[ It's still weird to hear Riko say that, especially when it's just the two of them alone, but she doesn't tell her to stop either. Instead Maki gently closes the door behind her, to walk to the piano. ]

Not bad. You've really come a long way. You were already skilled when I met you last year, but I'm almost worried now you might surpass me.

[ Maki is smiling slightly, as she leans over onto the beautifully lacquered piano. ]

But you missed a note, in the second stanza.