"Directly giving money to the poor can indeed temporarily improve their lives, but it can't make their lives better in the long run."
"So I've decided—to save up all the money I've stolen and, in the future, build a school with low tuition that all poor people can afford, a school specializing in literacy, abacus, sewing, and various other skills."
"Only education can ensure that everyone's lives continue to improve."
"The backyard of Thousand Affairs House has always been my responsibility; Mr. Kiryu never manages it, so I can safely hide the money in this deep tree hole without worrying about Mr. Kiryu discovering it."
"Although the money I've saved so far... is still far from enough to establish a school."
"But I believe that someday I will definitely build the school of my dreams."
Listening quietly to Mukiwa's calm words, Aoto looked at Mukiwa's eyes with a surprised expression.
Mukiwa wasn't wearing a veil at the moment.
