Organizing a stack of papers and dismissing her students for the weekend, Chisa Yukizome was ready to kick back and take it easy during the weekend as well.
After she finished organizing her stack of papers and making sure that the classroom was spotless, she gathered her bag and exited the Main Course building.
On her way out to the front gates, she spotted Hajime Hinata, a Reserve Course student that she met through Chiaki.
The boy was sitting on a bench, a look of uncertainty was visible on his face.
Feeling both curious and a bit worried, Chisa walked up to him.
"Hello, Hinata-kun," she politely greeted.
The boy looked up to see the orange-haired woman standing in front of him.
"Ah, Ms. Yukizome. Is there something wrong?"
"No, it's just that you appear to be confused about something. Is everything alright?"
Hajime placed a hand on the back of his head.
"No, it's just that I've been a choice to participate in an important *event* and my answer is due in two weeks," he answers.
"Mind telling me what this *event* is exactly?"
He nervously laughs. "I'm sorry, I was told that I can't tell anyone about it. But don't worry, it's nothing dangerous or anything like that."
"How suspicious."
"Have you discussed it with any of the other staff members?"
He nods. "I have, but it hasn't helped me come to a conclusion. If anything, I'm more confused about whether or not to accept this proposal."
"Hmm…" Although Chisa wanted to go and enjoy her weekend as possible, seeing Hajime like this was worrying her. It was her duty as a teacher to help a student in times of confusion and to provide guidance.
"How about we get this off your mind until you feel ready to make the choice?," she suggested.
"How exactly?"
She thinks to herself. "Hmm… have you heard of the new water park that opened recently?"
"I have, but what does have to do with me?," he asks in confusion.
A small smile appears on Yukizome's face. "Well, I was thinking about if we could go there during this weekend, it could ease your mind and help you make your decision."
A sweatdrop appeared on his forehead. "W-Wouldn't that be weird if a student and teacher were to go there together. People could get the wrong idea and mistake it for an entirely different thing."
"Nonsense. Besides, even if they do, I can explain to them that it is a form of.. mediation," she answers.
"Of course…" He decided to trust her opinion since he didn't want to stuck on this choice forever.
"If you believe it will help, I'll accept then."
She happily clapped her hands together. "Excellent. We can meet by the train station at 10:30 tomorrow in the morning and go the park from there."
"Okay. That's fine with me."
This was weird, it was as if he was going on a date with her. But that wasn't the case, right?
"Well then, I'll see you tomorrow, Hinata-kun."
Chisa waved at him as she left the school grounds.
Hajime walked back at her and sighs.
"What did I get myself into this time?"
He got up and went home as well, feeling somewhat excited for tomorrow.