[ It was either the ribbon, or he tears off his shirt sleeve like they do in the movies, but 1) he likes his shirt, and 2) he isn't sure he's strong enough to tear off the entire shirt sleeve.

Eichi does look like somebody to be idolized, but Minato's more familiar with girl bands that his dormmates follow, and he himself listens to Engrish rap (that if Eichi could sing, he would win Minato over just like that, fyi) ]

Minato Arisato. This guy's name is Koromaru. [ The dog barks his hello, tail wagging as he presses himself against the side of Minato's leg. ]

If you really want to see the dragon again... perhaps we could search for it? Koromaru and I haven't really gotten to explore much of the forest yet.