“Lady Travasta, can you speak a bit louder?”

“Yes!”

Today was a fun drama club activity.

The school’s festival preparations were progressing properly all over, not only with the Magic Analysis Club

I read the lines as instructed, and the club president called cut.

“Okay! It’s coming together pretty well. Lady Travasta, you don’t have to be so reserved. Give the audience some impact and suspense!”

“Leave it to me!”

Yes, this time, I was given a role.

To be precise, as “Henchman A.” I was one of the henchmen of the young lady who was hostile to the Heroine. I had three lines. It was a minor role, but still…

I have three lines! I heard I’ll also be given a dress-like costume for the performance!

I was so happy! This time, I could finally create a play with everyone!

The role of the Villainess, my mistress, would be played by a freshman who played the diva at the freshman induction. The Incorrigible Villainess from 800 years ago would give this supporting role her best! I was brimming with enthusiasm.

“It’s my turn next.”

The one who told me to move out of the way was the heroine, Hana Field.

Yes, she had finally risen to the top of the drama club. Her glasses were still as thick as ever and her uniform drab. Nevertheless, she was a good singer, and her acting had depth.

Honestly, I thought the freshman would obtain the role of the heroine, while Hana became the antagonist in the story, but… It was Hana. She was so good at playing the role of a girl in love. I was reduced to tears watching her audition.

This story, too, was about love. A young man who couldn’t be with his beloved in his previous life became a god. In her turbulent life, he became a guardian spirit who guided the heroine, leading to a happy ending. Ultimately, the Heroine said, “I want to fall in love with you in my next life!”

It was such a time-driven love story…

Hana came off really adorable when she said that line. Her look of mixed happiness and embarrassment was really adorable.

“But Hana, won’t you take off your glasses?”

“It’s none of your business.”

Hana was still aloof towards me for some reason.

Since we were in the same class and in the same club, wasn’t it about time for her to open up to me?

I wonder who Hana really is…

[It’s funny how Nora’s crush is still unrequited.]

Cecily, why would you say that…

I couldn’t help but frown at Cecily, and she sulked a bit.

[Doesn’t Nora have me?]

Huh…?

Eh? What’s this?

Cecily, are you jealous of Hana?

Not Anita, but Cecily?

Of course, you’re special to me, Cecily~

[Oh, don’t you have to go to the staff room soon? You need to submit my internship documents.]

Hey, things were starting to get good!

But if I didn’t submit the important documents, I wouldn’t be able to participate in the internship.

Besides, today was the deadline. After apologizing to the club president, I went to the staff room.

But are you sure you don’t want to go to the Royal Institute of Magic?

[Like I said many times, I’ll entrust it to Nora.]

…Okay.

As I arrived in front of the staff room, I came across an unexpected sight in the hallway.

My best friend, Anita, was bowing to Eivind Dahl.

What? Unforgivable!

“Hey, Eivind! What did you do to my Anita?!”

“Wait? What did you misunderstand when you saw this scene?”

No matter what he had to say, why should my Anita have to bow to someone like Eivind?! Anita sighed in response to my irritated state.

“Don’t jump to conclusions. I just submitted my formal internship application to the Royal Institute of Magic. I was just greeting the supervisor who’ll be taking care of me.”

“That’s me. I’m in charge of taking care of the interns.”

Oh, I see.

Why didn’t you tell me in advance?!

[Although it’s something that would’ve been obvious if you just thought about it for a second.]

Cecily had gotten very harsh and complicated lately.

Leaving aside the remarkable growth of my partner, Eivind raised both hands in surrender and said, “Sorry about that.” Then, he acted bossy toward Anita once again.

“Well, I won’t be lenient just because we know each other. Be prepared, Lady Heige.”

“Of course! I look forward to your guidance!”

Anita was especially motivated.

Because, in a way, this internship was like an entrance exam. It was said that depending on the results, she might not even pass the document screening in the actual employment exam.

Anita said that if her dream failed, she’d have to marry for the sake of her family.

All I could do was cheer her on in this once-in-a-lifetime challenge.

Anita and Eivind widened their eyes.

“Why are you acting like it has nothing to do with you? Aren’t you in the same boat?”

“Mark just told me he’s looking forward to being with Cecily.”

Hmm… As much as I loved to support the steady progress of Cecily x Mark romance, but this time I couldn’t say that.

“Haven’t I told you? I am planning to do my internship as a maid in the royal castle.”

The two of them went agape.

“You, a maid?!”

“You, a maid?!”

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