#One
I got off the tram and went back to the dormitory.
Maybe it was because I returned around the time the sun was rising in the middle of the sky, so it was quite crowded outside. It was midday lunch time.
Of course, there was a lot of talk, and the whole school was less than a hundred students, so it wasn’t too promiscuous.
However, it was lunch time, so there were not many people around.
Basically, seniors who wear three or four stars on their chests were carrying pamphlets around the park to promote something mainly for freshmen like me.
Some seniors even caught up with bizarre concepts and carried out promotional activities. The performance was so flashy that my eyes were drawn to it.
Anyway.
If anything, it was a circle publicity activity.
Yes. Circles.
In order to build individual specifications such as training, to enjoy a special hobby in a healthy way, or simply to spend a loose enjoyment by exchanging friendships… … Whatever the purpose, activities in which several students gather and eventually save their youth takes place within the circle.
I thought I would see them intermittently during the first week after admission, but it seems to have reached its peak when I entered the second week after three days of being in the hospital.
I had no idea yet, so I went around the park to avoid unnecessary invitations, but some seniors who saw me from afar ran right away and handed me a pamphlet. Besides, most of them seemed to already know me. It seems that the impact of the last incident was rather large.
There were a lot of recommendations like that.
About three times before entering the dormitory.
I got a pamphlet saying I’d give it a try, but I just had a dry mind.
I wish it was an area I was interested in, but I didn’t really want to go into it because it was about fashion, board games, and magic… …
— bruises, bruises.
There was a magic class in the afternoon.
Before that, I entered the dormitory lobby with the intention of having a meal, and someone there looked at me and waved my hand with a happy face.
“Five! Ezio, bastard, long time no see?”
A muscular man with green hair. It was Gabriel.
“Hey, long time no see.”
“Yeah.”
As a way to say hello, Gabriel asks me after I lightly clenched my fists.
“There were rumors. You said you were going to fall behind? Are you okay?”
“I’m fine except for a headache. The lawmaker there said he was healthier than before, but I don’t know.”
“… what? really? Does that make sense? What is this, that the ground hardens after rain?”
“I don’t know. What do you do when he says so? I think it’s right to be able to move around without difficulty.”
“Huh… … that’s interesting. It certainly looks like something has changed, or maybe it isn’t… … ”
Gabriel, who was stroking his chin and observing my unblemished face, nodded and put his thumb up toward the door of the dormitory.
“I wish I hadn’t looked back. Haven’t you eaten yet?”
“uh.”
Communication ended with that.
Without saying we were going to eat, we left the door.
#2
Wednesday’s day’s work is over.
Returning to the dormitory, lying on the bed, I organized the notes of today’s magic class.
‘A day missing is so big…’
Because there were lectures on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the progress was delayed by about a day.
It was only an hour long, but the lecture level of the Frontier—especially the Epic class was not something to be ridiculed.
It couldn’t even compare to the days of Lawrsen Academy. There was no difference in the level of aegyo. Of course, I was an integrated faculty, not the Ministry of Magic, so I couldn’t understand the difference in the detailed curriculum, but it seemed that I wasn’t the only one who had a hard time among the students taking the lecture.
It is difficult to take notes while understanding the core content of the class, but he instructs them to implement the magic theory learned that day on the spot.
If you want to be successful like that, you are suggesting an in-depth course on the theory that was not taught, and telling you to apply the theory you just learned.
In my case, I barely passed step 1. Although it was a bit incomplete, I was quite proud that it succeeded in achieving the purpose of the result.
And, the second stage, which requires a high level of mana sensitivity that is far beyond the level of the 4th level, and the level of nonsense enough to fall into self-awareness immediately if you close your eyes in a seated position.
The only students who successfully passed the sudden test were Stella and Rubia.
“… … ”
They say Stella and Rubia.
I remembered what happened at the end of today’s class.
‘Rubia.’
‘… … huh? yes?’
‘what. Why are you so surprised?’
‘Oh, no. What’s up?’
About 5 minutes before class ends.
I sneaked over to Rubia, who was sitting next to Stella, and put it in her ear and asked, lowering the volume.
‘I’m sorry, can you tell me what you did in class on Monday? I couldn’t attend class then… … ‘
Rubia, who looked somewhat embarrassed, rolled her eyes to somewhere other than me, then scratched her cheek with an ambiguous smile.
