"Mage and magician are the same thing where I come from. Though Magician refers more to the profession as well as the species of youkai. A magician dedicates their life to magic."

At Merrill's question though the little youkai's face absolutely lit up.

"Danmaku is a form of dueling! It crackles and shines like a pearl in a shell and rends the sky apart! It's so immortal and powerful creatures can settle disputes without destroying everything and so mortal creatures can stand on equal footing. You create magic that shows your heart and dazzle your opponent while trying to hit them! And the opponent does the same. There are lots of rules but the big one is it absolutely has to be non-lethal. Always."

"It's how we settle disputes where I'm from! It's so much fun!"