A week later, the test results were announced.
Mahiru's name remained at the top, as expected. She was not being prideful as she looked at it, and smiled once she noticed Amane's stare.
She was giving the Angelic smile shown to outsiders, but one could see the trust and love she had for him.
"Yep, congrats for getting first."
"Thank you very much."
"You've always getting the results because you work hard. That's great."
Mahiru had always been taking care of Amane, but she seemed so casual about getting first. Obviously it was due to the knowledge she built up, along with her relentless hard work.
She often did revision and supplementary questions whenever she was with Amane, and memorized her flashcards. She never slacked in her studies as far as Amane could see.
"You say so, but you are fifth this time, Amane-kun."
"Thanks to you for teaching me well."
"Fufu, thank you for the thanks. I do enjoy teaching you when you understand things so well."
"Well thanks...how is your student usually like?"
"She is amazingly focused when she is in the mood, but she does seem to be worried about what she is bad at..."
His parents had him study to get good grades, to ensure that he had more options, that when he had things he wanted to do, he could develop in that direction...assuming he could. Once he met this condition, he would not suffer or regret it in the future.
Amane's parents understood that he was studying on his own volition, and knew that he knew that more opportunities would arise with better grades. That was why they did minimal reminder. Despite that, they did teach him to seize the opportunity, to pull it towards him, and to study well and not regret in the future.
"I see. You have the pragmatism and foresight."
"You should. Think about it...I'm a guy."
"Hm?"
"My pride's gone if i ended up being raised by you even though I want to support you."
Amane's life was completely reliant on Mahiru, but his little dignity would crumble if this would include financial need.
He hoped to have more than excess funds to support Mahiru.
"My hard work has meaning since the one I'm working for is that outstanding."
"Erm, so-sorry...?"
"Ah no, just remain as you are. I'm telling myself to work hard."
"...I shall tell myself to cheer you own."
We will be going through the answers, no?Mahiru chuckled as she gently pinched at Amane's hem, and he nodded, returning to the classroom with her.
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