[ oh, how cute . . . makima keeps her smile in place, and just before she brings her own junction of words together, that very smile grows. ]

Oh, that long ago? [ is there a bit of jest in her voice—? age jokes between two adults are nothing out of the ordinary. ] I was stationed in Tokyo before Trench— Without a doubt, the countryside's charm and calm are unmatched, [ there's nothing better than getting away from the ruckus for a while, ] and also a favorite of mine.