"I asked EMMA," Ichinose said in a low voice, with a smile - hopefully it wasn't audible enough for Akane or Zenkichi. They probably could, or could read lips or something, ugh. Oh well!!

She snorted at the suggestion that she get up and sing instead.

"No, no, I think if I get any closer to Akane then Zenkichi will make a lunge for me. Besides, I'm tipsy enough I might trip over my sandals - I'm not used to walking in them or in a yukata."