"I leave it to you, Leon!".
"Alright, have fun out there".
Soma and Leon exchanged a brief farewell, for it was the ti to change the shift. Lin Fan and the other group of first shift had gone to wherever place except for Soma, who was looking at his phone and seeing the incoming ssage from Serafina and the other two girls who decided to have their fair share of play in this festival.
Looking at the stall that seed to be getting more custors, Soma promptly moved his feet as he carried himself under the bustling place that filled his view.
Along the way, the sll of spice and sizzling fat that enriched the flavor of the at drafted in the air, making him clutch his abs unknowingly.
Unfortunately for him, in the middle of this crowded place, he spotted a familiar figure, a male senior, whom he had already forgotten his na. His hair is short blue, swiped to the back; his face is sharp and reminiscent of a guardian sword.
The male senior t his eyes, and then he nodded off a bit before approaching Soma's side. Soma feels insecure about this as he couldn't recall the person before him.
"It's been a while". The male senior voice was calm and llow at the sa ti, feeling a deep respect toward Soma.
"Yes, it is".
Soma feels bewildered by the situation; he never had any interaction with the boy before him, yet he seems to hold Soma in high regard by the look of his eyes. No malice was detected, and thus, Soma racks his brain and finally finds out the guy's identity, albeit faint.
"You are Jiang Li, right?".
"Thank you for rembering this humble . Junior Soma, I witnessed your might upon the competition and that was truly mind blowing as a fellow Martial Artist".
"Thank you for the praise".
Jiang Li started a small conversation with twinkling stars in his eyes; he felt touched to have a chance to spar with Soma once and also asked in so situations to train with him sotis. Soma realized the situation they were in; he dragged Jiang Li aside off the road and began to continue their talks despite his downgrade mood.
The praise and faith that keep spouting from Jiang Li's mouth further push Soma's mood to hit rock bottom. Not wanting to interact deeper keeps giving Jiang Li a vague answer, which makes it prologue further. Slowly. As the intensity of the talk receded, Jiang Li, with still proud and faithful eyes like a dog, bowed his head slightly.
"What are you doing?".
"...".
Jiang Li muted for a few seconds before he straightened his posture, and his voice carried a deep bitterness and gratitude; his lips parted, and then he spoke sothing that inflicted Soma's sensitive spot.
"I supposed not to reveal this to anyone but, I happened to know what happened to my lord whom I was serving and felt a deep regret for couldn't offer so help to him at that ti making him astray...".
"...".
Soma was unresponsive; he felt sothing gnawing at his heart.
"...Thank you for pardoning my master, after what he did to you and your partner. Once he was cured, I will strictly monitor him and will apologize to all of the offense we did together".
"Cured? Together? What in the world are you implying?".
However, before he could get what he wanted, the phone in his hand trembled rhythmically, playing so ringtone which attracted the two of them.
"It seed you are busy. I am sorry for taking your precious ti I will bid my farewell here".
Because his attention shifted slightly to the incoming call on his phone, Jiang Li unintentionally left the place, leaving Soma in utter chaos and slight anger.
"Those damn people, I should have just killed that brat long ago!".
It was brief, but a murderous aura slightly leaked from his body, in force pulling everyone's attention toward him, who stood still, dazed, looking at his display.
[Extra Skill Puppeteer activated]
Thanks to his skill, the worst didn't happen as it hurriedly cooled down his boiling blood and lessened the tension all over his body. Soma inhaled deeply before exhaling it slowly, letting his heart rate lower.
After making sure he had cald down, Soma sided the display and answered the phone, which kept vibrating in his hand. Once he put it beside his ears, a worried voice entered his ear, but Soma was unperturbed.
{Soma, where are you? I have already arrived at our appointnt place. Are you alright, or maybe busy? Sorry, I will co to your place}
"No, I will be there in short!".
Hearing his calm and almost indifferent answer it generally makes her heart tightened into a pain, worrying that she had done sothing to anger him for being clingy. Serafina gulped her saliva and, with a trembling voice, spoke.
{...Wh-what happened?}
"It's okay. I'm sorry for being vague. Don't worry, this is not between us; it was sothing else that I found infuriating".
Soma caught the distressed and fearful tone she had, which made him stop in his tracks as he realized the foolish thing he had done.
{What is it?}
"Are Roland and Viana in the Academy for today?".
{Why did you suddenly bring their na up? Also, the way you called them. Is there sothing between you guys?}
"Yeah, and that is quite personal".
Soma could hear a gasp escape her lips and began to resu his walk, and not long after that, he spotted Serafina sitting alone on top of the steel benches beside the road, lost in thought.
Soma fastened his pace, cut off the call he had been making, and called her na.
"Sera, sorry for making you wait?".
"Soma".
A montarily of silence lood between them, before all of a sudden, a gust of breeze passed by, causing her long black and glossy hair to flutter, which was then held in place by a helping hand from Soma.
Feeling relief after witnessing Soma's usual composed state standing before her, Serafina exhaled and washed away all the doubts within her heart. But she is curious about what kind of thing that manages to piss Soma to such a state, knowing his usual conduct unless being provoked.
Serafina glanced at her lover for a mont before venturing deeply through her mind; she was debating which choice she would make. Should she enjoy the anticipated date or go along with her curiosity?
The scales inside her mind tilted toward her curiosity, which then made her mind settle for it and try to open her mouth when a gentle caress on her hair blew away her thought.
"You have so small leaves on your hair".
"Ah, Is that so?".
"Let's go enjoy the festival together".
"Eh? Um, yeah, let's go".
Helpless in the face of her boyfriend, Serafina could only nod ekly while feeling the warmth from the interlocking fingers.
*****
Under the bustling activity of the stall vendors who loudly shouted their products for sale, Hina and Xiao Lian's hands were full, carrying several food, als, and drinks from other stalls, troubled by the outco.
At first, the two wanted to check sothing that took their fancy, but as soon as the stall vendors saw the two first-year idols of the academy, and the strength they showed at the competition resulted in this kind of outco.
The enticing sll assaulted their nose, and the heavy feeling that was transmitted throughout their hands roused their appetite to gobble up the thing in their hands.
"Let's search for a place first".
"Mm".
Hina began to lead the way as she scanned the surrounding site, looking at the appropriate place to have a taste of what they had in hand. Along the way, the two were again presented with other als, but they politely declined with a reason they were already full.
That is also one of the reasons why they don't put the food into the storage rings, because when the stall vendors know they are empty-handed, a flood of food will co to their side.
"This should be good enough".
Looking at the site, it was a wide space in the middle of the vast field of grass that was filled with so tall trees casting a canopy for people to rest up. As they arrived under the tree, a cool breeze strikes. The grass swayed, dancing along with a rustling sound above them that soothed the heart.
Both girls placed their stuff below and began to say their prayer before stuffing their mouths with it. Thanks to the diversity of the Academy students, the girls could enjoy various als from all over the world.
"Fuuh, I'm feeling stuffed, how about you, Xiao Lian?".
"Almost".
Hina chuckled as she saw Xiao Lian holding a shawarma with juicy at and a crisp of fresh vegetables, taking it in a large bite, which was funny to see.
"Slow down or you will choke".
"...Mm, Guff!!!".
"Here drink!".
The two of them enjoyed the pleasant feeling of togetherness as they never expected the turn to beco like this. This happened because of Soma's involvent in their life. "I wonder what the two of them are doing right now?". Hina muttered, her gaze wandering to a faraway distance.
A shadow lood as it blocked her sight, and she wondered who it was that dared to interrupt their enjoyable mont.
"Hi, Hina, can I co?".
"Big sis, Akane?".
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