Anyway, both Sora and I need to build a solid relationship with Hanabane Rui. After all, Rui is clearly the team leader for Leviathan.

To get closer, I figured we needed to understand each other’s personalities well. If we’re overly formal, it risks creating a superficial relationship. I dislike hiding behind masks, pretending to be polite while burying genuine feelings. That type of thing—common in the social circles of noblewomen—is all too familiar to me. They might seem friendly and charming, but behind closed doors, they’re quick to tear each other apart. If they have issues, they should just say …