[ nagiko doesn't have to eat, but she does anyway. it's familiar, and eating with people you like promotes warmth and camaraderie. it's also because she plain likes eating. she'll get food from the buffet in a second. ]

Thanks! I'm always happy to learn more about people and make more memories. [ there's a beat of hesitation. ] As I told Acchan, I'm gonna try my best and we'll figure it out, one way or another.

[ whatever they happen to figure out is still up in the air, but they have a few weeks yet. ]