The end.

Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery, Emma befriended Olivia, a quiet and book-loving classmate who was also struggling to find the answers. Together, they hatched a plan to sneak into the teacher's lounge during recess, where they hoped to find a spare copy of the answer book.

However, to their surprise, Mrs. Tanaka continued, "I've been looking for that answer book everywhere. It's for a special project I'm working on with the advanced students. You two have shown great initiative and teamwork. As a reward, I'll give you both an extra worksheet to complete, and I'll even provide guidance to help you understand the more challenging questions."

It was a typical Wednesday afternoon at the Kumon center, where students diligently worked on their math and reading worksheets. Emma, a 9-year-old student, sat at her desk, staring at her Kumon Reading I2 workbook. She was determined to complete her assignment, but as she opened the book, her heart sank. The answer pages, usually found at the back of the book, were nowhere to be found.

Panicked, Emma searched her bag and the surrounding desks, but there was no sign of the answer book. Her teacher, Mrs. Tanaka, was busy helping other students, and Emma didn't want to disturb her. So, she decided to embark on a mission to find the missing answers on her own.

The girls exchanged excited glances and quickly flipped through the pages, verifying that it was indeed the answer book they had been searching for. As they began to photocopy the answers, they heard the sound of the door creaking open.