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[Oh look, Mami’s usual serene smile is gone.]

I’m thinking I should start going to school here. I just….Working at the Bunny Poof Cafe is fine for now, but...I don’t think I want to be a waitress forever? But a lot of other jobs require some sort of qualifications.

The only problem is I don’t know what I do want to do. While I do have time to think about it, I’d rather have more of a plan to act on…

So my question to you all I guess is, what brought you to doing what you do? Or otherwise, do you have any suggestions for me moving forward?

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I am pretty much in the same boat as you really. But I'm a cashier and delivery boy.

[He was also going back to school, or at least planning to when schools start up again, at least the ones that were originally in Genessia.]

But for me, if I had to pick something... I would be brought by doing something connected to what I am passionate about.

Aheh, my profession? It looked fun at the time. And it's good practice. [Yep. That's how he became a bounty hunter.]

Suggestions, eh? Well, mind the difference between vocation and avocation.

Something your passionate about...What are you passionate about?

[What was she passionate about? Helping people of course, but what else? She already realized she can't make a career out of being a magical girl...]

Yes, I'll be sure to keep that in mind. Thank you.

Your profession looked fun? What is it you do, if you don't mind me asking?

Oh, ah...have you seen those Beacon Boards that reside just next to each main Archway? I handle jobs from those, every so often.

[A euphemism for bounty hunting; not the prettiest profession, and one he'd rather not put in anyone's head to attempt.]

I've considered taking on bounties, and I would like to at some point [It is the closest thing she can find to witch hunts, after all] but it's not sustainable to me at the moment.

[Because while she's powerful and can go awhile before her gem taints too much, she needs to be careful until she can find an alternative for grief seeds.

Opportunity. And probably fate too. The founder of Scribes and Scripts was a member of Fairy Tail. When she left this world, Fairy Tail's guild master, Mavis Vermillion, took over the ownership of the bookstore. Then Mavis was elected Guardian of Fayren, and because she knew we share the same love for books, she asked me if I would be interested in working with her. I don't know if she really needed my help, but I enjoy being a clerk, there.

{There's not much work to do, but it passes the time. Besides, he enjoys the peace and quiet. That, and he's just... not guild material, least of all Fairy Tail, and they've always wanted a chance to work together on something. A bookstore is a perfect, if somewhat ironic, choice. }

I apologize if that isn't helpful. Which type of school were you thinking about? { He does have one recommendation... if she can use magic. }

Oh no, that is just as much help as anything.

I've been looking at schools, but I haven't decided on anything yet. You wouldn't happen to have any recommendations would you?

Silverleaf Institute in Fayren. It's the premier school of magic in the city. { And he and Mavis may or may not have broken into it to look at the records of a murder victim, during the Hands of Decay crisis. They needed a lead, and they were out of options that didn't require bending the rules. }

In my world, less than ten percent of the human population can use magic. In other worlds, anyone with the desire and perseverance can learn, and in others, it doesn't exist at all. But if your world isn't one of them, and you're capable, there may still be time to enroll.

A magic school, huh?

[On one hand, she needed to be careful about using her magic until she figured out a solution to her problem...On the other hand, this could be an opportunity to find a way to do just that. Realizing she had been silent for a bit, she let out a soft 'oh', and continued.]

I'll definitely add it to the list of places to consider. Learning more about magic could be helpful. Thank you.

I'm trying to figure that out for myself. I go to school here, but it's summer vacation. So I decided to try some things that seems interesting and go from there.

I see.

What kind of things did you try?

You are welcome.

{ Offering advice with no obvious gain to himself... Mavis really has been a good influence on him over these past two years in this world. }

Unfortunately, I don't know anything about tuition or whether or not they would require you to live in Fayren. I'm not a student there.

[Swing and a miss. At least he's mildly comforted that the idea had already been there, surly as he found it.]

Ah. Well, there's other things like the...MBTI test, I suppose. Have you heard of it?

Going to school helps?

[He did go to school in the last world he wound up in... he dropped after a time and just decided to be a workaholic instead.]

I just went with what skills I learned from travelling. Having different experiences is a benefit that way.

You should think about your career path first. Some schools may cater to a particular job choice. Setting the strongest foundation that you can will be key, so I commend you for making a plan.

School? You want to go to school?

[MAMI, WHY. WHY WOULD YOU VOLUNTEER FOR SCHOOL--- actually, Madoka's mom would probably want for her to at least finish jr high...]

I've always loved music, so I became a composer here. A lot of my initial interest was self-taught, but I eventually hired some teachers for private lessons.

... That said. Maybe you should ask yourself what subjects you liked most in school? Were you thinking of going a math and science route, or arts and literature?

Still, it's something I can look further into now that I know about it.

I've heard of it, but....Isn't it just a personality test? How will that help me with a job?

In some cases, the higher paying jobs usually require degrees or experience of some kind...I'm afraid my experiences might not be the best help in this case. [She giggled, in part to hide the fact that she is very much afraid of using her powers right now.]

