Main Street
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Mizuki
I know, right? I'm aching all over. Why do they have to make the chairs at school so hard?
Mizuki
Personally, I don't understand how everyone can bear to be in a classroom for that long like it's normal.
An
I guess you don't come to school that often, do you Mizuki? And even when you do, you skip a whole bunch of classes.
An
So I'm even more grateful that you came in to help us today. You made everything really clear, and I made some good progress!
Ten or so minutes later
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An
Oh yeah. I can use spare moments like this for study. I should have time to do some vocabulary.
An
I studied so hard today that my head kinda hurts... But the others are putting in so much effort for our sakes that we have to pull our weight.
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Classmate A
Oh, hi An!
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Classmate B
We're headed home from club!
It was pretty intense today since the second-years made us run a ton...
It was pretty intense today since the second-years made us run a ton...
Classmate A
Oh yeah, we heard about you taking supplementary classes. Apparently you might get held back a year?
Classmate B
Through the grapevine. I knew your grades weren't the best, but...oof.
Classmate A
But, I heard that they do these classes every year to help people out. I bet it'll all be fine as long as you take it seriously.
An
I have some friends with good grades who are helping me study, so I guess it'll be alright...
Classmate A
Oh, really?
I guess you won't be needing us then.
I guess you won't be needing us then.
Classmate A
Earlier, we were all talking about helping you study if you needed it.
Classmate B
We're not exactly straight A students ourselves, but how does the saying go? Strength in numbers?
Classmate B
A bunch of people said they'd pitch in, so we'd be unstoppable if we combined forces.
Classmate A
Well, anyway. If there's anything we can do to help, let us know. We'll be there for you.
Classmate B
Yeah, just like friends should!
Classmate A
See you later, An!
Classmate B
Bye!
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An
(I'm kinda happy. Not just Mizuki and the others, but everyone is jumping to help me out...)
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An
Yeah. Two of my classmates were passing by and said hello. They already know about the supplementary classes.
An
It was kinda embarrassing...
But they let me know they've got my back, which made me feel better.
But they let me know they've got my back, which made me feel better.
Mizuki
Come to think of it, you really have a lot of friends, An. I always see you talking with people in other classes and years.
Mizuki
No way! It's not even just students, you chat with the teachers and the custodian too. There's nothing average about getting on with so many different people so easily.
An
I grew up in a neighborhood where everyone loves music. And I've been singing there since I was little.
An
Whenever I did, all sorts of people would come and say hi, and I just naturally get to know them, I guess?
An
Vivid Street attracts a lot of young, intense types, and over time you start to have a history with them.
An
Hahaha. To be clear, they're not bad people. Everyone's just really passionate about music. And even when we do butt heads, it usually gets resolved with singing battles.
An
And after battling the same person a few times, you start to understand the passion and pride behind their singing...
An
Even if they grated on you at first, you start to recognize that you share that commitment to singing.
An
Really. So, I guess that's why I'm this way. I've learned to just be genuine and direct with everyone I meet. That way, sooner or later we'll get to know each other and accept all the different parts of each other.
An
And I think that's why I don't have any trouble socializing and getting to know people.
An
It's not like I think about this stuff all the time. That's just what came to mind when I gave it some thought just now.
Mizuki
(An's amazing...
I can't imagine being so confident about getting close to people and accepting each other.)
I can't imagine being so confident about getting close to people and accepting each other.)
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Mizuki
(Urgh, I don't wanna go to class in the afternoon... Maybe I'll ditch school once I eat...)
Mizuki
(It was right after we started high school, and everyone was giving me a wide berth... But An just came and talked to me like normal.)
Mizuki
(She believes it's possible to find common ground with everyone... And that's why she's friendly and direct with everyone she meets.)
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Mizuki
More importantly, the pies! They're gonna get cold after we waited so long for them!
Mizuki
That reminds me!
They had a whole bunch of other flavors, like maple syrup and cinnamon!
They had a whole bunch of other flavors, like maple syrup and cinnamon!
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