Renji (蓮司)

That's when Renji noticed a poster attached to a nearby lamppost.
He stood up.
Hey, Mio.
Hm?
Look at this.
Mio approached.
The poster featured a huge photograph of an ice rink, illuminated by several lights. People were gliding across the white surface using roller skates.
Above, there was a sign announcing the opening of a large ice skating center.
Mio's eyes widened.
Ice skating?
Yes.
Renji stared at the photograph for a few seconds.
He had seen videos of people ice skating online, but he had never tried it himself.
It must be very different from our skates.
Mio tilted her head.
Are you thinking of giving it a try?
Renji smiled.

• Perhaps.
  Are you afraid?
• I?
  He placed his hand on his chest, pretending to be offended.
  Never.
  Mio started laughing.
  Then let's go!
  Renji took out his cell phone and photographed the poster so he wouldn't forget the address.
  Later, back home, the two of them started looking for information about the place.
  They discovered that it wasn't just a small clue.
  It was a huge ice skating center, with a rink large enough to accommodate many people at once. The place also rented skates, so they wouldn't even need to buy a pair.
  Mio was immediately thrilled.
  — Shall we go tomorrow?
  Renji looked at her.
• Tomorrow?
• Yes!
  You don't even know if you'll be able to stay standing on the ice.
  And do you know?
  Renji remained silent for a few seconds.
• ...No.
  Mio started laughing.
  The next day, the two arrived at the skating rink.
  As soon as they entered, they were impressed.
  The ice rink was much larger than they had imagined. The ice reflected the lights from the ceiling, and several people slid across it at different speeds.
  Renji looked at his own sneakers and then at the track.
  This is going to be interesting.
  Mio grabbed his arm.
  First, let's get the skates.
  The two went to the counter to rent the property.
  While they waited, Mio began to observe the track.