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Celica, I heard the preparation of the Christmas Eve gala is coming along smoothly?
It is, but the number of squads available to attend that day is...
Well, times like this... We still have to make a proper showing even if we aren't getting as many attendees. Let those who'll be there enjoy themselves to the fullest.
Absolutely.
Ring-ring, this is our next stop!
Huh?
Huh?
Ayla barges in out of nowhere with a camera after Hassen's and Celica's conversation.
She smiles at the camera before turning it toward the two of them.
Now, if I can have a word from the two of you. I said "a word," but it's just a figure of speech. I'm really hoping you'll at least say a sentence, or preferably a paragraph.
Hold on, Ayla, what are you doing? What's with the camera?
Did neither of you open the message I forwarded to you? Look, here it is.
Ayla takes out her comms device from her bag and shows them.
...Whoa, that's interesting!
It's a good idea indeed, not to mention a unique medium. Celica, see if we can arrange some satellites with surplus capacity later.
Yes, sir!
You can discuss that afterward. What's important right now is the camera in your face!
You're right. But this is so sudden, I'm not sure where to begin...
Then we'll have Asimov start first.
Asimov, you've been here the whole time?
I... was grabbed when I got here. What farce are you up to this time?
It's not a farce, it's a small entertainment event! Can I get you to say something for the camera, please?
...Do you always say "please" while clutching others' sleeves?
You know what... That's fine.
Then we'll start with you!
Sigh, well...
