If you're sure... [ He's doubtful, but also not very knowledgeable about this sort of thing. There's not much he can do except take him at his word until something proves his suspicions correct.

As for his question: ] I was just taking a walk. I just moved to this neighborhood not too long ago, so I wanted to take a look around.

[ He folds his hands in his lap. ] If you don't mind me asking... what brought you here? This isn't very close to the inn. [ And while he doesn't say it out loud, he could say the same thing to Ichiro. It's not safe, clearly, if he found him like this. ]