As a result, English scores improved from the previous year.
The results in other subjects are mixed, but I think I can be proud of English.
I must say that I am impressed that one way of studying can make such a difference. I used to think that if I just wrote something down, it would be all right, but I had been using a vague and ambiguous method. I would like to thank Alina for giving me the chance to change.

The hallway was buzzing, so I went out of the classroom to see who had achieved the best grades.
The top 20 students were listed in the order of their academic achievement, and Alina was in fourth place. How smart is she?
The first place was Nidatsuru. The first place was still unchallenged.
Nitotsuru is also famous for her mysteriousness. Alina is famous in a bad way, but Tsuru is famous for her talent. Although her name itself has an old-fashioned atmosphere, Tsuru's appearance is more like a gyaru (gal). She is a natural gal. I don't know about gal because I don't know anything about gal.
I never talked to her.
Bottom line, it's none of my business.

I visited Ms. Akakusa during my lunch break.
I have told you again and again that Ms. Akakusa is a beautiful woman. She is popular among teachers and even among male students.

'Hello, sir.
'Hey, what's up, comet?

Your beautiful voice makes my heart flutter!

'I'm here about Alina.
'I see. Has she changed in any way?
Well, I can't help but feel that things have changed a bit. At first I was getting a lot of rejection, but recently the number of times we have been able to have a decent conversation has increased. She is surprisingly talkative, isn't she?
'Yes. I'm glad to hear that. I look forward to working with you in the future.
'Of course. but... sir.
'What is it?

I asked the question I'd been wondering all along.

'Can you tell me when and under what conditions this activity will no longer be necessary?

I wanted to ask you this.
I don't know where the end point is. There is an abstract theme of 'rehabilitating Alina,' but no concrete policy. This will eventually lead to laziness and confusion for Alina. She will not even be able to answer the question of why she is here.
If we do not establish a firm meaning at all costs, we will soon fall apart. In general, club activities have a realistic sense of purpose, with goals that are not too far away, such as competitions, contests, and so on.
What we are doing may just be a way to kill time. We are gathering for the sake of "something", leaving aside the original meaning of our existence. I can't help but feel that way.

'To be honest, I was going to make a decision based on my judgment. ......
'That's not good enough. Without a clear set-up, I may continue to do unhelpful things to Alina without realizing it. I don't want that to happen, and I don't want to waste my time either.

I regretted saying that a little too strongly. Dr. Akakusa is in trouble! What a mess I've made: .......

'Sorry. My request is that you develop a friendship with Alina.

No, no, no.
That's like asking me to be arrogant and selfish. I don't want to mess with people's relationships, and it's foolish to let people do that when they don't want to.
It's annoying to say, "You don't have any friends, so I'll make some for you. Especially if it is Alina.
She would say, "Why should I feel sorry for you? It is too arrogant to take one's own value as a universal one and to modify it for others to have the same value.

I don't agree with you, sir. Or are you trying to tell me something indirectly?

The doctor flushed a vague 'no'. There is definitely something going on.
I want to get to the heart of it. It must be a big problem she has. But I also know that it is not an area I can easily venture into.
But I have no right to do so. I've known that from the beginning.

I understand. I will try to support Alina in the way I am doing now.
'Thank you. Please do.

Back in the classroom, I realized that a sense of defeat was sitting deep inside me. I felt defeated, even though I had not even competed with Mr. Akakusa.
I went to Makoto's seat.

Hey Makoto. Hey Makoto, what do you usually think when I say 'I'll make you something' to someone who doesn't have any friends?
'You're always so abrupt.'
'I'm sorry. So, what do you think?'
'Don't you feel bad? I feel like I'm being disrespected. That's just me. I'm sure there are people who would appreciate it.
'Yes. I knew it.'
'What's up?'
'No. I'm just worried about being normal.

Makoto tilts his head. Well, it's no wonder. Anyone would think there was more to the story if you told it like this.

The mid-term exam is over, so we start our activities again today, but I don't know if Alina will come or not. I have a feeling that she will fade away after the mid-term test.
If she does not want to come, it may be unnecessary for me to offer my hand to her. It's called "thankless inconvenience.


After school, before going to the rose garden, I stopped by the store.


We have one goal. Cream buns.
But the taste is so good, of course, the ratio is high. Speed is the key to victory. I knew that, and I was on my way at lightning speed.
But the stall had already turned into a battlefield. Women like assault soldiers sprinting from the trenches toward the heart of the enemy, grabbing loot one after another and lining up at the checkout counter. That's why Uncle Jam should get a new job here. It's a lot better than making bean-jam creatures.
That's why I'm reaching for it. I can't see the bread anymore. I'm sure the girls will think I'm a pervert. But I fought back. Because I want bread. I can't help it.

Hey, you!

The scolding tone of his voice made me think he was the police, so I quickly withdrew my hand and stood upright.
One of the girls, blushing, stood in front of me.

You just touched me! Get off of me!
I touched the bread. It's a Japanese favorite, a carbohydrate mass. I didn't do anything. I swear. I'm sorry.
'Well, I hope it wasn't intentional. Hey, you're Sakakiki, right?
''Huh?''
'I'm Tsuru, we're in the same class. Well, I haven't talked to you once yet.

There he was, the top brain of the school year, Tsuru Niwatari.