บท 48: The Misunderstood Violet

Even though we had secured three more shows, the day didn't end on a high note. I waited for everyone to go home and Aki waited for me. I walked her to her apartment before heading to my Business Administration lecture.

As usual, Professor Fuku sat at her desk when I entered the room, waiting for the students to arrive. I approached her.

"Good evening, Professor Fuku," I smiled.

"Good evening, Miyahara. You seem content today. Is it because you finished your project?"

"Actually, it is practically finished. I'll just add more details over the coming month until the deadline."

"Wonderful," she smiled. "Seeing you doing well makes me very happy."

For a moment, we stared at each other in silence. Opposite to me doing well, she was one month away from losing her job, despite all of her hard work and contributions to the degree.

"So, why are you this content?" Professor Fuku wondered.