Forbidden Magic?

"Listen, Albert," Yuki began, her voice calm but unwavering, her eyes briefly flickering with a guarded warmth.

She leaned against the table beside her, crossing her arms loosely, giving off an air of casual authority. "Since you and Satoru are friends, I suppose that makes us friends as well."

Albert blinked in surprise, clearly caught off guard by her sudden shift in tone. He scratched the back of his neck awkwardly, a nervous chuckle escaping him.

"Huh?! Really? Can I... I mean, is that okay?" His voice wavered, betraying his uncertainty about treating someone of Yuki's status so informally.

Yuki uncrossed her arms, her expression softening slightly, though her posture remained upright and confident.

"No need to be so formal," she replied with a small, encouraging smile.