The first week went by following the same schedule. I got the lotion I asked for and kept it in a safe place in my bag and Yuuma found cushions for us to sit on for meditation. I also felt like Gin kept staring at me. But when I looked, he'd quickly turn away. This must be revenge for getting his drawing put up on the wall... But it looks so nice on the back wall behind the counter. It's easy to see and I always gaze at it. It's too beautiful not to.

Speaking of drawings, I ripped mine up and threw it away in the trash can in my cabin. I saw Kentaro's drawing in there later too. Hisashi and Matsu didn't claim their drawings. Hisashi didn't care if Yuuma kept it or put it up on the wall. Yuuma kept it instead. Matsu liked the idea of his drawing up on the wall so Yuuma got a frame for it too. It's next to Gin's drawing.

The first week was a bit awkward. The bonding activities were more stiff than the first day. Except like I already mentioned, I kept feeling Gin's eyes on me. Is it revenge? Or is it actually that he wants to say something? If that's the case, I wish he'd tell me already. I'm starting to wonder if he's even capable of speech since he still hasn't said a word this whole time.

The other events of each day were alright. I feel sore from the workout, but it might be getting a little easier. I can't tell though, I'm still exhausted after each session. Gin has somehow been holding out even with his extra clothes. The food is great as usual and I want to ask what Ana's secret is.

Like Yuuma has said, our dirty clothes are cleaned quickly as if by magic. It's like if I just put one article of clothing in the dirty clothes hamper and look away for a moment, the clothing has already been taken and cleaned. Of course that's an exaggeration, but I seriously wonder if Tamiyo is a fairy... How else would a human be able to sneak in and out and clean something that fast?

If you're curious about my relationships with the other boys besides Gin, then I'm happy to report that there has been zero progress. Hisashi eyes me occasionally, but he seems to like staring at Yuuma more. Matsu has always been in his own world and I choose not to bother him. Kentaro isn't bad, we've greeted each other with nods when we pass by each other. He's way more calm than from the beginning. He seems like someone I could get along with well. Not that I'd like to go for that though... Our somewhat awkward relationship now is enough.

(June 8)
Saturday finally came, the end of our first week. That also means we have a new schedule just for Saturdays. Our other teacher is coming today. I'm interested to see how this'll go. I've always hated school and didn't even attend and graduate. That's probably another reason why I got arrested this time. But I'll try my best since it seems like after this year, I won't have to attend school again. I guess I can make it through if that's the case.

We have breakfast, a workout, a shower, meditation, and lunch as usual. After lunch, our new teacher arrives. She's an older woman with gray hair in a bun, gray eyes, red glasses, and formal clothing that includes a white blouse and a black pencil skirt. She wears black tights and black heels. She has a stern expression set into her few wrinkles. She looks like one of those really strict teachers that you hate. My hopes that this might be alright have been crushed.

"Everyone, please welcome Teacher Teshima," Yuuma says, introducing the woman. "She'll be helping you with your education. She's usually busy teaching many of her other students, but she let me take her Saturdays so she could teach you guys. Please be kind and be grateful that she can come here every week."

"Yes, well, you can be quite persuasive," Teshima says to Yuuma. "I expect this won't be a waste of my time."

"Of course. My camp will be a success, especially with your help."

"It better be. Or I won't want my name affiliated with it anymore." Then she turns to us. "I understand that you're all criminals with different crimes. But that doesn't matter in my classroom. You're here to learn, so don't pin your lack of willingness on your crimes. Everyone has the aptitude to learn and become successful, as long as they put in the effort and want. You all want to be successful, yes?"

Silence. No one answered. She actually wants an answer?? Should I say something...? This is getting awkward. I'm starting to sweat as I glance around, waiting for someone else to answer. Just as I'm about to open my mouth and tell a complete lie, someone finally answers.

"I feel that I'm already where I want to be~ Not here exactly, but before that," Hisashi said.

Teshima eyed him. "Is that so? You finished high school, is that correct? You don't want to further your education and get a higher paying job?"

"Finishing high school was an accomplishment for me. With my current job, the job that I love more than anything else, my education thus far has been enough. I don't plan to go to college or change jobs. I earn enough to get by~" Hisashi explained.

