"'Next time'?" Ryoji laughs despite himself, a mix of relief and anxiety and utter amazement as he steps in close, eyes wide and unbelieving. How could he believe that Chloe has never done gymnastics before, clearly unpracticed as she completes the loops without the sureness and swiftness of professional gymnasts, but the fact that she can do it... The only time Ryoji's ever tried anything like it is bars at the elementary school when he was a student, so proud of himself for being able to complete a chin-up, but never anything like this.

"That was amazing— You're amazing," he corrects himself. "You made it look so easy!"