"Well..." She debated on whether or not she should tell him the truth since Tomoko didn't want him to think she was trying to make him spend time with her - it had been a while since they last saw each other, after all - but this was Ryusei and besides, he did ask.

Slowly, she opened her book to a certain page and pointed at a specific part of it. "I was going to look for a place that sells fresh newt toes, but I don't know where to start."