--An interesting line of questioning, and one that he hadn't fully expected. Koumei glanced sideways at her to study her face while they drove, forming his responce carefully and concisely.

"...two members of my band were fired in recent weeks, including Nariko, and Terry was missing for a few days. There have been other firings too...including Yosuke, unfortunately. But, none of us really know the circumstances why for him-- he was a popular member of a very popular band.

"What's going on, Rei? Did something happen?"