Able to cast magic at the mere age of three, Akiri is considered a child prodigy by many, earning the attention of even the higher families. He is destined to carry his family name back into the Ten Master Clans.
But what happens when he attracts th...
The next morning after the incident, as Mayumi was walking to school, she heard someone call out to her.
???: Chairwoman?
Looking to her right, she saw that Tatsuya, Miyuki and Akiri were waiting for her.
Tatsuya: Good morning
He greeted.
Mayumi: Tatsuya? You too, Miyuki, Akiri? What's the matter?
Akiri: We were wondering about yesterday's incident
Mayumi: Ah. Come walk with me and I'll fill you in
The three joined her and they proceeded to walk towards the school.
Mayumi: They're demanding equal treatment between Course 1 and 2 students. But they don't seem to have figured out how they want to change things. If anything, I got the sense that they wanted the student council to come up with concrete plans. Well, then it turned into a heated back-and-forth. In the end, we agreed to hold an open forum tomorrow after school
Tatsuya: That happened pretty fast
Akiri: Almost too fast. I understand the merits of not giving your opponent ample time to prepare... But on the same token, neither do we. Who will be participating in the forum?
Mayumi stopped walking and smiled as she pointed to herself.
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Tatsuya: Don't tell me you're going to be the only one?
Akiri: (thoughts) Don't underestimate her. No one could win against her in an argument...
He smiles a little, recalling the multiple times he and Mayumi got into an argument when they were younger.
Mayumi: If it's just me, they won't rip me to shreds over minor differences of opinion. And I'm more afraid of impression manipulation turning this into an emotional debate
Tatsuya: Meaning that you'd never lose a logical argument?
Tatsuya asked and she nodded.
Mayumi: And besides... If those kids have reasons strong enough to defeat me in a debate...
Everyone looked at her.
Mayumi: Then all we have to do is make that an integral part of running this school from now on
She firmly stated with determination in her voice. She then turned her head towards Akiri.
Mayumi: Say, Akiri. I've been meaning to ask you. Did you and I happen to know each other before?
She suddenly asked out of nowhere and everyone's attention was turned towards him.
Akiri: No. We only just met during orientation
Mayumi: Are you sure?
Akiri: I'm positive
She gave him a look before deciding to let go of the matter. Akiri silently breathed a sigh of relief and mentally noted to be more careful around her next time.
