- Mindjin, well... I've never been there. But, to be honest... Ahem. I do have a dress designed in that style – but don't get the wrong idea, it was a gift I received a few weeks ago. I might have tried it on once or twice, just out of curiosity, as a courtesy. It's definitely not my style; I'd simply die if I had to wear it all the time. It's probably comfortable if you're a master of hand-to-hand combat, but I haven't seen many of those lately. Some gossips back home claimed that they don't have enough fabric because of poverty, but that's just nonsense.
She took a couple of sips.
- Quite, quite... You know, our fragrant tea always reminded me of spring or summer, in all its blooming glory. This one is different – it puts me in a more relaxed state, as if I'm sitting by a fireplace. By the way, they say it's good for weight loss. Although, even if that rumor is true, it's clearly not relevant to any of us," she said, taking another sip, and then changed the subject awkwardly. "Is Nishemet-san here? Probably not; he probably doesn't have any particular tasks to do while the others are away. And he'd probably be bored in our company.
- Yes, Lady Sonata, in some ways, it's even similar to what you're wearing now, only the top is a bit more... More suitable for summer weather.
- Just Sonata, Astellia. We're friends now, after all.
- Oh, sorry... Actually, I wouldn't mind gaining a little weight; I feel like I'm all skin and bones... Especially compared to someone like Kiliki.
- One of your colleagues?
- Yes. You know, Sonata... Your appearance exudes a lot of femininity, but I think there's one aspect where she might still outshine you...
- Ha-ha. Well, let her be another person I need to meet.
- Uh-huh... As for Raphael, he's a free spirit and a very extroverted person... He rarely stays in headquarters; he usually walks around the city and socializes.