[ Hmm... he's got the right idea, just not the correct execution. Man, who would have thought that chopsticks would be the talented Ajax's undoing? She still can't believe these two wooden sticks are his achilles' heel. ]

Chopsticks can be difficult for people who aren't accustomed to them. You're getting close, though! Here's how you should hold it...

[ Instead of showing, maybe a hands on demonstration might be the guidance he needs? Yoimiya scoots her chair even closer, narrowing the gap between them so she can easily reach over to place her hand on top of his. Her fingers gently brush over his knuckles as she guides his forefinger and thumb to pinch the first chopstick together. Her other hand swings over to assist with the second stick, she lines up the two chopsticks so the tips can meet together in perfect harmony. ]

See? Like this! Make sure you keep the bottom stick secured with your thumb. It's kind of like holding a pen.