Chapter 219 - Entrance Exam and Valentines Day [16] (2/2)

「Aha, we’re just talking amongst ourselves. Don’t worry about it.」

「Please let me know what you think of the taste next time, okay?」

「I’m looking forward to White Day.」

They said, and quickly went back to their seats.

「Ah, yes. Thank you, everyone.」

And when I put three pretty packages of chocolate in my bag,

「Fu-Fuun… A-Aren’t you glad to get a lot?」

Ria said with a slightly trembling voice.

「Aa. I never thought I’d get three.」

「I-I see.」

With a complex expression on her face, she sank into silence.

「……」

「……」

After that, a subtle air flowed between us.

(W-What happened all of a sudden?)

Until a while ago, it was the normal Ria, but…

Now she was frowning with a mixture of anxiety and restlessness.

(Did I say something that hurt her feelings?)

When I was worrying about that, the back door opened up vigorously, and Rose came in.

(That’s rare…)

She is extremely weak in the morning, and usually comes to the academy in a half-sleepy state with artistic bed hair.

But today, her appearance was very different.

Her hair was well-prepared, her eyes were firmly open, and she had a dignified air.

(Is Rose going to give chocolate to someone?)

As I was vaguely thinking about that, she walked straight here and stopped before me.

「Allen, today is Valentine’s Day. I’d appreciate it if you could accept this.」

She took out a beautiful package with sakura blossom petals drawn on them.

「T-This is…?」

「I don’t know if it will suit your taste, but… It’s my homemade chocolate cookie that I got up early in the morning and made.」

I never even imagined that Rose would give me chocolate.

「Thank you, I’m truly happy!」

After I thanked her from the bottom of my heart and received the chocolate,

「…You’re a little thick-skinned. So I’ll say it clearly.」

She looked me straight in the eyes with a serious expression, and

「I, as a woman, have considerable affection for the man named Allen Rodore. Remember that.」

While blushing slightly, Rose showed a pretty smile that she usually doesn’t show much.