Episode 374. Final Exam (3)

Ttiriri- Ttiriri-

“… Ah.”

Tak-

I touched my smart watch and turned off the alarm.

Although I came to Korea, waking up in the morning was still tiring.

Jjaek- Jjaekjjaek-

Still, seeing that I could hear bird sounds from the morning, it definitely feels like I’m back home.

This is the sound coming from next door, Alice’s mansion.

Swoosh As I opened the window, even clearer bird chirps and unpleasant morning sunlight greeted me.

I lowered my legs from the bed, staggering.

With my feet on the rug spread on the floor, as I stretched, only then did my eyes feel like they were opening a bit.

“Where did she go?”

The spot next to the bed was empty.

I remember hugging Nam Daeun’s body after having a hot night after a long time last night… How did she escape my arm?

Seeing that the warmth wasn’t remaining, it seems like she didn’t just wake up.

As I came outside, the living room was quiet, as if nobody had woken up yet.

Actually, it’s natural.

This morning, because I had an interview with the professor, I woke up early.

‘Then where did Daeun go?’

‘Maybe she went to see Dahee in the meantime?’

That might be it.

Because she was embarrassed about the act of sucking mine in front of Dahee yesterday when she couldn’t hold back.

‘Even being embarrassed was incredibly cute….’

Taktaktak-

“Huh?”

As I was going to check if Nam Daeun was sleeping well, a familiar sound could be heard from the kitchen.

It seemed like the sound of a knife hitting the cutting board.

Just in case, when I went to the kitchen, I saw Nam Daeun cooking.

She didn’t go to Dahee, she was here.

Entering the kitchen, I spoke to Nam Daeun.

“Daeun-ah.”

“Ah, you’re awake? I was trying to make breakfast.”

“Why go through the trouble? You should have slept more.”

“It’s okay. I’m not tired at all. Haaah….”

What am I supposed to do when she makes that sound while yawning?

Smiling, I approached Nam Daeun.

As I got closer, I could see what she was making.

Sizzling bacon in the frying pan and toast popping up from the toaster.

Besides that, things like salad.

It seems she’s preparing bread so that it’s easy to eat.

“You woke up early to make this for me?”

“Yeah. You have a lot of exams, so I was worried you’d be hungry.”

“I definitely hugged you tight while sleeping, how did you escape?”

“I’ve gotten quite strong now. I can secretly escape Hoyeon’s arms when he’s fast asleep.”

Seeing Nam Daeun smiling as if proud, I felt like my mood was improving from the morning.

It feels somewhat like a newlywed couple.

I hugged Nam Daeun from behind.

The soft woman’s body felt like it was awakening my mind.

“Mmm, Hoyeon-ah. Already this morning?”

“… No. This is just a bodily function. I didn’t exactly intend for it.”

In the morning, being hard between my legs is unavoidable.

Even though I said I didn’t intend it, Nam Daeun moved her hand downwards.

“Before everyone else wakes up, shall we do it just once?”

Nam Daeun smiled timidly and moved her hand.

That slight touch felt incredibly good, and I unconsciously inhaled sharply.

“The bread will get cold, but if Hoyeon wants it… Ah, mmm….”

Instead of answering, I placed my hand on Nam Daeun’s chest.

The soft skin filled my hand.

… I wonder if I can make it after breakfast.

*

With toast in my mouth, I exited the house and started running.

But after a few steps, I decided to finish eating the toast while walking slowly.

“… This is damn inconvenient.”

Nyam.

How did they do this kind of thing in the anime I used to watch?

Because I’m running, the bread is all tearing apart.

They’re like scammers.

After dealing with the toast, I ran to the academy, raising my magic power.

What’s going on, it seems like I’m late every day?

It’s not that far from the academy to home, but it always feels like this.

Of course, today I was late because we were making love with Nam Daeun.

‘First, I need to go meet Professor Kim Jin-hyuk.’

Kim Jin-hyuk, the professor in charge of Class A.

Because he asked for an interview regarding the schedule from the morning, I am running like this.

I headed towards the building where the professors’ research offices are gathered, passing the academy.

