Hold. Wait- or so a feeling presses on them both, once Taiki says what he does. Gentle at least, only the light ticklish sensation than anything painful, more uncomfortable. The statue then goes 'silent', possibly ruminating, when-

A feeling guides them, to the open palms that glow softly. The white tiny flowers at the statue's feet (hidden by statue-cloth, no peeking), growing up, coming close to the hands, long-nailed and bumpy with what is supposed to be fur. It's muddled in translation, but there is an attempt to explain:

Accept. Flowers. Guide. (My) Eyes.