March 7th's change of heart had come so quickly that even Himeko was a little surprised.
Just that morning, March 7th had been sobbing her heart out.
She had talked about giving up and leaving.
How had things taken such a turn by evening?
In the past, when it came to books and reference materials,
Little March had never shown the slightest interest.
Seeing March 7th studying hard late into the night was truly unbelievable.
Could love really have such power?
I just hope March 7th, who still has so much growing up to do, won't get hurt by it...
Her thoughts slightly unsettled, Himeko found herself filled with emotion.
She had always approached such intense, passionate feelings with caution.
As the person in charge of the Astral Express, she had countless complicated matters to handle.
She had never had the time or inclination to consider such things.
Besides, ever since that summer night,
when she had discovered and repaired the Astral Express on the shores of her homeworld,
Himeko had regarded the Astral Express's journey along the Trailblaze
as more important than her personal life.
Although the love stories recorded in books contained many chapters of tender, winding romance,
But compared with her dream of blazing a trail through the Star Sea and reconnecting countless worlds,
they seemed rather shallow.
"I know, I know... Himeko, you can stop lecturing me."
"I'm just planning ahead."
"This time, no matter what, I don't want to lose to Asta."
Picking up the book that had fallen to the floor,
March 7th raised her head to look at Himeko before her.
A hint of determination shone in her clear pink-and-blue eyes.
"March... if you do win in the end this time,"
"have you thought about what you'll do next?"
"When you first returned