[This gets a shrug; clearly the child doesn't seem too fussed about being chased by a ghost.]

No. Once I was gone she left me alone. Zashiki-warashi just usually do not like strangers.

[The child brings his finger to his lips in thought, ears that are too big for his head twitching in thought as he paces in circles.]

Strange houses. Strange city with spirits, but it is not a spirit realm...

[His nose scrunches in annoyance at the effort of wracking his brain for answers and coming up short.]

...Every entity I know about that kidnaps people does not really line up.