"Well, one Outrealm is still better than none," Owain said with a lackadaisical shrug of one shoulder, "especially if it was the beach or the hot springs. The festival was pretty cool, too. ...Just tell me it wasn't the one with all the spikes." That was an experience he certainly didn't wish on this girl, or on anyone for that matter.

And then his eyes went wide when she mentioned the Mashin, and he gaped at her in awe. "...A guardian spirit? You have an actual, real guardian spirit?! That's... that's so AWESOME! What's its name? How did you meet it? Where can I get one?"

...Introductions, right, right. Owain's grin quickly returned full-force. Yes, this girl with a guardian spirit was definitely someone he wanted to get to know. "Well met, Fuu Hououji! I am Owain, scion of the Hero-King, avenger of righteous justice! ...It's all right if you want to just call me Owain, though."