Homura turns a bit red at Ryoma's question... Friend is a word for it.
"Um, you could say that Ryoma-san... More than that if I'm being honest."
She pouts upon hearing he's closed, aww that's too bad. But, he probably needs the rest!
"And aww nothing today huh? Oh well, I guess you can get something later! And yeah they're friends!"
She pauses, huh. Funny that she hasn't bothered to mention Rise had wanted to meet Madoka. Either way, she gestures to Rise and then Ryoma, quickly giving their names before she looks at Eito and sighs to herself. Really Eito?
"Come on Eito-kun are you for real!? Such cruelty, getting our hopes up only to dash them without any effort! Why if I weren't a brave warrior I might break down and cry!"
The tone of her voice and look of her eyes makes it obvious she'd do no such thing. She then feels her face burn up at Rise's words, geez did she have to be so blunt about it? Well, not like she's trying to hide that anyways, but it's still embarrassing!
"Eeek, um yes that's her Rise-chan. and yes I think she's cuter than me too. And um, of course, I've got a good eye! It's Madoka after all... Geez, remember when you used to say you were nothing special Madoka? Heh, that was silly!"
In spite of the blush creeping up her face, she's not about to break down and stutter or something! It's too much fun trying to keep up with Rise-chan after all!