
...GROUP FAILS, 2ND ATTEMPT
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The first aroma of tea this season is now on the air, may you all
do it well.
A month and a half since the beginning of school. I spend every day without caring.
"Excuse me, can you hear me? Is your head okay?"
She hit me on the forehead with her palm, and I rubbed her in pain.
"You don't have a fever, yeah."
"no, I just got lost in thought."
I remember how we reached this situation and I unintentionally sighed. Maybe I shouldn't have agreed to cooperate with him.
Oh well, there's no point crying like spilled milk. At that moment, I agreed to help comfort her, but recalling that, it was actually not like I agreed.
"Expert, what should I do?"
"Yes .. naturally, we need to persuade Sudou-kun and the others to participate in the study group again. To do that, you have to lower your feet, beg them to join."
"Why should I do that ... First, you're the reason why there's a fight."
"The real reason is those who don't want to learn, don't blame it." This woman... does she really want to help them?
"It is impossible to gather them again without Kushida's help. You know too
that right?"
"... I know, I think we have to make sacrifices."
It seemed that he did not want to get involved with Kushida in any way possible.
Although he was not happy about it, he agreed as this was
of emergency.
This is the best compromise for someone like Horikita who doesn't
wanted it.
"Alright, go and quickly bring him to cooperate with us."
"Me?"
"Of course, you formed a contract with me, because you agreed to be a hard worker until we reached A-class, you have to obey."
I don't remember making such a contract.
"Here, look at this written contract." Waw. My name and even my stamp.
"You'll be penalized for falsifying documents, you know."
Giving up, I walked away from him. Horikita tidied up her desk and faced Kushida.
"Kushida-san, I want to talk to you, if possible, for lunch
together?"
"Lunch? It's strange to be invited by Horikita-san, but of course."
Even though I was nearby, Kushida did not falter at all. He quickly agreed.
Kushida then walks towards the most popular Cafe Palette in the school.
This is where Horikita got angry at us because we lied and called her out.
Horikita paid for Kushida's drink. Of course, I paid for it myself.
Sucking a drink while smiling, Kushida sat on the chair. We also sat in
ahead of him.
"Thank you, what should you talk about?"
"I created a study group to help Sudou-kun, can you help us one more time?"
"Why are you doing this? What for Sudou-kun?"
Kushida also realized that his request was not purely altruistic (Before others).
"No, it's for me."
"Well, Horikita-san, as usual, acts for yourself, yes."
"Would you not help people who don't act for their friends?"
"I think you're free to think whatever you want, but I want to
make sure that you won't lie, so I'm glad you answered honestly. All right, I'll help you, we're classmates, right? Ayanokouji. "
"Y-yes, please help us."
"I want to ask you directly, not for your friend, not for the points, but you want to help you get to class A?”
"true."
"That, that doesn't make sense .. isn't that impossible? Oh, I'm not trying to call you stupid, but how should I say it.
class's giving up, you know?"
"Is it because the difference between our class and Class A is too great?"
"Yes ... to be honest, I don't know if we can catch up, I don't even know if we can get the points next month, I feel discouraged."Horikita hit the table hard.
"I'll really do it."
"Ayanokouji-kun, do you also want class A?"
"Yes, he's my assistant for Class A." You called me an assistant without my consent...
"Hmm. okay, let me help."
"Of course, that's why we asked from the beginning"
"Not that, I want to join you guys for A class. Not just a study group, but I want to help with everything else you're gonna do from now on."
"E-uh? But ..."
"Then, don't you want me to help?"
Kushida looked at Horikita with widened eyes.
"Alright, I'll formally ask for your help again if this study group
it went well."
That's answer. Although Kushida may have something on his mind, Horikita decides to let him look for a certain reason and let him join in.
After receiving a thoughtful answer from the usually stubborn Horikita,
Kushida jumped up happily.
"really? Yay!"
