Two weeks have passed since the Royal Academy entrance ceremony. Today is the day of the qualification announcement. Those who qualify will see their names posted in front of the academy building. Once they confirm their own name, they will proceed with the various procedures.
"Now then… What is this? Why are you two following me?"
At the academy's main gate, Rigel asked. The ones he was looking at were Testarossa and Nessis.
"After all… We're worried whether or not you'll pass."
"I'm the same. My heart is beating so fast it might burst…"
In response to Rigel's question, Testarossa and Nessis answered. Hearing their reply, he smiled wryly.
"Even if I'm a hundred steps ahead and understand your anxiety, you don't need to follow me, right?"
"But… It feels lonely if it's just the two of us…"
