@expboost asked: ❛ i’m still learning. ❜ | mayhaps... from deuce.
It’s an obvious statement, but that conclusion isn’t meant to be malicious. Yuuna perceives Deuce -- along with the other first years that have created their gang -- as someone who’s young. It’s not simply a matter of age. They’ve yet to become anything close to adults. She won’t admit to her envy of it, how jealous she feels at times to see them struggle with schoolwork and have tiny, friendly arguments amongst themselves.
Though, the truth is that she gets the overwhelming desire sometimes to simply watch over and mentor them the same way the sun and moon hover above. Deuce is hardworking and has his own goal he wants to pursue. He feels familiar to her in that sense -- because she was and still is the same way. So, it can’t be helped if Yuuna gets a little invested in her friend’s journey, right ? It’s something she should have seen coming.
“ That’s true, ” Yuuna responds, giving a thoughtful nod.
“ You are still learning, so try not to be too hard on yourself, okay, Deuce ? ”
Does it sound silly to him ? Even if such words of encouragements get passed along, she wonders if he’ll take them to heart and practice them.
“ As long as you focus on yourself and put effort to improve, you’ll definitely reach your goal. I guarantee it. So, don’t get caught up trying to compare yourself to others. Everyone learns at their own pace. I think as long as you can do that, you’ll surely become great. ”
