[He brightens with that acceptance, squeezing his hand in return before nodding. As if he would ever pass up the opportunity to offer some input, especially for someone who seemed to have a genuine interest in skating. That, and... well, his relationship with Adachi feels complicated. He's sure his relationship with Viktor is no better, and he doesn't know how else they're supposed to get through this besides spending time together and figuring it out. Yet, that isn't something he's just going to outright volunteer. ]

I want to help. [ His smile is completely genuine before it sort of feels stuck on his face, and he tries to pull his hand away. It didn't have much to do with what Adachi was saying in comparison to how he felt like he needed space so suddenly. ] Ah... I don't remember.

[ If the expression on his face is anything to go by, he clearly feels guilty for it. ]

But if I'm here with you, we shouldn't have to repeat that all over again. I won't let you fall. [ There's a pause, rewording his statement carefully. ] I mean, I won't let you fall and break anything.