attention on his best friend. It seemed better than just moping around and doing nothing.

"...It's not an evil Digimon is it? Because if it is, I promise that I won't let them scare you ever again! Especially not Vamdemon! I'll protect you from them!"