Yes. The Tengu elders handled some of my early meetings. And after the recent mission, the Daitengu had to call me from the hospital.

Of course, when they were able to meet with me. Well...

[He cheerfully munches the rest of his asparagus.] The Daitengu seemed to really enjoy themselves, just as they did during the volleyball.

[???? He doesn't explain further.]

[Matoba continues to chew through his food, and when the rest of his skewers are finally delivered, he finishes off his current one to gather them.]

Don't be ridiculous. [He reaches over for a napkin, and begins to neatly bundle all the chicken ones up for Nana-kun.] I'm not an animal.