>"Any progress?"
>Kanako turns to Eirin, "Can you leave us for a moment?"
>"Oh, there's no need for that. Sanae filled me in on your situation." Eirin replies.
>Kanako's brow furrows, "Oh..." she shoots you a look "She did, did she?"
>"Indeed, but don't worry. You secret is safe with me. In fact, I'd like to offer my assistance."
>"...You would?"
>"Yes. It would be helpful for you to have a doctor nearby in case one of you gets irradiated like Satori. Besides, while I don't know much with regard to nuclear physics, I might be able to help with calculations and ideas."
>"...Well... Alright..." Kanako sighs, "You won't tell anyone about what's happening down here, right?"
>"You have my word."
>Kanako looks at you, "Anyway... To answer your question, we unfortunately have not made any new progress... We've ran some simulations of possible solutions, but none of them showed any promise..."
>_