[ Standing in front of the girls, Maki has had enough trying to work with them, while Nico just sits there watching them. It's so very clear to Maki just what Nico wants, she wants to sing and dance and become an idol, more so than even Maki or anyone else here. So it's just annoying to her, of all people, that Nico isn't being honest with herself or anyone else.

So she plans to fix that. And tease Nico at the same time. ]

Here, I'll teach you something I have never taught anyone else before. There's a special technique that will let you hit higher notes with barely any trouble at all. [ And so, speaking loudly enough to get Nico's attention, and talking about her known weakspot, Maki leans in to whisper to someone, Hanayo maybe, knowing it must kill Nico not to get that advice herself. ]