Sakiko

Next, regarding next week... Achoo!

Umiri

Oh?

Sakiko

Pardon me.

Umiri

Do you have a cold?

Sakiko

No, I am fine. The air conditioner was blowing right on me, so I will move seats.

Umiri

...

Sakiko

Now, about next week's practice... Achoo!

Umiri

Are you sure you are all right?

Sakiko

Pardon me again... I truly am fine. I make sure to take care of myself.

Umiri

Please wait here for a moment.

Sakiko

Huh...? Umiri?

Sakiko

Where are you going...?

Umiri

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Umiri

I got some things from the office to help prevent a cold.

Sakiko

All of this?

Umiri

First, gargle solution. Then, throat lozenges. Artists rely on their throats, after all.

Umiri

Also, hand sanitizer. Sanitizing is basic. And then...

Sakiko

Thank you. I appreciate the thought, but... I truly am fine.

Umiri

You did sneeze twice.

Sakiko

It was only for a moment... I have moved seats now, so I should be fine.

Umiri

Then at least put on a mask. I should have a spare in my bag... Oh.

Sakiko

Is something the matter?

Umiri

No. I used to keep a mask with me, but... I ran into a bit of trouble, so I stopped carrying one.

Sakiko

An issue?

Umiri

Yes... Back when Ave Mujica had just started, someone passing by said something to me.

Sakiko

What...?

Umiri

That I looked like Timoris.

Sakiko

I see...

Umiri

The mask almost caused a bit of a scene.

Sakiko

That must have been difficult.

Sakiko

But you were not wrong to make that choice. It shows you take your role as a professional seriously.

Umiri

Yes... But the mask is no longer part of Timoris' look. I should put my health first now.

Umiri

I am going to the convenience store to buy masks now. Of course, I will get one for you too, Togawa-san.

Sakiko

Huh...?

Sakiko

Umiri, wait a moment.

Umiri

While I am there, is there anything you would like? Hot black tea, perhaps?

Sakiko

Then... yes, please.

Umiri

Darjeeling, right? If they have your usual brand, I will get that.

Sakiko

All I did was sneeze... and somehow this turned into quite a big deal.