((OOC: FYI, Ryuji's staring was way quicker, and more like distracted by the slap she recieved mire than downright staring. Also he never blocked the attack, but I like your take so I'm gonna act as if he did!))<br/><br/>"He has a point." Ryuji said to the newcomer, arms crossed, "This isn't a competition against eachother. There's no reward for whoever scores most."<br/><br/>His gaze shifted to his surroundings, noticing nothing but piles and piles of scrap. "Althought it seems they ran out of them...so, now what?"<br/><br/>----------------------------------------------------------------------<br/><br/>As Balthazar leaned closer and palced a hand on her shoulders, Aki couldn't help but blush some more. It was rare to see someone with what seemed like such a handle of himself approach her and flatter her like such. Besides he was certaintly charming, and pretty handsome...<br/><br/>"U-Um, w-well...just nervous in general, t-that's all." She stuttered ."But I'm gonna try my best s-so not to worry."<br/><br/>She felt like such a goof versus his inspired quotes. But she took a deep breath before cooling down, rising her fists and pumping her arms in front of her, arming herself with courage. "B-but you're right. I gotta believe in myself! I came here to ebcome a hero and that's what I'm gonna do!"<br/><br/>----------------------------------------------------------------------<br/><br/>The teachers and officials all took glances at eachother, none words gives; Still it seemed that everyone wanted to delegate this to someone else, probably due to how into it everyone was with watching the enw possible students in action. Eventually eyes fell on Natsumi before she simply sighed and gave them a nodding gesture before walking towards Matsuda and then the door.<br/><br/>"Alright Mastuda, let's go. We have to be quick tho, there's still lots of analyse of the student's results amongst us teachers." Said the rave-haired woman as they walked through the hallway. Given the boy's unique situation, someone had to accompany him for these kind of ventures, and being new, Natsumi had the free time enough to do so. She wished she could have continued watching, but accepted it; She knew Ryuji'd be fine after seeing him display such cooperation and skill, so there was no need for her to act like a helicopter parent over it.<br/><br/>"What do you need anyways?" She asked Matsuda.