[ Nanako looks thoughtful about that for a moment before giggling. ]

They stop when I scolded them and shook my finger. But that's how I got Chikusa to stop, too, when he was fighting with another shinki. Maybe that will work?

[ At the nekomata's reluctant answer, she reaches out tentatively to see if it will let her pet it. ]

We can try it, and if you don't like it there, I can help you find somewhere else you like better, okay? But can you let go of Shun-oniichan's spear so he can practice now?