Academy’s Second Seat

“… … .”

An awkward silence flows.

The only sound I could hear was the rattling of the wagon.

It makes me sad to see Robert taking a nap next to me.

I lifted my head slightly and looked ahead.

Luna sitting across from me.

Luna continued to stare at me with her arms crossed.

I couldn’t even look into those eyes.

Now we were on our way to Railer Manor.

how did this happen

This morning, as Robert said yesterday, I went to the lab.

When I went to Robert’s lab, there was Luna.

I wanted to run away.

what happened yesterday.

I tried to explain, but the misunderstanding was not properly resolved.

If it was a misunderstanding, it was a misunderstanding, if it was true, it was true, but it was not a good situation anyway.

In that state, I couldn’t talk to Luna casually.

Of course, you know that nothing happens if you don’t talk.

But it was very difficult to talk right away the next day.

So I tried to run away without going into Luna’s lab.

I found Luna, but Luna hasn’t found me yet.

Running away seemed like the best decision.

“Where are you going?”

As I tried to move, Professor Robert behind me grabbed me by the back of my head.

I looked intently at Robert holding me.

“I… … I have a real situation… … .”

Robert looked at me and snorted.

“What is the matter… … . not. You have to go anyway.”

“yes?”

“Go and get some luggage.”

I looked at Robert with bewildered eyes.

“I’m going to the Railer estate right now. Pack your bags and come to the front of the main building within 20 minutes.”

So I was kidnapped by Professor Robert.

In fact, I was positive about where Professor Robert was taking me.

I thought it would be nice to have time to think away from the academy for a while.

The problem was that the person she was going with was Luna and the place she was going to was her hometown, Railer Estate.

And now.

silence.

All I could hear was the sound of horseshoes and wheels rolling.

It felt as if the ice was dripping down.

Luna just looked at me and didn’t say anything, and Robert fell asleep as soon as he got into the carriage saying he had a hangover.

Look into Luna’s eyes.

There are no eyes that normally looked at me warmly, but they are looking at me coldly.

With arms crossed, if you have something to say, try it.

Who would be able to open their mouths in such a situation?

I first brought out words similar to my confession to Luna.

In such a situation, you suddenly came to say that you were engaged to Rie?

Even if I have a hundred mouths, I have nothing to say.

Even if I were a party, I wouldn’t be ridiculous.

Of course, the engagement was not decided.

It’s just a story, but I can’t say for sure.

Still, I was struck by my conscience.

How ridiculous it would be if the person you were dating suddenly said that you could marry your friend.

“… … .”

“Hmm… … ?”

I kept my head down like that.

.

.

.

“Uh huh… … .”

after some time has passed.

Robert woke up.

“I slept well.”

Robert stretched out roughly and looked at us two in turn.

“what? How is this atmosphere?”

“it’s nothing… … .”

“… … Yes, nothing.”

Luna opened her mouth as if she was betting on my words.

Robert narrowed his brow and shrugged as if he had seen the two of us.

“Hey uncle! Somehow it came!”

Robert opened the window and shouted out.

It was said to the coach.

“The Gotram estate has almost arrived!”

“… … Gotram?”

I looked puzzled and Robert opened his mouth.

“It was too far to go to the Railer estate at once, so I decided to stop by one of the estates. I have people to meet.”

I frowned at those words.

Been in the wagon for a long time.

He couldn’t even open his mouth to Luna’s cold gaze, so there was no other hell.

“thank you… … .”

“… … ? I’m even thankful.”

“We will arrive at the estate soon!”

He let out a sigh of relief at the voice of the coachman.

***

‘Rudy is an idiot.’

Luna frowned and looked at Rudy.

Rudy said nothing and bowed her head as if she had committed a crime.

As she was doing that, Luna’s stomach became even more frustrated.

It was Rudy, who usually dealt with other things in a cool way, but only dealt with women-related things strangely.

‘Mr. Lee… … really… … .’

When Luna was in a frustrating situation in her own way, the wagon they were riding in entered the Gotram estate.

Gotram Manor was not that big of a manor.

A mediocre spirit.

The most unusual thing was that there was nothing special about it.

After entering the Gotram estate, the carriage stopped at an inn of a suitable size.

We all got off in front of the inn.

As soon as Rudy got off, she let out a sigh of relief with a face that she wanted to live a little.

“You can just rest in this dorm. Stay in room 305 with me and Rudy, and in room 306, Luna, stay alone.”

