"Why me?" I asked, my confusion evident in my voice and expression. Fia's declaration still hadn't sunk in, and her reasoning was unclear.
She tilted her head slightly, a playful smile tugging at her lips. "Well, you said you could learn from anyone, right?" she responded casually.
"Yes," I replied hesitantly, still unsure where this conversation was going.
"That means you have confidence in yourself. You must be strong," she said, her tone matter-of-fact.
Her conclusion baffled me. How did she arrive at that?
"You believe you're capable of learning from anyone, which means you don't rely on others to hold your hand. That kind of self-assurance only comes from strength. It's why I've decided you're the strongest one in this class."
Her explanation was straightforward, but it still didn't make complete sense to me. There wasn't any tangible evidence supporting her claim, and yet her conviction made it seem undeniable.
