Sky Striker Ace, but Symphogear

"Not only did she save my little sister Serena's life when I was at my most desperate, she was also one of the few people in my organization willing to help—and sincerely help—us test subjects."

Feeling that Maria would keep babbling if she did not answer, Maria casually began giving Hibiki Tachibana a brief account of her impression of Raye.

"I see. So, Miss Maria, are you and Raye-chan really close?"

Hibiki Tachibana asked instinctively.

"Really close? No, not at all. Compared to Raye, who can do everything so well, I am ordinary and struggle to do anything perfectly. She probably never paid any special attention to me."

Hibiki Tachibana's question made Maria pause. She then shook her head, indicating that there was nothing special between her and Raye.

"For me, the limit of what I can do is follow her instructions and complete my missions as well as possible. I do not have the ability to shoulder any greater responsibility."

Recalling her past experiences, Maria calmly expressed her self-awareness to Hibiki Tachibana.

During their time together, she had fully recognized how dependable Raye was in every aspect. At the same time, she had come to realize her own shortcomings.

"Miss Maria... But I think you're amazing, Miss Maria. You can sing on such huge stages and you're so popular. There's no need to think so little of yourself."

Hibiki Tachibana could not understand why Maria saw herself that way. Her performances at concerts had clearly been so impressive.

"Think little of myself? No, I do not see it that way."

Maria merely shook her head at Hibiki Tachibana's view, saying that she had never thought that way.

"The right person being in the right position is not a bad thing. Rather, I feel at ease handing the matters I