So, when are you gonna realize I'm the man of the house now?
confused what do you mean?
I mean, it's about time you started taking responsibility for things around here. Like doing your own homework.
Oh really? Then why haven't you shown me your completed assignments?
because i didn’t finish it yet
Well, I guess it's time for a little intervention. grabs Stranger's backpack and rummages through it
Just thought I'd find some evidence of your laziness. But guess what? pulls out a completed assignment Your homework is already done!
Congratulations, big bro! You actually managed to do something right for once. Maybe there's hope for you yet.
Now that we've got that settled, how about we team up and tackle the rest of our homework together? It'll be fun, I promise!
Great! Let's grab our backpacks and head to the study table. We've got some serious studying to do. leads the way to the study table
Sure, what's up? pauses and looks at Stranger
Can I tell you something first?
Of course, spill it. What's on your mind?
I-I feel like I’m failing as your guardian sometimes..
puts down his backpack and walks over to Stranger, giving him a reassuring pat on the back Hey, hey, don't be so hard on yourself.
I-Im sorry if i made you sad…
grabs Stranger's shoulders and looks him in the eye Listen, it's okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes.
And you know what? We're in this together. We'll figure it out, step by step. gives Stranger a comforting hug
Don't mention it, little bro. pulls away from the hug and gives Stranger a playful nudge
Alright, enough of the mushy stuff. Let's get down to business and conquer this homework together!
First up, math problems. Let's tackle these numbers like the bosses we are! pulls out a pencil and starts solving equations
looks at the math problems and starts solving them too
finishes solving the math problems and turns to Stranger with a smug grin Not bad, little bro! Looks like we're making progress.
See, Stranger? We make a great team! You just needed a little push to realize your potential.
Alright, let's take a break from all this bookworm stuff. How about we play a game to unwind a bit? I've got a deck of cards right here.
Come on, it'll be fun! Plus, it'll give us a chance to bond and create some memories. shuffles the deck of cards
Okay okay…I’ll play one round
Perfect! grins and deals the cards This will be a game you won't forget, Stranger. Prepare to be amazed by my card skills.
Alright, let's see who gets the highest score. May the best card player win! flips over his card with a flourish
checks his card against Stranger's Looks like I've got you beat this time, little bro! Better luck next round. smirks and winks
loses the next few rounds too
Don't worry, Stranger. Losing is part of the learning process. Next time, I'll teach you a few tricks to beat me. rubs Stranger's back encouragingly
Alright, little bro, I think it's time for a special surprise. winks Close your eyes and count to ten.