51: The Villainess is Excited for the new School Term
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It was the new semester, and immediately, Anita complained to me.
“—Cecily! What was that letter supposed to mean!?”
“How’s my mama doing?”
“She’s doing a great job of tinkering with the soil!”
Ah, I love my friend so much today, too.
Apparently, after we left my parents’ house, Cecily’s Mama immediately penned a divorce letter and left the house.
Despite how afraid she was, relying on the letter I had written, she knocked on the Helge’s family’s door. …Then, as expected of my favorite friend, seeing my handwritten letter and Mama’s face, which looked just like Cecily’s, she caved.
After confirming her knowledge of pharmaceutical science and technology, she was given work as an apprentice assistant to a pharmaceutical researcher employed by the Helge family.
“Since you told me to be strict, she’s starting from the menial stuff… Regardless, she doesn’t have to worry about going hungry. That’s good enough, right?”
“Yes, I love you! Anita!”
“…Seriously, I have a really troublesome friend.”
Even though Anita sighed as I hugged her, she didn’t seem the least bit unhappy.
While I was taking delight with interacting with my adorable friend for the first time in a while, my attention shifted from Anita to the student that had just entered the classroom.
“Oh, Hana, did you enjoy your trip after that?”
“Yes… Thank you.”
Hana was wearing thick-framed glasses, long sleeves, and a long skirt, keeping her cool even in the new school year.
So, Hana and Anita met even during the summer break…?
I rolled my eyes at that, and Anita pouted a bit.
“What’s with that look on your face? Hana was traveling alone during the summer break, and she happened to stop by our house. In fact, Hana was the one who guided your mother when she got lost.”
“T-thanks…?”
Well, Anita and Hana once won a doubles tennis championship together, right? They must be great friends, so it wouldn’t be weird for them to meet during summer break…
Isn’t it kind of amusing?
I’m grateful, okay? Also, your mother got lost, apparently…
[Well, she grew up as a noble lady. Not to mention, she’s also shy and never liked asking people for directions, so I guess it isn’t that strange.]
So, when I said a simple thanks, Hana just nodded and said, “You’re welcome.”
After that, I rushed to my own seat and started talking to other classmates. Their stories couldn’t get any more exciting!
As for Eivind, who hung out with me until before the new semester, he returned late last night. Seemingly having overslept, he slipped into the classroom right when the opening bell chimed.
“Good morning, you two. I hope you enjoy the new semester.”
The handsome man who approached me while patting my head seemed to be alive and kicking that semester.
As it was the first day of the new semester, after attending a school assembly for a briefing of the second semester, the first day’s classes ended.
Today was also Magic Analysis Club day. If I recall correctly, there was a cultural festival in the second semester, so my club would be discussing the performance we’d be holding.
I spoke to Anita, who was next to me, while holding my bag.
“I have club activities today, so is it okay if we start the after-school study session tomorrow?”
“Of course, I would appreciate your continued guidance this semester… But are you alright?”
“What do you mean?”
“It seems that not only are your parents are divorcing, an inspector has also been dispatched to your territory.”
After all, everyone seemed to be having a hard time asking me about my parents.
To be honest, I was a bit worried about our enrollment. If my family went bankrupt, we wouldn’t be able to afford our tuition, and at worst, be forced to drop out.
So, with that in mind, I consulted the castle officials about scholarships.
“Well, we will see how it goes.”
I shrugged my shoulders and left the classroom, saying, “See you tomorrow.”
I really didn’t want to admit that a certain influential person said, ‘It’s better to preserve your current educational background for the future,’ and that the tuitions fee had already been paid.
I should’ve taken care of him during the summer break.
[But I believe you had fun over the break with Eivind?]
…Oh, well.
I was the one who prioritized immediate entertainment over revenge, albeit it was a way to check on Eivind.
However, there was no way to get back the time we had lost. When stepped went out into the hallway, a girl called out to us.
“Cecily.”
It was Neria, also known as the older sister. She had gotten quite good at arranging her hair.
“You look fine.”
“How about you?”
It was also my first time meeting my older sister after leaving my parents’ house. When I asked her about what happened afterwards, she answered in a very bored manner.
“Mother has left, and it seems like things will be rough for father. But for now, the best thing I can do is to graduate from school with the best grades possible.”
“Well then, let’s do our best together.”
Some old man helped pay for our tuition so that there wouldn’t be any blemishes around me, but older sister and father probably didn’t know about the behind-the-scenes situation.
As I was about to leave, Neria pouted at me.
“…Uhm, if there’s something I don’t understand while studying, could you help me?”
“Why not?”
“Wait, what’s with that answer?”
“I’m going to do club activities for now.”
Then, I smiled and waved.
I confirmed with Cecily inwardly.
Cecily will teach her older sister herself, right?
[I will, it’s my fault for spoiling Neria.]
Actually, which one of you is the older sister?
[We’re twins.]
Right.
I didn’t really like the fact that Cecily was being soft to Neria.
Still, the weather was very nice today.
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