[ Real hecking shady, you guys. But from the way Maya doesn't look surprised at all, maybe she's just used expecting this from Natsume, though she does stare at Shuichi long enough to become uncomfortable. ]

...transfer students. [ she repeats with something of an exasperated scoff, but lifts her chin and turns away. ]

You're right. You're not being clear at all. Say what you mean without all the pretense, and it will save everybody a lot of headache.

[ With a little sigh, she moves further into the stairwell, going ahead and standing on the first step so she can be just a little bit taller and closer to their heights, while at the same time having her eye on the door and ear out for the stairs behind her. ]

I will hear you out first, and whether or not I agree will depend on that. Tell me enough to provide context, but not so much that I would take all your hard work and report it myself, if you have not done so already.