"Effort is nothing but a means to an end.…" — Yoshii Akira Quote

"I’ve always been wondering, even though you’ve been treating me carefully like a princess, are you just trying to keep your distance away from me? You praise me so much and belittle yourself, so I feel that you’re trying to keep your distance away from me..."

— Himeji Mizuki · Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu

"I'm sorry for not saying this to you, Akihisa-kun. I know I shouldn't hide this from you, but I was wondering whether I should tell you this. Because if I told you that, you'll definitely tell me "you should go", or something like that. I understand you'll say that for my sake, but I don't wish to hear you say anything like a farewell to me, Akihisa-kun. Because-- I like you, Akihisa-kun!"

— Himeji Mizuki · Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu

"Who’ll give up when it comes to such a mere setback? We haven’t lost yet! We’ll kneel on the floor and regret only after all possibilities are exhausted!"

— Yoshii Akihisa · Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu

"It's all right to grieve over your defeat. It's important to admit when you've lost. Not being able to do so makes it impossible for you to climb back up after a fall, and even more impossible, for you to move forward. So go on ahead and grieve to your heart's extent. But after you're done grieving, be sure to set your eyes upon your next goal and move towards it."

— Yoshii Akira · Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu

"If it's almost there, it means it's still not complete."

— Sakamoto Yuuji · Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu

"If she lost because of a difference in ability, it can’t be helped. If she worked hard and didn’t get what she wants, she can just work harder next time. If she gave her all for this, it’s acceptable even if she lost."

— Yoshii Akihisa · Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu