I'm afraid so. The Door does not test for age before it snatches us away from home.

[And the Null feel no compulsion to spare children purely on account of their youth. It is a very bad set of circumstances all around.]

You're brave to volunteer, Naoto. [You must make your father proud, is on the tip of his tongue, but if she has his blade...well. One likely explanation springs to mind.]

I will be glad to have your assistance with hunting, and you might also consider joining the guard. Has anyone spoken to you about it?