Whoa, why the long face? [He tilts his head curiously.] It was just a suggestion, Saihara-chan. If you don't think you're ready, no big deal! Everyone learns at their own pace.

[He wasn't admonishing you at all, Shuichi, promise. But he hums and nods too, walking to stand in front of one of the targets to examine it some.]

Did Harukawa-chan only have you practice with these things?