Okay, I want everyone to take a moment to think about Mako and Ami as science class partners.

Now, Mako isn’t very school-smart most of the time, and I’d imagine most of the math and physics stuff goes right over her head. But chemistry? That’s a whole lot like cooking. And the plant side of biology clicks with her instantly.

Ami is mostly the reverse, math is second nature to her, and wanting to be a doctor means she’s had an ongoing interest in animal biology. She’s good at Mako’s strong points, too (and likely academically far better), but Mako brings something extra she can’t get from textbooks. They balance each other out perfectly.