No, though I guess some of them could be considered old. They select both men and women— the newest member is a classmate of mine. Usually you have to prove yourself to be offered an invitation but everyone knows how gifted Nine is, so it's not that strange for her to have been selected at such a young age.

[ And then a bit of an awkward pause:] I don't think Nine would consider me her friend, as she dislikes me quite a bit.