Morning light streamed into the Castle, casting long shadows.
Dark was in high spirits, feeling as though even the air had become much fresher.
There was always a different kind of fun to be found in chatting with Diana.
The girl's happiness was extraordinarily infectious.
It made people unable to help but smile.
Amid lighthearted laughter, the trio unknowingly arrived outside the Cafeteria.
Perhaps because they had come early enough, the flow of people inside had not yet reached the point of overcrowding.
But the festive atmosphere unique to the holiday was already overflowing.
The moment Dark stepped into the Cafeteria, he suddenly spotted a delightful scene unfolding in the aisle.
A Knight Academy upperclassman with a red rose clenched between his teeth was actually down on one knee, professing his love to a Magister House upperclasswoman in full view of everyone!
White Day had only been half a month ago, yet he had chosen Easter to confess.
Immersed in his desire to perform, the Knight Academy upperclassman recited cheesy poetry like the protagonist of an opera.
Fortunately, he had a handsome face, so even such an outdated gesture drew quite a bit of attention.
The Magister House upperclasswoman he had confessed to had gone from initial surprise to blushing like the dawn, her shy demeanor impossible to conceal.
But just as the upperclasswoman extended her slender, fair hand toward him, seemingly ready to accept his confession—something abrupt happened!
The Knight Academy upperclassman did not take her fingers and give them a "kiss of oath." Instead, he suddenly stood up, flashed a bright and cheerful smile, and said tenderly, "Happy April Fools' Day—"
The moment those words fell, even the students watching were stunned on the spot.
Not to mention that Magister House upperclasswoman, whose cheeks were faintly flushed...