Friendship
"What do you plan on making your career, Harada-san?"
The two friends sat in the library, studying for one of their tests. They had made a habit of that lately.
"I don't know," Risa Harada answered truthfully. "Maybe become a doctor. What about you?"
Satoshi Hiwatari shrugged. "I'd like to become a teacher, but I don't know if I'd be any good."
"Are you kidding?" Risa asked, excited. "You'd be great! You're always helping me study, and explaining things I don't understand. Plus, you're a genius who graduated college early, so I think you'd make a great teacher!"
Satoshi let out a 'hmph'. "You're just saying that because you're my friend, and you're obligated to."
Risa scowled. "Am not!" She then stopped, and grinned. An odd transition. "Do you really think that of me?"
"What?" Satoshi tried to clarify, because he was sure that he had missed something.
"Do you really consider me a friend?"
Satoshi felt his face heat up for some odd reason, and he cleared his throat. "Of course I do. Why ask?"
Risa's smile softened. It was such a nice thing that it almost made him want to hug her. "Nothing... It's just nice... being considered your friend and all...".