Really? Aah, she'd be so embarrassed... ! It'll be our little secret. She really does give everything her all.

[ chika presses a finger to her lips and winks. ]

Yeah. There are usually the nine of us, but... well, we got separated.

[ as much as she tries to fend it off, there's still a little sadness in her smile. ]

I'm sure you know how it is. Did you get separated from your friends, too?