[ chika's tone grows a bit more somber. ]

Dia-san's sister was... one of the chosen twelve. She's not in great condition, but she's recovering.

[ but she's quick to perk up again. ruby wouldn't want her to worry too much. she knows she's in good hands, with a sister like dia. ]

We all go to the same high school! We're in a group together called Aqours. Have you ever heard of a school idol?

[ back home, everyone knows what a school idol is, but... here, it's different. ]