[ Well, her smile widens when he offers his sympathy, then brightens more at the mention of Satoru, seeming to perk up a bit. ]

Satoru... yes, I have a fondness for him. [ But like, genuinely and not at all sarcastically or with a hint of tiredness. ] Such a youthful spirit, hehe.

[ Actually, she speaks of him positively the way a teacher might speak of a young student — no doubt affectionately, but also in a somewhat praise-like manner, too. Very, "aww, he's a good kid," vibes, even though visually, Satoru looks to be her senior; despite her elegant cadence, her visage is quite youthful. ]

Might you also be a sorcerer, then? His ally in his ambitions, perhaps?