The boy scowls and brandishes his branch again.

"You won't get it!"

Although who knows, the boy may still try to force another riddle out of childish despair. For now, Rokurou has at least managed to the main rock that housed the pearl. But...now he has a real problem. Upon arriving, the once open oyster suddenly shuts tight with a loud snap! Immediately he shrinks back down because surely they all could have heard that.

The dog definitely has and is growling, starting to move towards the water's edge.