"Ahah... thanks," Mayumi said to Kyoko.

"Anyway," she continued, turning towards the new girl, "I-"

That's when she heard the Commander's familiar voice in her ear.

"Oh my..." she said, before looking around. She managed to spot Suichi near the back.

"Sorry! I... uh... remembered I was supposed to meet someone. My... uh... boyfriend."

She couldn't help letting a mischievous smirk escape her face, as she waved goodbye and headed over.

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Kouhime stood up as the boy finished his explanation.

"Excuse me, I have to go to the bathroom."

Then she put her free phone back on her ear and left.