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I just realized that in a few months, I'll be graduating. It's strange that it's come along so quickly. I'm not really too worried over the summer exams that will be coming up, the final ones I'll be taking at the academy, but I've been thinking a lot about what I should do after... as now's the time to really make a decision on it.

I know what I'd like to do, I have an aim, but... I'm not sure if I should go for that straight away or if maybe if it would be best to find a way to support myself a little better first. Juudai and Asuka are so amazing for giving me a place to live, they've been nothing but supportive and caring, but I worry about out-staying my welcome... so I wonder if trying to save up for my own place first would be the right choice...

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... You're graduating?

I didn't actually realize you were a third year, already... I'm only going to be going onto my second year...

Ah, yes. It seems very strange that I'm already graduating... though maybe it's because I missed the first few months of the third year due to... well, you know.

It really only seems like yesterday that I was a first year myself.

Huh...

Though now that you mention it, I should probably really work on studying, myself. I'm sure I'll do fine, but confidence can lead to downfall without effort.

Well, if you need any help with that, I can help you. I still have all my notes from my first year classes.

Besides... it looks like Yuma might be needing some help himself...

Yeah, it's looking like that, myself.

You should give him the help as a priority, if you have the notes. He looks like he has a lot riding on it, anyway.

Yes, he really does...

Well, I'm thinking of helping him for a few hours after classes during the week in the library, so if you ever want to come along too for studying, you know where to find us.

I'll think about that, yes. Thanks.

So what is it you're aiming for?

I want to be a duel spirit researcher. There's so much to learn about them, things we currently don't know and I want to be able to discover everything I can about them, as well as their connection to people.

Mmm...

Then I think you should definitely focus on that, no matter what.

I think I might go and talk to someone at the duel college in Domino City and see if there's any class I can take that would get me closer to that.

Hmm, are there classes for that there...?

I wish you luck though on it. I should still figure out what I'll end up doing in terms of things, even if I have the next couple years to decide.

Right now my tuition is being paid for as a sponsorship deal, but I have the right to not be obligated to work for the ones paying for it as a duelist if I manage to pay back the tuition in full.

But doing that would probably be pretty hard, if I decide it.

Ruka, you know that Asuka and I have no problem with you staying with us. You can stay as long as you need to, you know that.

You shouldn't make a decision like that based on what you think is best for others. You should make that decision on what you truly wish to do for yourself. It's your future, after all, right?

Juudai...

...thank you. I really appreciate what you both have done for me, I'm really in your debt.

You don't owe us anything, Ruka.

Just work towards your goal. I know you'll become the best Duel Spirit Researcher out there one day and it's something the world needs.

I really hope so.

I know so.

Oh! By the way, Asuka and I are thinking of having a movie night on Saturday. If you want, you're free to join us!

...sure. It sounds like a lot of fun.

I'll make sure to get in plenty of snacks for the three of us then!!

S-SUMMER EXAMS!?

Oh man I forgot about those...!

... you don't sound very confident.

W-what do you mean?
I'm gonna kattobing through those exams so fast they won't know what hit them!!!

W-what...?

Be honest with me...
On a scale of 1 - 10, how in trouble do you think you are in with these exams?

.... 11. Maaaybe a 12.

Okay. If you want, I can help you study for them as long as you promise you'll pay attention and take it seriously.

...I don't think I have a choice. If I fail these exams, I get kicked out of the school.

...you won't even be given the chance to re-do the year?

I only got in because the principal gave me a chance to prove myself in this first year. No second chances, that was the deal.

Sounds to me like he has a lot of faith in you, to give you such a chance.

Well, the sooner we start, the better.
Kattobing, right?

Yeah! You're right!

KATTOBING DA, ORE!!!

I'll try and help find work if you want.

Well, I'm really unsure if it's the right choice right now, but I guess if you find any I can at look at, that would help.

I assume you're looking for something lower end that'll help pay bills?

Yes. Something like that.

I think I might be able to help you find something.

But, of course, I'm going to need a bit.

Thank you, Shinoko.

I'm going to be looking at the college route too, as well. I might see if I can talk to someone at the duel college and see what the options there are.

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