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Tsukushi
All right then, let's take a fifteen minute break!
Touko
Okay~! It feels like the last time we practiced together was ages ago!
Nanami
The exam period was right after our concert, after all~.
Mashiro
How did all of you do on your exams...? You have to do make-up exams if you fail, right?
Rui
Correct. Students who fail are also required to study after school in a designated classroom.
Touko
It's such a pain. They come after you if you speak even a tiny bit~!
Tsukushi
It sounds like you've had first-hand experience... By the way, Touko-chan, did you manage to pass?
Touko
Just barely! I would've bombed it if I got even one more answer wrong.
Tsukushi
You were that close?!
Mashiro
I-it was really close for me, too... Tsukinomori's tests are so hard because some questions require you to apply the stuff from class, instead of just testing you on the basics...
Tsukushi
Come on, you two! You need to study more!
Nanami
Tsu-chan, do you usually get good grades?
Tsukushi
I do pretty well! Although, my grades this time around weren't as good as they usually are... What about you, Hiromachi-san?
Nanami
My grades are pretty normal~. All my scores were the exact average~.
Mashiro
Huh...? D-does that mean you got the average score for every single subject...?
Touko
Isn't that pretty hard to do?!
Nanami
I-it is...?! Oh, I'm sure it was just luck! It probably won't happen again~!
Touko
Hm, so Yashio's the only one of us who gets good grades then. No surprise there... Oh, I guess there's Futaba.
Tsukushi
What do you mean, "I guess?!" Luck just wasn't on my side this time!
Mashiro
Ahaha... I can't imagine you ever getting a failing grade, Yashio-san. I heard you've always been ranked first in our grade ever since middle school...
Rui
I have always aimed for first place, and I intend to keep getting first place.
Tsukushi
It's one thing to try, but it's another thing entirely to actually do it...
Touko
I wish I could get a good score at least once~! I've always had to look towards the bottom to find my ranking ever since middle school!
Tsukushi
Touko-chan, you should try to do well more than just once! I'm worried you'll fail one of these days and won't be able to come to band practice...
Touko
You're right! Hey, Yashio-sensei, mind helping me out with my next tests?
The Other Three
...?!
Mashiro
(Oh no... I can just see the look on Yashio-san's face...)
Rui
...
Tsukushi
(Huh? She actually seems to be considering it.)
Rui
... Very well, I will help you.
Touko
Seriously?! Yashio, you're my savior! A total angel!
Rui
I am not doing this out of the goodness of my heart. I merely weighed the cost of helping you against the cost to the band should you fail your tests.
Nanami
Rui-rui, that reason is so you...
Touko
C'mon, Yashio, there's nothing to be embarrassed about! I totally owe you one!
Rui
... You are free to think whatever you wish.
Rui
Finish all the problems from pages twenty-seven to thirty-five of this workbook by this time tomorrow. Understood?
Touko
Huh? Isn't tomorrow kinda early?! The next tests aren't for a while!
Rui
If you wish to improve your grades, you must make sure there are no areas you do not understand, correct? Studying specifically for the tests will come later.
Rui
You are, however, free to do as you wish. The results of the mid-term exams are on you.
Touko
Ugh... You're seriously ruthless, Yashio-sensei...
Tsukushi
I'll help you then!
Touko
Hmm... Nah, I'll pass, Futaba.
Tsukushi
Hey, what's that supposed to mean?!
Mashiro & Nanami
Ahaha...
Transcript
Marina
Phew, we finally finished shopping. I can't believe our usual store is temporarily closed.
Marina
I didn't think it would take so long to find another one... Hm?
Marina
That person over there looking at the floor guide... I think it's Rui-chan. Hey~!
Rui
Oh. Hello, Tsukishima-san, BanG Dreamer-san.
Marina
Is there a store you're looking for? I could show you around if it's a place I know.
Rui
Thank you, but that will be unnecessary. I am trying to determine the most efficient route to minimizing the time I spend shopping.
Marina
Why don't you want to spend time shopping?
Rui
I wish to have more time to spend on other essential activities.
Marina
I-I see... You seem like the type who's very good at managing your schedule, Rui-chan.
Rui
I have written my schedule for each day in this organizer. You may look through it if you wish.
Marina
Thank you, don't mind if I do... Wow! Your schedule for each day is so detailed... Are you actually able to follow your schedule?
Rui
That is the purpose of a schedule.
Marina
That may be, but it's a lot easier to write down your schedule than it is to follow it.
Rui
I make sure to account for any unforeseen events. Each task also has a priority, so the schedule can be adjusted when the need arises.
Marina
I see. Fufu, I'm sure you'll be a very good worker once you're an adult.
Marina
... Oh, I'm sorry! We're not interrupting your plans, are we?
Rui
...? Why do you ask?
Marina
Well, speaking to us isn't on your schedule...
Rui
There is no need to worry. I would not make a schedule that could be disrupted by casual conversation.
Marina
Gotcha. I guess we fall under the category of unforeseen circumstances, huh?
Rui
Yes. That said, it is time for me to make my way to my destination.
Marina
I enjoyed our little chat! From now on, we should properly plan out our shopping too, BanG Dreamer-san.
Rui
Good day then, Tsukishima-san, BanG Dreamer-san. I will be going now.