episode_0019

“Aaaah! It’s over!”

“Free!”

As the students left the classroom, they each shouted out a sense of liberation.

It was an act of eccentricity that would normally have attracted enough attention, but those around them did not seem to pay much attention to them.

The reason is simple. Because there were fewer such people than I thought.

It was understandable as it was the moment when the exam, and the last exam of the first semester, ended.

Especially considering the excitement at the academy during exam period.

“Wow, it’s finally over.”

Jack stretched.

He is a guy who is second to none when it comes to making a fuss, but this time the response was very lukewarm.

The reason was also clear.

It’s because this guy didn’t prepare for the test properly.

This guy, like me, doesn’t really care about grades, and I’ve never seen him study, let alone study for a test.

It was no different during this exam period, and thanks to that, I was so calm.

“So, why are you so dead?”

Jack suddenly looked at me and asked.

“The exam is over, and the day is such a nice day.”

“… … .”

I can’t see my facial expression, but it’s probably true that my facial expression isn’t very good.

He probably doesn’t look like a student who has been freed from exams.

Perhaps, my wish that this time would never come was revealed.

Because I was truly sad that the exam was over.

Meanwhile, I was skipping club activities under the pretext of studying for exams.

As a result, I wasn’t able to avoid Estelle, but I still felt more at ease than when I normally attended the club.

But now that too is over.

Now that the exam is over, there is no longer any excuse to skip the club, and I am in a situation where I have to go back to my hometown.

So it’s bound to look bad.

“Lighten your expression, man. I will run away from every hallway I come to.”

Jack clicked his tongue.

Since I couldn’t just stand there and talk forever, I decided to go back to the dormitory for now.

We got on the tram like we always did.

“Have you decided what to do during your club festival?”

“Well, I guess we’ll just do what we did last year?”

There were other people on the tram, and naturally we could hear their conversations.

“Now that I think about it, the festival will be soon.”

Jack quickly picked up their topic.

“What did you guys do?”

“I probably won’t do anything.”

Depending on the club, they may run a booth or store during the festival.

However, in the case of the historical research group, the nature itself is ambiguous and the club activities are not carried out properly in the first place, so the possibility of doing something at the festival is quite low.

… No, more accurately, I should say that I hope so.

“So what do you guys do?”

“I don’t know. I’m not really interested.”

For reference, the club that Jack joined is the ‘Economic Research Club’.

It’s a club with a name that doesn’t really suit Jack, but there was a reason why he went there.

Jack’s parents are merchants who run a fairly large merchant, and it seems that Jack’s involvement in that club was probably due to their parents’ influence.

Economic Research Club.

Just looking at the name, it gives the impression that it is similar to the Historical Research Society, but in reality, it is completely different.

Although the name is just that, the economic research club actually feels like a social club for merchants.

For merchants, networking is important, so I understood why Jack’s parents pushed him into that club.

However, Jack himself seemed to have no interest in the club.

Although I participated in the activity, I should say that I did not feel any enthusiasm.

I didn’t hear the reason from Jack, but I had some idea.

‘It’s probably because there are no women.’

If Jack had had more women, it was obvious that he would have turned on the lights and enthusiastically participated in club activities, regardless of whether he was a good fit for him or not.

If he did well beyond that, wouldn’t he be able to aim for the position of next manager?

‘by the way… ‘It’s a festival.’

festival.

Festivals also exist in educational institutions in this world, and the prestigious Ferdion Academy is no exception.

You might wonder how amazing a festival led by students who have just become adults would be, but that is too hasty.

Because this is Ferdion Academy.

It was clear that the festival held at the continent’s largest and best educational institution would be different no matter what.

Just looking at it, the Academy’s operating budget is beyond imagination, and the budget allocated to the festival is no joke.

I don’t know for sure, but most cities will have limited budgets to run festivals.

Additionally, since the students’ level is so high, the level of the booths being operated is probably not normal.

So, from the perspective of simply having fun, there was a high probability that the Academy’s festival would be a very great stage.

I’m not a person who really likes festivals, but I became quite interested in this festival.

Should I say that I want to see what the Academy festival feels like?

I have a desire to see with my own eyes what the festival at Ferdion Academy would be like.

It’s not that there isn’t a description of the festival in the original, but it wasn’t described in great detail, so I only know the rough part.

So, you will be able to enjoy the festival with a refreshing feeling.

‘There are no special events during the festival.’

There are no major events during the festival.

No, exactly, there are no events that I need to worry about.

Although various things happen at the festival in the original, most of them are events where the main character, Mary, and the male leads become entangled and their relationship deepens.

