Kouko had taken it upon herself to remain at Mizuki's side at all times. The others seem to prone to wandering away. She had, of course, made mention of her desire to visit the nearby cave, though she wondered what kind of trial waited within. She'd also been training herself to resist touching the Princess's ears and tails. She realized what a problem that would be, otherwise, when she'd let herself be captured by the arms of a sleeping princess.

Kouko noticed that Mizuki was under some kind of stress when her tails fluffed up, and she stepped up to her side to speak quietly. "I'm here to keep you safe, too." She smiles warmly. But... why was this area so thick with bound demons and half demons?