The way Nico responds to Maki reaching out to her makes her feel incredibly stupid and self-conscious and Maki pulls her hand back as if Nico's skin suddenly became boiling hot. She crosses her arms against her stomach and turns away flippantly, as if that could

"N-nothing, nevermind," she mutters and stands up to pace to the other side of the room, not really looking for anything in particular. She walks to the first thing she sees -- the intercom -- and pretends that's what she was going for. She presses the button and, "Kaya?"

It takes a moment for the response, "Yes, Miss Maki?"

"Could you bring some snacks and juice? Whatever we have is fine."

"Right away, Miss."

"Thank you." Maki remains standing near the intercom as if not sure what to do next and feeling to embarrassed to look back at Nico.