“Now then, shall we storm the principal’s office and give him hell?”

“Wait—! Listen to me first—!”

…The next day.

When Lithia finished the exam and left the building with a dejected expression, such was the first Geo said.

Apparently, he misunderstood that Lithia was crying.

“Before anything else, there’s no need for that! I was able to switch to a written test!”

“Eh?”

Lithia screamed while rushing to stop Geo who was about to kick down the door.

“When I was about to take the practical exam, the teacher let me take the written one, instead. I didn’t really understand, but there was no point in arguing, so I just did as he said.”

“…But why?”

Why would the teacher demoralize Lithia by comparing her to the prince for the past few days, only to let her go?

Moreover, the same teacher repeatedly told her that written exam was a no-go, and that she should absolutely be able to use wind magic.

As a side note, the teacher also encouraged her with, “Don’t be shy, ask someone to teach you.” Yet whenever Lithia asked him any questions, he’d be too flakey to answer. What a contradictory teacher…

“Hence why, I took the written test today, just like the other students. While I can’t say that I aced it, I don’t think I’ll fail either…”

“I see… Well, as long as Lithia is alright…”

Geo, who heard the explanation, also titled his head from confusion.

Since Lithia also left the classroom with the same confusion, she found it understandable. However, because she left the classroom while covering her mouth, Geo thought she was crying.

“What is all of this about, seriously? In the end, it’s just harassment.”

“Certainly, even if I was meant to be the ‘example’ amongst the students, that attitude was just too strange…”

For a moment, they assumed that the teacher who wanted to use Lithia to set an example had a change of heart, but such a change would have been too drastic, and not to mention, out of the blue. After all, if the teacher had indeed regretted it, he should have been more apologetic.

“I’m sorry, even though I had Geo accompany me to practice every day…”

“No, it’s perfectly fine. I always have fun whenever I’m with Lithia. I’m glad it won’t affect your grade.”

“Thank you…”

Lithia also enjoyed the after-school practice.

However, she was still no match for Geo who could say that so straightforwardly.

“Still, that teacher said, ‘If you want some payback, today’s your last chance.’ I wonder what that means…?”

“…Payback? Was the teacher giving you an opportunity to wreak havoc using wind magic after all the demoralization?”

“…I don’t think the teacher meant it in such a passive-aggressive way.”

After Lithia had taken the written exam, the teacher said that there was going to be a supplementary lesson that day. However, Lithia would be exempted from it if she were to self-study. Not only that, the teacher also made sure to tell her that, “The excellent Andrew Lafizard is also studying in the library.”

Perhaps, he was trying to imply that even the mighty prince also studied voluntarily. Therefore, Lithia, who failed the practical exam, should strive to do the same.

…But then what about the last chance?

“Maybe, the teacher was trying to imply that there’d be a surprise test tomorrow? Therefore, if I want to prepare, today will be my last opportunity.”

“Then, we need to practice today, as well. Let’s hang out until the middle of the night—no, until tomorrow morning. Or perhaps, until Lithia’s exhausted.”

“—Geo…! Thank you, that makes me so happy.”

Well, despite Geo claiming such, would he truly entertain the notion of spending time with her until late into the night—or even until the next morning?

Of course, she had no intention of spending the night outside, but the sentiment alone made her feel grateful.

“You don’t have to worry about it. This book also said that 3 in the morning is the haunting hour, making it the perfect time for practicing exorcism.”

“Uhm, there must be some good spirits in the world, so I don’t think you should blindly exorcise them…”

“I see, Lithia sure is kind.”

…Before she knew it, Geo had upgraded his exorcism book to an advanced version, but Lithia pretended to be ignorant about that.

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***T/N: …Before we knew it, it becomes Kimetsu no Yaiba Shoujo ver.

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