He finished high school... The pervert now seems like he's above me... And what's his job? What kind of job is something he loves most in the world? I find working absolutely boring and a waste of time. That's why I steal and sell the items to the highest bidder. I can be rich and never worry about money again if I sell everything I have. But that might get the police to notice me more, which I didn't want. They noticed me anyway this time though.

Teshima thought for a moment. "I understand. If that's the path you've chosen and you're happy with, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone again, then I don't care. You're still required to brush up on what you learned in high school since that's what the rest need."

Hisashi's smile slowly drops for once. I didn't realize how odd it was to see him not smiling since he always has one plastered to his face. A shiver runs down my spine. I wouldn't want to be Teshima right now with that look directed at her.

"I didn't hurt her—" Hisashi tries to say.

"Well, you're here to reflect on your actions. It's only been, what? A week? That's not long enough. Say that to me again when your sentence is finished." Teshima then brushed Hisashi off, not intimidated at all. Hisashi went silent and looked away. His smile was still gone.

What was that...? I don't even know what they're talking about. Hisashi was talking about his job. Where did hurting someone come in? Is his job dangerous? But then Teshima wouldn't have said she didn't care, right? I'm so confused. I guess this just shows that I should steer clear of asking about his job. Not that I was going to ask anyway.

Teshima moves on. "I've organized a unique curriculum for each of you based on your education thus far. We'll start with a test with the basics on it so I can see what we need to work on the most. I'll hand out the tests and a pencil for each of you."

Once Teshima takes over, Yuuma leaves into the kitchen. I guess he's going to talk with Ana until we're done here. A test doesn't get me excited so I wish I could go with him.

Some of the things on the test were really basic that I could easily answer. Others seemed a little familiar from the few days I did attend class. And most of it was completely unfamiliar that I had to guess or leave it blank. This is already making my head hurt. I remember now how much I hate school.

After time was up for the test, Teshima took each of our tests and looked through them. I was able to take a mental break. She then nodded and set them aside.

"Now I have a better grasp of what each of you need help with," she says. "But first, could you all push these front two tables together and sit here? You're all too scattered around the room."

We did as she asked and pushed the tables together. Then we took our seats. Hisashi on the left at the end, Kentaro next to him, me next to him, Gin next to me, and Matsu on the right on the end. I'm not sure how Gin came out of his corner, but Teshima motioned for us to sit closer to the middle. I was sandwiched between everyone and realized I shouldn't have sat in the middle. Teshima said she wants us to sit like this for all of her classes. I'm doomed to be stuck in the middle forever.

Teshima taught a basic lesson to all of us. Then she passed out worksheets for us to complete. Our class went on like that. Teshima ranged from all of the basic subjects and it was a bit much. We were able to take snack breaks since we're supposed to work the entire day. Teshima actually seemed aware when we needed breaks from the work in general. She didn't seem as mean as I was expecting. Although, she's already working us to the bone on her first day.

I did alright with the content once it was explained. Maybe I'm not too bad at this school thing. Maybe if I had put more effort in earlier... But I still don't like school. I'll accept this year of it and be done for life after. I say that, but I have a little bit of fun solving simple math problems.

It seems like the others are doing alright. Hisashi is smarter than you'd expect and completes his work before anyone else. Teshima looks it over and doesn't have anything to say.

Kentaro on the other hand is struggling a bit. I get a bit nervous when the grip on his pencil tightens and I can practically hear the wood creak, about to break. I almost want to scoot away but I have Gin on my other side. Kentaro looks incredibly frustrated and like he could pull his hair out over these problems. Teshima comes to his aid and walks him through a few problems. Once he gets the hang of it, all his tension fades and I feel like it's safe to be next to him again. He's going to give me a heart attack, I swear.

Gin is quiet as usual, but he's almost unreadable. I can't tell how he's doing until I look at what problems he's already solved or has tried to work on. I notice he's actually struggling too. I'm not sure if that's unexpected or not. Teshima isn't noticing. I feel a little bad.

Matsu needs Teshima's help the most. She's been struggling to get him to work. His mind wanders and he gets distracted by his pencil, the wall, how the paper flutters when he picks it up and drops it. She's mostly been helping him, but makes time to check on the others and help them too. I haven't really needed help from her. Her first instruction is usually enough for me.

