Back in the office, Ms. Saito was in a bit of a dilemma. Theoretically speaking, the person sitting before her for the second time was still as stiff as a board in every gesture. Yet, supported and encouraged—and perhaps half-egged on—by three street-band members who had appeared from nowhere, Misumi Uika finally dared to look her straight in the eye.
At least it was an improvement over half a month ago, when Ms. Saito had seriously wondered if her shoes were broken, given how the young girl kept staring fixedly at her feet in a daze.
"Well... Miss Misumi Uika," Ms. Saito muttered after a moment of silent thought, casting a helpless yet pleading glance at Mana Sumida, who was happily devouring donuts nearby. Seeing no reaction from the star singer, Ms. Saito let out a heavy sigh of resignation. "Your guitar playing is fantastic, and your vocals are first-rate."
Chapter 342