Smiles don't disappear; they just move somewhere else / The Astral Express's infinite-energy bug

"Enough. Don't make that pitiful little face."

"There'll be plenty of opportunities in the future. Besides, isn't being a transfer student the protagonist's setup?"

Hearing Kiana say that, March 7th perked up again. After briefly tidying up her spoils this time, she went to where Stelle was.

When they arrived, they saw countless students and teachers surrounding Stelle. Some wore clothes printed with trash can patterns, while others carried trash can merchandise.

"Wah, president, we can't bear to part with you."

"President, don't go! The Trash Can Society can't lose you!"

Stelle was just as reluctant to part with everyone and everything in the Trash Can Society. But she still had friends waiting for her on the train, ready to embark on a new adventure with her.

Stelle could only force down her reluctance and politely decline everyone's attempts to make her stay.

At the moment of parting, Stelle took out the trash can she had treasured.

"This is the last gift I'm giving you. I hope that when I return to Origami University next time, it'll still be as radiant as ever."

"President!!!"

Stelle left without looking back. Behind her, all the members of the Trash Can Society faced the direction she had departed and performed the gesture representing their highest respect.

It was a beautiful scene—if only what Stelle had given them hadn't been a trash can, but something else.

The Origami University arc ended here. Waiting for updates. I always thought the plot of this version would take place in Xianzhou, but it turned out to be Penacony. Ah, slow down a little. Hopefully I won't get stabbed in the back.

"Hmm~ Hmm hmm~!"

Pom-Pom seemed to be in an especially good mood today. Once everyone boarded the train, Pom-Pom hummed a tune while preparing refreshments and