There are... different types. You know that, right? There are the ones who are good at books and the ones who are quick on the streets. (Book smarts and street smarts, basically.) But there are also the ones who can really grasp people and understand people's hearts.
People that are bright and sharp that can see clearly. That's a special kind of smart.
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Huh. Really?
...I don't think anybody's ever called me clever before. Are you sure?
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(He's certain!)
There are... different types. You know that, right? There are the ones who are good at books and the ones who are quick on the streets. (Book smarts and street smarts, basically.) But there are also the ones who can really grasp people and understand people's hearts.
People that are bright and sharp that can see clearly. That's a special kind of smart.
(And Hikaru definitely has it.)
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Hikaru seems to think it over for a long moment, like perhaps she wants to argue... before simply nodding.]
All I ever want is to understand.
Thank you, Nii-chan. That means a lot coming from you.
[Still said about as plain as day, even though her smile is subtle, gentle, still not quite there.]