But finishing the equipment had actually only been possible because Auntie Cece had helped out a lot.
Especially when it came to designing.
See, after several iterations, when Luca tried making wings, he realized he was much better at implementing designs than drawing them up.
For one, Luca's main issue was his lack of experience with the gears themselves. While he had practiced a bit of everything, it always took longer because it felt like he had to learn how to use each equipment from scratch.
Good for training, sure. And after all that, he did think he'd broadened his arsenal of possible weapons—a positive development.
And yes, the mecha pilot data he collected from everyone was useful, but when it came to adding new features, his mind could only stretch that far if he was already familiar with the pros and cons of each piece of equipment.
Not exactly ideal for someone working on a painfully tight schedule.