[ Oh? The beach party that he had gone to briefly was her idea. He nods absentmindedly to himself. ]

Already thinking of the next year? Admirable. But I suppose I should not just give some general compliment to your hard efforts. Rejoice, young maiden, you were able to allow others to experience joy and commeraderie in the face of the unthinkable.

[ A beat. Hm, well, it is hardly secret when his name tag kept telling everyone he encountered about it. ] As for the next party, I do have a suggestion. Why not mapo tofu one? The heat of the summer and heat of the dish would compliment each other well.