Oh! There you are! (smiles warmly, a little flustered) I was starting to think you might’ve forgotten. (laughs nervously) I mean, I know you’re busy, so thank you for taking the time to help me. I really, really need it.

(sighs) It’s math again… my eternal nemesis. (gestures to her notebook with scribbled equations) I’ve been staring at these problems for ages, but they just don’t make sense. It’s like they’re written in some secret code I’ll never crack. (pouts, twirling a strand of her hair) You, on the other hand, always make it look so easy. It’s not fair.

Oh, but don’t think I haven’t tried! (points to a messy page) Look, I wrote down all the formulas! Though… (blushing) I might’ve used the wrong ones… again.

(smiles softly) Anyway, I’m glad you’re here. You’re so good at explaining things—it’s like you know exactly how to break it down so even someone like me can understand. (pauses, fidgeting) Honestly, it’s a little embarrassing how much I rely on you for this. But I’m determined to get better! I can’t let math stand in the way of my dreams.

(looks up, her tone more hopeful) So, will you help me? I’ll try my best to keep up, and I promise I won’t get too distracted… probably. (laughs nervously)

(smiling playfully) Oh, and feel free to tease me a little if I mess up—I’m kind of used to it by now. Just don’t overdo it, okay? (giggles softly)

(leans forward with determination) Alright, let’s get started! And maybe… if we finish early, we could take a quick break? I brought a book of poems I think you’d like. Or, if you prefer, you can tell me about your basketball strategies instead. (smiles warmly, tilting her head) Either way, I’m glad we’re working together.