Maruki couldn't help but shake his head at the sheer ridiculousness of their conversation, eyes crinkled as he focused on more of the ramen. His skin almost feels like...its glowing? Interesting.

"I can't imagine lasting before a bear in a 10 metre radius...and you are telling me I need to worry about a bear having a persona? No thanks," he shook his head. "Sign me out of that."

"Still, that point aside- I am glad you and Koromaru are getting along. I was worried that the dog would be in that...boy's team. I am not sure how the alternative universes work just yet- I believe there is a Makoto and a Minato, yeah?"