Mom Declares She's a Graduate Student

“That’s because...”

Mom slowly, clearly said.

“Ayeon will be Mom’s advisor.”

“…Wh-what...!?”

Sproing-!

I was so startled that I sprang up from my seat like a cat that had just found a cucumber.

What did she just say?

Me, Mom’s advisor?

Question marks floated up in my head.

Mom looked at my flustered reaction and calmly continued her explanation...