The first few notes begin to play again, and Nico feels no more relaxed than she did the first time. She's noticing for the first time just how close they are, so much she can feel a hint of warmth from the edge of Maki's shoulder. Seriously, how is she supposed to sing like this?!

Nico rises abruptly to her feet, announcing: "I-I'll stand! Gets air better to your lungs that way." She then takes a few steps towards the center of the room, away from Maki, and makes sure to look at the wall rather than the back of her head. "Okay, that's more like it."