Chapter 143 Greeting is Basic!!

Nn Where, am I?

As her blurry vision cleared, what she saw was a white ceiling. Solte woke up in a room of the medical office in the academy.

Morning. Solte, are you okay?

Karua?

Karua is peeling an apple on a chair next to the bed where Solte was lying. Its hard to imagine from the usual her, but shes skillfully handling the fruit knife and cutting it neatly. After watching Karua for a while, and then confirmed that she was lying in the infirmary, Solte realized that she had lost.

I lost, huh

Yep, something like that. But, that was a bad match, dont you think? She used dark magic in no time after all. Ah, want to eat some?

Im not in the mood, I guess

Is that so. Then, Ill leave it here.

Karua puts the plate with the cut-up apple on the desk next to the bed. When she put it down, there are tears accumulated in the eyes of Solte.

I, am no good, huh I tried my best, to gather my courage, but. I couldnt win *sob*

Thats right. You were beaten to that extent after all.

I I cant face Kiel-kun now Uu, waaaaaaaaah! In the end, I couldnt tell him, that I love him

Solte finally burst into tears. Karua silently hugs her in her chest and pats her head.

Well, you can cry as much as you want for now. My match is still ahead, so Ill do this much for you.

U-Uuu T-Thank, you

About three minutes passed and Solte regained some of her composure. Since she has calmed down, she realized something at that moment.

B-By the way, how long has it been since I fainted!? You shouldnt fight those girls head-on! I have to tell that to Kiel-kun!

Ah~, thats okay, I think? Looking at your battle, everyone understands that those girls are dangerous after all~. And with that bizarre staff, theres no student who will be careless. Ah, you see, I retrieved your staff~. But, its a shame that its been broken by that stupidly huge staff~

Karua takes out Soltes staff, which has been broken in two, and shows it to her. Perhaps Solte used it for defense, there is a clean cut at the broken part as if it was cut with a sharp blade.

Wrong.

Hm?

Thats wrong! When the match started and the stage became dark, I suddenly felt a sense of danger in front of me and then put my staff to guard it! I thought that I would die if I got hit directly by a staff like that but, you see, what came out of the darkness was not that staff it was a kick from that Haruna girl!

A-A kick?

Yes, it was a kick. I guarded the kick with my staff, but the staff was broken and the power still didnt weaken After that, I dont remember anything, but I think I got blown off the stage. She kept her staff on her shoulder and didnt even use it in the fight Thats why, I have to tell Kiel-kun! Those people are a lot more dangerous than how they look!

Solte is desperate. After making such a declaration to Kiel this morning, she was defeated. Its a shame for her and its greatly frustrating. However, rather than that, she wants to tell that information to the person she loves. Thats why she clings to Karua, who knows the current situation. She looks at her eyes and conveys it clearly.

Therefore, she notices the pained expression on Karuas face.

Solte, its hard to say, but

Eh eh?

Kiel is

Solte could hear the sound of her own saliva being gulped down. She doesnt want to hear the rest of it. But, various feelings are mixed up in her mind. She felt like she had a very long time until she heard Karuas next words.

He lost quickly as soon as the match started, and now hes lying on the bed next to yours~! Even though he was defeated faster than you, he recovered quickly and has been listening to this conversation~! Aha

Eh?

Y-Yo Good work.

Eh?

Next to Soltes bed, theres another bed, where Kiel was lying as if hiding under the blanket, and she couldnt see it because Karua was hiding it behind her until now.

Eh, um, how long have you been here?

He has been here since the beginning, of course. As I said earlier, he woke up earlier than you.

T-Then did he heard everything I said?

Yep, he heard everything.

Solte recalls the conversation they had just now. About her confession, about what she said regarding Kiel.

~~~~~!

She became a boiled octopus in an instant and slipped inside the futon to hide her red face.

Ah, well, sorry. You see, Karua told me to hide here until she gave the signal, thats why, sorry!

I-Its okay, its not your fault, Kiel-kun If you are here, then it was true?

Yeah, that Chinatsu girl defeated me instantly.

Im sorry. I put a burden on you because I lost like that, didnt I?

Thats not true. Rather, I felt like I was in good shape and determined to win! But, that was for nothing. It seems that she came up behind me and hit me on the back of my head with the bottom of her staff. I didnt even know how I lost until I asked someone. Its funny, isnt it? Hahaha!

T-Thats not. Theres no way I will laugh at you who worked hard

Solte Hm? Hey, where is Karua?

Eh? Huh?

They looked around the room but couldnt find Karua anywhere. Instead, they noticed a small memo pad tucked under the apple plate.

I dont want to be a third wheel so Im going back~. Take care of the rest on your own! Ah, you can use this apple however you like~

Kiels hand thats holding the memo pad is shaking and Soltes face turned red again.

T-That bastard!

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Hm~, its good for now, I guess? Doing things Im not used to is tiring~

Karua, who secretly sneaked away from the medical office, stuck a No Visitors piece of paper on the door and nodded with her arms folded. There, two people who seemed to be peeking into the room are approaching her.

Dry and Prince, huh. Were you peeking~?

Yeah, something like that. It seems that it went well.

Yep~. There will be no progress between those two if we dont do something like this~

Its funny how simple people can be. Everything was in the palm of your hand.

No, I dont understand what you are talking about. Whats with that way of talking that as if you are some kind of mastermind?

Although their personalities are completely different, they have been cooperating for some reason. It seems that they have the same desire of wanting to bring Kiel and Solte together.

Joke aside, what do you think about those girls? Do you think you can win?

Hmm, I dont know how strong the small girl is since it was dark. But, I can say for sure that the girl who fought with Kiel is strong. That feat of going around to his back the moment the match started, it couldnt be done without excellent speed. I judged that she is a considerable wind magic user! I dont know If I can win against her though!

Wow~, thats not helpful~

Hahaha! Im sturdier than Kiel, so I wont faint with just that! But, Im not sure if I can land a hit on her! Thats why I dont know!

No comment. Theres too little information. After all, they were fighting for only a few seconds.

Even the promising Prince too? Ahaha, theres no progress at all~. But, staying silent when they beat our friend, thats too uncool, right? We have to greet them plenty in the match, dont you think so~?

Yeah, I will do it too!

Hmph, this is not revenge or anything. Im just following my feelings.

They took a step toward the venue. The tournament lottery will start soon and their opponents will be decided. If they ended up against one of the black-haired girls, they would avenge the two. Karua, Dry, and Prince made a firm resolution. However

Ah, there they are! Hey, you guys are the students who will participate in the graduation festival, right? I dont care who it is, but can one of you give me the right to participate?

There was a person who didnt read the mood. An unfamiliar girl, who has tan skin and gray hair, and wearing the uniform of the academy, was talking to them unreservedly.