Meanwhile, Takuma's scarecrow demon had gotten off the horse, returning to its original size. As if it were a human being, making no sound other than the creaking of its wooden legs, Karasu crouched near the bonfire, sitting next to its tamer.
When Yoichi's frog demon was summoned, the scarecrow turned its face in that direction. The buttons it had in place of its eyes peered at the newcomer, and the perpetual smile sewn onto the cloth had the usual macabre look partially illuminated by the firelight.
"Hey, hello buddy!" Yoichi greeted, excited to meet his new teammate. The bonfire's flame swayed due to the wind, and its light reflected off the amphibious demon's damp back.