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Ah... [He reddens slightly, just from the awkwardness of the subject. But he tries to break it to her nicely.]

...You are a very mature, Hikari-san, but you are still very young! For some reason, there are some things around this carnival that are not appropriate for someone of your age. So, please... let me help to shield you!

[...oh.]

[...oh...]

[She wasn't the kind of child to argue with something like that, fortunately. Wanting to keep her out of a battle would have been one thing, especially since she had experience fighting--well, Tailmon did--and could hold her own. But this? She was perfectly content with being kept in the dark.]

[...metaphorically speaking, of course.]

Thank you.

But...you said you thought you saw something up ahead?

You are welcome! [He smiles and then refocuses up ahead, towards the bumper car area.]

Yes... Does that look like the sort of attraction that we are seeking?!

[She had to crank her neck a little to see over the crowd. Her small stature certainly wasn't doing her any favorites in a place like this...but...as the people continued to move, and she caught a better glimpse....]

Ah! I think so, yes!

Yes! That must be it. ...Hikari-san, let us race there! [He nudges towards an opening in the crowd. But of course he will go easy on her.]

Okay!

[She wasn't anywhere near as fast as Lee...at all...but she still took off at her own pace, breaking into a run as she headed for the line to get onto the bumper cars attraction.]

[Don't worry, Lee is going easy enough on her that he's trying to match her pace. This is about having fun more than competing!]

Good job! [He cheers as they reach the back of the line.]

[Going easy on her had done wonders for her ego. By the time they both made it, not only was she smiling brightly, but she wasn't even breathing all that hard.]

The line doesn't look that long. I'll bet we can get on with the next round of people!

[Aw. Lee beams proudly at her for her job well done!]

That's right, Hikari-san! It is not that long at all. I am sure that our patience will endure, and we will get our chance soon! Are you excited?

[They can't get a clear view of the actual bumper cars yet though. There are a number of loud noises coming from the area, though.]

[A nod. Followed by a bright smile. Perhaps not so energetic as his, but by her standards, you could almost say her face was glowing. ~~Except not literally. This time.~~]

I am!

I've never gotten to drive one of the cars before, but I've seen other people do it.

[She definitely knows how to set a light-hearted tone.]

Is that so? Ah, I will be honored to witness your first ride, Hikari-san! I am sure that we will have a lot of fun. Have they looked complicated to drive?

I don't think so?

You push the petal to make it go, and you turn the wheel to go left and right. Just like a real car.

[...ironically, with a little less understanding of how complicated driving an actual car can be.]

Is that so? Ah, that sounds very simple! I feel that I can get used to this easily, Hikari-san!

[He smiles.

With hope, neither of them should end up in the front seat of a car anytime soon.]

[Well, they're certainly about to get their chance with the bumper version; within a few minutes, they were next in line for the ride. Which gave them a front-row view to all the action. The cars, some being driven individually, some in pairs, steering left and ride and every which way. Many of them deliberately crashing into one another, to the utter delight of everyone involved.]

It does look like fun!

It does! [He pumps a fist excitedly as he watches the cars go at it!] Ah, I am very excited to take this ride on!

[She jumped a little as two cars pretty close to where they were watching engaged in a head-on collision, but relaxed when both parties came out unscathed.]

We're up next, Lee-san. [She motioned to the collective groups who were exiting their ride, leaving a few cars open. One of them, conveniently, was green.] Ready?

Yes! [He cheers as he hops forward. But he lets Hikari have first pick, and he stands nearby in case she needs help getting into the car.]

I feel all fired up for this challenge, Hikari-san! I am ready!

[It was low enough that she only needed to step (slightly awkwardly) up and into the car of her choice. A yellow model, with extra floating padding all around the seat. It would sacrifice speed in exchange for additional guarantee of safety in the event of multiple collisions.]

[Basically, it was as kid-friendly as the ride could get.]

Ready!

[Lee smiles as he steps right into the green car.]

I am also prepared...! [He sits anxiously, waiting for the bumper cars to kick to life...!]

[And then do, not a moment later!]

[Although Hikari takes a moment to adjust to her controls. It was just as she said it would be. Push the little peddle at the bottom of her right foot to go. Except there was a second peddle...which she soon realized allowed her to stop short. And then the wheel in front of her was fairly sensitive, to the point where, if she cut it hard enough, she could actually get her bumper car to spin around in a circle!]

[Rock Lee smiles as he glances towards Hikari spinning around.]

Good job!

[And Lee doesn't do anything by halves, so he puts his foot towards the peddle and speeds right into the opposite wall.]

Yoooouuuth!!

[She was far enough away from him not to be at risk for getting hit...but she still jumped when his car crashed.]

Oh!

Lee-san! Are you...alright?

[He quickly raises a thumbs up.]

I am well! Do not worry. That was an incredible rush! [He said as he tried backing his cart out.]

[...well. He...seemed alright?]

[She relaxed and started working her own controls a little more productively. The car jerked forward, gradually accelerating more and more with the occasional turn. Weaving her way in and out of the increasing number of other drivers in the area.]

[The first time she crashed, she let out a small yelp. Then laughed. As did the other person, who backed away and headed off in search of another victim. The second time...she was the one who bounced into another car, startling the person but scoring a point for herself.]

[Rock Lee quickly veered around a few times and started bumping a few people, quickly being delighted by this game. He looked towards her in concern during her first crash, but was relieved to see that she was okay. And then the second time, he gives her a thumbs up.]

Good job!

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