Masato was relieved when Matt presented himself -- it seemed pretty clear that they were involved in something big and the fact that all three of them somehow managed to get dragged into this weird shadow zone was no coincidence.  He could get behind Matt and, though he disliked the distraction and he didn't know how capable she was, he was at least glad that Hikari seemed to be okay and was someplace that he could keep an eye on her.<br/><br/>"Lead the way, chief," Masato said as he slung his bokken once more over his shoulder.  "I'll keep my nose open in case something wicked this way comes.<br/><br/>"Plus, you know... we have a magical girl on our side.  We ought to be good."