So, I don’t mind enjoying the festival in peace.

“What are you going to do during the festival?”

“Are you asking because you don’t know that?”

Jack laughed as if asking something like that.

“It’s a woman.”

“… … .”

“Festival, right after the exam is over. Ugh… Can’t you see the size just by looking at it?”

How can humans be so consistent?

I looked at Jack with new eyes.

“If you do well, even the daughter of a noble family will be able to target you.”

Jack was smiling happily, letting his imagination run wild.

As if the plan had already been accomplished.

… Well, even if we set aside the possibility that Jack’s ambition will become a reality, in general terms, this festival will definitely be an opportunity for those with a goal like Jack.

As the saying goes, if you look hard enough, it wouldn’t be impossible to share fiery love with a noble lady.

Of course, if you ask me, it would be more correct to say that it is a characteristic of the academy rather than a characteristic of the festival.

The academy can be seen as an environment that is semi-isolated from the outside world. At least for students.

This environment doesn’t make much of a difference to ordinary commoners, but it’s a bit different for nobles.

Those who grew up in noble families, especially women, tend to grow up in a somewhat controlled environment.

In particular, the part where it gets deeper is interaction with the opposite sex.

If the daughter of a noble family makes a mistake and spreads a rumor, it will be a big scandal.

To put it bluntly, not many people want to bring someone with flaws into their home.

Therefore, daughters of noble families cannot easily have contact with the opposite sex.

Even at an age when I was already very interested in such things.

However, as mentioned earlier, this Ferdion Academy is a place isolated from the outside world.

It is also a place where the eyes of parents and family rules that always followed them disappear.

The chains that bound my body have loosened, and people of the same age are overflowing around me.

It would be natural for eyes to turn to them.

For that reason, there are more noble daughters dating people of the opposite sex within the academy than you might think… There is a rumor.

The reason it is only a rumor is because they completely hide that fact. Because there’s nothing good about being caught.

Well, anyway, not only for the reasons mentioned above, but basically, the academy’s dating of the opposite sex is active.

If a festival stage was added to it, it was obvious that the heat would become even hotter.

In that respect, it is likely that quite a few couples will be born at this festival.

However, I had a vague confidence. I’m pretty sure Jack won’t be included in it.

I could already see Jack wasting away, whining, and lamenting.

… Well, that’s a question we’ll see about later.

Anyway, this has nothing to do with me.

It’s love, playing with fire, being a noble lady, it’s none of my business.

Because I plan to spend the festival alone.

Jack will be busy looking for women, and Mary will be under pressure from male leads, so she doesn’t have anyone to hang out with.

Since I wasn’t the type of person who particularly disliked traveling alone, I decided to enjoy the festival quietly.

***

The festival is just around the corner.

The Academy was full of energy with preparations and anticipation for the festival.

Of course, I was a few steps away from that liveliness.

It has been confirmed that the Historical Research Society will not have a separate booth at this festival.

I thought I could enjoy the festival alone as planned.

however… … .

“Wade, is there anyone who plans to visit with you during this festival?”

On a day when there were two people in the club room, Rachel asked me that.

The moment I heard that question, many thoughts were going through my head.

It was difficult to predict what her intention was in asking this question.

But no matter how much I thought about it, I didn’t think there was any particularly bad intentions, so I decided to answer honestly.

“… There is none.”

“I see.”

Rachel nodded.

Then he looked at me with clear eyes and asked again.

“If it’s okay, why don’t we take a look at the festival together?”

“… … .”

It was a surprising proposal.

It wasn’t that I didn’t have a relationship with Rachel, and although we were in the same club, we weren’t close.

We say hello when we meet, and we chat at clubs, but that’s about it.

There was nothing else in particular.

But then you suddenly come up with this suggestion.

Although it was unexpected, I didn’t really feel like I disliked it.

It’s just a matter of looking around the festival together, it’s nothing special.

There is no reason to accept it, but there is also no reason to refuse it.

If so, I don’t mind accepting it.

She is a character who deviates from the original story.

There is no problem in building some friendships.

“Then you say so.”

“… … !”

Rachel’s face brightened.

And soon, a bright smile resembling a rose bloomed.

It was the brightest expression I’ve seen recently.

Seeing him so happy, I didn’t feel bad.

Anyway, I ended up spending the festival period with Rachel.

Although it goes against the original plan… Well, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to look around the festival together.

Like this, I will safely celebrate the festival day… I didn’t lose.

“Well, that… Chu, maybe during the festival… Do you have an appointment… ?”

The next day, Ira came to see me.