Uika

When it has two distinct real roots, find the range of values for the constant m...

Uika

Hmm...??

Umiri

This page has a hint for how to solve it.

Uika

Huh, really?

Umiri

Yes. From there, you use the formula...

Uika

Sorry, Umiri-chan. I keep making you help me...

Umiri

Please feel free to ask. I was the one who invited you to study for the test.

Umiri

And math is one of my stronger subjects.

Uika

Thanks. You're really saving me.

Uika

If I were on my own, I might have panicked.

Umiri

There is no need to rush. It is not as if you are bad at studying, Misumi-san.

Uika

I guess not being able to make it to class much is really catching up with me...

Umiri

Right. When you have work, it must be difficult to make it to class regularly.

Uika

Yeah. Trying to make up for all of that right before tests is hard every time...

Umiri

Fortunately, Taki-san lets me borrow her notes, so I have never had too much trouble.

Uika

Oh, really?

Uika

I do not think I could keep up just by borrowing someone's notes.

Umiri

Taki-san's notes are easy to follow, and for all her grumbling, she still lets me borrow them. It helps.

Uika

Hehe. It must be nice to have a friend like that in your class.

Umiri

You have friends like that too, Misumi-san.

Umiri

I saw your classmates all rushing to offer you their notes.

Uika

Yeah. Everyone is so kind to me, and it really helps.

Uika

But with you and Taki-chan, it feels more relaxed... Like neither of you has to worry about owing the other anything.

Uika

I guess I am a little jealous of that.

Umiri

Neither of us has to worry about owing the other anything...

Umiri

I see. That is one way to look at it. I had never thought of it that way.

Uika

Really? At least, that is how it looks to me.

Umiri

Hmm...

Umiri

Putting the relationship aside, it is only proper to thank her. I think I will get her a gift.

Uika

Huh? That came out of nowhere.

Umiri

Something occurred to me.

Umiri

For now, we should focus on the test... After that, I will think of something.

Uika

Right. Test first!

Umiri

When someone helps you, thanking them is only proper. That way, both sides can stay sincere.

Uika

Hehe. You're right. I should thank everyone properly too.

Uika

I wonder what they would like... Maybe snacks?

Umiri

For Taki-san, what would it be... Almond milk, perhaps.

Uika

She does drink that all the time. But that might be a little too predictable.

Umiri

In that case, what should I...

Umiri

Right... We were supposed to be focusing on the test.

Uika

Ahaha, that's right. Let's do our best on the test.

Umiri

Yes.