Saijo no Osewa ~ Takane no Hana [LN] - V1 Chp 4 part 5

After school. I said to myself as I recognized the faces of the students gathered at the round table.

[Then, let’s begin this study session]

[Yeah!]

It was Asahi-san who was the first to shout with joy.

There isn’t exactly the tension of a regular study group, but I feel like pointing a finger at them is a bad idea, so I’ll keep my mouth shut.

We were at the cafe we used when we had our tea party. The members around the table were the same as last time: Me, Asahi-san, Taisho, Hinako, Narika, and Tennouji-san.

[But… once again, these are some gorgeous faces. It’s reliable to have 2 top graders in the school to help]

Such words from Taisho made me wonder.　

[I think Konohana-san is in first place, but who’s the second…?]

[…I’m in second place]

Tennouji-san, sitting next to me on my right side, answered in a sulky voice. 

Tennouji-san has a strong rivalry feeling against Hinako. I apologized to her in a whisper.

[Asahi-san also has good grades, doesn’t she?]

[Well~. Out of all of us. I’m sure Miyakojima-san would’ve done better}

[!?]

When Asahi-san said that, Narika’s face twitched.

[I-I only have good grades on PE and history…]

[History?]

[The Miyakojima family is a family that respects the spirit of bushido. Because of that, I was forced to study history from a young age] (TN: Bushido is a moral code concerning samurai attitudes, behavior and lifestyle.)

Narika told us, as if it were hard to say. 

[But, in almost every other subject… I barely passed the red]

The table fell silent, and Narika turned red in embarrassment.

Unlike Hinako, who can do both academics and sports, Narika only specializes in sports.

[Um, what can I say… sorry]

[…No, it’s fine. Don’t worry about it]

Narika said sadly. Narika is feared and respected due to various misunderstandings, but because of that, she has many shortcomings that are often overlooked. Asahi-san and Taisho were looking at Narika with respectful eyes at the tea party, but now they’re looking at her with friendly eyes.

[This is…. Well, looks like I’ll have to do my best]

Tennouji-san muttered with a difficult look on her face, and looked at me.　

[Tomonari-san. Do you have any idea how the study group will proceed?]

[No… we were just going to get together and study]

[Then, how about splitting it up into 2 groups, the ones teaching and the ones being taught? That should be more efficient. …I, Konohana-san, and Asahi-san will be on the teaching side.]

In other words, there are 3 people being taught: Me, Taisho, and Narika.

[Which subjects are you weak in, Tomonari-san?]

[Anything that isn’t just memorization. …I think math will be especially tough]

I honestly confided in her about my weak subjects. Hinako, sitting next to me on my left, then responded.

[If you like, I’ll―]

[―If that’s the case, I’ll help with your studies. I’m good at mathematics]

Hinako was about to say something, but Tennouji-san’s well-projected voice drowned it out.

In a blink of an eye, Hinako’s smile hardens.

[Then, should I teach Miyakojima-san? I don’t have any particular subjects I’m not good at, so I think I can help raise your average score] (TN: Just to be clear, this is Asahi-san)

[P-Please do!]

Narika replied in a stiff voice.

[T-That means, I’m with Konohana-san…?]

[…Yes. I look forward to working with you, Taisho-kun]

[Y-Yes, me too!!]

Taisho seems tense, but he’s clearly pleased.

Hinako, on the other hand, was smiling kindly―while stomping hard on my foot.

It hurts it hurts it hurts…

Come to think of it, Hinako wanted to teach me since yesterday. So because it’s Tennouji-san instead of her who will teach me, she must be in a bad mood. 

It’s not like Hinako and I can’t study together after we get back to the mansion… Ouch ouch, it hurts, stop drilling my foot with your heels. 

[Well, let’s get started then]

At Tennouji-san’s words, we all began to study.

Short part, but more should come out soon.

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