Evening, at dusk.
The sky was beginning to glow with sunset clouds, and the flow of people through Asterisk had finally started to thin.
The evening breeze swept into the city, carrying away all the daytime heat and bringing a faint touch of coolness.
"Azer Senior!"
Azer had already returned to Seidoukan Academy. As he walked along the Promenade he often took, he suddenly heard a voice that had grown increasingly familiar over recent days.
Turning toward the sound, Azer immediately saw a petite girl jogging toward him.
"Kirin?" Azer asked in surprise. "What are you doing here?"
"I..." Toudou Kirin ran up before Azer and looked up at him as he stared at her in surprise. Somewhat embarrassed, she said, "I was waiting here for you to come back, Senior."
Clearly, Toudou Kirin had already figured out Azer's usual movements and knew that he often took this route, which was why she had deliberately waited for him here.
"Then how long have you been waiting?"
Azer paused, then asked without thinking.
"Not—not long..."
Toudou Kirin's gaze began to wander, but the fine sweat running down her forehead silently told Azer just how insincere she was being.
Azer smiled helplessly and reached out to wipe the fine sweat from Toudou Kirin's forehead.
"Senior..."
Feeling Azer's gentle, familiar touch, Toudou Kirin's pretty face reddened. Yet more than embarrassment, she felt enjoyment and happiness.
"You saw the official schedule brackets, right?"
Azer asked as he wiped away Toudou Kirin's sweat.
"Yes."
Toudou Kirin hurriedly nodded.
One of the reasons she had waited here for Azer was that she wanted to talk about the official schedule brackets.
As for whether that was her main reason, only she herself knew.
"Come on." After wiping away Toudou Kirin's sweat, Azer said, "Let's talk in my