Good News

Shishiro's POV.

I manage to get my mind off things . I know it is pointless to feel depressed so i decided to stay strong and hope for the best though i can't lie to myself, i am still feeling a bit worried and uneasy from time to time but it's not as bad as before.

After a few moments from passing out because of Naoto accepting her, Makoto woke up like it was nothing in fact she didn't remember that she just officially became a couple with Naoto.

"Ouch my chest hurts what happened? Why am I on the ground?" She asked, confused.

"Umm you don't remember?" Ai asked back "You just became official with this dude right here" Ai said pointing her thumb at Naoto standing behind her.

"Wait that wasn't a dream?!" She asked surprised and we all replied by shaking our heads.

Makoto's face turned red and covered her face "Woahh Makoto is embarrassed this is a rare sight" Shin said.

"Sh-shut up! It's not like you guys are not embarrassed when you guys experience this" Makoto said shyly.

Remembering what I did to Ryuji back at the ferris wheel and immediately got shy.

"I never got into a relationship with someone so i don't know what it feels like" Ai said.

"I'm sure you'll be experiencing it soon enough, your highschool year is still pretty long so there is a big chance you'll find someone during the rest of your year here" Ryuji said.

"Meh who knows" Ai shrugs.

"So Makoto when will your first date be?" I asked.

"W-well considering how much me and Naoto hang out together we are far beyond the first date, but if you're counting from today i don't know maybe after exams" She replied.

"Looks like i'm booked" Naoto said "For a moment i actually forgot about exam"

"Ugh right the exams you just have to remind me" Ryuji said.

"Not just exams we still have tests this week" Shin added.

The others took a short sigh after that suddenly the bell rings.

Makoto sighs "Well it's time for our results this ain't gonna be pleasant c'mon let's go to the judgement room" Makoto said as she walked towards class, me and Shin followed as the other three went to their own classroom.

The teacher was already waiting for us inside the classroom as we sat down and waited for the remaining students to enter the room.

Once all the students have gathered, the teacher hands the result one by one.

After that the teacher announced that everyone may go home early and get ready for tomorrow's test.

We didn't get a chance to check our results so we decided to gather at Shin's mother's cafe to look at it together whilst hanging out.

We gather by the school gate and head there together.

Once we arrive we are greeted by Shin's mother in a cat maid outfit.

"Welcome to Edens garden nya- eh?" She looked at us surprised whilst we looked at her outfit and Makoto took a quick picture.

"No this is not what you are thinking!! Today is the cat theme so I prepare this outfit, look all the other employees wearing it too. It's not like I personally want to wear it" She said embarrassed "Though i must say i kinda like it" She said in a small voice.

"Ahem! A-anyways please come in" She said "Please seat wherever you like. I need to take care of the other customer" She said as she went and served the other customers.

We sat at the furthest table from the other customer because we didn't want to disturb them in case we got loud.

After a few minutes the last customer left the cafe and Shin's mom flipped the store sign into a "We're closed" sign and went over to the kitchen and bring us some smoothie on the way back and sit down with us.

"Ahh~ So tiring people really like rushing in when it's cat day" Shin's mother said while sighing.

"Thanks for the smoothie by the way" I said as i took a sip of the smoothie "Wow, it's really delicious. I haven't had a smoothie this good before" I said.

"My my it's not that great" She said.

Mio stared at her green smoothie "I-i'm sorry but what flavor is this?" Mio asked, trying not to sound rude.

"Oh i heard you like flowers from Shin so i made you a special smoothie from various herbs and mints don't mind the color trust me the taste is good although i just learn how to make it today don't worry if something happens the hospital is just a few blocks from here" She said with a smile.

"H-have you tasted this before m-mam?" Mio asked shaking nervously "Nope not even a drop i want you to be the first to taste it" She replied.

Mio hesitated and took a sip slowly while closing her eyes and after swallowing her first sip her eyes lit up "It-it's really good i didn't expect it to be this delicious the scent of flowers and the cool taste of the mint makes it even more delicious" Mio said.

"I'm glad you like it" Shin's mother said and Shin let out a sigh of relief.

"Wow, your breath smells like mint too" Ryuji said.

"Ah!" Mio covered her mouth "No no i'm not saying it's a bad thing it smells good" He said trying to apologize.

I pinched Ryuji's shoulder "Stop you're making it sound weird" I said and he apologized.

