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[onoda does find it a little odd that makishima's pushing his bike rather than hopping on it and pedaling over to their destination. but makishima also asked him to not ask any questions, and he also has that look on his face to boot. maybe... maybe he'll ask once they get to where they're going. and! to make sure that makishima isn't feeling awkward or left out, he'll hop off his bike as well and push it along.]

[They pass by at least six buildings before Makishima looks over his shoulder to make sure Onoda is still following, and he nods in the direction of an alleyway that he stops at. Turning his bike toward the entrance, he leads them a few feet into it before Maki stops and directs his attention back toward Onoda.]

Don't let anyone know about what we did here, okay? And don't make a big deal about what I'm going to tell you.

[he bites his lip nervously as he follows makishima down the alleyway. why wouldn't makishima want anyone else to know about this? what if they could help him out with... whatever it is that's going on? but he'll nod his head regardless.] I'll... I'll try not to Makishima-san!

[Maki waits a moment before letting out a deep breath he'd been holding in, and while he seems to look far less tense than he did a few minutes ago, now he just looks rather miserable.]

Nothing happened. I didn't hit my head or anything the day before. I didn't fall when I got out of bed. Everything about me is completely normal. [Or as normal as can be when it comes to Makishima.]

But I can't remember how to ride a bike.

[his eyes widen comically.] You can't... remember how to ride a bike? Uhm!! We can.. we can totally figure this out Makishima-san! I don't know how great I am at teaching people how to ride a bike. But I'll do my best if I have to help re-teach some of the fundamentals!

[it's the least he can do :c]

[This feels like some sort of sick and twisted joke going on, which Makishima is sure the Landlord intended. He was the one stuck with Onoda at some point, teaching him the skills he'd need as a Climber. But at least Onoda knew how to ride a bike at that point. Now he's like a complete beginner. He really doesn't need to be taught by his own underclassman.

Makishima covers his face to hide his humiliation.]

No one knows about this, not even Toudou. He could figure it out eventually but if there's a chance I can learn again before that then I'd rather... pick you, to teach me.

[what was that? he has to strain a little to hear maki say the last part of that sentence. but once he's heard it a giant smile graces his lips] Makishima-san...! Of... of course I'll help you learn how to ride a bike again! And I'll keep this between us Makishima-san, so you won't have to worry! [he nods his head.]

Alright, so let's begin!

[Maki is barely even paying attention to what Onoda is saying, he just wants to get this over and done with. Thankfully he knows enough to get his leg over onto the other side of the frame, managing to sit himself down on the saddle, but once he gets that done he just... stands there. And stares at Onoda intently.

Help.]

[he waits for makishima to get settled on top of his bike before he continues on.] Okay that looks pretty good! Do you remember how to pedal, or was that one of the things you forgot about? [which... ideally would make sense, he just wanted to double check!!!]

Of course I do, you just have to...

[He stares down at his feet, and then at the pedals. How does he get his feet to stay on those things? How is he supposed to move so the bicycle moves? And how is he supposed to sit on this thing and not fall over when his feet aren't both on the ground? And how is he supposed to hold onto the handlebars? Why are they shaped so weirdly? He already feels like he's too high off the ground. The saddle is uncomfortable. He doesn't want to do this. He feels stupid.

Makishima lowers his head in shame. He seriously doesn't remember a single thing.]

I don't remember...

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[he looks worriedly to and fro the bike that makishima is sitting on and the bike he has in his hands. he gently rests his bike against the closets wall and then turns his attention back towards maki.] It's okay! I can help! [encouraging smile, get!!! and with that he takes hold of one of maki's hands and places it where it needs to go on the handlebar. he does the same thing for the other hand as well.] This is probably the best place to have your hands resting on the handlebars? That way they're closer to the brakes.

Do you remember how to move the pedals?

[Makishima's a little startled when Onoda grabs hold of his hands, but he doesn't protest or struggle when he begins to move them. He's only doing this to help him, and so he cooperates. The placement feels a little awkward for him but he reminds himself that this is how things are supposed to be and that the sooner he remembers all these things he forgot then the better.

As he stares down at the handlebars, Makishima tightens and loosens his grip of them, just to get a feel of it before he looks back up.]

I think so. I tried it out this morning but I kind of... panicked, when I almost fell over.

