[it's always nice to see someone feeling more comfortable with herself.] Ah, Hanako. Thanks-- [blushing a little, as she reaches this part] and sorry... for the other night. I should have refrained from even drinking a sip, knowing how bad my alcohol tolerance is.

I'm not very skilled [she's a beginner, but plays like a pro... Western chess isn't really at that different with its Japanese counterpart, when push comes to shove.] with western chess, but I'd like to play with you sometime, if you don't mind.