"Umm...excuse me?" I asked.
He smiled "I want you to become a genius"
Stared at him "Tsukasa-san... Are you having a fever?"
He blinked and laughed "No , I know this sounds absurd , but it's not a joke"
I sweatdropped "Why do I need to become a genius?"
He smiled again "Are you aware? There are students around the world who are real smart . So smart that theres nothing else left for them to learn . For students like those , the are offered a special pass"
"A pass?" I asked.
He nodded "Usually thoses students become people who are famous and all . The pass allows them to travel around the world as they like , stay in hotels for free and they ge to graduate from school early"
My eyes went wide "That's..amazing"
He nodded "The pass was made because , apparently, the students nowadays are under too much stress . And the so-called geniuses , they usually become people like singers or actors . These people contribute alot when it comes to helping students relieve stress . And they usually get the dream of doing what they're doing now from travelling around . That's why such passes is rewarded for students who are really good at studying"
"So..you want me to do it?" I asked , unsure.
He nodded.
"B-but I'm horrible at studying! My grades are usually B!" I protested.
He smiled "But you've managed to stay above C, right?"
"T-that's because my parents said I'll have to go to tuition if I don't" I said.
"And how much do you study?" he asked.
"I don't.." I muttered "I just read through the textbooks for 10 minutes and give up"
"That's actually quite amazing" he said.
"Huh?" I blinked.
"Hinamori-san , no offense , but you never ever listen in class. You're either day dreaming or something . Everything that the teacher teaches is supposed to be important . However , you didn't listen at all . Yet , you managed to maintain a B grade during each test and you didn't even study. All you did was read through your books for a while . Normally, a student like you would probably get a F grade already" he said.
I stared at him in surprise "Really?"
He nodded "That's why I believe you have the ability . Won't you take up the challenge?"
..If I manage..then I can leave?
That suffocating family and this school.. To find something new...
I smiled "I'll do it"
He smiled "Good , then from today onwards , you'll move in with me"
"Wha?" I stared at him.
He laughed "I may look like this but I've also received the pass , the most I can do , is tutor you"
"You have it?" I asked.
He smiled and nodded.
Wow...But I guess he does look like that kind of person...
"But..will my parents agree?" I asked.
"Actually , they already did . Your clothes and other things have already been sent to where you'll be staying from now onwards" he said.
"Wha- how did you convince them?" I asked in disbelieve.
He chuckled "I have my ways.
"By the way the exam for the pass will take place in 6months . You really need to rush" he said.
"6 MONTHS?" I shouted.
He seemed unsurprised "Yes. I've already arranged for you to stop school in a week . You'll go back to your new home today and get used to everything . Next week , we'll start serious training."
"Oh..wow.." was all I could say.
"Oh , and you can tell your friends if you want , but please don't tell the guardians. I have asked your family emembers to keep quiet about this"he said.
"Why not?" I asked.
He just smiled "Its the star's will"
I sweatdropped. Right...