I thought about raising my hand to give the extra paper back to her but then, it dawned on me

I told her about my meeting with the two PE Teachers. Moreover, she was made aware of Eguchi-senseis plan of asking me to be her Student Assistant at that drinking party they all attended last Friday.

If Im not wrong, this was her way of telling me that she doesnt mind me being a Student Assistant to Eguchi-sensei.

Uh. I better ask her later for clarification.

Today, Shio only used half of her time to teach us before coming up with a quiz about everything weve learned from her so far.

And to her disappointment, some of us still failed despite it being a simple quiz of giving the meaning of the English word.

As for me although I didnt get a perfect score like Kanzaki or Nami, I was among the above-average like Aya. And that somehow abated her disappointment.

Satsuki passed albeit barely. There were words she misread as something else which in turn made her write the wrong meaning to it.

And among our group, Sakuma failed which made him gulp down when Shio announced an extra homework for those who failed that they needed to pass next week. Along with that announcement, Shio also revealed that she would prepare a long quiz and she emphasized that it wouldnt be as simple as the quiz today.

Well, being her first advisory class after getting her license to teach, she probably wanted to do well. Besides, the way she conducted her classes was not as boring as our Japanese History teacher wherein hes only telling us to read the books and then he would do some pop quiz with our books opened. In the end, only those who would actually take their time to read and understand what they were reading could learn something.

As for Shio, shes very hands-on with her teaching approach. Although there were times where she would focus on one student, me for example, she wouldnt neglect the other students and in fact, shes making it easier for the others to pick up what shes teaching through focusing on one student.

Thats because most of us would be intrigued if theres always someone in the spotlight apart from our teacher.

In any case, with that kind of announcement, those who failed began looking towards their seatmates to ask them for help. On the other hand, the others who passed the quiz also turned serious as they thought about the upcoming long quiz.

Thats why as soon as Shio left the classroom and while the next period hadnt started yet, the class became filled with buzzing noises of conversations.

And naturally, that didnt spare us.

Seconds after Shio stepped out of the room, I felt a hand grabbing my shoulder. Onoda! Help me!

Its Sakuma, pleading like a little kid.

Or thats how I imagined him without looking back.

Sorry. Im busy. I coldly answered as I began tidying up my desk to prepare for the next class.

However, despite hearing that, the idiot even stood up and went in front of my desk to plead.

But because of how I just repeated my words, the guy plopped down, like a balloon losing air.

And watching all those at my side, Aya probably felt bad for the guy, she rummaged through her bag and pulled out something, her notebook.

S-sakuma-kun, here. Although her voice was still as soft as before, Aya courageously handed the notebook to Sakuma.

Since were in the same group, Sakuma was the closest guy to her if I was excluded.

Rindou! Youre a lifesaver! Unlike this Uh heartless guy.

Sakuma was instantly energized as he received the notebook.

However, upon hearing his response or specifically how Sakuma called me heartless, the adorable and courageous Aya puffed up her cheeks as she tried showing an angry expression to defend me. Ruki is not heartless!

Alright. Thats too adorable of her and I was truly being heartless there.

Anyway, the little gesture from her was triggering my desire to thoroughly dote on her. Moreover, her courage to speak up even though Sakuma wasnt truly talking to her was worth commending. I better do that later.

In any case, Sakuma was dumbfounded upon seeing Aya like that. Eventually, he nodded his head and took back his words about me being heartless to please Aya.

G-good Give it back to me in two days I we also need to review it.

Aya, satisfied with what he showed, flashed a brilliant smile before reverting back to her usual expression.

But when she noticed my eyes staring at her, the girl didnt know whether she would cover her face from embarrassment or ask me for a head pat.

In the end, I whispered my words of praise to her which made the girl redden completely.

As for Sakuma, he stood up happily as he returned to his seat, reading Ayas notes.

Well, Aya gave it to him so I wouldnt say anything about it.

On the other hand, Satsuki witnessed all that and clicked her tongue once more. However, this time, the recipient of that was Sakuma.

You idiot. Ask Setsuna-nee to teach you. Youre always with her anyway.

With that kind of suggestion from her, Sakumas hand that was flipping Ayas notes froze.

I I dont want to trouble her.

Trouble? Suit yourself then. And here I am giving you a suggestion. Satsuki annoyedly responded. Perhaps in her mind, thats also one way for her to help that guy. Shes surely still somewhat guilty to him and with things slowly returning to normal, shes also going out of her way to at least go back to speaking terms to the guy.

Anyway, after that, Satsukis gaze at me.

Idiot. What about you? Do you have plans? What about we study together for that long quiz? I also Satsukis voice trailed as her face gradually reddened.

Watching her reaction and thinking about the way she said that this girl was directly inviting me to study together.

No, she suggested that because shes too embarrassed to ask me directly to help her study. And thats how she ended up wording it.

And the way she reddened was because she noticed the pairs of eyes that suddenly turned towards her Her voice was rather loud so those near us heard it clearly.

The scary Maemura invited someone to study with her. Thats probably something new.

Anyway, since shes asking me, I needed to respond right?

Sure, lets study together. Wanna come too, Aya? I smiled and also included the girl next to me whos still reveling from the praise I whispered to her ears.

Yes! Lets study together! Aya then energetically accepted along with her giggles.

And to further save Satsuki from the spotlight she pointed at herself, I also turned to my back, So? Do you also want to come, Sakuma?

Youre inviting me too?

Why not? Arent we a group? Well, its fine if you dont want to. You had Ayas notes already anyway. I shrugged and tried to close the offer.

But my shoulder was grabbed by him once more. Ill come! No, let me join!

I could do away with only Satsuki and Aya. But considering theyre both my girls I had no idea if I could rein in my desire for them, forgetting about studying. Sakuma being there would at least stop me from being that bold.

Alright. But Im not the one who suggested the study, you know? What do you think? Can they come too? I turned my gaze back to Satsuki who finally regained her calm.

Alternating her narrowed gaze between us, she then clicked her tongue and nodded in agreement.

Following that, I heard a barely audible curse from her, Idiot Ruki.