Looks very happy, she cheered happily. This look is also cute.
"Best relationship yet, Horikita-san! Ayanokouji-kun!"
He extended his left and right hands towards the two of us.
Feeling somewhat confused, Horikita and I shook her hands.
"However, I don't know if Sudou-kun and his friends agreed to
join again."
"Yes. In the current situation, it must look difficult."
"Then can you hand it to me again? I can do this
at least after joining you. Ok?"
I felt overwhelmed by the speed Horikita and Kushida were doing.
As if he was about to act, he pulled out his phone. Soon after, Ike
and Yamauchi came with a joyful expression.
As soon as they saw me and Horikita, they looked at me as if they were saying, "You really told her about that chat !?".
well, it fits, so I'll just shut up.
Their guilt may be effective in getting them to agree.
"Sorry to call you two, Horikita or I have a request for you both."
"A-a-what, what's up? What are you doing with us?"
A very exaggerated reaction... They retreated nervously.
"Do you two have any plans to join the study group
Hirata-kun's?"
"Eh? K-study group? No, we don't want to join because he's too popular... We'll be speeding up the night before the exam, this has always worked since high school."
To Ike's words, Yamauchi nodded twice, three times. They seem to have succeeded with last-minute cramming over the past few years.
"Thinking like that suits both of you. However, the chances of being expelled from school are quite high at the moment."
"You're the same as before, whatever that means."
Sudou appeared while scowling at Horikita. It seems like Sudou is also trapped
in the Kushida trap.
"The only one who is most worried about that is you, Sudou-kun, it seems like you are not at all worried about the expulsion of the school."
"You already know that. If you're not careful, I'll hit you, I'm busy with basketball right now, good enough to study before the test."
"Let's just relax, Sudou." Ike tried to calm Sudou down, as if he did not know what he was saying in the chat.
"Hey, Sudou-kun, would you like to try studying once more? you might barely be able to pass the test by speeding last night. However, if it doesn't work out, you won't be able to play basketball again here, you know ?"
"That's .. but I don't want to receive ‘kindness' from this woman, I haven't forgotten the words you threw at me the other day, if you're going to ask, if you're going to ask, apologize first sincerely."
Sudou stated that, showing hostility towards Horikita. Subjectly
personally, I think that even though he feels it is dangerous not to study, he
Of course, Horikita would not apologize so easily. There is no one who
openly bragging about being wrong with their own mouths.
"I think you're wrong, Sudou-kun."
"What!?" Instead of apologizing, he simply added more fuel to the fire.
"After all, our hatred for each other is just a trivial matter in this situation, I will teach you for my sake, you will learn for your sake, is that bad?"
"Do you really want to move to A class? Going so far as to
invite me."
"Yes, if not, who would choose to care about you?" With Horikita's harsh words, Sudou grew even more angry.
"I was busy with basketball, even before the exam, others didn't spare
time to study. I don't want to be left behind when I'm busy studying."
Having predicted that Sudou would say such words, Horikita
take out a piece of paper and show it to him. That's a schedule
detailed until the day of the exam.
"At the last study session, I learned that regular learning methods are not
suits you. None of you understand the basics of the topic,
like taking a frog and introducing it to the sea. Frogs don't know where to start. I also understand that taking time away from your hobbies
it will add to your stress. Therefore, I thought of a plan to solve the problem. "
"What kind of magic is this? If there's such a plan, tell me."
Both, studying for tests and club activities can coexist.
Believing that there was no way it could exist, Sudou burst into laughter.
"We've got two weeks from now, you're gonna start studying every day at
class as if tomorrow is going to die."
At first, I didn't understand what he was saying. Everyone is confused.
"Usually, the three of you aren't serious in class, are you?"
"Don't decide that yourself." Ike objected
"Then, are you diligent in class?"
"... No, no, I didn't do anything until class was over."
