"Never really compared it side by side, so I dunno if there's improvement or the other way," he replied with a shrug. Whether it was humble or the fact that he just couldn't tell wasn't altogether evident.

But an ear lowered, and he still looked unsure. This was Souji-senpai, sure, but whether he was the guy from his time or not he still had those last niggling doubts in his heart.

"I'd ask a unicorn. I know one who runs her own boutique- could direct ya do her- but I dunno if helping me with my stuff'd be any better practice, all told."