...That was better than he feared. Duster returned the gesture with a slow thumbs up before realizing that a high five would be better. For a second, he debated taking Aoi up on his offer or continuing wondering whether they would remain on nonspeaking terms.

Oh well. Duster pulled his hand back and gave him a high-five. Not too strong, but enough that it felt and sounded like one.

And then Aoi also fell. Two Kurashiki siblings on the floor with only one Duster and a few Moogles to help.

"...I can help you guys to a bench and get help."