Sports Day and Campus Festival (Prologue)

Monday, 9:00 AM.

Amidst the anticipation of many students, the annual sports meet and campus festival officially kicked off today.

Aside from the participating students, there was no mandatory attendance requirement for other students, but the event was still very lively, indicating that most students were looking forward to it.

At the school gate.

"How lively!" Aemeath exclaimed happily as she watched the students filing in from all around.

Today, she wore a black tank top with a pleated mini skirt, heart-shaped pink and blue gradient sunglasses, and a white gauze top with a knot at the hem, exposing her flat stomach and waistline. She wore white sandals, creating a summery look that also accentuated her figure.

"After all, it's quite rare to combine the sports meet with the school anniversary celebration. Not only can students and staff participate enthusiastically, but people from outside the school can also come and visit," Xiao Ling said. "It's also a way to showcase the school's atmosphere to the outside world."

"Speaking of which, have you, the Rover, participated in similar activities?"

"Star Torch Academy did hold one, but I didn't have the chance to participate." The Rover shook his head. "Let me think... I was monitoring the Exostrider Magnetic Storm at the Icefield Research Station back then, I was very busy, and by the time I returned to the academy, the event was already over. Lahai-Roi even told me with a regretful look that I missed it."

She was still wearing the old-fashioned school uniform from the Star Torch Academy. Strangely enough, even though Little Ai had dragged her into her room to fuss over it for a long time before they left, she still chose this outfit when they came out.

But that's good too; it makes them look more like students, which is quite cute.

Uh... but Xiao Ling might feel better if she didn't stare at him like he was a thief.

"Speaking of which, what about Xiao Ya and the others?" Aemeath asked about Dania and the others' whereabouts.

"Dania and the others had other plans. They arrived earlier and are probably already exploring inside," Xiao Ling speculated.

"Let's not delay, let's go inside quickly!"

With one hand holding the Rover's hand and the other holding Xiao Ling's, Aemeath quickly led the two forward with small, quick steps.

Xiao Ling and the Rover, who were being led around, exchanged a glance and showed a knowing look that said, "We really can't do anything about her," letting her pull them towards the interior of the campus.

"Check the notice board over there for the instructions~ If you have any questions, go find Sigrika ~ If you need help, go find Lynae ~ Just don't come to me~"

After seeing off another student who came to ask for advice, Dania yawned lazily.

Dania understands the importance of having professionals handle professional tasks.

She probably sees herself as a cute mascot, conveniently delegating tasks to the appropriate people while she herself can slack off without feeling guilty.

Just then, after seeing off the student, Aemeath led Xiao Ling and the Rover towards Dania's location.

"Xiao Ya!" Aemeath greeted warmly.

"Little Ai?" Dania's previously languid demeanor suddenly brightened.

She then turned her gaze to Xiao Ling and the Rover beside Little Ai, and then curled the corners of her lips into a smile, saying, "You two look like a loving family now."

Upon hearing this, the Rover to Aemeath's right looked at Dania with an expression of utter disbelief.

Rover: Hajiling really wants to be "loved" by us.

Xiao Ling ignored Dania's teasing and began to examine her outfit.

Hmm... She's wearing a white tank top with a pink off-shoulder top, and the hair tie and gloves are also white. One side of the top is tied up like Aemeath's. She's wearing light blue denim shorts with a ruffled hem, and pink Mary Jane shoes. She's going for a fresh and cute style.

After admiring Dania's outfit, Xiao Ling turned his gaze to her side... was the seat empty?

"Are you here volunteering all by yourself?" Xiao Ling asked.

"Sigrika is with me," Dania replied lazily. "But Xixi seems to have run into her family and volunteered to show them around the school, leaving me, her best friend, here all alone."

"Didn't someone just ask you something?"

"Do you really think they just came to ask me about things to be careful about?"

Xiao Ling agreed, so she changed the subject.

How much longer are you going to work here?

"I'm only on duty this morning, that's all I'll do afterwards," Dania replied obediently. "Although I'd love to go in and stroll around with you guys, things could get really complicated if I left my post without permission."

"Although I don't think skipping work occasionally is a bad thing, I would feel even more embarrassed if it caused trouble for others."

"Oh, I see. Well, there's nothing I can do then." Aemeath said with a hint of regret. "Do you need me to bring you anything to eat? I heard there are quite a few food stalls at school this time, lots of delicious food!"

"That's a tough question for me. Let me think..." Dania tapped her chin, pondered for a moment, and then said with a smile, "I'd like a jianbing guozi (Chinese crepe). If possible, could you also bring me back a dessert?"

"OK, leave it to me!" Aemeath promised with a bright smile.

The Rover looked at Dania before him, his eyes unfathomable, lost in thought.

"Now I'll issue you the tickets. You and your family can go in and enjoy the atmosphere of the academy's celebration~" Dania teased before issuing the tickets.

"Who says we're family?" The Rover's previously dull eyes lit up instantly, and he retorted, raising his voice slightly.

"Hey~ Aren't we family yet?" Xiao Ling feigned heartache, "Rover, you really make me sad. I kindly took you in..."

Are you sure you took me in out of kindness and weren't just lusting after me?

"Sex is a fundamental human drive."

"You can't even withstand one punch from me, yet you want to take advantage of me? You're 20,000 years too early."

"I caught it, didn't I? Even though I almost broke my bones... Hey, hey, why did you just grab Little Ai and leave? Wait a minute!"