[ Naturally, Ella did not hear Haruhi yoo-hooing at her at first, because she was testing out a pair of headphones that were supposed to eliminate noise outside while listening to music. She ... isn't using it properly. BUT OH WELL. ]

I'm not sure these work for me - Let me finish my shopping and I'll come back to this. Thanks.

[ A quick smile to the sales clerk, and she turned, almost bumping into Haruhi. ]

Oh! Haruhi - when did you get here? [ She scooped up her bag of evil things as she greeted her friend. Kinda friend. ]