"Thanks, I'm glad you think that. I'm surprised more people aren't trying to learn this kind of stuff."

The compliment has Makoto standing a little taller with his next step and his chin tilts higher. A wave of confidence works its way into his voice.

"There's a lot to learn, but just leave it to me. I bet I'll be your best student in no time." Makoto says it genuinely, before a little laugh breaks it. In its short wake, he adds more."I'm guessing you haven't had that many though."