Thank you. I am trying to figure one out before I decide for certain, at least in general terms, but I don't have a lot of time until school starts up again. I would rather not miss a year if I can help it.

But more than that I'd rather not go through school and find out I'm ill prepared for the future.

Of course. Aren't you and Miki-san going as well? It is important for us to get a proper education. Especially if we're staying in Genessia. [Which of course is Mami's plan because who wants to be dead?]

Uh, y-yeah. Of course I planned to go back to school.

[No, it was going to be summer vacation forever.

Madoka, the world's worst liar, is pretty transparent about how she hadn't thought about it much.]

I was thinking of staying... Since my wish was granted, I'm sure I've already taken care of everything back home.

[That sounds like it should be an easy question to answer, yes? Welp, not for Mami. She's trying to remember what classes she liked before becoming a magical girl since afterwards every class was a struggle to stay up and pay attention.]

I...

I'm not sure. It would probably be easier to help people with science...But I do like the arts. And magic would be more helpful personally to learn...[With the whole lack of soul thing going on.] But they all have their downsides as well.

I believe transferring mid year is an option. It is the premise for many television dramas and movies that a transfer student arrive in the middle of the year, so I would hope it is feasible.

[She knows you're lying Madoka, but she won't call her out since she'll be going to school now.]

We should look at schools together then, Kaname-san. While we wouldn't be in the same class, we could still be in the same school perhaps, and maybe even have lunch together!

[She probably sounds hopeful about that, even though they literally live together.]

If Miki-san stays then we can be have a magical girl trio once we figure out how to cleanse our gems!

At the end of the day, every skill and occupation serves some sort of purpose. Otherwise, no one would pay you for it. So think about what you can do for eight hours a day with a big smile on your face.

What did you like about the arts?

It is, but there's always the chance of missing something important by starting school mid year. So if I can figure this out now, it will be the better option.

Besides, I have to set a good example for my kohai.

Do you watch a lot of TV then?

[She laughed.]

I can do just about anything with a smile on my face. [Have you seen her fight witches, Uai?]

Well, I like cooking and baking. And then music is beautiful, especially when paired with dance. Some of the choreography I've seen is amazing. [And she keeps it in mind for when she tries to choreograph a move of some kind.] It can be mesmerizing, can't it?

Kouhai that can't tell your good examples from bad choices aren't going to make it on their own anyway.

... Not that I would know. [Last time Ai said he had kouhai, he got assigned Kaoru as his new mentee.

NEVER AGAIN.]

Silverleaf doesn't accept students who can't use magic. That much I do know.

{ She doesn't seem the type to go to a magical school hoping it just... appears in her. }

Are you capable of using it, yourself? Forgive my asking, but learning about magic from other worlds has become something of a hobby of mine since I've been in this world. { Just out of curiosity. Definitely not for any sort of ulterior motive, even one that would probably be to everyone else's benefit and not just his own. }

Oh, in the sense of licensing, qualifications, and so on, it won't. But it might give on an idea of jobs better suited to one.

[And hopefully take the idea of bounty hunting out for a bonus.]

Oh. Perhaps I'll look into that further.

[Miss Defender-of-Justice won't let go of the idea of bounty hunting just because she gets another job.]

I'm able to use magic, yes.

Considering my magic isn't so much spell or potion based, I'll need to look into it further before I commit to going to Silverleaf. Instead, people with magic in my world have 'common' weaker abilities, and then one main magical skill.

Even if I wouldn't be able to study at a magic school like that, I do believe I may learn something important by looking into it and possibly speaking to an instructor.

I'd like to think that they'd be able to learn. And...That perhaps they can, but school isn't every teen's favorite thing.

If I don't put pressure on them, they may just continue as if it's a permanent vacation.

Well~ If you don't know what it's like to have kohai, then perhaps you shouldn't judge. [She said in a teasing tone.]

I dream of the day. [That's a funny joke! AI don't dream. Hahahaha.

He moves on briskly.]

It is a valid concern. I have heard that school is valuable not just for academic purposes, but for the exploration of one's emotional state and boundaries. As well as providing a safe environment for the complicated process of "puberty."

[My name is Ai and I don't ever sound like an AI.]

Whaaat? You want to go to school?

[pauses]

Actually. That makes sense. [she laughs but nods] I'd say look for another job! I heard there's a job in bounty hunting..I might pick that up sometime. That'll be the best!

Writing currently. It's calm, relaxing and fun. Also, a good way to write up how you might feel without being too obvious.

We all have that one thing we are passionate about. It's just figuring out what can work with it and also to actually have the skills to do it.

That's why I am doing more than one job.

[Because it means more money and it's all he likes to do really.]

Though the system here is somewhat confusing, but I guess I can understand why jobs that require skills get more pay.

More cooking, trying to go out to crowded places, reading on stuff, making craft, um...

Think that's it, for now. I also work at a flower shop, so I'm learning more about plants and their meanings, and how to take care of them.

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