[ Her heart might leap out of her chest from how fast and loud it's beating, and even when the race finishes and Cloud's stopped running and is standing still, she does not let go immediately. She only does if Cloud lets her down first, on her wobbly ankles and all. ]

Goodness, it has been so many years since someone carried me like that. [ Back in the day, it would be Ayato, of course. But he would not run around! That would be improper, after all. So this? This would have been Ayaka's first time experiencing something like it.

Excitement and thrills are all well and fun, and she's not one to waver in the face of conflict, but she might need some time getting used to this. ] I'm alright, Yoimiya. Thank you for asking.

[ Albeit a little dizzy from having her eyes closed the whole time while mobile. But she'll be okay! ]

I suppose a congratulations is in order to both of you.

[ She passes Cloud a shy and awkward smile. She is sorry she made you lose, beau... ]