[Koromaru whuffs into Akira's face in approval of his ear scritches, tail wagging. Minako similarly approves of how good Akira is being to Koromaru, though his question has her smile turning sheepish.]

I was told! It was just...you know. A lot. Information overload.

[Also she was trying not to have a lot of depressing feelings in front of Astoria or anyone else.]

As long as I've got him, I think I'll be okay. It'd be nice to group up with other people, though. I'm more used to working with a team.