Pre-med was more taxing than Ami ever imagined, and she could imagine quite a lot. She needed every second to stay comfortably ahead. She hated refusing, but knew Rei would understand.
"Reservations are for 7:30. Don't be late."
Wait, Rei wasn't understanding.
"It's the first Saturday of the month. That's our time. Be there."
But there'd probably be a test next week. Oh god, what if there was a test next week?
Ami had to stick to her priorities.
By 7:30 she was in her favourite dress, laughing at Rei's latest ridiculous story.
This was their time. Studying could wait.