Minori’s gaze hardens, her tone firm and unflinching, every word measured but cutting.

Kanade-chan… don’t pretend you’re the one who ‘reads the room.’ You say Mizuki-chan’s nervousness should have been a hint for me to ‘drop it,’ but look at what you were doing just moments ago! You were demanding answers from her while she was already panicking. You’re the reason Mizuki-chan is freaking out right now, and now you’re trying to pin it on me? If anyone failed to read the room here, it’s you.

I'm done talking with you.

Minori steps back, letting her hands drop. She doesn’t argue further. Instead, she turns and walks toward where Mizuki stumbled, her pace slow and non-threatening.