"justified? In other words, you spend six hours a day just for
lazing. Even beyond one, two hours available after school, there is a lot of precious time to waste. We should use it now."
"Of course ... in theory it would work, but .. wouldn't that make no sense?"
Kushida's concerns are very appropriate. That's because they can't learn all the time
time during class is wasted.
If they can't even stop talking in class, I don't think they can
understand the problem itself.
"I can't keep up with the material in the classroom."
"I already know that, so we'll use all the free time we have
have and have small study sessions."
Horikita then turned to the next page. It has a full description
about what we're gonna do.
In short, it's like this. After the first period, everyone will meet and
discuss what they don't understand.
In ten minutes of rest,
Horikita would then teach them what they did not know.
And then the whole process will repeat itself for the next period. Of course
not as simple as it sounds.
However, since they are unable to follow the lessons, it may be difficult for them
to understand in a short time.
"Wait a minute, I'm confused, is this possible?"
Ike also realized that this would be an arduous task.
"Yes, it's not unreasonable to think that you can teach us
in just 10 minutes?"
"Don't worry, during class, I'll make sure all the answers to that question. Ayanokouji-kun and Kushida-san will teach each of you."
If it's like that, I guess there's a chance everyone can understand
in just 10 minutes.
"Both of you, if that just explains the answer, you can do it,
right?"
"But .. I still don't think that it's possible in that amount of time.
Learning is hard, so I don't know ..."
"Content covered in one period is very small, only 1 page of notes, and,
or at most about 2. And the material that concerns the test takes up only half a page. However, if the time is not enough, we can always use the lunch break. I'm not saying I want you to understand the material, I just want to make sure that it's in your head.The important thing is to make sure that you pay attention to the teacher's voice and the writing on the board, forget the notes."
"Did you tell us not to take notes?"
"Try to memorize that question and the answer will be difficult when taking notes."
Sure, that might be true. By focusing on taking notes, valuable time is wasted. After all, it seemed that Horikita was unwilling to use the time after school.
"try it. You can try it before you refuse."
"... I still don't want to do it. I want to spend my time differently than someone who studies 24/7... Also, I don't think I'll be able to learn with such cheap tricks."
Horikita thought about her plan while considering the three, but Sudou
still disagree.
"It looks like you're misunderstanding the basic concept here. Cheap tricks. There's no thing
like those. There is no other way but to spend time and study carefully,
it's not just for learning, but for anything else. Or did you say
that it? Are there cheap tricks and shortcuts for basketball? "
"Of course there's no such thing. Only after you practice and practice will you
become proficient."
Realizing what he said, Sudou took a breath with his eyes open
wide in surprise.
"It's really impossible for people who don't have the ability
to focus. However, you will devote all your energy to getting
better basketball skills. Even if it is only a small part, use some of that energy to learn. To be able to continue playing basketball in this school,
so as not to be kicked out. "
It was very small, but Horikita clearly offered Sudou a compromise
small-time. He hesitated.
However, his pride managed to enter. No matter what, he would not agree.
"... I still don't want to come, thanks for being more polite, but I still do
I disagree."
Sudou tries to leave without ever sitting down, but Horikita stops him.
If he let this opportunity pass, there might not be another chance
to form a learning group.
Normally, I wouldn't say anything, though,
but I think I should go in and help out here.
"Hey, Kushida, do you have a boyfriend?"
"Eh, Eh, I don't have it, why are you asking me all of a sudden?"
"Then, if I get 50 points on the next test, will you
dating me?"
I stretched out my hand.
"Huh? What are you saying, Ayanokouji !? date me! I'm gonna
get 51 points!"
"No, no, I! With me! I'll get 52 points!"
Ike quickly responded. And then Yamauchi. Kushida quickly realized what I wanted to do.
"This.. M-disgraceful... I don't judge people by their test scores, you know?"
"But they want rewards for doing well. Look at their enthusiasm. If there was such a reward, they would probably try even harder."
Seriate......