Tomoko shrugged. "He always seemed as though he was on the verge of telling me something, but he never go through with it. I want to help him. The store was out of Tiger's Bone Essence Calming Tonic - which is why I have to brew an alternative."

At his offer, her eyes widened and she clutched her book to him. "You--you will?" Quickly, she shook her head. "N-No, Ryusei-san, I wouldn't want to burden you."