Eli blinks and looks at Nozomi for a moment, then turns to look at the parfait she's pointing at. Eli feels like she really is being stupid. Nozomi's already at least trying to get things back to normal. She's trying really hard.

And, amongst all her confusing feelings, there's one thing Eli knows for certain: she doesn't want to lose Nozomi, no matter what. And she might if she can't snap out of this.

Eli takes quick breath and smiles. "Oh, right! The green tea one. It looks great. How about we also try this hazelnut one?"