Vol. 3 Ch. 1 Ep. 6: Breaking the Ice

That's the long and short of the situation. This is just a temporary arrangement, but let's try to make the most of it.

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Are there, uh...any questions?

None. We're to do special afterschool training in addition to our regular classes. It's simple to understand.

Basically. The goal is for each of us to pass the special academic evaluation exam that's coming up...

W-We don't necessarily have to ace it or anything, we just have to not fail is all... Sensei will do everything to help us too.

We'll also get three attempts at the exam. But if we pass the first one, we won't have to take it again. That means our make-up work would end early!

Sensei's role will be to manage and supervise us while checking our schedules. We can also turn to Sensei for supplemental lessons to our regular classes.

Understood. Our objective is to complete this mission together. We must gather here every day to train in order to do so.

Essentially, this is a gathering of people trying to avoid dishonorable discharge. I see no reason to sabotage this arrangement.

Exactly! Oh, come to think of it...you transferred here not very long ago, isn't that right, Azusa?

You must still be getting used to the academy. If you work hard with Sensei, you'll finish your make-up work in no time.

Oh? Is Miss Shirasu a transfer student?

It's rare for someone to transfer into Trinity...

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Well, at least that's what your file said... Oh, no. Did you not want me to share that?

No, there's no point in hiding the truth. Don't worry about it.

Adapting is merely a matter of putting in the appropriate work.

Hmm...

You wouldn't mind me calling you Azusa, would you?

No? Why would I mind?

Wonderful! My clubmates Azusa, Hifumi, and Koharu. I like the sound of that. We're soldiers fighting in the trenches that is make-up work.

You may act like an ice queen, Azusa, but I can tell you have a sweet side. Heehee.

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This can't be right. Koharu's eyes look like they're filled with hate for some reason!

You all... What did I do to deserve this? I refuse to accept it!

Wh-Wha...?

Refuse to accept what?

I-I'm an elite member of the Justice Task Force!

D-Don't you dare look down on me just because I'm the only first-year here!

I'll be out of this stupid Make-Up Work Club before you know it, so don't get too friendly!

Hmm. You have a point. I don't see the need for us to treat each other any differently based on class year. I'm okay with that.

That works for me too. I'm not used to that kind of culture anyway.

Besides, we're each here for our own benefit, so I don't see the need to pretend to be friends.

Well...

Great! Truth is, I've actually been keeping a secret from you all...

The reason I've been failing recently is because I was taking the second-year exams so I could skip a grade!

Skip a grade? Why would you want to do that?

Why?! Because I'm going to become the Justice Task Force's ace!

Um, but that's how you failed, isn't it? I could understand trying it once, but why continue doing it after failing?

Sh-Shut up! That's not what's important!

The point is that I've been hiding my true power.

This time, I'll take the first-year exam! I'm sure to earn an excellence award, aren't I?

After that, it's farewell to the Make-Up Work Club!

No one said anything about being done with make-up work if you win an excellence award...

You were holding back? I see. Just so you know, I'll be taking the first-year exam as well.

Wh-Who cares? I'm done with the Make-Up Work Club after the next exam! See you later, it was nice knowing you, that's all I'm trying to say!

I have it all figured out, so pretend like I was never here! Bye! Ahahaha!

And good luck!

Sh-She really left...

Aren't Koharu's little mood swings the cutest?

On the other hand, it's adorable how Azusa never changes.

Um...

I think I'm going to like it here. Heehee.