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Lucy and Rumi excitedly led me to my seat.

You seem to be in a good mood, perhaps because it’s been a while since we’ve seen each other.

“Come here. Sit here.”

“Lucy, Miss Da-eun is here. Wouldn’t it be okay for Ho-yeon to sit between us?”

“Ah… then what should I do? Should I do it part-time?”

“I’m fine.”

“Miss Da-eun… thank you.”

Nam Da-eun generously gave up the seat next to me to Lucy and Rumi.

Lucy and Rumi happily sat down next to me, thanking Nam Da-eun, but at the same time, they looked sorry for Nam Da-eun.

‘… I feel sorry for this.’

I also have a conscience.

I had enough fun with Nam Da-eun yesterday, so I should also pay attention to Lucy and Rumi.

“Lucy, you’re so cute after a long time. How are you?”

“Ugh… Come see me right away! What did you do yesterday?”

“I’m sorry. I was hectic the day I came back. I also had to prepare for the exam.”

“It’s okay, Mr. Hoyeon. Lucy will understand as long as you say it like that.”

“Rumi…!”

“It feels good to see Rumi after a long time.”

“Thank you….”

Lucy clenched her fist and looked at Rumi.

Even after seeing each other for a long time, they still get along well.

The conversation between Lucy and Rumi was cute and funny, but before that, there was something I was curious about.

“But when did you three become so close?”

We hadn’t even talked to each other before I went to France, so how did we become so close?

Lucy tilted her head and answered my question.

“Uhm, just? We became friends after eating together.”

“Lucy, Rumi, and Hoyeon talked a lot.”

“Oh… really?”

I’m glad.

Nam Da-eun also made a friend at the academy.

I was a little surprised because it was Lucirumi, but I prefer someone I know.

At least it won’t have any negative effects.

“Anyway, after the exam today….”

Before Lucy finished speaking, the front door of Class A opened.

Grumble-

“Good morning. There are some faces I haven’t seen in a long time.”

The person who entered the classroom was Professor Jinhyuk Kim.

As if it wasn’t a lie that I had a lot of work to do, the dark circles looked darker.

“As everyone knows, today is the magic test. After the written test, we divide into teams and head to the practical test center. The test schedule is….”

Professor Jinhyuk Kim continued talking about the schedule.

Since I knew the schedule, I quietly grabbed the hands of Lucy and Rumi who were next to me.

“I’ll see you later. The exam might end late, but I’ll make sure to stop by the club room.”

“Yes.”

“Yes….”

*

After the morning written exam on magic was over.

Sadly, we couldn’t eat together at lunchtime.

I had to take the test even in my spare time.

“…Elise, I’m hungry.”

“Didn’t you eat?”

“I’m hungry even though I barely ate.”

“….”

When I took it off at the convenience store, my stomach started screaming.

I was hungry, so I clung to Ellis, but she ignored my complaints and focused on her book.

I think I received it well when I was in France. You’re already starting to ignore me.

“You’ve already cooled off. You don’t even take jokes.”

“… This is an academy. We must maintain our dignity.”

When I spoke as if I was disappointed, Ellis finally closed the book.

He looked at me as if he was comforting a child, and seeing him react like that made me want to continue because it was fun.

“Can’t we just play until the professor comes?”

“…what do you want to do?”

“I don’t know.”

“Ha… You’re doing this on purpose.”

“No, I’m just bored.”

I smiled softly as I looked at Ellis, who was closing her eyes tightly in frustration.

Still, I’m thankful you didn’t get annoyed.

“It’s all good, but if you stay still in a place where others can see….”

Grumble-

At that time, the professor came into the testing room holding the test paper.

“I’m sorry I’m late. Shall we start the exam?”

“Whoa….”

Ellis sighed, unable to relieve his frustration, and I smiled next to him and took the test.

*

“Hoyeon, it’s finally the final exam….”

“You’ll do well, Rumi.”

“That’s right. Professor Lim Sol, you only need to have good skills for the test.”

