[43rd Replay]

[ It's actually quite some  time after the Milkman let her name slip that Rika had the nerve to stop hiding in her room. She'd been curled up in a corner with her pillow, listening to the phone ring and conversations. But after some motivating herself and gathering some courage, she picks up the phone.

Her voice is very shaky and uncertain. It's not often Rika speaks her mind or even stands up for herself like this or connects herself to her mistakes, so she's quite nervous. ]

... mi. Hello... Th...this is "Rika".

I... am not sorry for the vote I cast. I do not want to believe it was wrong of me to vote as I felt... While I have my reasons, they are not the reason I am speaking at the moment, I...

[ She hesitates. ]

I may not be sorry for my vote, but I am sorry to those who are unhappy because of it. I am sorry for the trouble I seem to have caused you all.  If you may wish to discuss it, I will not hide. I will not be frightened by having my name announced.

Th-That... that is all I have to say. [ and she hangs up for a moment to regain her composure.

Which means collapsing to her knees and shivering.]