Okay! Then if you don't mind pedaling a little I'll push you from behind. [because this is what his.... parental unit did for him whenever he tried learning how to ride a bike! they pushed him from behind to make sure he wasn't going to fall over or run into anything he shouldn't.

though this might be a little more challenging for him and makishima because of the height difference... but you know what? he's gonna do his best rah!!!]

[That would be a good idea in theory but considering their size difference and the fact that Onoda is younger than him, Makishima really doesn't want to go through it.]

W-wait, you don't have to push me. I'll just try going by myself.

[Hoping to beat Onoda before he can move behind him, Maki puts a foot on one of the pedals-- but misses. He tries again and succeeds, but he just stays completely still. He can't lift his other foot up. He's too worried about falling.]

Oh... okay if that's what you want to do we can try to do that! [he smiles encouragingly at his senpai. YOU CAN DO IT. KOUHAI-CHAN BELIEVES IN YEEEWWWW.

but then he doesn't. so he does his best to support makishima's weight.] Try putting your foot on the pedal now? I've got you balanced, so now you should be able to try!

You don't have to hold on to the bike. And don't stand so close to me! [Makishima's voice is uncharacteristically wavery, and he could probably panic at any moment. But the longer he stands there then the less progress he's going to get. Oh well, might as well go for it.

And so after closing his eyes, Makishima lifts his other foot and manages to get it on the opposite pedal, and his legs move up and down in order to try to get the bicycle to move forward. Is he going to do it? Will he make it this time?!]

But I want to help you out as best as I can Makishima-san! [and holding the bike up properly is probably the only thing he can do since he's not super athletically inclined and can't keep up once he started pedaling.

will he tho? will makishima be able to make it across the road without falling over?! find out in the next thrilling episode. yowamushi pedal: relearn!!!!]

[Queue the next episode preview where it shows Makishima falling over. Because that's exactly what happens in the must unattractive fashion possible.]

Gya--!

[AT LEAST HIS HAIR IS OKAY???]

[if you thought you'd get away without onoda not freaking out about makishima falling over than you thought wrong.]

M- MAKISHIMA-SAN!!!! Are you okay?! [he rushes over to where the other had fallen.]

I told you, it's really hard! [His face is burning red from embarrassment but other than a sore shoulder he seems to be okay. He's pretty hasty in trying to get back up and put his bike up on its wheels all by himself, and he refuses to look at Onoda.]

This is stupid, this is really stupid. I don't want to do this anymore.

But... But Makishima-san... [he frowns. he doesn't want to pressure maki, that's the last thing he wants to do. but he really believes the other will get it soon!]

[He feels incredibly pathetic, falling over on his bike like he's some sort of newbie, and right in front of Onoda just makes Makishima feel even worse. He's such an idiot. He wants to quit. He just wants to go home. He--

For a brief moment, he starts to think that he might not ever be able to learn to ride again. But his hands tighten on the handlebars, and he grits his teeth. What in the world is he doing?]

Onoda...? [Makishima mumbles under his breath in the form of a question before swiping away strands of hair across his face, ignoring the ache in his shoulder at the movement.]

[he looks at the other hopefully. he knows makishima can pull through anything, and he definitely doesn't want to see the other quit so early.] Yes?

[Makishima takes a deep breath before lifting his head, and he gives out a loud balk of a laugh before looking over his shoulder at Onoda.]

How many times do you think I have to fall down before I can't get up anymore?

[This is a dangerous test for him to mess with, but Makishima doesn't care, because he hasn't felt this challenged since his last race with Toudou. He's been here so long that he barely remembers the trip to Hakone for the Inter High. What did they say the temperature would be like? What had he packed? What had Sugimoto rambled about on the bus? What had been Tadokoro's meal on the ride there?

They've struggled so much to get to that point. He's been waiting so long. If he can't do this then he doesn't belong on this team. Toudou wouldn't deserve a rival like him. Onoda wouldn't be here with him now.]

[he's not sure if this is a trick question, or what.... he looks at the other curiously as he thinks on the matter seriously.] Uhm.... well... it took me a while to finally get the knack of riding? I fell down a lot, but I.... [he suddenly finds his shoes to be really fascinating] got back up because I wanted to be able to ride with some of the kids from school.

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