Holmes is the central character in a series of novels and short stories centered around his work as a consulting detective, using his brilliant power of deduction to solve the crimes the police could not. I managed to find found a few volumes in the library, I'll let you borrow them.
He was very much the inspiration for me to be a detective, as short-lived as it was.
In America, perhaps, but not Japan. Schooling there is much more structured with higher expectations and more competitive than other countries. On top of my normal classes, which was a full day from morning to mid-afternoon, I also attended cram school after, which offered more specialized, intensive lessons in preparation of university entrance exams.
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amurderofcrow) wrote2025-01-23 08:40 am
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He was very much the inspiration for me to be a detective, as short-lived as it was.
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You could call her Irene. Reney.
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But good. I'll leave them on your bed to enjoy at your leisure. When you finish, we can discuss them in detail.
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Is this what modern school is like?
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In America, perhaps, but not Japan. Schooling there is much more structured with higher expectations and more competitive than other countries. On top of my normal classes, which was a full day from morning to mid-afternoon, I also attended cram school after, which offered more specialized, intensive lessons in preparation of university entrance exams.
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Oh, I was mostly joking. That's incredible, though. I really wish I'd had that opportunity.
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Well, it isn't the same, obviously, but there's nothing that says you can't start your education anew here.
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Yes, I can study faerie history and faerie economics, right?
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Between Sophia and I, I doubt there's a single subject we wouldn't know. Whatever you want to learn, we can teach you ourselves.
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But I'm not getting rid of Flora.