Professor Kim Jin-hyuk’s research office was on the 3rd floor.

Knock knock-

“This is Lee Hoyeon. May I come in?”

“Yes. Come in.”

Hearing the reply, as I opened the door, I saw the appearance of an ordinary research office.

Office supplies were placed there, along with a large desk and degrees.

Professor Im Sol’s research office would be nice if it were this much too.

I closed the door and went inside.

“You’re a bit late. Since the exams are soon, I won’t have much time to talk.”

“I apologize.”

“That can’t be helped. You just returned to Korea yesterday. Sit wherever you’re comfortable.”

“Yes.”

“There’s been quite a stir lately. Student Lee Hoyeon, the genius mage.”

“Um, thank you, Professor.

Looking at Professor Kim Jin-hyuk, I sat on the sofa.

The professor, wearing a black suit with his hair slicked back, picked up the documents placed on the table one by one.

Why is he suddenly bringing up the words ‘genius mage’?

“I don’t know how many times my work has increased because of you. Where do you keep poking around?”

“I apologize.”

“It’s not something to apologize for. From Victoria Academy’s perspective, it’s a proud thing. It’s just bothersome for me.”

Sighing, Professor Kim Jin-hyuk continued speaking while turning the pages.

“As you know, you have to take additional exams all day today. You’ll take the written and practical magic theory exams with the other students, and for the remaining time, you’ll just keep taking exams with student Alice.”

I checked the schedule that Professor Kim Jin-hyuk handed me.

‘What kind of schedule is this.’

The word ‘exam’ was densely written on the schedule.

There wasn’t even 30 minutes of break time.

Exam. Exam. Exam. Exam. Exam. Exam. Exam. Exam.

Excluding travel time, the lunch break wasn’t much either.

“… It’s going to be incredibly busy today.”

“I also suggested postponing the exams, but the student council president and the chairman approved it. They said you wanted it too.”

“That’s true.”

Since I also have more than one or two things to do, I didn’t really want to spend time on exams.

Rather, it’s better to be busy moving around for one day.

“I don’t know why the chairman and the student council president care so much about you… You’re someone who’d do well even if you just stayed put. Anyway. Now that you know, hurry up and go take your exams. I have work to do early too.”

“Understood.”

“Don’t cause too much trouble. It’s not good to stand out too much before you graduate.”

“Thank you for the advice.”

I bowed my head to the professor and exited the research office.

‘Standing out isn’t good either….’

I understand what Professor Kim Jin-hyuk’s words meant.

It must be the professor’s advice, having seen firsthand the guys who were messing around at the academy disappearing one by one.

Although I’ve known him for a long time, the person himself wasn’t bad.

But what can I do? It’s already too late to turn back.

Rather, I worry about how much more I will stand out from now on.

I turned on my smart watch and sent a message to Surin noona.

Since I thought of it, I should at least send a greeting.

– Surin noona: Surin noona. I came to take my exams. I’ll contact you later!

Lately, I seem to be sending the most messages to Surin noona.

After all, she’s the person needing the most attention.

Actually, because she told me to report my actions, I worried it might be too bothersome, but noona has so much work that replies don’t come often during work hours.

Seeing that she can’t reply even now, she seems busy.

I should definitely stop by the student council room later.

I turned off my smart watch and headed towards the exam hall.

The first exam is the Hunter Studies exam.

It’s an exam we take together with Alice.

Deureureuk-

As I entered the exam hall, I saw Alice’s back.

Seeing her head bowed, she seemed to be reading at least a book.

I sat down next to her and spoke.

“Good morning. Alice.”

“You’re here.”

“Yeah. You were here early?”

“I had an interview with the professor earlier.”

Alice, who glanced at my face, closed the book she was reading.

I feel good because she seemed to be focusing on the conversation.

“Did you see the schedule? It’s exams all day.”

“It can’t be helped. We’re taking a week’s worth in one day.”

Alice had the same schedule as the one I have.

Actually, I’m okay because I already know most of the content, but won’t it be really difficult for Alice?

“How is it coming to Korea after being in France? France is more comfortable, isn’t it?”

“Not really. It’s just annoying because I keep getting calls from my dad and Unnie.”

