Unexpected development.
After the morning class ended and as I was about to move to have lunch, I was stopped by Ronnie-sama.
“Miss Cristea, may I have a moment?”
“Huh? …Oh, Ro-Ronnie-sama. What can I do for you?”
I was surprised to see that Ronnie-sama was right behind me when I turned around, but I tried to remain calm.
“It’s about the use of the practice grounds next week.”
I could see Ronnie-sama clenching his fists, which he had lowered.
Ah… it’s Ronnie-sama, who worships Master Marlen.
After this morning’s exchange, I had a feeling he had been watching me all along.
Maybe he intends to interject with something like, “What audacity to be supervised by Teacher Marlen! Turn him down!” But Master Marlen and I also have a former tutor and student relationship, so I can’t indulge in Ronnie-sama’s jealousy.
I can’t keep dealing with his complaints every time something comes up.
No matter what he says, I need to firmly refuse. Bring it on!
“… Could I also participate in the training?”
“No. I mus… huh?”
“I understand that you’re wary of other students’ interference, and I know there’s an order from the Headmaster. But I don’t want to miss the opportunity to receive direct guidance from Teacher Marlen and improve my skills.”
… That’s unexpected!
I thought he might protest about wasting Teacher Marlen’s precious time or complain about me being too familiar with him just because we have a former student-teacher relationship, but this is something else!
“Um, well…”
“… Please.”
When Ronnie-sama said that and bowed his head, I became flustered.
“Ro-Ronnie-sama! Please raise your head! I understand! I understand, so…!”
Ronnie-sama lifted his face in response to my words and happily said, “Thank you!”
After seeing Ronnie-sama off as he headed towards the dormitory dining hall, I realized that I had given him permission before asking for Mariel-chan and Sei’s opinion.
“I’m sorry! I just…”
“No, it couldn’t be helped…”
“It’s alright. Rather than being disturbed, it’s better to ask like that.”
Mariel-chan and Sei smiled wryly but forgave me, which relieved me.
“Hey, you’re not just letting Ronnie participate, right? Naturally, I can join too, right?”
“Ugh?!”
Adry-sama embraced Sei from behind in a tight hug-like manner, and a strange whimper came from Sei.
When Sei immediately elbowed Adry-sama’s side, he let out a small “Ouch” and jumped back.
“You’re heartless, Sei.”
“That’s what you get for suddenly strangling people’s necks, you know?”
“I just got a little carried away, okay~?”
“You’re noisy.”
Sei and Adry-sama seemed to have become good friends, despite their rough language, and both of them appeared to be having fun.
Next to me, Mariel-chan nods and says, “Good relationships are indeed beautiful… Good, good.”
There’s no doubt that her words carried various meanings…
In the end, with both Adry-sama and Ronnie-sama joining us, we hurried to the special dormitory to have lunch.