Half a Daily Routine

The appearance of Lacus Clyne left the group on the scene unsure of how to start a conversation.

Yzak and Dearka and the others were familiar with Lacus.

But precisely because they were too familiar, they couldn't be bothered to talk about many things.

Moreover, this atmosphere made them afraid to chat with Lacus.

Rusty and Michel wanted to talk to Lacus, but the two of them really didn't know where to start.

As for Eno, he was busy looking at the beauty.

Just kidding, this was the living Lacus Clyne; if he didn't look at her a few more times now, he might not be able to see her again later.

Although he didn't have a suitable plan for the time being, if nothing went wrong, leaving ZAFT in the future was a certainty.

Under these circumstances, having contact with Lacus in the future was basically impossible.

So, if he didn't look at her a few more times now, he would only be able to see her on television news later.

However, it had to be said that Lacus Clyne was truly beautiful, with snow-white, crystalline skin, beautiful and pure features, and a brilliance in her blue-violet eyes that made people take notice.

Even Eno, who was accustomed to all kinds of sorcery, had to admit that Lacus was truly impeccable in terms of appearance.

In addition, there was her noble and elegant temperament.

This thing, which seemed ethereal but was actually real, combined with her stunning appearance, allowed her to become the focus of attention wherever she went.

Perhaps sensing Eno's gaze, Lacus tilted her head and looked over with a light smile: "May I ask if you are Mr. Eno Kamal?"

"Hm?"

Eno looked puzzled, but still nodded in response: "Yes, do you know me?"

Lacus's reaction was a bit strange.

"I do, your name is very famous in the Military Academy."

Lacus smiled and replied: "Giving up the Command Department to transfer to the MS pilot department, and then becoming the eighth in the pilot department within two months, you really are an outstanding person."

"Is that so? Thank you for the compliment."

It would be a lie to say Eno wasn't happy after hearing that, but coming from Lacus's mouth... he was even happier?

"Outstanding? Well, although it might not be entirely appropriate, Eno's strength is indeed worth acknowledging; at least I acknowledge it."

However, just at this moment, a hesitant voice came from the corner, attracting everyone's attention.

"Hm?"

"What?"

"Yzak?"

Dearka and the others looked surprised and turned to look at Yzak, who had his arms crossed.

Even Athrun and Lacus looked over with stunned expressions.

"What kind of looks are those?"

Yzak felt offended by the looks from these guys.

"Hiss, Nicol, do you have the number for the medical department?"

Dearka gasped in surprise.

"I should be able to find it, why? Are you feeling unwell?"

Nicol looked puzzled.

"Hurry up and call the hospital, if we're late, Yzak might be beyond saving!"

Dearka exclaimed strangely.

"Huh?"

Nicol was stunned.

"You're the one who's sick, your whole family is sick!"

Yzak jumped up immediately; who was this guy cursing for no reason?

"If you aren't sick, how could you say something like that today?" Dearka asked with a stunned expression.

"What did I say?" Yzak was confused by Dearka's expression.

"You actually said Eno's strength is good; is that something you should be saying?"

"What the hell?"

After hearing this, Yzak couldn't help but widen his eyes. What kind of logic was this? If it was a fact, couldn't he say it?

"If you don't believe me, ask them."

Dearka said, pointing to Michel and the others not far away: "Ask them if you're acting normal today!"

"Indeed."

"Now that Dearka mentions it, it really is true."

"Yzak, you really are acting a bit strange."

Michel and Rusty exchanged a glance upon hearing this, nodded in tacit agreement, and spoke with solemn expressions.

"Yzak, you really are acting a bit strange today."

Ino looked left and right, then followed suit with a grave nod.

Nicol looked at Dearka and the others, frowned in thought, and then added, "Um, Yzak, if you're really not feeling well, you can tell us."

Although they didn't know what had happened, if everyone was saying it, then Yzak might truly have a problem.

"Damn it all! Are you guys sick? Even if that guy Ino is slightly weaker than me, he's still quite impressive among Coordinators, isn't that a fact?"

Yzak felt completely bewildered. Was he wrong?

Not at all!

Since he wasn't wrong, why were these guys looking at him like that?

The group frowned in unison and fell into deep thought.

Even Athrun's expression turned somewhat heavy.

"Are you guys going to say something or what!"

Yzak watched the group fall into sudden silence and felt like his whole world was falling apart.

Lacus, meanwhile, kept looking Yzak up and down. A moment later, as if she had realized something, a very solemn expression appeared on her face as well.

Seeing Lacus adopt that same look, Yzak began to doubt his own sanity.

Could it be that he really did have a problem?

"Pfft~!"

"Heh!"

"Haha!"

Suddenly, just as Yzak was bowing his head in serious contemplation, Rusty burst out laughing.

As if triggered by a chain reaction, Athrun and the others across from him began to laugh as well.

"Hey, hey, hey, you guys broke character way too fast. You could have at least held it for a bit longer."

Dearka watched the group go from serious to laughing and couldn't help but retort.

"Broke character? What broke character? Weren't we saying Yzak was sick?"

Nicol looked at the group with a blank expression, having no idea what was going on.

"Huh?"

"Hm?"

Ino and the others looked at Nicol in disbelief.

"No, we weren't?"

Nicol felt a chill down his spine from their stares and asked cautiously.

"You didn't know?"

"Oh, Nicol, how can you be so naive!"

"Nicol, you didn't realize it?"

Rusty and the others laughed even harder.

They had only intended to prank Yzak, but they hadn't expected such an unexpected bonus.

"What do you mean?"

Nicol looked at them with a confused expression.

Unlike the naive Nicol, Yzak realized what was happening almost immediately. His lips twitched as he shot a cold, murderous glare at the laughing Dearka: "You're having a lot of fun, aren't you, Dearka?"

"Haha... uh... I have something to take care of at home, I'll be going—"

"Die!"

Bang!

"Ow~~ don't hit the face!"

Watching the two instantly descend into a chaotic brawl, a bewildered Nicol quickly stood up, intending to break up the fight.

However, he was pulled back by the well-meaning Ino before he could even take a step.

"Ino?"

Nicol looked puzzled.

"Why bother getting involved in a dog-eat-dog situation?"

Ino replied with complete calm.

"Dog-eat-dog..."

"Dearka, pull his hair! I've been annoyed by that white mop of Yzak's for a long time!"

"Yzak, you're hitting too lightly! There's a stool right there!"

"Quick, Yzak, his stance is off, get him!"

"Dearka's about to go down, come on, Yzak!"

Michel and Rusty, fearing the chaos wouldn't be enough, stood to the side offering suggestions to the pair.

Athrun wanted to step in and break up the fight, but looking at Lacus beside him, he could only silently retreat to the doorway with her, Ino, and Nicol.

"Aren't you going to go up and stop them?"

Lacus stood behind Athrun and asked the group.

"No need, there's another round coming up."

Athrun and Ino said in perfect unison.

"Hm?"

Lacus looked puzzled.

However, the very next second, she understood exactly what they meant by another round.

The two who had been fighting suddenly broke apart and charged straight at Michel and Rusty.

"Who are you laughing at, you bastard!"

"What the hell are you laughing at!"

As they spoke, they both threw punches.

And then—

Ino and Athrun, along with Lacus and Nicol, silently exited the room and thoughtfully closed the door behind them.