[At least Akira knows when to apologize. That already puts him several steps above most of her classmates in terms of politeness, so Kaede can't complain about that. She exhales a quiet sigh of relief when it becomes clear that, at least for the moment, the sage isn't going to just transform this poor boy back into a mouse.

Then blinks at him, admittedly a little concerned by the mention that he attracts darkness. He seems to be a nice boy? Even if he's not a squeaky shoulder-riding friend anymore.]

Well... I wouldn't worry too much about it.

[She rests a hand on her hip, pumping the other into the air with a bright, confident smile.]

He has me around to get him out of trouble, after all! If we just think about the melody of Chopin's Sunshine Étude, that'll definitely keep away any darkness!