Let's Study Hard!

The next day - After school
Kamiyama High School - Empty Classroom

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An

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“And autumpne stirreth it most of al, oft it hath bin said.”
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An

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Um, so...
Everyone says that things are most charming in fall...
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An

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“Forsooth it may be so, yit nought can enflame the herte as can...”
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An

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That may be true, but nothing is as moving as...
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Mizuki

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Ooh, look at you, An!
You've come so far since yesterday.
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An

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I guess. Well...
I do have to check the textbook for vocabulary and conjugations, but I'm getting there.
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An

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I looked at my vocab list in the bath last night, but it was stressful since I couldn't really memorize much.
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Mizuki

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Really?
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Mizuki

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Well then!
I have an exciting present for such a hardworking student!
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An

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Huh?
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Mizuki

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Here you go!
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An

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It's...a notebook?
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Mizuki

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Yup! I made it last night. I put together a whole bunch of study notes like important words to learn and conjugation crib sheets.
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An

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Wow... You went to all this trouble for me?
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Toya

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This is...impressive.
Your notes are very clear and concise.
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Mizuki

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They are, aren't they?!
Feel free to keep praising me!
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Akito

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Yeah, you really took it seriously. What brought that on so suddenly?
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Mizuki

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Um, rude.
I just want An not to get held back a year.
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Mizuki

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An, I'm rooting for you to make it into second year armed with this!
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An

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Thank you, Mizuki! I'll make good use of it!
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Akito

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Yes! I solved it!

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Toya

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Good work, Akito.
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Rui

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Everyone, how about we stop for a while? Breaks are important for maintaining concentration.
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Tsukasa

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Yes! I've been getting thirsty, so I'll go grab a drink.
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Mizuki

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How about rock paper scissors then? Loser buys for everyone.
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An

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Ooh, I like that! Let's do it!
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Toya

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That's fine by me...
However, it will be a lot for one person, so how about the last two people go?
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Mizuki

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Okay!
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Akito

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Here we go.
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Mizuki

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Rock...paper...
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An

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Scissors!
Ten or so minutes later

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An

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*Sigh*
I can't believe I lost...
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An

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Not to mention how they all asked for snacks and other food on top of drinks, so the bags are stuffed to the brim.
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Rui

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Hehe, I suppose they're just that tired. I could take your bag?
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An

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Oh, that's fine, Kamishiro!
You already took the heavier bag.
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An

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Actually, are you fine carrying that?
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Rui

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It's no trouble.
I wouldn't want to tire you out since you need to save your energy for your studies.
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An

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Hahaha, you're exaggerating.
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An

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But... Thank you, really.
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An

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Not just for carrying the bag...
For teaching us, too. You explain things so clearly, and it's all so helpful.
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Rui

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There's no need to thank me. I've been having fun myself with things being so lively.
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An

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Really? That's good to hear!
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Rui

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Also... Mizuki seems to be having fun.
I certainly wasn't expecting that notebook.
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An

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Yeah, I was surprised too!
That was such a thoughtful gesture.
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An

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And yesterday, when I said thank you for helping us with studying, Mizuki just said, “Don't mention it!” and “It was fun.”
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Rui

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I see.
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Rui

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I'm glad.
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An

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Oh, that reminds me... Didn't the two of you go to the same junior high school?
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An

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Were you close back then too?
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Rui

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I'd say so... We'd meet up and chat from time to time.
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Rui

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But, Mizuki...
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Rui

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Mizuki seems to be having much more fun now.
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Rui

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These study sessions are proof of that.
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An

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Really? I guess I only know the Mizuki we have right now.
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Rui

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Hehe. I think it comes down to having friends who are good influences.
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Rui

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And I believe you're one such friend, Shiraishi.
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An

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Me?
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Rui

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I think having friends like you is a big help for Mizuki.
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An

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Friends like me...?
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An

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Hmm... But I really haven't done anything.
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An

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I mean, I just enjoy spending time with Mizuki, so I wanted to be friends!
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An

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So, I don't feel like I've done anything to help. Oh, but...
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An

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If Mizuki is glad that we became friends, I couldn't be happier!
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Rui

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I see.

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An

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We're back! And we bring drinks and snacks!

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Mizuki

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About time, guys!
I'm starving here.
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An

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Sorry!
But we got the French fries you asked for.
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Mizuki

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Ooh! At long last!
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Akito

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Got my cheesecake?
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An

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Yes sirree. Is this the right one?
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Akito

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Yeah, thanks.
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Rui

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Thanks for waiting, Tsukasa, Toya. Shiraishi has the food, and the drinks are in my bag.
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Tsukasa

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Got it! Many thanks, Rui, Shiraishi!
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Tsukasa

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Let's see, this coffee is yours, right Toya? It's hot, so be careful.
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Toya

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Thank you, Tsukasa.
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Rui

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Here's your orange juice, Shiraishi.
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Rui

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Be sure to eat plenty and get ready to study more.
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An

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Okay!
Next Chapter: The Long-Awaited Test