[ A handshake like that will put Tsumugi at ease, so thanks for that. He pulls his hand away and tilts his head a bit in thought. Has it always been like this? ]

There was also a festival when I arrived here the first time, so maybe it's a norm for newcomers?

Well, they sure know how to throw one hell of a festival... Even though I'm not much of a party animal. Usually I just keep to myself.