Growth will come after learning
"Asada-san, why are you standing at the door confused?"
Furuhashi leaned in front of her and watched Shinichi's expression curiously.
Shinichi immediately looked away and said calmly, "It's nothing."
Ogata first glanced warily at the door of the guidance room, then turned her head, looking straight at Shinichi with a bit of nervousness.
"What did Kirisu sensei say about us?"
Furuhashi nodded, looking hopeful he would say something.
Shinichi hesitated for a moment, he instinctively wanted to mess up the matter, just like he didn't tell them about the bet at that time, the less he told them, the less unnecessary misunderstandings they would have, and he would be able to give himself space way forward to freedom.
He is still considering whether to continue to take over the role of educator.
The best option is of course not to take, as always take the time to "study". He had yet to read a tenth of the library's collection.
But for some reason, Shinichi instinctively abandoned this idea, kept weighing the pros and cons of continuing in his heart, and also hesitated because of the two's attitude towards this matter.
This was different from his original philosophy, and also very different from his attitude towards things from then to now.
For a moment, Shinichi fell into a predicament.
The original reason to act has been lost.
As long as there is a reason to do something, Shinichi will do his best. On the other hand, when it comes to relationships with the opposite sex and there is no reason to do so, he always allows himself to choose to be silent and responds negatively.
Furuhashi and Ogata felt a little uncomfortable, and they waited silently for Shinichi's response.
"..."
Shinichi still decided not to tell the truth.
The hardest thing to see is not lies, but the truth that is deliberately deceived.
Therefore, Shinichi showed a faint smile, and spoke as if nothing had happened.
"That's okay-"
At this moment, his eyes met Furuhashi's and Ogata's.
At this moment, he saw the worry in their eyes, and the unspoken words stuck in his throat.
At this time, he refused to run away anymore, and chose to face his heart calmly.
"...It's nothing, that's a lie."
He wanted to smile, but his lips were dry, and still couldn't make the smile any clearer.
He was obviously very happy, but for some reason, he could only smile lightly, and the corners of his mouth were always twitching.
"In general... For the next two years, I'd like to ask your advice..."
Ogata and Furuhashi glanced at each other with shocked looks on their faces.
"It means..."
"Shinichi-san..."
Shinichi turned around quickly, trying not to tremble in his voice.
"Humph… Since I can benefit, so until graduation, the two of you probably won't have any other educators as partners. If you have any complaints, speak up first, while Kirisu Sensei is still around..."
Before he finished speaking, the two of them interrupted his words loudly.
"I won't regret it!"
"For our educators, apart from Shinichi-san, no one can!"
Then, they bowed deeply towards.
"From now on, I beg for your guidance, Shinichi-san/Asada-san!"
After a long silence, Shinichi held back a word.
"...Good!"
He stared at the red sight in the sky that seemed to be burning, and straightened his back bravely.
At this moment, an unprecedented warmth filled the atrium, greatly shaking his rationality.
At this moment, he wanted to smile happier than anyone else, but the high-spirited emotions that even a smile couldn't convey affected his expression.
At this moment, he had also found a precious reason to treasure it in the deepest part of his heart, one that wouldn't disappear in about two years.
Staring at the blurry distant sky, Shinichi sighed silently.
(Studying is really a very beautiful thing...)
And his studies with them, perhaps from now on, can be considered an official start.
...
[Furuhashi Fumino]
[Science comprehensive test: 64 points]
[Ogata Rizu]
[Liberal arts comprehensive test: 68 points]
—Two people, qualified.
"Good job!