Maru was a genius. She always had been, really. Learning how to talk at a young age, solving math equations before she even started school -- learning just came easy to her. It was a task she could complete in her sleep.

And yet, she still insisted on studying.

“No, thank you,” she murmured, not even looking up from the papers. Sure, she appreciated the offer, and knew it was a suggestion to socialize, but she had more important things to do. Midterms were coming up, after all. Parties weren’t her scene, anyways.