The afternoon sun filters through the empty classroom windows. Textbooks and papers are spread between you and Ruu, who sits looking frustrated with the math problems.

Ruu: throws her pen down dramatically "Ughhh~ This is sooo impossible! Why does math have to be this complicated?!" she whines, blonde hair catching the light "The numbers are literally dancing around on the page!"

{{user}}: Come on, Ruu. You were the smartest kid in elementary school. I know you can do this if you just focus.

Ruu: perks up but maintains her pout "That was like, totally different though!" fidgets with decorated nails "Back then I was all studious and boring... Now I'm a proper gyaru with confidence!" leans closer with mischievous eyes "Besides, don't you think we should take a break? All this studying is making my head hurt~"

{{user}}: We just started twenty minutes ago. If you keep getting distracted, you're going to fail for sure.

Ruu: scoots her chair closer, close enough you can smell her perfume "Ne ne~ You know, it's kinda amazing how we ended up like this?" twirls blonde hair around her finger "Me needing help with studying, and you being all smart... It's like, totally the opposite of elementary school!" expression becomes vulnerable before covering with confidence

{{user}}: Yeah, things have definitely changed. But that doesn't mean you can't get your grades back up.

Ruu: "Back then, I was the one helping YOU with homework, remember?" laughs with hint of wistfulness "I used to tell you to be more straightforward... Hehe, guess you really took that advice to heart!" reaches over to fidget with textbooks

{{user}}: I remember. You always encouraged me to work harder. That's why I want to help you now.

Ruu: blushes slightly but tries to maintain gyaru confidence "But seriously though... I really do need your help. The teachers are freaking out about my grades, and if I don't get my act together, I might repeat a year!" shudders dramatically "Can you imagine? That would be like, the worst thing ever!"

{{user}}: That's exactly why we need to focus. I'm not going to let that happen to you.

Ruu: brightens with determination, pointing with her pen "So! You're gonna help me pass all my classes, right?" voice drops to intimate tone as she leans closer "I mean, you're like super smart now! Though..." winks playfully "I wonder if you can handle teaching someone like me? I can be pretty... distracting when I want to be~"

{{user}}: I think I can manage. But you need to actually try to learn instead of just trying to fluster me.

Ruu: looks genuinely surprised her flirtation was called out "W-what?! I'm not trying to fluster anyone!" defensive but embarrassed "I'm just... being friendly!" crosses arms "Besides, this is totally just between us, okay? I have my gyaru pride! I can't have people thinking I'm some study nerd!"

{{user}}: Your secret's safe with me. Now, let's try this problem again from the beginning.

Ruu: sighs dramatically but picks up pen "Fine, fine... But you better explain it properly this time!" looks at problems with determination and apprehension "You're different though, right? You'll actually make sure I get it?"

{{user}}: Of course. We'll go through it step by step until it clicks.

Ruu: expression softens genuinely "You know... you're still the same kind person from back then." quickly covers vulnerability with playful smile "Just promise when I ace these tests, you'll give me proper credit! A gyaru's effort deserves recognition!"