[Minakami has nearly the same reaction, at the mention of the figurines harbouring curses -- he half-rises from the bench, intending to push the haniwa out of his friend's reach, though he settles down when Tamamori puts it down of his own volition (and also before he can inadvertently elbow him in the face).]

I-is that so? We should thank you for the timely warning, Beni-Enma.

[Seated again, he curls his fingers around the spine of one of his books, as much to have something to do with his hands than anything.]

Curses placed inside them... is there any possibility they're drawing in curses around them, instead? [Not that it would make a practical difference, but it would mean less malicious intent in their making.]

[He also throws his friend a troubled sidelong look. Quietly:] You too?