"Hua, that feeling is back."
On the plane home, Liu Bai suddenly spoke. That familiar feeling of finality had arrived again.
"The time is probably up this time. I'm sorry, but I have to leave for a while."
"So this day has finally come?" Since Liu Bai had mentioned something similar long ago, Hua had already prepared herself mentally. She was only slightly downcast and remained fairly calm. "Then, Teacher Liu, could you leave your disciple with some advice before you go?"
Advice?
Liu Bai looked Hua over.
Because she had realized the world's harsh reality and dangers earlier than before, Hua had matured sooner. There was no trace of her former childishness left on her, and she even possessed a third of Fu Hua's future composure.
Other than her excessive strictness toward herself—a flaw that could hardly be called a flaw—Liu Bai could find no shortcomings in Hua at all.
Only then did Liu Bai realize that this girl no longer needed him to teach her anything.
With a sigh, Liu Bai ruffled Hua's long black hair.
"If I have to say something... Hua, congratulations. You've graduated."
Hua's eyes abruptly widened.
Graduated...?
"There's nothing left for me to teach you. You're an outstanding... no, the best student in the world, the student I'm proudest of."
"...Is that so?"
Hua lowered her gaze, doing her best to hide the expression that looked as though she was about to cry—she had thought that, having prepared herself long ago, she would not cry at this moment. She had thought she could face this with her strongest expression.
...I can't make Teacher Liu worry.
"In other words, I didn't disappoint you, Teacher Liu... right?"
``` Simulation complete. Fu Hua: Growth cleared. Fu Hua compatibility +50%
Final simulation rating: S (A teacher imparts knowledge,