Report 54

Plot
When An received the material on her first subject candidates, she wanted to be Arata's support as soon as she saw the files. While Ryō suspected that she just picked a good-looking guy, An was excited as she told him about Arata's background and that though he appears capable he is scarred inside.

An explains to Arata that she became convinced of his suitability as a subject when she went to observe him at his part-time workplace in the convenience store. As Arata ran out of the store after a customer to return the wallet they forgot, she saw from her hiding place that the customer was in fact Ryō. An was worried that Ryō might be taking her place as Arata's support, however he was simply there in his role as An's superior to test her subject candidate for himself.

An continues that the plan was to have her become Arata's support. Though Ryō again tries to stop her from saying too much, she tells Arata she could not finish her training in one year and adds that the same thing happened to Ryō as they both had difficulties adjusting to the demands of student life. She asks if Ryō agrees with her explanation, and giving An a meaningful look, Ryō tells Arata that An is indeed in the same class to learn about supervising duties. They then apologize to Arata for the events of the day, however in his mind Ryō also apologizes to him for having told one half truth and one half lies.

Trivia

 * The "half lies half truth" is explained in Report 117