"Oh my I almost forgot, Shishiro I heard your mother got into an accident. Is she okay? Or rather are you okay? It must be very shocking when you hear the news" Shin's mother asked.

"I'm fine.... Well i am now don't worry i'm sure everything will be just fine" I replied.

"You're a strong girl Shishiro" She said and I shook my head "That's not true at all if it wasn't for the others I might still be sulking in my room by now" I said and she only replied with a smile.

"Okay then I also heard you all are having an exam soon. Is everything going smooth?" She asked, changing the topic.

"Yep well hopefully it does. I am really hoping to get better grades. Usually I barely escape failing" Makoto said.

"I believe all of you can do it if you guys try your best" Shin's mother said encouragingly.

"Not to mention we have tests to conquer this week. This is just like doing exams twice in a row" Shin said.

"What test?" She asked "Shishiro's father prepared us a test to help us get a grip on the upcoming exams" Shin explained.

"Oh I see , then how are your grades?" She asked.

"Oh right we haven't checked" Makoto said while taking the test result from her bag and followed by me and Shin.

"Oh not bad I got 85 well. today's test isn't very hard anyways" Shin said with a smug.

"I knew it i'm not good at biology i got 79 barely failing" Makoto said followed by a small sigh"

I looked at my results and was surprised by what's written.

"How much did you get Shishi?" Makoto asked "She probably got a perfect score like usual" Shin said.

"I-i" I hesitated to tell them the result.

"Wait it can't be" Ai said as she took the result from my hand "Oh my god Shishi got a 69" Ai said shocked.

"What?! Shishi you failed?" Ryuji asked shocked and I only replied with a nod.

"Calm down geez this is just the first test right it's no big deal" Naoto said.

"But this is Shishiro we are talking about," Makoto said.

"It's okay guys it's no big deal i guess i just have a lot of things in mind when i did it so i didn't concentrate during the test" I said.

"Tomorrow's test will be more difficult since my father will be handing it out so I'll be sure to be more serious," I said.

"I have an idea," Shin's mother said and caught our attention "How about you guys study together here everyday? The three of you can study for the test while the rest of you can get a headstart for the exams" She said.

"That is a pretty good idea," Makoto said.

"Then it is settled you guys can come at 4 pm because it is closing time so you guys can freely study here" Shin's mother said.

"Okay then let's gather here tomorrow after school it's getting late let's go home for now" I said.

We all grabbed our stuff and parted ways from Shin, Ai and their mother.

Me, Makoto, Ryuji and Naoto went home together "So what are you guys going to do after this? Clearly you both aren't going home" Ryuji asked.

"Ahh hahaha you got us we are going to go take pictures in someplace before the sunsets wanna come with?" Makoto asked.

"I have to decline, I have to go home early" I said.

"I need to buy some things you both have fun on your date" Ryuji said.

"Wait you're not accompanying me home?" I asked.

"Ohh sorry i wanted too but i needed to buy something maybe some other time" He said.

I am a little disappointed but I can't be selfish "Sure be careful on your way there okay?" I said.

He nodded and walked away. "We have to go take care Shishi" Makoto said.

I waved at them with a smile as they went together.

I was almost about to start walking but then Ryuji came back "Hey Shishiro let me accompany you home" He said tapping my left shoulder from behind.

"Ryuji? I thought you are busy" I asked "Nah it's fine cmon" He replied then grabbed my hand and started walking.

As we were walking I noticed Ryuji typing on his phone "Sorry guys I can't make it today, maybe some other time" The message says.

Deep down I am glad that Ryuji chose me first but i also feel a bit guilty for making him skip his friends just to walk me home.

We arrived home and I said my goodbye to Ryuji, when i entered i saw my father sitting in the living room smiling it as if something good have happened and turns out something good did happen"Dad i'm home" I said as i approach him.

"Oh Shishi, welcome back, I got some good news" He said excitedly.

"What is it father?" He caught my attention.

"The doctor said that your mother's condition is getting better and it's only a matter of time until she wakes up" He said

I was so happy I jumped all over the place and hugged my father.

"Hey hey calm down, say i heard you got a low score today why don't you make up for it by getting perfect scores and surprise your mother when she wakes up" He said.

I have a little bit of tears in my eyes and my father wiped it off "Don't want your mother to see these tears right? Be sure to welcome her back with a smile" He said and I nodded.

And so that night was the most relieved I have ever been. I study my hardest for tomorrow's test.