[The shift in Shou's expression doesn't go unnoticed, but he looks so collected as he walks across the room that Naito can't help thinking that he's just... incredibly cool. Maybe he should be able to come up with better words than that, but it's true! Besides, he's watching with a careful eye all the same. The least he can do is take in exactly how the other boy moves, seeming to glide across the floor with surprising poise. So that's the timing he should use...

Part of him didn't mean to leave his hand outstretched this long - it's honestly just instinct after years of endlessly doting on his brother. But the other part can't find a reason to be embarrassed by it, since Shou takes it so kindly without teasing him.

He'll wait for Shou to let go when he feels most comfortable, settling for a gentle grip of his own fingers. Stability comes first, after all!]

That was amazing! Wow... No wonder you're in such high geta. You make it look so effortless!

[Still all smiles.]

Maybe I should ask to be your apprentice or something! Just for today.