Niwa wiped the perspiration from his forehead after completing another forging session. As he tidied up his workspace, he noticed Kabukimono lost in thought, gazing at the sky. Amused by the sight of his friend, resembling a puppet with wide indigo eyes and indigo hair, Niwa gently patted his shoulder to grab his attention.

"Hey Kabukimono, is everything alright?" Niwa inquired in a soothing and composed tone before sitting next to him on the wooden floor.