At this moment, I've finished my work, so has Hisashi, and Teshima is occupied with Matsu. Kentaro and Gin are struggling between us. I have nothing to do and I can't watch Gin's sad, silent struggle anymore. I lean closer to him and his hand goes rigid.

"Gin... If you need help, you have to ask..." I say quietly, trying not to disturb the others.

Gin is still quiet. I try to look at his face and he's looking away. His eyebrows are slightly furrowed, like I'm bothering him. I don't even care about this kid, and I was willing to help for a second. Yet if he's acting this way, then I won't. He doesn't deserve my help.

I fold my arms and lean away. I'll just sit and wait for the next instruction. I won't pretend to be a good samaritan and help those struggling. And yet, the time ticks by slowly and I'm incredibly bored. Gin is stuck on the same problem. I don't know what's going through his head. I start to tap my foot and keep glancing at his worksheet. I know how to solve that problem... It's actually simple if you think about it... He just needs to do one more thing and he'll get it...

My impatience gets the better of me. I lean over and point to the problem. "Look at this," I say, pointing out the helpful hint.

Gin pauses. The gears seem to turn in his head. Then he scribbles down the work and the answer. I can't help but smile at him.

"Good job. Easy, huh?" I say.

Gin only stares at his paper. Well whatever, he's mute so I shouldn't have expected an answer. I helped him with that problem but I'm done now. He can probably get the rest anyway.

More time passes. Teshima comes around to check on each of us. She doesn't have anything to say about my completed worksheet. She helps Kentaro with something, then goes back to Matsu. I pick up my pencil and doodle a stick figure on the bottom of my paper.

Suddenly, I feel a light tug on my sleeve. I turn to Gin. He's still staring at his paper but his fingers are holding the edge of my sleeve. He points with his pencil to the problem he's on. I take a moment to process this. Gin has grabbed my sleeve. I feel like I see a slight blush on his skin. How come he looks incredibly cute...? If he's like this, I might actually attack him... No, no, I will stay under control no matter how these boys sway me. I didn't come here to [sleep with] random criminals. Would Yuuma even allow those kinds of relationships among us? I don't even know.

"Need help...?" I ask, forcing a smile onto my face. Gin gives a small nod and that's almost too cute as well. "Well, let's see then..."

I try to focus on the problem. Gin has already let go of me. I read the problem and remember how I solved it on my paper. I directed Gin through the steps and he caught on. He was able to get the answer. I want to say he seemed proud but I can't tell too well. He immediately moved onto the next problem and I watched. When he got stuck again, I helped. We did that until he finished.

"You got it, Gin! Good job!" Excited that we finished, I put my hand up for a high five.

Gin stares at my hand, wide-eyed. Then he turns his head away. He can't even humor me and give me a high five? Whatever, I don't even know why I helped him with his worksheet in the first place. I put my hand down, my smile gone. I turn away from him too.

After a while, the schooling for today comes to an end. I feel tired and drained.

"Well done today, everyone. I'll see you all next week," Teshima said. I'm not looking forward to next week...

She packed up her things, said her goodbyes to Yuuma, and left the camp. Can I leave the camp too?? Just kidding. Of course I can't. But then a delicious smell fills my nose and I realize Ana has made dinner. She passes it out to all of us, still in our seats from the lesson. But I don't care and dig in. So delicious~ I could cry.

After dinner, we fix the tables and clean up the cafeteria as usual. We can go back to our cabins after that. It's been a long day. I swear I'm going to dream about the worksheets that I worked on today. Great, I didn't want to have nightmares tonight.

(June 9)
The next day, we went back to the normal schedule. I was relieved. Then Yuuma announced that Teshima left us homework and I didn't want to continue the day anymore. But the homework actually wasn't too much and I knew what to do from the lessons. Yuuma let us work for a bit today and I finished everything. Some of the others need the next few days to finish it.

Since it's a new week, we also switch which partners we have for the bonding activities. I'm a bit glad to be rid of Gin and that awkwardness. But won't it be even more awkward with a new partner? I don't know how to feel. Yuuma tells us our new partners.