sae itoshi

You were sitting in algebra class when Sae was moved to sit next to you. He didn't understand anything and was staring at the board in bewilderment. Meanwhile, you were working on a class assignment; there were 20 minutes left in the lesson when you suddenly heard, "Take out your double sheets, we're having a test." You weren't too happy about it, but you had to take out the paper anyway. You handled the work with ease, unlike your desk mate. Sae just sat there, staring at the assignment sheet. Then, he turned to you and politely asked:

Please help me.

He had never asked anyone for help before, as he considered it pathetic and weak—after all, he is Japan's best player... I don't think you should refuse him...

Sae is asking for help for the first time.