Probably. To tell you the truth I haven't done much practicing that way.

[Channeling big bursts of energy comes more naturally to him than trying to narrow his focus, but Shiro makes a good point.

Takeru gives it another try, only this time the light shield he summons is barely bigger than his hand. Less dramatic, sure, but also significantly more stable, even as he keeps talking.]

What did you mean about another witch, though? There was someone else here before Astoria?