Robert threw the key at Luna and Rudy.

“I have a place to go to for a while, so I’m taking a break. Don’t buy it.”

After saying that, Robert walked out of the inn.

Rudy glanced at Luna as she watched Robert disappear.

Luna looked at Rudy like that and pouted her lips.

“It’s okay.”

“… … !”

“You’d better say something. When did I tell you not to say anything?”

“… … No, it’s not like that.”

“We’re going to have to go together like this for a week, aren’t you going to keep talking to me?”

“… … no.”

Luna stared at Rudy, who was still in the grass.

It was Luna who was very happy to hear that Professor Robert was going with Rudy this morning.

Although something strange happened yesterday, it was very good news for Luna to hear that Rudy and herself were going on a trip for a while.

I thought it would definitely be a fun trip, but it was sad and frustrating to see Rudy like that.

It was so sad that Rudy didn’t say anything while showing such a sorry expression.

Rather, I wanted to come out boldly.

It happened suddenly, and there was no problem.

How nice it would be to say this.

If he said that, Luna was also willing to forgive him.

However, Rudy did not show such an attitude.

“Yeah, are you going to do that?”

Luna said, looking at Rudy as if she had promised something.

What happened to Lee.

It happened suddenly, without any warning.

There was no law that said that even Luna couldn’t do that.

It was Rie who crossed the line first.

“Rudy!”

Luna stretched out her finger toward Rudy.

Rudy looked at Luna with a puzzled face.

“I’m going to flirt with Rudy until I get to the academy.”

“What?”

“I’m going to make Rudy fall in love with me so much that he doesn’t even notice anyone else. So be prepared!”

He was clearly speaking confidently, but Luna’s face gradually turned red.

“ah… … .”

Rudy stared blankly at Luna.

Luna said aloud with her fingers outstretched to herself with one hand on her waist dance.

“Try not to twist! Bar, struggle!”

After saying that, Luna turned around and tried to run into the room.

“ah.”

However, Luna did not move and turned around again.

“Sah, actually, I think it would be better to flirt with me. He, don’t struggle so hard… … .”

Luna, whose face was about to explode, spoke timidly and ran to the room.

***

“Rudy is gone?”

It was Astina who made a big promise last night.

However, Rudy disappeared.

“How suddenly? Someone’s conspiracy?”

“… … I don’t think that’s the case, I heard Professor Robert took him somewhere.”

Lee said with a serious face.

Astina and Lie were in a very serious situation right now.

Luna and Rudy disappeared together.

The only information we have is that Robert took him somewhere.

I don’t know the destination or the reason I took the two of them.

Of course, Lee knew where the two had gone.

Yesterday, while I was looking for Astina with Luna, I overheard Robert talking to Luna.

However, he cleverly hid this fact from Astina.

Astina is a clear competitor.

There was no reason to give such advanced information.

Astina frowned, not knowing that.

“When I come, Rudy disappears.”

“What are you going to do?”

Lee said looking at Astina.

In her hand was a bag.

“Are you going to look for it?”

“My husband disappeared with another woman, so of course we have to follow him.”

Astina opened her eyes thinly at Rie’s dignified attitude.

“What kind of husband are you when you aren’t even engaged yet?”

“Ah, anyway. It’s my husband! Don’t look over it!”

Rie proudly said whether she was ashamed of being called her husband now.

Astina didn’t like it, but didn’t bother to point it out.

“Hmm… … .”

Astina rubbed her chin.

Is it right to go out with Lie to find Rudy?

No information.

Speaking of information, how about taking Luna and Rudy with you?

I didn’t tell anyone to the extent that they said I hid the information on purpose.

Even Borval, who could be said to be the closest to Robert, did not know where Robert was going.

“Where are you going then?”

“Why, follow me?’

Lie glared at Astina.

“No, let’s go away.”

“Are you going away?”

Lee was surprised to hear that they were going separately.

In fact, if Astina said they were coming, I prepared several strategies to keep them away.

‘Would you rather like it?’

After hearing Astina’s words, Rie laughed inwardly.

He knew where Luna and Rudy were going, but Astina didn’t know.

“Then I will go first.”

Astina waved her hand to Rie.

“Yeah, pray that we don’t see each other.”

“I hope I don’t even meet Astina-senpai~.”

Lie made a ‘be-‘ sound, sticking out her tongue and moving forward.

Astina saw Lie disappearing and muttered to herself.

“Then let’s find it.”