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“..Arigato... There's no need for that though, I'm okay I think. I'm honored to have such a competent Kouhai.” Rhys looked the other way because he disagreed. He didn't see himself as a competent kouhai to end up stuck with. Since the beginning, there were problems with students judging him and there had been misunderstanding upon misunderstandings. The only reassurance he had about being competent was becoming captain of Airdalen's swim team but he had to earn their respect first. “Hai, Hai. Tou-san." Rhys' form tensed immediately as his mind went down the gutter. Tou-san?! He turned around but Shiori was already leaving to class. He clasped his hand over his mouth and as the fingers slipped off, chuckled and shook his head. He knew Shiori enough to deduce she wasn't thinking what he was just thinking. It must have been an innocent joke for lecturing her so he shrugged it off. It wasn't a problem as no one overheard and the joke could stay between them but it got him thinking. That girl.. she's going to lead guys on if she's not careful.

He showed up late but English class turned out to be unsupervised. Standing in the doorway, he paused and glanced at the board to read the lesson plan. He was paired with Mao from his swim team to design some cards that would come in handy for tourists. He wished he had some cards a year ago when he was tricked into modelling. He sat down next to her toward the back of the classroom and kicked his bag underneath the desk, out of the way. "Hey Nozomi-san. Sorry I'm late." He greeted quickly, ready to buckle down and get to work. He came to Japan to study and his grades mattered if he wanted to stay. Spinning a pen in hand, he leaned over closing the gap between them to read her bullet points on paper.



Possible Important Locations:
• General store
• Hospital
• ATM
A rare sentimental smile crossed his features as he remembered meeting Gen for the first time at a general store before running into her again at the Nightingale bar when he was feeling homesick. He had some memories at the hospital too involving his Congenital Analgesia. Nothing too serious and the nurses were nicer than the ones back home. ATMs in Japan were a nightmare to use but he eventually got used to it. His smile faded gradually sensing someone else looking over. He turned and recognized the other junior, Chase from the evacuation who was staring at Mao with his textbook the wrong way around. Hm.. Rhys' brown eyes settled on Mao wondering if she noticed it before he clicked his pen and added to the brainstorm notes.
• Restroom
• Landmarks
• Transport
Rhys cleared his throat and continued spinning his pen again. "Do you guys need a moment?" He asked. It wasn't his business but if they needed to talk, he didn't mind and best to get it over with. They could focus on the assignment afterwards and it was doubtful they'd finish all in just one sitting. He ran his other hand's fingers through his hair as he tried to remember more about his time adjusting to Japan. He wasn't confident in his studies yet especially writing in Japanese but at least he had the experiences relevant to the activity.