[As she talks, Shuichi keeps glancing at the nearby mirrors for any signs of...well, anything. Anything out of the ordinary in Erika's reflections. Unfortunately, that means he's missing what's behind him. Namely that, in some mirrors, his own reflection is that of a tall boy who is distinctly more purple and cheerful than Shuichi.]

Mmm, I agree. It's...fun to learn new things. As much as I still don't really understand all this magic stuff...I've enjoyed researching it in the Artificer's Office and in the classes at the academy. In this place, though...

[Well, it's like she said. Distinctly less fun when the stakes are higher.]