[ Maki goes red as her hair as Chie takes her hand again, but she doesn't pull back or anything. She just sort of freezes, not sure what to do. ]

I-I guess you aren't...

[ Trying to calm down a little, she squeezes Chie's hand back, looking at the girl for a moment and then quickly looking away. ]

I don't want to deal with people saying things about me behind my back.. But it would be a lot easier...If I didn't have to hide when I was in public..