Itsuki stays up late

Without Ichika's company, Shinichi went to school alone today, it didn't feel strange, only the time to get to school was a little faster.

　　After arriving at school, he sweated it out on the field with Yotsuba as usual, then returned to class.

　　But according to him, Itsuki sitting in the back seat was a bit strange.

　　Shinichi asked with concern.

　　"Are you okay? Did you stay up late?"

　　Itsuki who was sleeping on the table rubbed her eyes and yawned.

　　Her hair was loose, and the faint dark circles under her eyes showed her tiredness

　　"Um, if I didn't pay attention, I would..."

　　"Kirisu Sensei will not give you any tasks beyond your abilities," Shinichi said in a judgmental tone.

　　"Contrary to her appearance, she is a careful and considerate teacher. She knows that your absorption efficiency is not good, and she will never give you all the information and let you read it yourself…"

　　Shinichi looked into her eyes, and after staring for two seconds, Itsuki looked away guiltily, and said in a sad voice.

　　"You guessed it right, I overestimated my abilities…"

　　Then, she told about what happened after yesterday's meeting.

　　Mafuyu took her to the office and took out all the materials for the exchange meeting. Itsuki was surprised by the thickness of the folder.

　　Some talked about experiences from previous years, some had information from other participating schools, and there were many application forms that she couldn't understand. Itsuki was confused and didn't know where to start.

　 　Mafuyu noticed her confusion, so she quickly chose the thinnest folder and asked her to take it back. Itsuki should first understand the specific plans of the exchange meeting and not be too anxious.

　　However Itsuki didn't forget that next week was the time for the exchange meeting.

　　If she looked at it bit by bit like this, what would she learn after a week? What else can help everyone at the exchange meeting?

　　She believes that she should not be taken for granted like she was when she grew up after attending forest school.

　　That's right, Mafuyu underestimated her! Itsuki can also take on more tasks and endure more pressure. To keep up with others, she couldn't do it without working hard to surpass her limits!

　　Therefore, Itsuki turned to Mafuyu.

　　"With some explanation, the number would be around three times that…" Itsuki took out a thick stack of folders from her school bag with a tired sigh.

　　"At that time, Sensei told me not to force myself, and warned me with a very scary look, saying that I didn't understand self-discipline between body and business. There is no need for this kind of exchange meeting…"

　　Even after being told that, she stayed up until past 5 am before barely being able to sleep, and rushed to class after 7 am.

　　Even though Itsuki worked very hard, she didn't finish interpreting all the information in the end, instead her head became increasingly dizzy, and everything she remembered was almost completely blank.

　　Thinking about this, Itsuki let out a depressed voice

　　"What should I do... Even though it's all my own fault, if this continues, I will be expelled by Kirisu Sensei after joining... This would be too tragic..."

　　Shinichi shook his head, looking a little displeased.

　　"What you have to pay attention to is not about whether you are miserable or not, but about how easy it is for you to push yourself. That's what happened on the first day. Can you guarantee that you can regulate your body? OK in the next six days?"

　　Hearing his blaming words, Itsuki pursed her lips in dissatisfaction.

　　"Of course..."

　　Shinichi looked at her expressionlessly.

　　The originally determined voice became smaller, and Itsuki with her head buried in her chest, and she muttered in a low voice.

　　"I'm just stupid... I can't finish reading that material even if I don't sleep... Talking about growing up will only hinder people... In the end, all I can do is eat. No wonder everyone says I'm fat..."

　　"The last sentence has nothing to do with now."

　　Shinichi looked at Itsuki who was pale and in a worrying condition.

　　An idea suddenly came to mind, and he looked at the math teacher on the podium.

　　"That's good."

　　Looking to the side, Shinichi said to Itsuki: "Now do as I say, and I will make sure that your life will not be in danger... No, I will let you successfully pass Kirisu Sensei's test."

　　Itsuki raised her head, and her eyes shone.

　　"I will do it! As long as it allows me..."

　　Before she could really say her words, Shinichi said in a deep voice.

　　"Talk less and do more. That's the first step. Just blink when you understand."

　　 Itsuki blinked repeatedly.

　　Shinichi knew that the classmates nearby, especially Fumino who was eavesdropping, were paying attention to his interactions with. Itsuki, so he didn't delay and said his next words.

　　"Now raise your hand to Sensei and say that you are going to the health room to rest, sleep there until noon, go to the cafeteria for lunch then go back to class."

　　Itsuki's eyes widened and gasped in surprise.

　　Shinichi really wanted to flick her forehead, but since the eyes around him were staring at him, it was a bit inappropriate to do so now.

　　He complained.

　　"Is it strange to go to the infirmary to sleep when you're not feeling well?"

　　Itsuki shook her head, moved the folder in front of her mouth, leaned her head forward, and whispered urgently.

　　"This is not good, Asada-kun! Not to mention I stayed up late because of my own fault. The third lesson is about world history. Kirisu Sensei heard me go to the infirmary, and he immediately guessed that it was because I took so much material to read yesterday."

　　Shinichi interrupted her panic without any compromise.

　　"I will help you solve this problem, you just need to do as I say... Or do you have a better way?"

　　Shinichi spoke in a serious tone.

　　"Then it's up to you. Anyway, I just have an idea. It's your choice whether to listen to it or not. Just pretend I don't exist."

　　"…"

Itsuki looked reluctant.

　　"Asada-kun, this statement is too cunning!"

　　Shinichi nodded lazily.

　　"Yeah, so you want to raise your hand?"

　　"Damn it! Tough good guy!"

　　"Thank you, would you like to raise your hand?"

　　"There's definitely no need to say such annoying words!"

　　"Hmm, if you don't raise your hand, I will carry you to the infirmary in a moment, so that other people will misunderstand our relationship."

　　Shinichi showed a very sincere smile.

　　"I am a porter and you are a cement bag. Do you like this relationship?"

　　Itsuki's face turned red and her emotions became more excited.

　　"How, how can I like it! I thought that...!"

　　Halfway through, she closed her mouth. After biting her lip, she stood up and raised her hands.

　　"Excuse me! Sensei, I don't feel well. Can you let me go to the infirmary to rest?"

　　The math teacher was surprised, Itsuki's face was bright and healthy, clearly indicating that her metabolism was good.

　　But considering all women had days like that, and as a middle-aged man, asking too many questions could easily be seen as being an asshole, so he had no choice but to nod his head.

　　"Nakano-san. Do you need someone to accompany you?"

　　Itsuki looked at Shinichi subconsciously, and she turned to the math teacher.

　　"Don't worry, I still have the strength to go to the infirmary alone. Can I go?"

　　"Ah,… Take care of yourself…" Feeling like she was angry, the math teacher looked at the long-haired girl inexplicably.

　 The middle-aged teacher took the mathematics textbook and tried to restore the class atmosphere.

　　"Okay, let's start the class."

　 Shinichi had just told Itsuki to leave, was poked in the arm by Fumino, and then a note was thrown at him.