Kouko wandered out after the princess, figuring this would be a perfect time to start doing her job as a guardian. The streets were not only full of potential danger, but pickpockets and other riff raff that would likely find the Princess an obvious target. Kids on the streets were the most likely to resort to such tactics, and they often had quite deft hands, so she couldn't let her guard down. If the Princess continued to act like this, as well, she would inevitably attract attention from a pickpocket. She probably already has, actually.

"Princess." Kouko approaches the woman with a soft smile. "It's wonderful that you're so excited to see the city" [i]but[/i]... hmn. If they went through with their mission, this would be her only chance. Did she have the heart to take that from her? ... Nope. "I-It must be your first time out of the palace?" This was said more quietly, otherwise she'd just be making the Princess a bigger target. If she stayed close, she should be able to stop any pickpocket from getting to their charge. She'd just have to stay close, then.

Then something else broke out. A fight? Someone was picking a fight with Kushiami-san. A group of assailants, who seemed bent on revenge. Tch. Revenge was a useless thing. Hatred and anger wouldn't bring their brother back, and neither would striking down his slayer. All that would be left afterward is sadness. Didn't they understand that? As they dared to extend their threat to Kushiami's companions, Kouko stepped between this recent spectacle and the Princess, hand going to the hilt of her sword.

Her sword could definitely cut fools like these... but should she? No... they only missed their brother. Her hand leaves the hilt of her sword, and she instead gets ready to punch out whichever fool decides to head this way first, but it ended over before that had to happen.

Ah! This would be the perfect time for a pickpocket to strike! Her attention is slacking. "I'm sorry you had to see something like that, Princess. Not everyone is like that." She shifts her attention back to her surroundings, resuming her vigilance.