‘Ahhh… … that’s it … sorry. I couldn’t even write at that time. I can’t concentrate in class, I can’t remember much… … sorry… … ‘
It was an amazing thing.
That sincere Rubia missed class progress.
Before I could even ask why, the professor announced the end of the lecture, and I nodded my head as if to understand, packed my bags and tried to leave the classroom.
‘I’ll tell you… Shall I?’
‘… … uh?’
It was Stella.
Perhaps he was listening to us, his gaze was slightly lowered, and he was gently swiping his hair under his ears.
‘I, what I did… there is… ‘
‘Writing notes?’
‘Yes, yes… ‘
I had no reason to refuse.
‘Thank you for that. So can I borrow it for just an hour? I’ll write it down and return it to you soon. Stella, you’ll have to write it too.’
‘… … ‘
Stella, who was listening to me, shut her mouth.
He said, stroking his white silver hair, which had curved ends.
‘Oh, no. This… Just a brief summary… You may need more clarification… ‘
‘… … yes?’
Stella bowed her head even more.
‘In a library or something, I… I’ll let you know… Eh, if only Ezio-san is okay with it… … ‘
His voice was crawling like an ant, so he couldn’t hear it well, but he could tell what he was talking about.
that is to say.
It was about offering one-on-one tutoring.
In fact, it would have been clear that Stella was well organized, but there was a very big difference between understanding yourself by looking at it and explaining it easily and simply by others.
Of course, I was a little vague about the question of whether Stella was suitable as a teacher to teach me.
Should I say that the biggest problem is the head that naturally starts to go down just by looking at me, and the appearance of shyly blushing without even meeting my eyes properly… …
It was always like that, so I didn’t know that Stella would boldly invite me there, so I was feeling quite new.
good is good It wouldn’t be any bad if I could get to know Stella through this opportunity.
‘Of course it’s fine. Stella, are you okay? I have a schedule, but I don’t know if I’m just interrupting… … ‘
‘Well, something like that… None, none.’
Stella, who stopped me at once, murmured.
‘… Even if… I don’t care… ‘
‘yes? what?’
‘… Ah, nothing… No.’
Stella was staring down at only her thighs, which she had almost carefully gathered around that time. It was a natural flow like rice ripening.
‘Then, shall we meet after dinner at the library? … is not it? Should I go to a place where it’s okay to talk a little to explain?’
The library was basically quiet. Because we weren’t the only ones using it.
Although there is a separate reading room for personal use, it is literally for personal use only. Isn’t it a bit odd for two people to go into that small space? It will be uncomfortable in many ways.
So, after talking with Stella for a while.
I suddenly saw Rubia, who was between me and Stella.
Rubia sat still and listened to our conversation. Did I not find the time to wake up? But it seemed like he wanted to say something. The lips were slightly opened and closed repeatedly.
At that time, I remembered again that Rubia couldn’t take notes on Monday like me.
It seemed like they wanted to hear it together.
It’s me, I’m trying to treat Rubia like a normal friend as much as possible, but there’s still some awkwardness left. Even Rubia doesn’t seem to be comfortable with me.
Therefore, it is necessary to gradually restore the relationship in the future.
… as my best friend.
anyway.
That’s it. I don’t know why I was so hesitant. I don’t think he was the kind of kid who had a hard time expressing his voluntarily.
Perhaps Stella also noticed a strange feeling, and he was glancing at Rubia. The moment when I couldn’t see it and tried to speak up from my side first.
— rumble.
‘I, I’ll just go… … See you again, guys.’
With a slightly artificial smile, he grabbed the handle of the bag in both hands and left the classroom like that.
Why did you do that, I wonder.
When I looked at my memories so far, the answer, ‘Because I was uncomfortable-’ seemed to be the most accurate.
He clearly remembered what happened on the promenade at night. You hugged me and cried profusely. It had only been about a week since that happened.
From Rubia’s point of view, I wondered if my attitude, which was strangely different from back then, would be uncomfortable.
… … Anyway, so.
I made an appointment with Stella around 8 pm this evening. It was about two hours from now.
The library was excluded from the meeting place for the above reasons, and after that, discussions were held for about 5 minutes.
As a result of choosing a place considering various reasons——
We decided to meet in Stella’s room.
So.
Now I have to eat and go to the women’s dormitory.
“… … ”
Well.
… Why did this happen?