( no, no, continue with the puns. miai may not hear them, but he applauds tsukasa in spirit. )

Me? Oh, somewhat. I'd like to see if I could get it to jump over my arm somehow, like a hurdle, and maybe I can teach it to do a flip, and . . .

( he's talking while his eyes remain trained on the monster- despite his easygoing demeanor, he knows it would be more than just a little silly to take your eyes off a beast that can harm you. when he trails off, it's when he's determined it's safe enough to look away to take a gander at his new company, and he pauses for a second- did leo get a haircut? and a voice change? or, wait . . . quite suddenly, he lights up!!!!!! )

Oho! You're Shishi's cute little mochi, aren't you? Tsukasa? I don't think I could forget your name even if I tried. You're even cuter in person ♪