Failed Yandere (YKMRO)

Chapter 30

"I watched the first episode, and I don't... see what's so great about it."

"Dude, you need to keep watching! It gets really good about halfway through the first season."

"That's lame, dude! I don't want to watch something that suc-"

"Umm... excuse me?"

One of them asked, "Yeah, do you need something?"

"Well... I have something to tell you about this student..."

"Oh my god! That sounds awful!"

***

"You seem to be doing better in Japanese and English than in your other subjects," Engeika said as she looked at Togo's papers.

Togo scratched his scalp, saying, "It kinda just comes to me, but umm... I'm never in class, so..."

"I think you're pretty smart. You just haven't been putting in the effort."

"Do-don't worry! I'm getting my act together and I will never skip class again!"

Engeika let out a soft laugh at Togo's panic. "The next exam will be in a few weeks. Our goal is to get your scores up by at least 50 points."

"Do you really think I can do it?" Togo asked with a nervous tone.

Engeika patted Togo on the shoulder, encouraging him, "I know you can do it!"

Blood rushed towards Togo's face, his heart racing in happiness. With a dopey smile, he said, "Tha-thanks!"

***

"She's so wonderful, Aishi-kun! She's been tutoring me for just a week and I feel like I've learned so much already," Togo said, letting out a dreamy sigh.

"How much progress have you made?"

Togo avoided Ayoshi's eyes, feeling awkward. "Well... uhhh not much."

Ayoshi tilted his head, asking, "Why not?"

"We've just been talking for a week! I'm not ready yet. I have to prepare!"

"My mother always says that if you like someone, you should tell them, and not waste time. Or else they might get away."

Togo shook his head vigorously, saying, "No! I want to make sure that there's some possibility that she might like me back."

"What are you going to do to win her over, then?"

"Uhh... I don't know, just spend time with her and just..."

"How do you not have a plan?"

Togo scowled, waving his hands around. "I've never done this before, ok!" Feeling Ayoshi's scrutinizing gaze, he yelled, "Don't look at me like that!"

"I will help you come up with a plan. My mother has taught me many ways to win someone's heart. I will share this knowledge with you."

Togo gave him a confused look. "Why would she do th-"

"Rule Number One: have topics to talk about. There is no point in being with someone if you both are always awkwardly trying to find something to talk about."