[ Yoshiko, at least, is interpreting that as 'there's nine of us but only seven are awake right now' not 'there's seven of us plus a cat plus occasionally a guest party member. ]

Hey, there's only two of my group here right now. Maybe we can form a combination super group until your two wake up or our seven wake up!

[ They shall be called The Mighty Aqours Nein. ]