[Satoko ends up having to do the same, wiping at her face with the back of her hands after a moment as she speaks.]

Is that so? Then... I guess I have no choice but to keep setting more so that you can get back in shape... hic...

[She can hide the tears, but she can't quite smother the noise of her crying completely, even if she tries to wave it away in her usual manner. ]

Hah, how embarrassing, for a lady to be seen crying like this...