"Ghosts aren't scary," he agreed, his pokemon immediately purred and nuzzled into his side, clearly glad Ritsuka wasn't scared of her. Ritsuka couldn't resist petting her, smiling gently at her before looking back up to Makoto. Around his sensei, he could be himself.

"Honestly, I'm just glad she's here, I would have been sad to lose her. And... well, honestly, forgive me for saying I'm glad you're here too, sensei."