I... think it was a trick of the light, that's all.

[He darts another glance at the corner of the library ceiling regardless, as he puts his monocle back in. It remains empty.

How very strange.

Hakkai flexes his hand thoughtfully and turns his attention back to the test prep book. The girl has her head in her hands, an expression of panicked despair twisting her face.]

Ah, don't worry! I promise you can do this one. Just think through it step by step. Start here--

[He glances down at the name scribbled on her notebook, since he can't ask for introductions when they're not quite visible. Mari Ota.]

-- and don't look ahead until you're ready, Mari.