Flying fish? Looked more like floundering to me. And no fish is quicker than Rin of Samezuka! I can out-swim anything and anyone in this ocean.

[Luckily for Rei, while his reaction might be just what Rin was hoping for, his admission about willingly separating himself strikes Rin's curiosity. He's never heard of a mer purposely fleeing his school before. Isn't it their instinct to stick together? Especially one that can barely swim?]

That seems like a stupid move. You're not ready for open water yet. If you came across the wrong fish, you'd be easy pickings.

[He scoffs at the query, studying his claws for a moment.]

Now, that's an interesting question. What's a shark to do with a helpless fish?