Prologue

The next day was a Saturday and with it the summer holiday begins. At least for most of the students.

For Hino, however, starting next week she has to begin her summer school. Though she was pretty excited for it.

"Hino. A letter from your teacher just came. He said that the teachers are employing a student who is willing to teach you and help you with your studies. Your teacher said the student had the best grades from your class. He also said the student willing volunteered himself to help you. Thank goodness. There is some hope. What a great student he or she is. Do you think you know who she is? The teacher said she will be coming every Tuesday and Thursday starting next week."

Even before her mom told her the contents of the letter. Hino already know what it was about. She remembered what Sora told her during their second hug. Though, thinking about it made her blush.

"Hino, this morning, I told sensei that I'll help be your tutor for the coming summer and until the next exams. Sensei know that I have the best grades and thought it was a wonderful act of kindness. So, he approved my request."

"S-Sora-san..."

"Sensei said that he will soon send your parents a letter saying the school is appointing a voluntary student to help you with your studies."

Next Tuesday the bell rang in Hino's house for the arrival of a certain person.

"Ah, I think that's the student the teacher told us about," Her mom instantly reacted to the chime of the doorbell, "I'll get the door. Wow, I'm really surprised and grateful that a student is willing to go to such lengths to help a classmate out. Wonder who he or she is. What a great student she i-

"Ms. Ruu. My name is Sora Shinomiya and starting today I will be assisting your daughter with her studies."