[That's all he could really ask for, anyway - and even then, it's not like he cares all that much about whether or not any one person in particular does or doesn't show respect for the customs of this place. It's just a little nicer that way, he thinks.

But he'll take the lead at the gesture, making his way through the (much more tolerable than their sibling city's) crowd with careful footing.]

I don't believe such a tradition would endure if no one found any meaning or peace in it.

[It's his experience with tradition in general, anyway. There's always some meaning to be found in the bits and pieces that stick around over the years... Though he'll add:] If not peace, they are still enjoyable to look at.

[That's what he likes the best, prayers and gestures aside. It reminds him of less complicated times.

But!! Away they gooo, and they're making a first stop pretty quickly! A little kid runs over to Matsui, tugging at his coat sleeve and then stopping to stare up and up and up at Hayame... Damb, they think, that's a tall horse-person.]

Hello, there. You're here for a lantern, yes?

[The kid nods! But ultimately seems more interested in Hayame.]