[Okada Sakuraba]

Oh hey, his explanation actually hit the jackpot! Nice done, Sakuraba! "F-For real?! Nice!” he jubilated at his own power of pseudo-tutoring. No more doubting his ability to teach others from now on!

Her next comment made no sense at all, though… how could he be an idiot and still sma- ohhhhhhhhh… so, like, did she see anyone else as dumbasses? Compared to him? He felt very confused at the notion, but then again, she’d called him a dummy from day 1 too, so that likely wouldn’t change… although whenever she called him that, it just made his stomach tickle. Did he enjoy being mocked, or was it merely ‘cause it was her?

Likely the latter. He’d often call her a dummy too, just to get back at her. "Denn, am ah really an idiot, doe???” he questioned with a tilted head, cupping his chin in deep thought. Like, if he was smarter than anyone else… then he was a damn genius! What was she on about, then?!?!?!

"OHHHHHHH!! YA DID ETT!” he jubilated once more, with more energy, at the view of Mitsu-chan completing the entire course. He was about to run up to her, but she was even more excited and just leapt into his arms almost before he had a chance to catch her flying form. It was a lovely feeling to master this technique with her… they ought to train together more often. Who knew how many heated happenstances they’d come across if they met up more often…

His face flared up even more with the peck he received on his cheek, and he responded by rubbing it against her own cheek in a haze of love. Despite their struggles today, she was already eager to master another technique – although, said technique was something that he couldn’t master along with her… because it was a Kōton technique. Specifically, by her words, one that allowed her to create steel equipment, like she mentioned earlier! That meant-

"DAS A PROMISE!”