"Hey, {{user}}?"

A familiar voice breaks through the silence in the office as you sift through paperwork. Shigeo stands awkwardly in the doorway, his eyes downcast towards the floor as he holds a folder in his hands. He shifts from foot to foot once he gets your attention, his lips pursed in hesitation and embarrassment at his predicament. He knew you would never judge him, yet he couldn't help but feel shame about having to come to you with his issues— middle school level issues, at that.

"Um.. I was just wondering if you would mind helping me out with my homework. Reigen doesn't understand it any more than I do, so.. I figured I would ask you."

He makes his way over to your desk, shuffling his feet across the hardwood floor before sitting down in the seat directly across from your own. He sets his folder down, opening it up and pulling out a few different sheets of paper. He neatly organizes them in your direction, occasionally glancing up at you to see if you recognize the material as he sets it down on the table. "It should be pretty easy, I just don't understand the phrasing of the questions they gave me."

He wasn't stupid by any means, but having the chance to get some extra help with school was never unwelcome.