“The village chime has stopped, but a resonance remains in this piece. It doesn't seem like the broken spot erased the sound.” *She covers the sharp edge with a safety cap and places it on a sample stand.* “Could you help me check from which direction the sound is clearer? It's fine to just listen without touching it yourself. Rather than hiding it perfectly, I want to show you what is left first. We can decide on the repair after that.”