Saturday, late, with Ami...
Following my tutoring session with my sister's friend this afternoon. It was now near to midnight, and Airi was asleep, while I was downstairs reviewing my lesson planner, and also myself...
Then, as I was deep in my thoughts, my cellphone started vibrating.
Ami asked herself in her thoughts, ''Who could it be so late at... huh? . .A...ya? (Panics) H-H-How do I respond? W-What would she be calling about, at this hour?!''
Ami answered her cell, ''What...is it?''
Aya replied, ''Greetings, Ami. I apologize for how late it is, but I needed to request something from you?''
Ami rigidly asked, ''Hold on a moment... How did you get my number? I and Airi have different numbers.''
Aya chuckled and replied, ''Um... How to say this? . .Airi secretly told me your number one day at school, sometime ago. I wrote it down for memory's sake.''
Ami groaned, and said, ''Oh, well..... I'll talk to her about it later... Now, what was this pressing matter of yours?''
Aya boldly said, ''Oh, right. I'll get to it. (Swallows) I wanted to discuss about our session from earlier today. While it was tough on both of us, I was wondering...
I wished to ask if you could tutor me on the last of my subjects on Wednesday, after school?''
Ami stuttered and asked, ''W-What? After the grade you awarded me, today? A-A-And how you acted before...? (Composes herself) Don't you have to work part-time on weekdays?''
Aya said, with spirit, ''Don't worry... Sometime, after I got home, I made the decision to call up my boss, and request that day off ahead of time. They understand the importance.''
Ami asked in shock, ''What?''
Days later, on Wednesday, with Ami...
With our exams just a few days away, I went with her proposal and I was tutoring her in our school's library this time. It was after school, so my sister was at her part-time job, unlike her friend here.
In addition to her asks, I insisted on her to do something for me, similarly... I pressed her to grade my tutoring skills again, so I could solve my own errors.
-F.F.W>, a couple hours...
Aya said while stretching, ''It's feel so fantastic to be all caught up! (Leaning back on chair, in exhaustion)''
Ami thought, ''Fortunately, things turned to be less of a disaster today... I pray that I actually taught her something, myself included..... Wait! That's right-!''
Ami asked, in concern, ''Aya? What is my final grade, for today?''
Aya nervously said, ''W... What...? Ah- Apologies. I almost forgot. (Completes the scores) Here's your grade.''
Ami said in delayed fashion, ''49? . . . .I've only improved that much? That's all...? (Painful sigh)''
[Author's Note]: For reference; Her last grade was 42.
Aya sincerely said, ''Today's session made me ascertain something crucial... Listen closely to me, Ami.''
Ami glumly asked, ''Hrm...?''
Aya warily explained, ''Since I first spoke to you... There was a feeling I had, that was off about you. It was about the way you behave and speak... Yet, I couldn't pinpoint what it was, until now.
(Enters Ami's private space) I daresay that the reason that you have such dilemmas with everything... -It's all related to your own ill-natured attitude!''
Ami reacted, in total shock, ''U-U-U-Uh-Uh...? Uhh...! Um! -Hold on! What, now?!''
Aya said with a smile, ''Yep. I think I hit the mark on that point.''
Ami said, in massive disarray, ''H-Hold on!! Explain your m-meaning!! What is, 'ill-natured attitude' s-s-supposed to mean?!?''
[Students nearby shush them.]
Aya honestly said, ''Ohh... What a neat reaction. (Smiles) Your the gifted one. I think you know what I meant, but I'll be kind and rephrase it.
It's due to your own bitter attitude and tactless speech that causes you so much turmoil, and strife for yourself. (Says to herself)I'm so pleased that I could at long last, nail down what I felt.
(Grabs school gear) I'm going to depart now. Take care!''
Two days later, Friday morning exams, with Aya...
Aya eagerly thought, ''Focus Aya! You've been preparing for two weeks. For all my family and friends, I can't fail! -Not even slightly! (Looks ahead)''
Miss. Rika tiredly said with a sigh, ''Um, right. I hope all of you are set. My students, you have a hour, and it starts.....now! Ugh...!''
Aya excitedly thought, ''Time to earn a 100% on this test. Now, to get started. First, Name: A...ya Toh...ru!''
-F.F.W>, Midterms - 2nd day, with Airi...
Airi merrily thought, ''Al-right! I did my very best, and I can't wait to see how I fared. (Peeks at clock) Oh! There's still 15 minutes left. (Debates) I'll think I'll draw something cute, while I have time!''
-F.F.W>
Miss. Rika shouted, ''Everyone! Cease what you are doing, and give me all your tests, and I mean right now! Don't keep me waiting!!''
Aya anxiously thought, ''It's...over... (Sighs) I feel satisfied, with my answers. Here's hoping that I did well...''
Later, after school, in the classroom, with Airi...
Airi brightly said, ''Ami? Aya? I want to know! How did you things go for, on your Midterms? Please, tell me.''
Ami replied, irritated, ''That is a private matter, and it doesn't concern you.'' (Thought inside) ''I'm so grateful that most of those questions turned out to be easy for someone like me...''
Aya exhausted, said, ''It was truly taxing, like it always was for me. I can't complain about how it went.''
Airi asked with spirit, ''Oh! . .I wanted to ask another thing! I thought making dinner for both of you at our house to celebrate passing Midterms, was a stellar idea? Are you both fine with that?''
Ami asked in shock, 'U-uh! What?''
A bit later, at the Ayami house...
Airi festively said, ''Here we go! . .I made us a few things. Pork teriyaki wraps, with a side of steamed rice, and some cherry Petsi for drinks.''
Aya asked, ''Oh my! You made this parring of dishes? I got to partake!''
Ami nervously thought, ''Might as well, just eat and accept it.''
Aya said in awe, ''This is-! This... -is swell! The pork is very moist and flavorful!''
Ami dejectedly thought, ''Like before... Her dish this time is...outstanding. What do I say to her?''
Ami said timidly, ''It's fine... I'll keep eating.''
Later, after dinner is done...
Aya contently said, ''I have to thank you, Airi, for that very outstanding meal. It was one of the best meals that I've head in quite a while, due to my family's wealth situation.''
Airi joyfully said, ''You're welcome! (Smiles warmly) I can make you a fine meal, anytime you need it. Don't be afraid to ask! (Thumbs up)''
Ami bleakly thought, 'It's due to your own bitter attitude and tactless speech that causes you so much turmoil!' Why can't I stop from hearing what she said to me, repeat in my thoughts?
A few days have gone by, and it still feels so fresh..... Urg... (Stares down in anguish) Is that my reality? Is that why.....I can't stop from thinking about it?
Is my own attitude truthfully at fault?''
See you later!