Not too many... [Ebisu still double checks by glancing back at Aomi before continuing.] Most people don't see us very easily to begin with. You're right in your understanding of who normally see us... .

I believe the predecessor was merely old, right?

[Aomi nods.] "And now his son is as well. So in that case, it's merely that he's become old enough that he can see and remember us to some degree. As for humans..."

[Where Aomi hesitates, Ebisu barrels forward.]

It's difficult, but possible. However, that can be a little heartbreaking, from what I understand, and if they become a shinki...

[Well, then they exist forever, barring a second death, but then one's mere presence or a slip up could ruin things. Badly.]