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Chapter 29 – My weakness completely clasped

It had been a month since I back to the martial arts department.

Fortunately, the biggest issue that Layla had done was the incident with Gaon-san.

However, because her imitation of me was too terrible, it was obvious that people around started to look at me strangely.
I hadn’t found anyone in my class that I could call a friend yet, so the damage was small.

……Well, even though a month had passed, I still don’t have any friends in the class.

In the first place, the class E was all gloomy.
The atmosphere was dark, and even at break time, I could only hear a minimal conversation here.

In the beginning, the teacher had threatened “the classes are difficult and there are not a few dropouts every year”, so even the group that had been energetic right after entering here had now become completely quiet.

“I can’t …… keep up anymore.”
“I’m …… not worthy of this academy after all.”

Recently, such voices had started to be heard here and there.

“…..? I think we’ve only covered the basics, haven’t……?” (Ark)

That night, I was awakened by a presence approaching from outside.

The window in the room shook slightly.
But the window did not open.

“Uu, why won’t it open?” (Layla)

I could hear an impatient sound outside.

I knew it would come.
I smiled as I lay on my bed.

It’s Layla.
I knew she would ask me to switch places with her again sooner or later.

That’s why I set up the windows in advance.
Specifically, I put up a barrier so that it could not be opened or closed.
If I didn’t do that and simply locked it, Layla would easily be able to enter.

There are two ways to enter this room: the entrance door and the window.
The easiest way to get in is by opening the window.
Here is on the first floor afterall.

But the one we’re talking about is Layla.
There was no way she would give up at this level.

Sure enough, this time she came around to the door of the room.
The entrance to the dormitory was locked, but it’s easy enough for Layla to unlock it.

“I can’t open this door either!” (Layla)

Of course, the door had already been dealt with.
Feeling that Layla was leaving, I fell asleep again.

“H, hey, Ark. You get a letter you know?” (Lanta)
“For me?” (Ark)

The next morning, Lanta brought a letter to me.
Letters to dorm residents are delivered to the dorm manager’s office, where they are collected by the residents of each room.

“Isn’t this a love letter?” (Lanta)
“No, I don’t think so.” (Ark)

I deny it, but I’m a little nervous.
After all, I’ve never received a love letter in my life, including my previous life.

I opened the envelope and read the contents, while being wary of Lanta’s eyes.

『I’ll be waiting for you on the roof of the school building this evening.』

…… If you only look at the wording, it’s obviously a letter of confession.
But this is different.
I can tell it.

I mean, this is such messy writing.
No matter how you look at it, it’s Layla’s handwriting.

After yesterday’s failure, she seemed to have decided to call me directly.
But if she calls me normally, I might be too cautious to come.

I guess that’s why she decided to write it like a love letter, without writing her name.
It might have been Rikka’s idea.

Do you think I’ll fall for this trick.
At least try to write it more beautifully.

I decided to ignore it.

The next morning, I received another letter.

『I’ll be waiting for you on the roof of the school building this evening.』
※If you don’t show up, I’ll tell everyone about your sordid deeds in the girls’ dormitory, so be prepared, okay?

……I gave in to the threat.

“Why is this happening again……?” (Ark)

I had switched places with Layla and was once again walking into the girls’ dormitory.

The common room in the dormitory.
The majority of the students had already gone to bed, and I was reunited with Rikka.

“It’s been a long time. I wanted to meet you, you know.” (Rikka)
“I didn’t want to see you. …… You wrote the threat in the letter, didn’t you?” (Ark)
“Yes, I did. Unlike Layla, I have a good hand, right?” (Rikka)

Rikka had a smug face.
I don’t really care anymore.

“My weakness completely clasped…….” (Ark)
“But you’re happy about it, aren’t you? You’ll be able to get close to Princess Celestia again. Maybe you’ll even get to see her naked again?” (Rikka)
“S, such a thing never came to mind!” (Ark)
“Are you sure?” (Rikka)

Rikka looked at me with a mean face.

“So, has anything changed since a month ago?” (Ark)
“Well, …… the big one is that you joined an independent seminar.” (Rikka)
“Independent seminar?
“It’s a seminar held by students on their own initiative. It’s led by the princess, and apparently conduct practical exercises.” (Rikka)
“Celestia-san did?” (Ark)
“The conditions for participation are strict, and at least S-class students to participate. Only Layla can participate among the freshmen.” (Rikka)

They have mock battles and demon subjugations after school, on holidays, and during long vacations.
Only the best of the best from the S class are allowed to participate, but Layla was recommended by Celestia-san to join.

“That means, I’ll be participating in it on behalf of Layla…..” (Ark)
“Somehow you look happy.” (Rikka)
“No, I’m not.” (Ark)

I just thought it sounded like a club activity and I thought it would be a little fun.
I don’t think it’s because I’ll be able to with Celestia-san or anything like that.
I, I’m serious you know?

“Ah, right. And one more thing.” (Rikka)

Rikka was clapping her hands.
Looked like she remembered something.

“You’ve got a test tomorrow. Midterm test. Good luck.” (Rikka)

That Layla, so that’s why she wanted to switch places with me again…….

[To be Continued]