Since Nam Da-eun is not a wizard, she went to a different testing center, and the twins and I headed to the same testing center.

This is a practical exam in magic led by Professor Lim Sol.

– What kind of test is taking a week?

– But it ends today. It’s much better than survival.

– Let’s go to karaoke later.

Listening to the cadets’ conversation, I feel excited because I feel like the exam is over.

When I was a college student, I was just happy that the exam was over.

Unfortunately, there were 5 exams left, so I couldn’t be as happy as those cadets.

Lucy and Rumi continued their conversation while I was thinking about random things.

“Ugh… but the writing was so hard, Lucy.”

“Professor Imsol’s exams are notorious. The only person with a perfect score is Hoyeon.”

“Amazing. Mr. Hoenn….”

“… Let’s study together later. I’ll tell you.”

I smiled bitterly as I saw Rumi looking at me with sparkling eyes.

The written exam in magic was not difficult.

It’s only natural since I created the problem in the first place.

‘It would have been perfect even if I hadn’t paid it.’

The twins, Lucy Rumi and I, chatted and entered the practical exam room.

Inside, Professor Lim Sol, covered in a light blue robe, was sitting on a chair with his legs crossed.

– and… You are really pretty.

– I know. I heard you went on a sudden business trip last week. If you’re that pretty, you probably have a boyfriend, right?

– How does a Victoria Academy professor find a boyfriend? You must be very busy with research and exam questions, right?

– is it… . I really want to become a professor like that.

I unconsciously looked at the cadets who were talking next to me.

‘… There’s something wrong with the world where everyone thinks they’re pretty and good at everything.’

I guess we should show Professor Lim Sol’s usual behavior to those cadets.

He is a person who has nothing to learn except magic and pretty looks.

I even gave you the test you just took… .

“ha….”

“Mr. Hoyeon, why are you doing this?”

“It’s nothing. I’m just worried about the test.”

My heart feels tight, but what can I do?

We can’t directly tarnish our professor’s reputation, so we have to crack down on it.

“Is everyone here? It’s the last test, so everyone is full of energy.”

Ttogak ttogak-

Professor Lim Sol, who was looking at the cadets with an annoyed expression, looked at me and gave me a quick glance.

I was a little taken aback by the unexpected greeting, but I bowed my head as well.

It’s a bit touching.

“You know what the test is, right? All you have to do is show up one by one and do what I tell you to do. Don’t worry, I’ll decide for each person according to their level.”

The test method was simple.

Each person comes out one by one and completes the tasks given by Professor Lim Sol.

If the professor had a perfect eye for people, especially a wizard, he would be able to provide cadets with a level of skill.

“Next. Nam Sang-yoon.”

The exam started right away, and I sat in the waiting area and watched other cadets taking the exam.

It seemed like it would help improve skills by setting the intensity and distance to suit the tester rather than simply shooting it far away.

“Ha… It’s too difficult, Professor.”

“With your magic power, this level should be easy. You lacked training.”

“No, Professor…!”

“next.”

Some cadets seemed dissatisfied, but following Professor Lim Sol’s firm words, they slumped their shoulders and went down.

After that, many cadets were hurt by Professor Lim Sol’s harsh words and went down.

Before I knew it, all the cadets had finished their exams, and I was the only one left.

“Next. Lee Ho-yeon.”

“Mr. Hoyeon…! Cheer up!”

“Fighting Lee Ho-yeon!”

“thank you.”

I smiled slightly and went up to the exam room.

My exam order is last.

This must have been Professor Lim Sol’s intention.

As I entered the exam room, I saw the professor frowning in dissatisfaction.

“Professor. Aren’t you being too strict?”

“You won’t see it either. Everyone is lacking in training.”

“… I think the professor’s standards are too high.”

I smiled as I looked at the professor who had a displeased expression on his face.

When I glanced down, I saw cadets with sullen expressions.

There were hundreds of people sitting in the waiting area, but only a few of them passed the test.

