diff --git a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Skinning/Legacy/LegacyKeyArea.cs b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Skinning/Legacy/LegacyKeyArea.cs
index 78ccb83a8c..174324f5f6 100644
--- a/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Skinning/Legacy/LegacyKeyArea.cs
+++ b/osu.Game.Rulesets.Mania/Skinning/Legacy/LegacyKeyArea.cs
@@ -101,8 +101,8 @@ public void OnReleased(ManiaAction action)
         {
             if (action == column.Action.Value)
             {
-                upSprite.FadeTo(1);
-                downSprite.FadeTo(0);
+                upSprite.Delay(80).FadeTo(1);
+                downSprite.Delay(80).FadeTo(0);
             }
         }
     }