Dia stumbles back with the force of the impact, thankfully managing to steady herself on the side of the stairwell before she collapses onto the floor. She asked for more of a reaction, yes, but she didn't expect anything of this caliber. The sudden switch is far too much for her to handle, Mari's words are making her whole body burn -- and so even though her arm strength is nothing close to a crowbar, Dia's first response is to try and free herself of the wailing girl's grip.
"M-Mari-san! Cease this at once! Your voice is way too loud! We're on school grounds, for heavens' sake, and--" It's then that she notices the hint of wetness seeping through her uniform's blouse. The sobs were a touch too dramatic for her to discern their sincerity, but this leaves little room for doubt. "--Are you crying?"
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Dia stumbles back with the force of the impact, thankfully managing to steady herself on the side of the stairwell before she collapses onto the floor. She asked for more of a reaction, yes, but she didn't expect anything of this caliber. The sudden switch is far too much for her to handle, Mari's words are making her whole body burn -- and so even though her arm strength is nothing close to a crowbar, Dia's first response is to try and free herself of the wailing girl's grip.
"M-Mari-san! Cease this at once! Your voice is way too loud! We're on school grounds, for heavens' sake, and--" It's then that she notices the hint of wetness seeping through her uniform's blouse. The sobs were a touch too dramatic for her to discern their sincerity, but this leaves little room for doubt. "--Are you crying?"