001. || Bilingual Blues

[recycleddestiny]

[Just another day at Senkou.

Which means that Masamune isn't really paying attention in class. Honestly, why would he - even though he has a huge interest in the English language, he's already done the homework and actually skipped chapters ahead. He absently begins sketching something in his notebook, only to jolt when the teacher calls on him for

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[guiltapalooza]

[Willow's actually currently in college, so this dream suits her easily. Of course, she's in American college - it doesn't make any sense that she's learning English like it's a foreign language, but details shmetails.

She's sitting in the seat next to him and gives him a smile. In an undertone as the rest of the class goes on, she says,] Your accent was pretty good. Have you been practicing?

[recycleddestiny]

[That causes him to turn slightly, giving the slightest of shrugs. Last thing they needed was "Shimazu the Beast" on them for not paying attention.]

Pretty much. I've always liked learning about English.

[guiltapalooza]

If you're not busy after class, do you want to meet up and study together? I'm always down for more study buddies.

[She's trying to keep the conversation short, cognizant as he is that they don't want to get caught by the teacher. Willow is nothing if not a conscientious student.]

[recycleddestiny]

Maybe. I'm already helping one guy ... as hopeless as he might seem sometimes.

[A small sigh, but he doesn't mind. Though if you ever met him and Yukimura outside their study sessions, you'd think they were complete and utter rivals.

Which they technically were.]

[guiltapalooza]

Oh no, I don't need help, really, [Willow says cheerfully, then ducks her head at the teacher's glare and lowers her voice.] I more meant for the company. Learning with other people is better learning.

[recycleddestiny]

... we'll see. I usually don't study with a lot of other people.

[Though Kojuro might encourage it, getting to know more people could always prove to be somewhat beneficial down the road.]

[guiltapalooza]

Always a first time.

[She lets the conversation drop there until class ends. Once it does, she stands up to gather her things and gives him a bright smile. Grumpiness does not deter her cheer.] Ready? I'm Willow, by the way.

[recycleddestiny]

[And he just raises an eyebrow once he packs his things away.] You're not going to take "no" for an answer, are you?

... alright, fine. Masamune.

[guiltapalooza]

Nope, I'm not. [Her smile is irrepressible as they wind their way among the desks to the door.] Nice to meet you. Not to harsh on your name or anything, but that's kind of a mouthful. Do you have a nickname?