Akai Hinako couldn't recall her impression of the person in front of her.
Nor could she confirm what kind of acquaintance or relationship they might have had in the past.
But from everything that happened in the Seventh Anomaly, and the recent mention by the Gem Elder, the elder's wisdom seemed to subtly point in this direction... So, even if it couldn't be determined, she intuitively formed a preconceived hazy notion in this regard.
But that's exactly why it made her even more furious, wouldn't you agree!
Even now, this deliberate ignorance and cold attitude towards her made the literature girl exceptionally angry.
"Knock, knock, knock"—
A loud, crisp sound echoed.
Akai Hinako expressionlessly extended her knuckles, exuding a cold aura, gently tapping on the table before her, forcibly drawing everyone's attention to herself.
