"'kay, I will." Maki can be really sweet sometimes, when she's not making an effort to be aggravating. Nico just wishes she had something to offer her back -- as much as she acts like of course people should lavish her with all sorts of stuff, she doesn't like feeling indebted to others. But what's she gonna say? 'And you can come to my place to watch me cook and do laundry'? Right, that's exciting.

Nico sighs. "Anyway, isn't it about time you came up with a new song?"