"Jirou-san?" That was very good news indeed. Tomoko was very much aware of how much his best friend meant to him. "That's wonderful news, Ryusei-san - I'm very glad for you." Especially since it was one less thing for him to worry about.

...she'd be lying if she said she wasn't curious about Shirakawa, but somehow she kept mum about her. At his question, she laughed a bit. "Mm. Gentarou-san was the one who suggested it - he said he wanted to make friends with aliens. He... wants to meet the Presenters."