It can’t be helped because the professor and the cadets have different standards for effort.

“Anyway, it’s okay if my student doesn’t pass, right?”

“Please be gentle. They will give you first place anyway.”

“Show effort. Try.”

Professor Lim Sol smiled happily.

He had a bored expression throughout the test, but seeing him smile like that made me happy.

I feel like I have become a valuable person to the professor.

“Okay, Professor. I’ll do my best.”

I raised the corners of my mouth and matched the professor’s joke.

*

“It’s finally over. Ah….”

I finished my last exam and stretched.

The final exam was a different subject from Ellis, so I took it separately.

Fortunately, the professors who were considerate of my schedule said I didn’t have to fill the time as long as I solved everything, so I finished the exam as quickly as possible and left the exam room.

“As expected, the practical training was the most fun.”

Professor Lim Sol’s expression still lingered in my eyes.

It was so cute that his eyes widened when he solved a task he thought would be quite difficult in an instant.

The written exam was boring because it felt like organizing the information I knew.

It was already time for the other cadets to go home.

I stood in the hallway for a moment and checked my smartwatch.

“…Why is there no reply?”

What are you all doing that you’re not hearing from?

Surin’s sister didn’t seem to have finished work yet, and Baek Ayoung also seemed busy.

Do you think we can meet today?

“Why aren’t Lucy and Rumi responding?”

Sister Surin and Baek Ayoung have certain things to do, but why aren’t the twins receiving any calls?

Should I go to the club room first and wait?

Since other people seem to be busy anyway, you should go somewhere good to kill time.

I left the building and walked towards the club building.

The academy was quiet after the exam.

Probably everyone went to have fun.

‘All I have to do is meet Lucy Rumi and meet older sister Surin.’

I think it would be perfect since the student council is located on top of the club building.

As I walked past the club rooms I hadn’t seen in a long time and stood in front of our room, I heard strange noises coming from inside.

Busy sounds like running around.

Are Lucy and Rumi already waiting? Then why didn’t I hear from you?

I opened the door carefully.

There was something like a balloon floating around in the room, and there was a delicious-looking strawberry cake on the table.

“Eh?”

“Uh… Mr. Hoenn…?”

When I made a dumb noise wondering what this was, I heard an answer from next to me.

It was Rumi, spreading the blanket on the bed.

Rumi looked around and continued speaking.

“Uh, uhm… you came early. You said you had a lot of exams left.”

“Yes. The test was over sooner than expected. But this cake….”

“Rumi! Here’s the blanket… Huh? Lee Ho-yeon? Why did you come so early?”

“The exam ended early. What were you two doing?”

“…Uh. Return party?”

“Return party?”

I blinked as I looked at the fancy-looking yet shabby club room.

If it was a return party, it was for me.

Lucy and Rumi looked at each other and smiled.

“Yeah. It’s been a while since I last saw you, so I wanted to celebrate with a surprise… but I got caught.”

“Hehe… Mr. Hoyeon, I wanted to surprise you.”

“ah….”

When I saw the twins smiling awkwardly, I felt something tickle my heart.

I came with a light heart and without thinking much, but Lucy and Rumi were really looking forward to it.

I am in relationships with several women, but not Lucy and Rumi.

They probably like me the most.

It’s not just Lucy Lumi.

Everyone is waiting for the time to meet me.

“…Lucy, Rumi. Thank you. I really…um, thank you. I’m really touched.”

“Really?! I’m glad… Lucy and I prepared a lot…”

“That’s right. How hard is it to make a reservation for this cake!”

“…Really? Let’s eat together.”

For now, I need to focus on Lucy and Rumi without thinking about anything else.

“Shall we light a candle?”

“Yes! I also bought candles.”

“Then I’ll lay down the blanket.”

“… What are you going to do with the blanket?”

“Hehe… Mr. Hoenn.”

“You know….”

“How about having a party first…?”

I smiled mischievously as I looked at the two of them clinging to my arms.