[ Sei-chan? She can't stop a laugh from bubbling out of her (seriously, did Kotone just have that one on tap or something?) but it's a pretty giggly situation, so she gets away with it. She happily tosses her arms around Kotone in turn, squeezing her in a tight hug and enjoying the way her cheeks burn up when she does so. They're definitely being stared at by passing students but Ai doesn't care — in fact, letting everyone see this little reunion is ideal! ]

Right? Hasn't it? It's been forever! [ hours, even. how on earth did Ai even survive? ] My bad for not calling ahead but- I mean, it's your last day in school, right? I wanted to surprise you for winter break!

[ That's the truth, at least. ]