"Please tell me when I'm going to need to know any of this stuff outside of school?" Chris asks, shutting his book loudly and slamming it against the table. "You're never going to need it," PJ says. He shakes his head. "I'm pretty sure that's the point. And why other countries have school systems and curriculums that are more catered towards the student's own personal ambitions and career goals." They're studying at PJ's house today. Apparently, even though there are still a few weeks until finals, and furthermore the last day of high school, it's important to study now so they can get good grades. Or something like that. Dan's never been one to study, but he's trying to be better. At everything. Which is why he's here instead of hanging out with Louise or Phil or keeping to himself--he'

