Discussion on Nakano’s Itsuki Life

Itsuki indeed had a dream.

A desire that had been embedded in her heart since her mother's departure.

She wanted to become like her mother and lead her sisters forward.

She wanted to become a teacher like her mother, guiding students onto the right path with dignity.

Until now, after meeting Shinichi and Mafuyu, she had two more goals she wanted to emulate.

Half a year later, Itsuki was no longer confused. Though foolish, she could move towards a clear goal step by step.

She and her sisters taught each other and achieved better results than tutoring. She saw the future of both of them and understood the greatness and gentleness of those called educators.

Therefore, Itsuki's aspiration was to become a teacher.

"I can achieve my dream even though I'm clumsy, but what about you?"

Despite many setbacks and difficulties, this journey eventually bore fruit.

So this time, it was her turn to hold hands.

Passing on knowledge and hope was something that must be done and wanted to be done by a teacher.

Itsuki believed that her desire was very strong. Unlike at the exchange meeting, she could honestly tell everyone that her dream was to become a teacher, but she hadn't found an opportunity yet.

"But why can't I say it now..."

Itsuki sighed and looked out at the teaching building's courtyard with sad eyes.

"But I haven't been afraid for a long time."

As Miku said, she had grown up, and no one knew better than herself that hard work didn't always yield results.

"So, is it because of Kirisu-sensei's presence that I dare not say it?"

Impossible, she was the most respected teacher, and this wasn't something to be ashamed of.

Thinking about this, there was no way to escape anymore.

Itsuki, who had found her answer, leaned against the wall and sighed again.

She had also considered this.

If she couldn't become a teacher, then be Shinichi's deputy, be it vice president, secretary, manager, assistant, etc., as long as she could help him, she could learn to do it.

Unconsciously, it became the second hidden wish in her heart.

Similar yet different from Miku's "not wanting to be separated from him." Itsuki clearly understood what she wanted to do. It had nothing to do with feelings, and she didn't want him to watch over her all the time.

"Dreams and aspirations..." Itsuki muttered unconsciously.

On one side was a long-buried dream, on the other side was an exciting aspiration. Both dilemmas confused Itsuki's mind and she didn't know what to do.

She always thought the future was still far away, but when she came to her senses, she found herself standing at a crossroads, her firm steps beginning to falter, and she dared not let go.

"I'm too embarrassed to talk about this with Asada-kun..."

Anyway, Shinichi was the source of this problem.

The confused thoughts clashed with hunger, Itsuki unconsciously reached into her pocket, and then she remembered that her food stash had been taken by Shinichi, and there was no way to replenish the depleted energy.

So Itsuki's expression became even sadder. She held her stomach, and the ahoge hair on her head drooped.

"Itsuki-san?"

A familiar voice suddenly came from the stairs.

Itsuki turned around and saw Mafuyu walking towards her.

"Have you finished your student council business?"

"Ah, um..." Feeling guilty about that judgmental gaze, Itsuki quickly regulated her breathing to calm herself.

"Not yet. I went out to submit official documents. I wanted to get some fresh air outside before returning."

Since she wasn't lying fundamentally, Itsuki's expression was so calm that Mafuyu couldn't see any clues.

"Really?" She immediately looked away and said casually, "If nothing happens, come back earlier."

Saying this, she was about to pass by Itsuki, but she suddenly stopped.

"Kirisu-sensei, aren't you going to the meeting? Today's meeting ended so quickly."

"It's not a meeting, they just asked me to explain something." Mafuyu glanced at her strangely and didn't pay too much attention to her.

"No big deal. I really wish the principal could be more serious. It's okay if the instructions aren't clearly conveyed, but he actually forced such an interview on me..."

"Interview?" Itsuki tilted her head in confusion.

"It's nothing, just a trivial matter." Mafuyu rearranged her expression and returned to her usual cold and serious expression, "Is there anything else? I'll go first if there's nothing else."

Itsuki bit her lip and spoke earnestly:

"Kirisu-sensei... Can you discuss life with me?"