Ares and Idea followed Rene out.

We should get going too. We have to prepare for the closing ceremony.

You seem to have recovered well. Come to the auditorium before it starts! Thats where the ceremony will be held.

I understand.

I gave them a small bow as they left.

Once the three of them were gone, I finally turned my attention to Luna.

Or rather,

...

Snore

I chuckled, looking down at Luna, who was fast asleep.

She had probably pushed herself to the limit again, staying awake to look after me.

She looked adorable while sleeping, but it was time for us to go.

Miss Luna, wake up.

I poked her cheek.

My finger sank into the soft flesh of her cheek.

'This is surprisingly pleasant.'

'Should I poke her a little more?'

Just as a mischievous grin spread across my face,

Flutter.

...

Y-youre awake?

I stammered, caught off guard.

Luna was staring at me with drowsy eyes, her upper body slightly raised.

I rarely let my composure slip, but this time, I was genuinely flustered.

Luna just kept staring at me without saying a word, making my heart pound even faster.

Ah Adel, youre awake?

Yes, just now.

I cleared my throat awkwardly in response to her question.

I braced myself for her reaction, but it wasn't what I expected.

Hehe, thats a relief.

Luna smiled brightly.

It seemed she had just woken up and didn't remember what I had been doing.

Relieved, I returned her smile.

'I dont even understand my own feelings anymore.'

Just as I thought that,

Adel, you were asleep for two whole days! You have no idea how worried I was.

...

As if all her drowsiness had vanished, Luna launched into a lecture.

'Here it comes'

[Youre going to be late at this rate.]

Samuel's voice saved me from Luna's nagging.

He was right.

Idea had told me to get to the auditorium on time.

The closing ceremony.

We had to go.

I didn't remember much since I had been unconscious, but I had rested for two days

It was time to get going.

As I tried to stand,

Sway

I stumbled, unable to keep my balance.

I hadnt eaten properly in two days and had been bedridden the whole time.

This was the price I paid.

Adel, careful!

Luna quickly reached out and steadied me.

Thank you. Im always indebted to you.

Then stop getting hurt!

Haha, that might be difficult.

...Youre unbelievable.

Luna sighed and pinched my cheek.

I winced.

It hurt more than I expected.

She finally let go when my cheek turned slightly red.

I rubbed my cheek with a pitiful expression, feigning tears.

That hurt

Thats what you get.

What do you mean?

...

Lunas words were cryptic.

I tilted my head in confusion, but she didnt elaborate.

'Speaking of which'

Why were Lunas ears red?

Dont tell me.

...

...

[Youre both acting ridiculous.]

Despite Samuel's exasperated comment, Luna and I avoided each others gaze, coughing awkwardly.

In any case,

I, the newly crowned top student, was escorted by Luna to the auditorium where the closing ceremony was taking place.

As we walked, I fell into deep thought.

'Vacation, huh'

I couldn't even remember the last time I had a proper school break.

This vacation would be completely different from any I had experienced before.

I had a feeling it would be even busier than being at Sytan.

I had a mountain of things to do, whether I liked it or not.

First things first,

'I need to decide what to ask the Headmaster for.'

The high-grade elixir I would receive as a reward for the final exams.

I planned to use it to barter with the Headmaster.

I was a little worried that she might not accept my proposal.

However,

I was going to offer her something she couldn't refuse.

'I just hope shes happy with it.'

Lost in thought, I continued walking until,

[Were here.]

We had arrived at the auditorium where the closing ceremony was being held.

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