[Naoki's just snickering a little, don't mind him. He beckons to Inugami, who comes back to him, his tail whirling happily back and forth. Naoki scratches his ears and grins mischievously at Hiro.]

I hope this'll be a whole new experience for you anyway.

[He pauses.] Have you had someone train you in things like battle strategies? More than just how to dodge and counter, mind you.