Oh, look at that cute smile. Is this what being a parent is like? Taking care of someone and making sure they go on the right path so when they're old enough, they can be responsible and make decisions? Happy because they're happy and safe? Sad when they aren't? He's better off in the hands of his older and more responsible shinki, but she has to try to do her best while she's here.

"Humans are smart and adaptable. They're capable of great things."

But the traits that can bring them toward greatness are the same ones that can bring them toward disaster. Confidence, pride. Compassion, distrust. Generosity, greed. Humans are the greatest dangers to themselves even without ayakashi.

It's why they're here, aren't they?

"They're still fortunate to have you watching over them."