Title: Homework time
Author: Ree
Theme: Preseries - homework
Genre: general
Version: Anime/Manga
Rating: G

I asked for their stories and this is what they told me. I can't guarantee they're the truth, you will have to ask Takeuchi Naoko, to whom they belong to.

Homework time

Minako spread her books across the coffee table. She couldn't use the dinning room one because Mom's work was all over it. Picking up her pencil, she flipped open her math workbook. The numbers began to swim before her eyes. Closing it quickly so that they wouldn't escape from the book, she opened her grammar book instead. Her eyes started to glaze over. 'Music, that is what I need.' Hopping up she turned on the radio, filling the room with the latest pop idol's song. Singing along, she tried to focus once again on the swimming numbers.

Makoto munched on freshly made cookies as she contemplated which subject to start on. Opening up her 6th year history book, she decided that she might as well start with something kind of fun. 'I'll tackle math next and then science.' Half way through the assignment she ate her last cookie. Glaring at the offending plate, she scooped it up to refill it. 'And while I'm there I can make some tea as well.' She glanced at the clock. 'It might be better to make supper and do the homework later.' With a small sigh, she pulled out her pans, it was going to be another long night.

Rei sat at a small table in the back of the shrine. Grandpa was sweeping the front walk. 'I should be helping him, but he won't let me. Not unless I become a Shrine Maiden. Do I want that? How much of a spotlight is involved in it? How would that affect Dad's career?' She shook her head, Dad's career had already caused enough heartache for her, she wasn't going to care if being able to help her grandfather hurt it. Setting those thoughts aside till later, she tucked her legs under her and stared at the books. That was at least one thing that didn't change, she still had a ton of homework, and the sisters still taught her classes.

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Ami skimmed through the medical journal that her mother had left on the table while she ate a light supper. A small bowl of rice and some steamed vegetables would give her the energy she needed to finish that nights homework and read ahead. Supper done, as well as the journal, she headed for her desk. With her pencils meticulously lined up, and the papers neatly piled, she flipped open the top work book. She had finished half of the assignment at lunch today, so she picked up where she left off. Smiling she enjoyed the sound of the pencil scratching against the paper and the hum of a nearby fan.

Usagi stared at the pile of books in dismay. She had no idea how she was going to get through the whole stack tonight. She knew she had a test tomorrow, but her pillow was calling her name. 'Maybe I should have done it earlier instead of watching the tv with Shingo.' Plopping her head down on the pile of workbooks she dreamed of a little fairy coming in and doing her homework for her. Knowing that wasn't going to happen, she sat up and flipped open the first book. 'Language! Whew ... I can do this.' Settling down to work, she fought to keep her eyes open.

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Ikuko opened the door and peered into Usagi's room. Usagi was fast asleep on her small table with half of her workbooks scattered on the floor. Shaking her head, she let it close again. 'I see I need to reinstitute homework time.'