[Rin knows just the right words that pushes Rei's buttons. It's not as if he hasn't considered himself as an inadequate member of his school several times before. For the most part, it has fueled his own desire to keep trying. It's just through the unluckiness of today that he feels like things seem to have hit bottom as soon as he crossed paths with Rin. But to think a shark will actually help him with his problem is...unreal, but it is.

It's not like he has much options anyway. Maybe this is nature's way of giving him another chance with its strange sense of humor.]

I think it is understandable why I would be wary of your touch! [A gasp follows as he speaks the last word. That swat, thankfully, doesn't send him off balance but he knows Rin very well could do worse if he wanted to already.]

Very well...Rin-san, is it? [He uncrosses his hands finally and lowers his arms to bow - though not as low as he'd like to lest he ends up spinning again.] My name is Rei. I will do my best to learn from you.