"Besides intensive training, is there really no other way? There's only a month and a half left till the end of summer, and by then, Hanaoka will retire from the club! How can I get good in just a month and a half?" Ichiki Aoi asked anxiously.
Kiyono Lin shook her head. "Apart from more intense practice, there is no other way."
The activity room fell silent, and as Ichiki Aoi looked lost in thought, Hanaoka Asako gently tugged at her clothes, signaling towards Dubian Che.
Ichiki Aoi thought she saw a glimmer of hope, but even as her mouth opened, no words came out.
Kiyono Lin noticed their gestures, and after pondering for a moment, she saw it as a good opportunity for Dubian Che to redeem himself.
"Go ahead, it's fine."
"Can, can I really?"
"In the Human Observation Department's activity room, it's forbidden to swear."
"I've never heard of such a rule before." Dubian Che didn't want to get involved in other people's trouble.
