[By this point, Rika still feels alone in the new world. She has nothing and no one to guide her through this situation but herself. Sure, Rika has longed for a life outside of Hinamizawa since the end of June 1983, but this? Describing it as "a lot to take in," feels like a joke.
As such, she finds Mami's calm demeanor to be reassuring. Mami reminds her enough of the girls at St Lucia Academy for Rika to slip into that persona herself. Another mask, another act: Playing a part as she walks another cruel stage.]
I haven't, no. But that doesn't mean that I can't make new friends, does it? [She speaks politely,] My name is Rika Furude. Good tidings to you, miss.
Arrivals
As such, she finds Mami's calm demeanor to be reassuring. Mami reminds her enough of the girls at St Lucia Academy for Rika to slip into that persona herself. Another mask, another act: Playing a part as she walks another cruel stage.]
I haven't, no. But that doesn't mean that I can't make new friends, does it? [She speaks politely,] My name is Rika Furude. Good tidings to you, miss.