“From your father and Irene-ssi?”

“Yeah. Especially Unnie, I’ve been getting a lot of calls.”

We had an ordinary conversation until the professor arrived.

As expected, talking with a pretty woman during the short free time is the most enjoyable.

‘Speaking of which, I need to ask about my panties too.’

In the end, a reply from Alice didn’t arrive last night.

What should I do if she doesn’t reply, even though she told me to come to her house?

It was difficult to say the word ‘panties’ out loud, but I carefully opened my mouth.

“Um, Alice. Aren’t you going to give me back the panties you took? You told me to come to your house yesterday, but you didn’t reply to my message.”

“… I was too shocked to reply. Why do you carry things like that?”

“It was a mistake. I guess it got into my pocket while I was helping pack.”

“… Are you sure?”

“Of course. What’s so good about me that I’d carry that around?”

Alice looked at me with eyes that seemed to be looking at something strange.

I wish you wouldn’t look at me like trash.

“It was incredibly bothersome covering that up, so don’t do it again next time.”

“Ah, that explains why no articles came out. Thank you so much.”

Scarlet nodded her head as soon as she heard that Alice took it; so that’s why.

I knew the Iris Guild had power in Korea too, but I didn’t know they could control public opinion.

“Since it’s your fault, I’m confiscating the panties.”

“Yeah. Of course… Wait a minute, confiscating?”

“Do you have a complaint? The Iris Guild used so many personnel to cover that up.”

“Uh… I don’t have any complaints. But is there a use for them?”

“… I’m going to dispose of them.”

Since she handled the work instead of me, I can give her that much.

The problem is that they’re not my panties but Liliana’s panties… Well, it’ll be fine.

Seeing that there was no mention yesterday, Liliana will probably forget anyway.

But if you’re going to dispose of the panties, wouldn’t it be enough to say you already threw them away instead of confiscating them?

Deureureuk-

“Alright, everyone’s gathered. Let’s start the exam!”

Just then, a female professor entered, holding the exam papers.

I moved away from Alice’s side and received the exam paper from the female professor.

‘It’s been a while.’

Seeing the exam paper placed in front of my eyes, I finally felt like I had come to the academy.

I had already learned Victoria Academy’s entire curriculum a long time ago.

I slowly recalled my memories and checked the problems.

*

Coming to the academy from the morning to take exams felt quite strange, but after taking two more subjects besides the Hunter Studies exam, quite some time had passed.

By this time, the Class A students must have almost arrived at school.

Lucy, Lumi, and Nam Daeun will probably be there too.

I headed towards Class A, and as expected, most of the Class A students were gathered in Class A.

Perhaps because it’s the last day of exams, the students’ tension was very high.

– I want to go home quickly….

– Speaking of which, isn’t Lee Hoyeon coming today too? Alice was here, where did Lee Hoyeon go?

– You idiot. He just came in there.

– Gasp….

What’s with the gasp?

Smiling slightly, I passed by the students who were talking about me.

To those kids, I must look like a celebrity.

I understand it with my head, but seeing that kind of reaction up close feels a bit strange.

I turned my head and looked around.

Lucy and Lumi should clearly be over there.

“Daeun-yang. How about this one?”

“It seems okay.”

“Lumi, I told you I was pretty. But when is Lee Hoyeon coming? Isn’t his additional exam still not over?”

… What is this?

Seeing Nam Daeun sticking close to Lucy and Lumi, I blinked.

When did they become close like that?

“Huh? Hoyeon-ssi!”

“What? Why are you just standing there?”

Soon, Lumi and Lucy, who found me, came towards me, and I only came to my senses after they grabbed both my hands.

“Sorry. I spaced out because I saw Lucy and Lumi after so long.”

“What are you talking about. Tsk. Hurry over here. Daeun is here too.”

“That’s right. You should greet Daeun-yang too.”

“… Yeah. Right.”

Smiling dumbfoundedly, I approached Nam Daeun.

Nam Daeun also widened her eyes seeing me being pulled by Lucy and Lumi, but soon smiled.

“It’s been a while. Hoyeon-ah.”

“… Yeah.”