Bab 283: 44.1 Potential

"Focus."

Focus, huh... Such a nebulous term, at least in my opinion. Forcing one's mind to remove all distractions just to solely aim at one subject, focusing is a vital skill used by both adults and students alike in their everyday lives. Whether as a learning tool or to simply get shvt done in as quick and accurate a fashion, the amount of time one can stay focused could dictate whether or not one would be successful in their chosen field. It will always take a certain amount of focus to-

*SLAP!*

"Oww!"

The stinging sensation of a wooden plank hitting its mark threatened to break my skin as I rubbed my reddening arm. My eyes opened in an instant, the visage of Mathilde holding a whacking stick looming above me from where I sat. Was it unwarranted? Was it premature? I didn't really know. Then again, I guess I did ask for this to happen.