[ It is so natural that Susato finds no reason to question the topic change, though there is a curious tilt of her head before he continues. Then, despite her interest in learning more about Kazuma's life in the Index (details that he would perhaps never openly discuss himself), she finds herself deflating just a tiny bit.

Her gaze flickers down towards her display of cookies for just a moment before she's able to brush off the feeling. ]

No, I wasn't. I was actually shocked when... when I found out he was there for so long.

...Who might your friend be?