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[If you give some math homework to Abby, she's going to want some pencils. When you give her some pencils, she will ask for a sharper. When she finally sharpened them, she will want to get started on her homework. When she gets started on her homework, she will stare at the papers in front of her.

When she stares at the papers in front of her, Abby will probably want to scream. When she wants to scream and there's no other outlet, she decides to go to the network for help.]

Soooooo....this might sound like a weird request coming from me but anyone here who is really good at math? Like really really good at math? Or at least pretty decent in algebra? I hate to admit it but....is there anyone here who is willing to give me a crash course? Just enough where I could start reviewing the basics?

[She gave a nervous chuckle]

But don't worry! When you do help me out, I promise that you get the greatest prize ever! And what is that prize?

Singing lessons, of course! And trust me when I say singing lessons, I say that you definitely won't regret it!

[...Or at least just enough where she can pass on lessons she learned from her choir teacher.]

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[.........since when is 'being decent at algebra' thought to be really good at math? Sigh.]

You just need help with the basics?

[Hey, she's desperate here! Either way, there's someone who is willing to help her out!]

Yup, just the basics! Or just enough where I think I can handle finals next month! That should be plenty of time right?

[oh dear.]

Are your finals just on the basics? [he doubts it.]

[Better get ready, Neku. You have no idea who you're dealing with!]

Nope, it covers everything from what we learned since the beginning of the year! But I figured if I learned the basics, it would be enough for me to know what I'm doing!

That and I only got a month left.

I can try to help. Math is like the only subject I'm good at, anyway.

I'll do it for free though--I'm not much of a singer.

[oh dear.]

Just learning the basics probably won't be enough. [aka cram harder, Abby.]

[Yay, more help!]

Seriously? You'll do it for free? Without anything at all?

Well, that's just not going to cut it. Now I feel kind of guilty for doing that.

[Beware, Neku, beware]

Oh c'mon! Then how is anyone going to help me learn algebra in time? Well, I know that I'm the one who should have studied a lot harder before the month came around but still! How is anyone would to teach 8 months worth of class in that short amount of time? I don't even think any tutor can do that!

[You literally just laid out the exact reason he's not feeling very sorry for you right now.]

Getting some help is better than none. But yeah, generally if it is an eight month long class, the intention is that you're learning over a period of time.

If you still need the help, I tutor kids through middle school. I never tutored anyone in high school, but it can't be that difficult, right?

[He could help, but he's not singing. So she obviously needs to understand that part first.]

Abby, you know a "reward" like that is probably keeping most people who could actually help from volunteering, right?

[Celia's voice is quiet and soft-spoken.]

If you still require assistance, I would be happy to help. I graduated from Locke City University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering a few years ago, so I'm well-practiced in the art of mathematics.

[Art of mathematics.]

And... [Her voice grows even quieter now -- is that even possible?] I think it might be nice to learn how to sing.

Math was.... never my strong suit. Sorry.

[Then why did you respond at all, Nora?]

Math was never my strong point either, but I did pass. I'm not sure the syllabus would be the same though.

Isn't it a bit late in the year to be starting though? [She's thinking aloud, but yes there's a touch of suspicion and worry there. Procrastination is bad!]

I would help? If I was actually halfway decent with maths. I've always been more into art and English, History sort of thing. But I mean, are you sure that's going to be enough? Hopefully you find someone.

[Hrm. Motivation....?]

Oh! Oh, I know. If you pass, I'll give you a prize.

Singing? Really? No demo for us to listen to before anyone decides to take up your offer?

[ Mathematics is right up there in his expertise but he has seen the offers, especially the one from Celia so he's not going to offer unless they couldn't reach an agreement. Chances are, they would since Celia is one of the most easygoing person he knows and a nice person to boot. Plus, he charges for tutoring and he doubts Abby wants to pay, unless her parents are okay with it.

So, he's only here to tease Abby right now. ]

....

Well, I'm working on it but what kind of song do you want me to sing anyway? There's a wide variety to choose from you know!

I'm more into the arts and English class too. History and the others? Not for me. Seriously, I've tried to get better at History but it just seems so boring to me! At least with English, you can do creative writing!

[Then Abby's eyes widen. No, seriously, did she hear that right?]

Seriously? What kind of prize is that? [Congrats, you got her interested!]

At this point, I'm willing to get help from anywhere! If you passed math, that's fine by me! If you know algebra then come on by and teach me with all you got!

[No, seriously, this is what happens when you slack off for good chuck of the year!

Either way, there was a very long pause coming from her end.]

.....Maybe? [Another pause] But that's okay, we still got a month left so it's not too late!

[Then there was a sigh coming from Abby. Can you hear the slight panic coming out?]

It's okay but what am I going to do, Nora? I only got a month left and finals are coming up! How am I going to be able to figure out algebra in time?

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[Whoa, now that wasn't what Abby was expecting! And especially someone who was familiar with Mechanical Engineering out of all things!]

I would love any help that I can get! I only got a month left so anything that will help me pass my final would be excellent so if you still want to...please help me out! I really need help on it!

[Yes, she is desperate! But she did have to lean in closer to hear what Celia was saying]

Um...I'm sorry but I can't hear you. Can you speak louder?

[Then there's a mumble coming out her]

Probably? But I don't really have anything else though? I know I shouldn't have slacked off but I don't really want to spend my family's money like that either.

[Sigh]

What do you think I should do? I really really need the help.

Maybe?

High school math is a little bit harder but it shouldn't be too different from 8th grade math to 10th grade math right?

[Right!]

[Don't be mean, Neku!]

Well I am! The problem is that it isn't sticking with me as much as I thought it would! So a good review of what I'm doing wrong would be better than nothing!

I'm a senior and I did okay in algebra, so it can't be that hard. It's just finding the easiest way for you to learn it.

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