[ yeah, his school doesn't usually feature reality-defying uniforms as a necessary staple of the public education system. it's pretty mundane in that regard.

still, he'll take nonon for her word. sometimes rolling with the punches is all makoto can do anymore, but as far as he's concerned, nonon sticks true to her promises. if all else fails, he'll storm in, all (metaphorical) guns blazing, and gently nag her into conceding to his demands. ]

Your best friend, huh? She sounds really admirable! And also kind of intimidating? I never knew anyone on the student council back home, but they were always running all the school events behind the scenes at my school.

[ his tone drops a vocal notch, soft and obliging. ]

It sounds like you really miss her.

[ makoto can empathize with that much, at least. ]