Asuka forgot she didn't teach Kiro the more standard fighting stance she and Ally were in, which was basically a boxing stance, but he adjusted very well using the horse stance.  He didn't even try using their stances and went with what he did know.  She beamed as the boy did the technique, but kept her excitement on the inside. "Yeah, he's my new disciple," Asuka explained to Shin as he sipped tea.  It smelled so good that she was tempted to take a sip from his cup but always decided against it.  "Very good Kiro, you got the hang of it.  Now start putting force into it, she's a tough girl."

Ally was glad Kiro picked up on the technique so quickly, but didn't show it.  She knew showing a lot of praise could make someone overestimate themselves.  It was just part of life.  When Kiro got off Ally returned to her fighting stance and repeated the punch, pausing for Kiro.

"As you get more comfortable keep going faster," Akita instructed, "Ally will start resisting more and going faster.  If you aren't quick enough you might end up with a black eye.  But don't worry about that yet, focus on learning the technique."