Synopsis

Hideki faced his first academic trial in the form of an approaching mock examination. The prospect spurred a period of intense study, though progress was hampered by the absence of a Japanese-English dictionary. A trip to the bookstore proved a welcome distraction; Hideki found himself teaching Chii to read from a picture book that had clearly captured her attention. Later, with Shinbo’s assistance, Hideki returned to his studies, leaving Chii to complete her book independently. Finding her late