[Seeing his chance, he goes for it, and finally, the momentum works out! He makes a mental note to study mechas' weight- and strength distribution - there's no telling if that knowledge won't come in handy one of these days. Who's to say that "the" people won't attack them with mechas of their own next?
Once Rinku's mecha is properly downed, it can't get back up with Hijikata's kneeling on top of it. The countdown runs out, and he's declared the winner. While he exits his mecha with a victorious pose (after righting it so Rinku's can get up), he quickly beelines towards her once she's back on the ground as well, clasps her hand and raises them up.]
That was fun, Rinku-chan! You did well!
[His smile is encouraging and proud. She never shies away from any challenge, no matter how inexperienced she is. That's just admirable.]
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Once Rinku's mecha is properly downed, it can't get back up with Hijikata's kneeling on top of it. The countdown runs out, and he's declared the winner. While he exits his mecha with a victorious pose (after righting it so Rinku's can get up), he quickly beelines towards her once she's back on the ground as well, clasps her hand and raises them up.]
That was fun, Rinku-chan! You did well!
[His smile is encouraging and proud. She never shies away from any challenge, no matter how inexperienced she is. That's just admirable.]
I'll see you in the next competition, won't I?
[Whether as her co-competitor or as a spectator!]