A pin-drop silence fell onto the room as everyone was too dumbfounded by what they saw. It wasn't like Kumiko had never done that. No, the girl was quite expressive in showing her gratitude or apology. However, this was more... heartfelt, enough to make them fall into an awkwardness.
Kumiko herself raised her head immediately before starting to address the issue. "I don't know which one of you has the idea, from where you knew about Erika-san's contact, and everything behind, but I saw the video. I read that damn article as well, and you don't know how terrified I was at all the accusations there. My body couldn't move, and any taste coming to my mouth seemed to be full of bitterness. The thought of failing you guys…" She shivered instantly, not being able to finish her words.
Well, she didn't need to, as everyone else was ready to fill in the blank here.
"Senpai, you are far from failing us here!" Someone spoke.
