Proposal

"What is the meaning of this Bernard?!" Lucy asked with a harsh tone. With this It is obvious that Lucy doesn't like the idea of being my tutor.

"I would also like to know what all of this is about" Yuki asked too.

I stay quiet because I would like to know what Bernard has to say about this and how he is going to convince them. But more than wanting to know, it is more because the two girls seem really pissed off, especially Lucy. I saw it the day of the entrance exam, her eyes looked like beam lasers. I have this feeling that she will kill me if I make a noise. Although I can see her standing there like she is fine, I can feel an aura of bloodlust that is surrounding her. I don't want to die yet, so I'm going to stay quiet and erase my presence.

"It is what you heard. I want you girls to tutor this guy for the rest of the year" Bernard says like it is nothing.

“Of course, I'm not going to force you to be their tutor. Because I believe it is the worst punishment you can give somebody".

Why am I being roosted every minute?

"Instead, I'm going to make you girls a proposal”.

"..." the room stays silent for a few seconds.

“We heard you” Lucy seems interested.

“I know you girls aspire to one of the top universities in the country. So, if you become dumb guy tutors and get him to graduate, the principal and I are going to write your letters of recommendation”.

The room gets completely silent. That is something that I didn’t expect. That is a big bribe. He told me that the principal owed him some favors. But to fill out a recommendation letter. What did Bernard do for the principal to own him so much?

Anyway, that is a good bribe, but I don't know if they are going to accept it. Being as intelligent as they are, I don't think they would need a letter of recommendation, they could enter any university they want.

“Well, you don’t need to rush, think about it, and tell me your response first thing in the morning on the first day”.

Bernard opens the door of his office. The girls get out in silence.

“What was that? And why did you keep calling me dumb guy? I have a name you know”.

“I'm trying to help you”.

That responds to the first question but totally ignores the second.

“Why do I have to be tutored by classmates?".

“They are learning the same things as you, and you would understand better if it's coming from someone of your same age”.

Although he isn't wrong, I am not too convinced about being taught by two students. “Okay I got your point, but why two?”.

“Don't ask, just enjoy” he said in a mocking tone.

“What does that mean?!”.

Is he trying to be funny or something? I don't get this man.

“Come on, I'm trying to put you with two cute girls, you should be grateful to me”.

“I just don't understand you anymore” I'm losing hope in a normal conversation.

“I know I asked you to make friends” he started to walk to my side. “But that was in middle school, right now your goal should be” he stopped and put his arm around my neck. “Getting a girlfriend”.

“Huh?!”

Is this guy drunk or something?

“Listen, if they accept to be your tutors, you must make one your girlfriend”.

“Bernard, I'm sorry to tell you, but age has made you crazy”.

“Or if you decide to go for the harem route, you can have both”.

“Every time you open your mouth, only nonsense comes out” I said to him while putting his arm out of my shoulder.

I was considering making a friend at high school, but having a girlfriend is out of the question. They need too much attention and time, and that is something that I cannot afford. I have my fantasies, but I want to dedicate all my time and attention to studying so, no girlfriend for me.

“Is that the real reason for having two tutors?” I asked him.

“Well, each is better than the other in some subjects”.

“Didn't they both get perfect scores?”.

“You will understand later”.

“-sigh- But I don’t think they like the idea of being my tutors. It seems that they want to avoid me at all cost”.

“I don’t think that will be possible” he whispered suspiciously.

“What?” I asked, not understanding.

"Also, how do you know they are going to accept your offer? With their grades they could enter any university they want".

"Well, for the one they aim for, there is a lot of competition and every student trying to make it is as smart or even smarter than the girls, so a letter of recommendation would help a lot".

"I see…".

“For now, go home and think in a way to become more friendly with them. Remember, it is for your own sake” he said while pushing out of his office.

“Ufff” I sigh in tiredness.

This was the weirdest morning I ever had, and it is still 7 am.

Although I would like to increase my grades by myself, I know that I need help. I guess I'll have to wait and see what the girls decide and if they take Bernar's offer or not. I don't think I am going to be able to make any other impression than the one I did on the day of the entrance exam. The school is really big. It is pretty improbable that I would ever see the girls again.